kat von b

kat von b

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  1. Umass Amherst Nursing program

    kat von b replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think everyone has their school that they really want to get into. For me I wanted to get into a 2 year and then do my RN-BSN online while I'm working as an RN. I start at STCC Sept 2nd in their...

  2. Umass Amherst Nursing program

    kat von b replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was told from a recent grad that they are only accepting nursing students as freshman, no

  3. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know i can't WAIT for September 2nd!!!! I still need to get my scrubs and the kit, whatever that is, but last time I went by the bookstore they didn't have the nursing stuff in yet. Oh and I still...

  4. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Your welcome!! I can't believe how quickly the days are flying by! Did you guys get a schedule in the

  5. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just PMed you the list, let me know if it

  6. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Leah, I PMed you, I have a copy of the list on my computer, my hubby loves to throw stuff away too, so I put it on here for that reason.

  7. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So I went by the bookstore with a friend of mine that got in too and they had NO books yet. They only had like extra small scrubs or XXXL so needless to say I have yet to get my scrubs and stuff....

  8. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah I took Micro at night. Even though it says lecture one day and lab the other she does both every night unless something has changed over the summer. As far as the HESI goes, I got an 86 and was...

  9. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've started a little bit of the reading, and I already have a stethoscope since I've been an EMT and CMA for awhile. Not sure what's in this kit we have to buy but I'm sure that plus scrubs and I...

  10. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    YAY CONGRATS!!! I haven't bought the uniforms and stuff yet I'm going next week, hopefully it's not too much. I bought all my books off B&N, did you get all yours from the bookstore? Have you...

  11. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    when we had orientation a month ago they gave us book lists and calenders for the first month and recommended getting a jump on the first 2 weeks of reading....if i remember correctly it's 5 or 6...

  12. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you! I'm really excited for the fall to come!! They accepted about 109 students and from what I hear about 600 applied. I'm not sure if they look at all your grades not just the required ones...

  13. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For micro she lectures until 7-7:30 and then lets you do your lab and you can go as soon as you're done. I don't think I was ever there till 9. She spilts the class up for lab too, 1/2 have her and...

  14. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you soooooooooo much!! That was a lot of great advice and I will listen to it all. I'm sure I'll be messaging you in the near

  15. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats on graduating from STCC!!!!!!!! I got accepted for the fall. Any words of wisdom to pass on?

  16. Trauma Naked?

    kat von b replied to mark90's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a TA in a major trauma center and we always put a warm blanket over our pt's after cutting off their clothes. Yes they will be poked in some very uncomfortable places but we always try to...

  17. Have you bought your Uniforms,Books, Stethoscopes...

    kat von b replied to engima2174's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i will definitely wear the bottoms after school is over but our tops are embroidered with our school name. anyone else have to get plain white shoes? what did you

  18. Have you bought your Uniforms,Books, Stethoscopes...

    kat von b replied to engima2174's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    finally had orientation today........15 books we have to buy.....15!!! plus 1 optional one! not to mention the scrubs (have to be from the school), new shoes since i have to have white ones, some sort...

  19. After two years of waiting...

    kat von b replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats

  20. Have you bought your Uniforms,Books, Stethoscopes...

    kat von b replied to engima2174's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have orientation on friday and that's when we'll learn about what uniforms and books and stuff to get. Cant wait!!! Already have an awesome stethoscope and a ton of BP cuffs from EMT and MA...

  21. Acceptance letter in mail today!

    kat von b replied to sooperdooper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS!!!!!!! I got mine a couple weeks ago....isn't it like the best feeling ever

  22. Just Sent My DEPOSIT!!!

    kat von b replied to dtrmnd2sccd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!!!!!! I just had to pay my deposit for the ADN at my school and it was only

  23. got in!

    kat von b replied to angelgreg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!!

  24. STCC anyone?

    kat von b replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you take Micro with her it's not too bad. The other teacher packs on a lot of extra work. I have no idea when they send out denial letters, I would have though on the same day. I took human...

  25. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    kat von b replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thank you! i had some doubts that i would get in since it's the toughest school in my area to get into. and believe me i don't have a perfect 4.0 so there is hope for those of us that get a's and...