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  1. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I meant that I know people who took 2-3 tries to pass BIO 261, CHEM 113, NURC 101, NURC 102, etc. If you don't make the cut on one of those classes and have to retake, sure. But if you continually...

  2. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Really?! I have already taken more challenging coursework at

  3. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Can you request a specific clinical time? I have two days a week off work and can be somewhat flexible with those dates but I know for sure I can never get a Monday off all day for a clinical (can...

  4. Who is applying to CSCC in July for the traditional ADN?

    foreverLaur replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have personally talked to at least 20 that applied the second the application opened. Such a crapshoot... ugh. I wish they would prioritize somewhat based on prereq grades and HESI scores so you...

  5. Who is applying to CSCC in July for the traditional ADN?

    foreverLaur posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anyone applying to Columbus State in July for the traditional ADN program? Would love to meet some

  6. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes. Nursing: LPN

  7. Questions about obtaining an Ohio Hospital PCA position?

    foreverLaur replied to tyhmar6's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I finished NURC 101 in December of 2008 and I started my PCA job at Grant Medical Center in June of 2009. I worked there until December 2009 and then switched to being at MST at Mt Carmel so I could...

  8. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The first quarter of CSCC is in LTC, not a hospital. It is a truly nursing clinical through, not nurse aide clinical like a lot of other nursing programs. You practice your assessments and care...

  9. patient care tech.night shift

    foreverLaur replied to Nicole311's topic in General Nursing

    You have to wake the patient when you round q2?! Do people not realize that sleep is extremely valuable to healing?!? We round q1h during the day and q2h during the night, but if the patient is...

  10. A nurse by any other name...

    foreverLaur replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of a similar (ish) pet peeve... I work at a pharmacy and people always refer to our company as "you people" and for some reason, that irks me

  11. A nurse by any other name...

    foreverLaur replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    PAs have the same problem. People assume physician assistant is equivalent to nursing assistant or medical assistant. They've been trying to change their name for quite a while too. IMO - the title...

  12. bsn starting salaries

    foreverLaur replied to bsm03d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    And after you put in some time at OSU, you get tuition discounts and football season tickets

  13. bsn starting salaries

    foreverLaur replied to bsm03d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    No harm in getting more education. I just don't think it is worthy of a higher starting salary as a bedside nurse. Down the road, more $$ and more promotions, sure... but not starting out. Don't...

  14. Estimate of Clinical Hours in BSN Program

    foreverLaur replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Holy crap... Case Western Reserve University BSN program has 1,600 clinical

  15. bsn starting salaries

    foreverLaur replied to bsm03d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm fine with BSN being promoted over ADN and I think a BSN should be required for any management type position. But for any bedside nursing position, degree shouldn't matter as long as you are a RN...

  16. Chamberlain or COTC?

    foreverLaur replied to sugarshoes's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anywhere but Chamberlain! I know one person who graduated from the ADN program with great grades and can't get a job and her credits won't transfer to the two RN-BSN programs she looked at. Another...

  17. bsn starting salaries

    foreverLaur replied to bsm03d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Why should you get more $$ because you took more general education? ADN or BSN.... nursing knowledge is the same. You each passed an identical licensing exam. When I finish my ADN (already have BA),...

  18. North Shore-LIJ Requires New Nurses to Have BSN

    foreverLaur replied to RNDreamer's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree. I'm a big fan of the 6yr BS/MD programs. My neighbor from back when I lived with my parents completed one and scored in the 99% percentile on USMLE Step 1 and landed his top choice...

  19. HESI A2

    foreverLaur replied to minerva2010's topic in General Students

    I used the official Hesi Admission Assessment study guide put out by Evolve and thought it was great for the math, vocab, reading, grammar, etc. I used it exclusively for teh sciences too and...

  20. Nursing School Question: Chamberlain vs. Hondros

    foreverLaur replied to justkellymarie's topic in General Students

    How much is the tuition? Also, ITT Tech website says, "It is unlikely that any credits earned at an ITT Technical Institute will be transferable to or accepted by any institution other than an ITT...

  21. patient care tech.night shift

    foreverLaur replied to Nicole311's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 7p-7a at a hospital and you are always very busy. We had 15-20 patients a piece and they kept me running! Patients don't sleep. We had a lot of admissions, had to do all bed baths on night...

  22. Tri-C nursing application process

    foreverLaur replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm certainly not a fan of Tri-C, but failing to NURS classes or you are out is pretty standard. One of the local schools in my area has if you fail your head-to-toe assessment (aka miss ONE thing)...

  23. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'd agree, but 2nd quarter isn't any better.... involved clinical, pharmacology, and a skills lab... I'm taking micro/patho (hybrid/online) winter together with a full-time job with the hope it'll get...

  24. Unhappy with CSCC...are there any alternatives?

    foreverLaur replied to b0rea1is's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I took excessive coursework in college to help prepare me for the mindset of nursing school. Luckily my full-time job allows me the opportunity to study and outside of work, I have zero obligations....

  25. Three-page resume

    foreverLaur replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    My last health care job loved that I had been a waitress because it showed I am capable of relating well with people and multi-tasking which is useful skills in health care. They also loved that I...