RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm glad to hear you found your RN-BSN program helpful to your practice. I have never understood why BSN programs take so much heat. I am graduating this year and have yet to come across any "fluff"...

  2. UMass lowell university.

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I see. When I was looking at 4 year programs a few years ago, UMASS Dartmouth told me that they were only accepting students with a RN license for their BSN program (unless you started there as a...

  3. Saunders comprehensive review or Prentice Hall?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Saunders (the blue book) is great. I've used it throughout my

  4. Avoiding Med-Surg Class?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    It's really not as bad as people make it out to be. I took Med/Surg 1 last semester and got an A- in the class (BSN program). I paid close attention to what my instructor told us to focus on, read the...

  5. Avoiding Med-Surg Class?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    There is no way to "avoid" med/surg. It is the basis of your nursing knowledge, and must be learned. :) My school calls it Adult Health 1 (endocrine, cardiac, respiratory) and Adult Health 2 (GI, GU,...

  6. Really dumb externship question,etc..

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not a dumb question! It's good that you're thinking ahead. I am starting my senior year in the fall and started applying for student nurse internships this past March. You'll need to put...

  7. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think any amount of education is useless. However, I do wonder why nursing is the only profession that tends to criticize/devalue higher education. It really, really boggles my

  8. LTC pay?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    RIH pays student nurses 13.25 plus shift diffs, and Memorial Hospital pays 13.75 plus shift diffs. I believe CNA's are at right about the same pay. The VA hospital in Providence pays students $16+,...

  9. UMass lowell university.

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I never said not to go to the community college first (you said your school only offers LPN?), but it seemed like (from your post) that you wanted to go straight for the BSN. I chose to complete a BSN...

  10. UMass lowell university.

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    From what I've heard about the UMASS schools, they only allow transfers to do the RN to BSN program - meaning you would have an assoc degree or diploma RN first, and then complete a BSN at UMASS....

  11. New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    Right, but there is a difference in the education/degree you're getting. I'm definitely not trying to board the ADN/BSN debate train here, but, if you're an RI resident I would seriously consider...

  12. Dosage Calc. Study Aids before NS

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous poster. Math for Meds by Curren is excellent -- I'm a senior BSN student and I still use the book as a

  13. The VA VALOR program for nursing students

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Students

    Awesome! Glad she liked it. I'm hoping to learn a ton, and add to what I'm learning in my BSN program. If anyone else has had any experience with the VALOR program, please share!! I'd love to hear...

  14. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to European's topic in General Students

    Nursing courses are far more stressful than pre-reqs. I don't find the information necessarily more difficult, but definitely more time consuming and just different overall -- you're learning,...

  15. VA VALOR Program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in Government, Military

    Good for you, that's fantastic!! I think I'll be working either general med/surg or telemetry. I'm very excited to start -- glad to know you enjoyed the experience

  16. At what age did you decide on nursing?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 21 when I started thinking about being a nurse, and 23 when I started my BSN program -- after several years of doubting myself and my ability to even get into a nursing school. I'm graduating in...

  17. fearful of getting job after graduation

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to sullen13's topic in General Students

    I hear you on that one! I am graduating this coming May, and the thought crosses my mind often. My advice to you would be to get your foot in the door at a hospital (if you haven't already done so). I...

  18. What clinical rotations does your nursing school offer?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Missy BSN's topic in General Students

    I'm in a 4 year program, and our clinicals/courses consist of: Professional Nursing 1 (theory only) Foundations of Nsg practice (theory only) Fundamentals - geriatric/nursing home clinical Health...

  19. Students Nurses Association??

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to stephaniep05's topic in General Students

    Good for you for joining and getting involved! I am VP of my college's SNA. We hold meetings twice/month, have guest speakers (nurses from all different specialties), organize fundraisers for pinning,...

  20. Finally done with pre-reqs! Have some questions...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to dalsor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on finishing your prereqs! If I were you, I'd go for the accelerated BSN (or even apply to other regular BSN programs if you can). I don't know how the job market is in your area, but here in...

  21. NEIT New England Tech RN 2010

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to zrc2009's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious-- which schools still have waiting lists? Last I knew, CCRI did away with theirs, and I know that my program (RIC) has never had a wait list- only merit based admissions. Kudos to you...

  22. Let the waiting begin

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to dreams2bnurseco's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to wish you good luck -- I remember waiting for that letter (two years ago, wow!) and feeling super excited about everything! Nursing school is tough but has been 100% worth

  23. Externship/internship and Clinicals

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to ryqu's topic in General Students

    The vast majority of the internships in my area are only offered to students entering their senior year. I've been applying like crazy and just received two offers--hoping for a 3rd by next week....

  24. Nursing School: Officially the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to werkinit's topic in General Students

    As a senior in nursing school, I can offer you a bit of advice: 1. RELAX, and enjoy your summer. Sleep and leisure time will soon be a thing of the past, 2. Practice some dosage math. You'll need to...

  25. Nursing School: Officially the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to werkinit's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is definitely difficult, but not impossible. It's a tough thing to explain to people who aren't going through it! :) The good thing about NS is that it really does fly by-- I feel like...