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1. Georgetown-Nurse Educator

   GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Does anybody know if Georgetown still have the MSN for nurse education program anymore? Every time I go to the website and look it up, it says they are not currently accepting

2. RN-BC in med-surg vs PCCN

   GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi, I work on a cardiac tele floor and have decided to study and take a certification exam and be certified. Not sure which one I should go for, anybody have taken both who can tell the difference....

3. Too soon to transfer?

   GreenGlassCastle replied to Yllomia's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Generally, most hospitals require at least 1 year nursing experience, especially for ICU positions. You've got the 6 + 7 months = 13 months so that's good. Also for you to get an interview is an even...

4. Discussion about patient falls

   GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone, I would like to collect some opinions, experiences, ideas, anything you have to say about patient falls. Particularly if it has to do with patient and staff education. Just trying to...

5. What's Wrong with My Resume?

   GreenGlassCastle replied to bstewart40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree with everyone. The wording could use some editing. Instead of an objective, discard that and replace it with a "Professional Summary." And then personalize it to fit the job position you are...

6. NCLEX TODAY! && BAD POP UP... dont think im going to take it again

   GreenGlassCastle replied to juh_lee_suh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey, I know it feels bad, but don't ever give up! I actually got rejected from nursing school because my GPA was not good enough. I retook classes, reapplied, got in, passed all my classes, and passed...

7. I passed the NCLEX-RN!

   GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey guys, I took my board exam on July 6th, tried the PVT trick with the good pop up. Could not believe it! I got low scores on all my ATI practice tests that my school required us to do...and had to...

8. I hate being a tech. will I hate being a nurse too?

   GreenGlassCastle replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry; it must be very stressful for you. I think you should try another area of nursing or another facility. Pediatrics might be a little easier because they're easier to lift if nobody is there...

9. Anyone apply to GMU Fall 2009?

   GreenGlassCastle replied to vb2vthokie's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Anyone notice that the required uniform is actually khaki scrub pants? Is this new because I remember all the previous students had white. I actually prefer white even though it's hard to keep clean...

10. Anyone apply to GMU Fall 2009?

    GreenGlassCastle replied to vb2vthokie's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just got my acceptance letter on Monday--a few days ago. I wonder why they sent the letters out at different times. Those few weeks of waiting were the worst wait ever! I'm mostly concerned about...

11. Got Rejected

    GreenGlassCastle replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you all very much for your very helpful responses, I appreciate it much. :) I am actually doing a BSN and will definitely retake Anatomy and Physiology again since this was the course that I...

12. Got Rejected

    GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    received my letter of rejection from the nursing program at my university some weeks ago, spent one or two days in dark gloom and then convinced myself that all will be well. i have decided to not...

13. What If I Don't Make It In

    GreenGlassCastle replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're right, a 3.0 is a B average. The grading scale is: A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.33 B 3.0 B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.0 C- 1.67 D 1.0 F 0.0 That's pretty good already, I'm just sinking lower and lower,...

14. What If I Don't Make It In

    GreenGlassCastle replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for all the encouragement and advice. I will probably end up having to retake the classes that I did poorly in if they allow it. I have already contacted the counselor at college, so I'm...

15. What If I Don't Make It In

    GreenGlassCastle posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm very concerned about my Nursing path right now and it's all my fault for not studying hard enough to get all the A's that I need. I am a second year student in college pursuing a BS in Nursing...