clhRN2b2010

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  1. Microbiology Unknown Project

    clhRN2b2010 replied to arabmagic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel your pain. I had the same funk with my first unkown of the semester. I really worked my tail off. Our prof. gives us extra credit for correctly identifying the bacteria. We got points for...

  2. Accelerated Nursing Program???

    clhRN2b2010 replied to mbb21's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that you have no previous college experiance? It could be a great opportunity for success and it could be setting you up for failure. I would suggest thatif you have any hesitancy or...

  3. My doubts about a future in nursing

    clhRN2b2010 replied to NewJA's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a break would do you well? The lovely thing about life here and now is that we don't live in a soviet block country where it is decided for you what you will do for aliving and you do it every...

  4. Typical Cost for RN-BSN programs?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to mcknis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think 20k is totally out of the park but I certainly would keep hunting. W/all my pre req's complete(all 59), the most cost effective option here is a state university 2 semester RN -BSN that...

  5. New Grads- what starting rates are you seeing?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    don't envy us too much from TN:rolleyes: I am pretty certain that you can find a home in a safe neighborhood for your family for under 250k and let's not even talk schools. it's all relative. i...

  6. St. Kitts bound...did anyone go to IUON?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to ladym1110's topic in General Nursing

    Please be careful and go in with your eyes open. This sinificant amount of debt should never be taken lightly. Most hospitals that I have heard of will pay back a portion- several thousand- of loans...

  7. how deterimental is going RN to MSN and NOT gaining BSN on the way?

    clhRN2b2010 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am wondering about the negatives associated with completing a RN to MSN program that does NOT convey a BSN? Does anyone have any experiance with this or knowledge that they would be willing to...

  8. Is the field of midwifery dying in the states?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I will say that on the east coast, you could find a "job" in almost any city up or down the seaboard. Ofcourse, as my MW friends would call it, you might be "working for the man" in a hospital...

  9. Is the field of midwifery dying in the states?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have to say that I agree that midwifery will become more common. Yes, malpractice is sky rocketing and OB's are falling left and right In my state there is no limit on lawsuits, and they are sick...

  10. Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Which would you choose?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the comparison is better between PA and NP. The DNP impending requirements are daunting. For myself, since my ultimate goal is Midwifery, nursing is part of the path. Even a...

  11. Question for birth center CNMs

    clhRN2b2010 replied to studentmom2007's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You will never know unless you try! Do you have a local birth center where you gave birth or get your woman care? Could you volunteer at one? File papers or do laundry and stock rooms for them if...

  12. RN to BSN in Ann Arbor-admission difficulty?

    clhRN2b2010 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have been looking at U of MI RN to BSN and beyond the minimal GPA admissions, does anyone have any insight into just how competitive the admission is for this program? What would be a solid GPA for...

  13. RN to BSN in Ann Arbor-admission difficulty?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks foro the info! I have checked all of the offocial web site info. I justwondered if the reality is a different story. I live in MD currently and at U of MD the official story is that one must...

  14. Know of any Hospital Scholarships in MD, DC or VA?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to RURN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    In my experiance, so far, in order to really find out about those opportunities you may have to contact each HR or recruiting indipendantly. I have seen LOTS of sign on bonus or termed tuition...

  15. Bad GPA - history of F's and retaking classes

    clhRN2b2010 replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have hope! All is not lost. While I cannot speak directly re: your school, I can say that I had a similar situation. My school will replace old grades w/new ones and only took GPA from 8 pre req...

  16. What should I do to get a 2nd degree?!

    clhRN2b2010 replied to f1ourish's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, you won't be eligible for Fed Grant money for a second bachelor degree. It's a bummer, but if you would consider a direct entry Master's, you would then be eligible for Fed Grant monies. I...

  17. There is no nursing shortage!

    clhRN2b2010 replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is touchy and very complicated. We have to understand, or seek to understand, that the world is changing. What does it mean that we are shifting to a more global economy? How will that affect...

  18. There is no nursing shortage!

    clhRN2b2010 replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't want to disagree, because I see the truth in what you have said. However, I would also say that you will see this everywhere and specifically in every profession that one would...

  19. Which Program is best for me? JHU/MD/Towson?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to Agrippa's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but the second degree CNL program does have one significant advantage...grants. You would not be eligible for grants for a second bachelors but you will for...

  20. anyone done ADN-MSN NP?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been cautioned to consider carefully whether I want to have the BSN also. The Frontier program mentioned above and others, while are wonderful bridge programs do NOT confer a BSN in addition...

  21. Get RN in 2 yrs or less!

    clhRN2b2010 replied to simplymemyselfandi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you say private school are you looking for private, technical schools or private universities? As others have said, with a previous degree and a good GPA in that degree, you can look into...

  22. Cascade of interventions-what have you seen?

    clhRN2b2010 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pitocin leads to stronger contractions and greater pain. Leads to the epidural and the mother being confined to her bed. Mother being confined to bed. Maybe contractions decrease and so Pit gets...

  23. ANP 3 or Micro for CNM?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to littlemamakt's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think both are good but if you won't be getting any basic Micro anywhere else, I would say definitely go Micro. It will give you a good ground understanding of the how's and why's of infectious...

  24. Cascade of interventions-what have you seen?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for that reply. I look forward to more. It reminds me of an article I read recently discussing research looking into the inadequacy of the CDC in tracking mother's health problems in the days...

  25. packing a child in ice for a fever of 105 degrees?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. I was just told in class that we had a 5 yr ld boy die recently at local ER because his parents put him in the ice bath at home to bring down high fever. Maybe because they were able to...