mcs1505

mcs1505 specializes in Pediatric ED.

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1. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

   mcs1505 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

   Yes, Keep us posted

2. Does Ohio have really good nursing schools?

   mcs1505 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Ohio Nursing

   If you already have a bachelors, why don't you try an accelerated program? U of Cincy has one that gets you your MSN in two years. I would assume you could fall out after 1 year with your BSN. It's...

3. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

   mcs1505 replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree that new grads need to realize that they are indeed at the bottom of the totem pole, there is a difference between entitlement and pursuing your dream job. When I entered my program I...

4. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

   mcs1505 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

   So does Cincinnati Childrens in Ohio: they offered me a job in the ER as soon as I pass NCLEX. I came from Florida to get it. I just kept calling and asking what I needed to do. Then I traveled up...

5. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

   When we got the box they explained that the ebooks were just electronic copies of the book. And they were all on one CD together. The access code is completely different than the ebook. The code...

6. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

   You don't need any of the ebooks. They are EXACTLY the same as the text, only on a CD. So basically you are buying two of each book when you buy the box. Ridiculous? Yes. The only way this works...

7. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

   Sorry Ty (and anyone else) but the books (and scrubs) are

8. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

   You'll need at least one pair of white scrubs (two for the fall since you'll have two days of clinicals back to back). As for colored scrubs to wear to lab: I know a couple girls who only owned two...

9. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

   In addition to what you have already, I'd say you need: Physical Assessment, the Clinicals Skills & Techniques books, and the Med-Surg manual because they do assign readings from those books and...

10. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    I saw a couple people mentioning buying books: I was planning on selling mine to the used bookstore but if you can get them in the next couple days (before Wednesday afternoon), send me a PM and we...

11. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination-Nclex-Rn/dp/141603708X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240632306&sr=8-1 Saunders Comprehensive Review for the...

12. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys, I'm not sure if any of you care or anything, but they sent out the emails about the football ticket lottery today and I just wanted to encourage you to enter. I didn't because I didn't like...

13. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't know about ya'lls program of course, but this year we had like 8 guys I think. I would think they'd probably try and admit about the same number if

14. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    FYI, there is a fee associated with paying online via ISIS with a credit card. I recommend sending a check if you want to do it before you actually get on

15. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, you get the whole week off :-D Whether or not you feel like you can travel is an individual decision. I went home to the panhandle, and I also went to NY the first weekend of June, so it's...