SwampCat

SwampCat BSN

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2 yrs of pedi psych and 2 yr s of older adult/dual diagnosis

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  1. Anyone waiting on Acceptance/Rejection Letter '2012

    SwampCat replied to PedsHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got accepted into UConn's School of Nursing! :w00t: I know they had more applicants than usual this year, and in a normal year they accept approx 8% of applicants

  2. Opinions on Midwife Shadowing?

    SwampCat replied to seaglassgreen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a doula and a nursing student will be very tricky. What if the mom starts to labor the night before an exam? Will you be up all night with her and go take the exam on no sleep? Granted, the odds...

  3. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    SwampCat replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm jumping in a little late in the game, but I'm taking A&P 1 this semester, too! Got an A on the first test. Had the "lab practical" last night. Our school's slides are horrible. I can...

  4. Opinions on Midwife Shadowing?

    SwampCat replied to seaglassgreen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As with anything, some moms won't care and others will be uneasy. Do you have any friends close to giving birth that you could observe? If midwifery really interests you, check out becoming a doula...

  5. Anyone get accepted into their choice of nursing school for the fall 2012?

    SwampCat replied to CNAnursingstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm still waiting to hear from UConn. Fingers Crossed! Congrats on getting accepted to St.

  6. Torn between 2 schools

    SwampCat replied to lanebr85's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If I were in your shoes, I would go to St. Joe's and pick something like biology. Then if I still wanted to do nursing, I would do a Masters entry program. Or from your bachelor's you could do...

  7. When to call about application?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm probably just being extremely impatient, but is there a time when you should call the college you applied to to check on your application? I applied to UConn to transfer in to the SoN and my...

  8. UConn MEIN - Correct Chemistry pre-req?

    SwampCat replied to jemlemon's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm pretty sure they want Chem 121, but just call the nursing admissions department and ask. They are very helpful there! Good

  9. Microbiology and anatomy 2 is it smart to take at the same time in one semester

    SwampCat replied to foxycats's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just my opinion, but I wouldn't unless you don't work, have kids, or any other commitments. You will be doing a TON of

  10. Anyone waiting on Acceptance/Rejection Letter '2012

    SwampCat replied to PedsHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey all! Gosh, I haven't been on this forum in ages. I applied to transfer into UConn's BSN program for fall 2012. They only take about 7% of nursing applicants, so we will see in the next month or...

  11. Advice Needed

    SwampCat replied to ttpurtee's topic in Nursing Career

    If I was in your shoes, I'd go get a masters degree in math and teach at a local community college. There's no guarantee you'd like nursing,

  12. What would you do? need advice

    SwampCat replied to hello sammi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My friend was in the same situation. I'd wait until you are relocated and then find a place near there. Why add more stress to the already stressful situation of not knowing where your orders will be?...

  13. Best way to space out 12-hr night shifts?

    SwampCat replied to BD12's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I need to sleep during the day I put my cell phone (which is my alarm clock) near my head and I put a fan on the floor on high speed. I don't have a problem with light but you could always...

  14. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Congrats to all who are accepted! To all those waitlisted: hang in

  15. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I would think it was the right info. I mean they have to put in your student id number to get to your records, right? This probably has something to do with the new computer-based application

  16. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    From what I have been told from previous years, you will not know whether you got in via rank or

  17. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't know. She didn't say. I wonder if she already heard because she already attends the college that was her first choice? Or perhaps it's being posted in order of rank (she does have a rockin'...

  18. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Check your commnets....my cousin got word on there that she was awarded a spot. Wish you all the

  19. Talked to an admissions person at UConn yesterday

    SwampCat posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was told that I am a "very competitive applicant". As long as I keep my GPA above a 3.5 (average GPA of transfer students into the SON) I have a very good chance of getting in!! So now I'm switching...

  20. Talked to an admissions person at UConn yesterday

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It's about 40 minutes... all mostly route 6. Not that bad... unless I get a clinical site that is an hour west of UConn... then it will be nearly a 2 hrs commute! I'm saving my pennies for a good...

  21. RN job market in Connecticut

    SwampCat replied to HathawayToGo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I just came back from ABQ last weekend.... warm sunshine there... snow here. I think you're crazy for wanting to come back! :) Jobs do seem to be picking up somewhat I know there are a few openings in...

  22. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Since we are all talking about getting our Associate's in nursing, what do you all think about the article that was posted titled "It's Here: BSN Only Hiring in Hospitals"? I scour the job openings of...

  23. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I agree. I'm a 29 yr old stay at home mom. Looking at my high school transcripts I was a C/D student who didn't care about school and certainly didn't apply myself. I scored awesome on SATs... decided...

  24. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Remember that they won't accept teas 4 next cycle, regardless of when it was taken. Teas 5 only. Would have been nice if they told me that before I took the teas 4 last

  25. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

    SwampCat replied to Nikki819's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I was told at an info session that the cut off between rank and lotto was around a