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  1. Admissions to UMSL nursing school

    FriendlyGhostRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I applied for both the Traditional BSN program as well as the Accelerated Track program at UMSL for the upcoming semesters of 2008, and I was curious if anyone else on here has as well....I am...

  2. How do you feel at the end of your shift?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been off orientation for 1.5 weeks now, and many of the feelings described above are true to me as well. I work in the ED, our orientation is 6 months long (I always felt so "safe" and protected...

  3. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    Just dropping in to say "congrats" to you all for getting accepted! You will all do great and soon will be nurses! enjoy your free time before it starts, because it's intense, but you CAN and WILL do...

  4. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello to everyone here! I've been "lurking" this thread all month long--but have been to busy doing my review questions to join in. I just took the NCLEX-RN this morning at 8 a.m...and felt TERRIBLE...

  5. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    You will still get some breaks! Christmas break (between fall and spring semesters) is just like everyone else in college--about 4-5 weeks off. That will be your longest break. You also still get...

  6. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I totally understand where your stress is coming from--I was SO there last year! UMSL was pretty fast regarding the application process. If you're worried about whether or not they receive your...

  7. December 2008-May/June 2009 Grads...Are you being able to find jobs?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a May/June Grad, but I'm graduating in 3 weeks (August grad). I can say it's a rough time of year to be graduating, because all the spring/summer fellowships that were offered are filled, and...

  8. UMSL BSN programs

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to al_e135's topic in General Nursing

    Hello again! Besides GPA, they look to make sure you've taken the proper prerequisite courses. Also, when you send in your application (if things haven't changed from when I applied in Spring of...

  9. UMSL BSN programs

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to al_e135's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! As Becca said, I'm in their accelerated program currently. Set to graduate in less than 6 weeks and am beyond thrilled!! Anyways, I also suggest making an appointment with an adviser...and...

  10. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    Hey WhiteShadows--our group varies a lot in ages--The youngest being 19, and the oldest being 41. There are quite a few people in their thirties, and many of us in our twenties. I'd say a little...

  11. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping to stay where I'm at!! Turning in the application for the RN fellowship in my department within the next week...eek! lol..I'm also interested in the place where I'm doing my senior...

  12. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Nice to see so many of you interested in UMSL's accelerated program! I'm currently enrolled in my last semester of the accelerated program at UMSL..I love it! It's a lot of work, but...

  13. UMSL Accelerated BSN Program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to ree1986's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct--I took classes the Winter semester before starting the program (I'm in the accelerated program at UMSL right now--will be done in 3 more months!!) I just had my teachers email my...

  14. Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to newgirljill's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, UMSL does have an accelerated 15 month program. All of the schools everyone listed already are great from what I hear..St. Louis is lucky enough to have so many great programs around

  15. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to m3li_xox's topic in General Nursing

    In response to smh's post--UMSL also has a similar simulation lab--we call it "Sim Man" as he is run by a computerized system and can do many things! I believe quite a few of St. Louis nursing schools...

  16. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to m3li_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in UMSL's accelerated program and like it! Take a look around the Missouri forum---there are a few different threads where people have discussed both schools in depth--and if you have...

  17. quickest Route to a RN

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I took my first two years of college at St. Louis Community College--got all of my prerequisites done, then immediately transferred to UMSL's accelerated program. I'll be done this august--with...

  18. No tuition reimbursment or loan repayment?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Sillynicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    I heard this today at Cardinal Glennon from some of the nurses (i'm in my peds clinical there now)...and I said the same thing---if they start doing it, the other hospitals will probably follow soon....

  19. Accelerated Programs in STL?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to WhiteShadows23's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I'm in UMSL's accelerated program right now. I did exactly what you're planning on doing--I got my first 62 credits at Meramec (actually, I only had 60 credits at the time I applied and they...

  20. Student- Become PCT or stay a waitress?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to PinkAnther's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work at Barnes, however I am a PCT at another local STL hospital. About 3 months ago I was wondering if I should try to get a job in the medical field to gain experience, and I'm glad I did...

  21. Where to go to school?!

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to WhiteShadows23's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am at UMSL right now in their accelerated program. Many students in the accelerated (if not all) are transfer students or already have another degree. In the traditional program, there are...

  22. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: ...so true. This website is great to "vent"

  23. Getting Experience while Pre-Nursing

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in General Nursing

    St. John's seems like a great place to start out if you don't have any previous experience! They have a 5 week (full-time) training program to become a Patient Care Tech, and I think that'd be a...

  24. Ideas on applying to St Louis Hospitals

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you're coming from WDW, however more factors than just blood draws alone are going into my decision. St. Lukes is much closer to home for me, and on top of the blood draws they can also...

  25. Accelerated BSN student-completely stressed!

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to avsmch's topic in General Students

    I just finished my 5th week into 2nd semester of my accelerated BSN program...and I completely understand how you feel!! Nursing school is all about having "ups and downs" as I like to put it. One...