RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    RhodyGirl, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i just wanted to start a thread for the ric bsn program. if anyone has questions on pre-req classes, admission, what the program is like.....this is the place to ask! the whole nursing school process...

  2. VA VALOR Program

    RhodyGirl, RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone! I'm a BSN student going into my senior year this fall, and was recently offered a position as a VALOR student at my local VA hospital. The application/interview process was pretty...

  3. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT worked for me, too. RhodyGirl-RN,

  4. RN to BSN

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    The RIC program is by no means a lighter load than URI...in fact we have much more stringent grading policies and standardized testing than URI. There are 8 credits of chemistry required, and part of...

  5. The VA VALOR program for nursing students

    RhodyGirl, RN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I posted something similar in the Gov/Military forum but did not get many responses -- figured I'd try here where all of us students are :) After 2 job offers at other private-sector...

  6. Admission to RIC

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to 4gr8kids4me!'s topic in General Nursing

    Admission to the college itself is far less competitive than admission to the nursing program. Yes, students who started at RIC as freshman have priority, and there are a few spots left for transfers...

  7. CCRI Spring 2011 Lincoln Program

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

    kncktc- I'm not sure where you are getting your facts and figures from, but almost everyone I know from RIC who has graduated over the past 2 years has found a job (albeit, not usually in their...

  8. how do you go about finding summer externships?

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

    Last spring I started looking on local hospital websites at their job listings, and searching for student positions. When you find positions to apply for, just send in your application, resume,...

  9. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Since I don't ever acknowledge my accomplishments to my friends or family...let me just take a minute to say something here :) I have 8 months left of my BSN program which I worked very hard to get...

  10. Final Term

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

    I'm graduating in May (BSN), about to take the GRE and will be applying to graduate schools this winter. Very exciting to be on the home

  11. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    From what I've been told by my adviser, they have a set number of transfer and second-degree students that they accept each semester. Students who started their freshman year at RIC are given first...

  12. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    You definitely have a good shot. It's really all dependent on the pool of applicants at the time. I took chem 106 a long time ago, but I didn't find it overwhelmingly challenging. Yes, you will have...

  13. IV Starts

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

    We don't learn IV's / blood draws in my program. I've learned and done both in my internship,

  14. Community College of RI

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to mber115's topic in General Students

    Hey guys- I'm a senior in Rhode Island College's nursing program. Just to let you know, there is a RI forum under the "regional" tab on this website. You can get more information about CCRI there....

  15. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    Good post, just wanted to correct one thing you said: the thing about moving up the "list" next time, after you've been deferred, isn't true anymore. It used to be that way, though. You'd apply, get...

  16. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    the teas is basic english and math, no science on it. it's used as an assessment tool for your learning. if you have low scores on the teas, your advisor will meet with you to assess what additional...

  17. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    Good points, Chris. I know that second degree students and transfer students are placed at the bottom of the "list" when the admissions committee decides on new nursing students. This is because RIC...

  18. Conversation starter...what are your nursing career goals?

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

    I am starting my last year of a BSN program in a few weeks (graduating in May). Though I am interning on a busy med/surg floor, my passion lies in women's health and maternity. I am currently...

  19. SENIOR year of nursing

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to sherriberry1's topic in General Students

    I'm a senior, too :) Classes start Aug 30th. I'm ready to BE

  20. How was your Externship ?

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

    I am in a very unique externship program, and want to share my experience so other nursing students can learn about it. This is a great thread-- thanks for starting it! Ok, to start: I am starting my...

  21. When to start applying for jobs?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to baglady215's topic in General Students

    From what I was told at my facility, yes- it's ok. Just make sure you tell them that your NCLEX is pending. You can work as a GN (graduate nurse) before taking the

  22. When to start applying for jobs?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to baglady215's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating in May (BSN) and the nurse recruiter at the hospital I'm working at as an intern told me to apply in February. So, I'm thinking the sooner the better! Good

  23. How did you react when you were accepted into nursing school?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Students

    I got my acceptance letter to nursing school on June 4th, 2008. I immediately cried (tears of joy!) because all of my hard work up to that point had all been worth it. Now, as I am working as an...

  24. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

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

    Summer class availability goes by the number of credits you have. Because of this, second degree students almost always fill up the summer clinical courses. I have friends that have taken one or two...

  25. Which program to choose- RN or BSN

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

    It depends on your long term goals. I chose BSN because I want to go to graduate school to become a Nurse Practitioner. I'm graduating in May and will start grad school next fall. Also, don't believe...