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mcs1505

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  1. religious/cultural beliefs v. suggested treatment

    mcs1505 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm doing a project on the different religious/cultural beliefs that sometimes clash with the suggested treatment because I think as nurses we should be aware so that we can have alternatives for our...

  2. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    mcs1505 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, Keep us posted

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Is Peds really for me?

    mcs1505 posted a topic in Pediatric

    We're in our Peds rotation right now and I absolutely looooooooooooooooooove working with the 4-17 yo age bracket, but babies and toddlers not so much. I was just offered a Peds ER job after...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, mine are running shoes. Just no holes. Yes and no. Yes, if you are new to UF then your UF GPA is brand new (unfortunately). But also no, you still have your overall cumulative GPA that...

  19. Cute safe places to live in Cincinnati

    mcs1505 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm moving to Cinci this summer to start work and I'm desperate to find a place to live. I've tried all the websites but not really sure where the good areas are. I'm trying to find a halfway point...

  20. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    We had 60 get into our program but several (15?) seats came from grant money given to the VA in Gainesville which partners with UF's college of

  21. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes! No need to ruin perfectly good tops or going through a bazillion patches by sewing them on to all your scrubs. Hey, side note since you already graduated: was HESI as bad as they made it out to...

  22. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    No. Mine are New Balance running shoes. A lot of us just have sneakers. I think they said they were ok if they didn't have holes as long as there was a back. It comes down to whether or not that...

  23. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow I totally missed the "and/or shoes" last time. So sorry. I wear running shoes. I bought official nursing shoes but they hurt my feet after a few hours. The "white shoes" rule can be bent a...

  24. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    True, I forgot about the codes. However, if you buy the books new on Amazon they should come with the codes. If you buy them used just ask if the codes are intact. Sometimes it's even worth it to...

  25. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    You do not need the patho book, Derrico even told us that on the first day of class. I started the reading for the frst day, didn't finish it and never opened the book again. I got an A. The rest...