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1. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   peacebeef replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Cheers to this! I'm graduated from an ABSN program in 2010 six years after earning my BA in urban studies. I originally intended to become an architect but soured on that...between the cost and time...

2. Arg - automated program forbids me patient contact

   peacebeef replied to peacebeef's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Also, HUGS if you're feeling the same frustration I

3. Arg - automated program forbids me patient contact

   peacebeef replied to peacebeef's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Unfortunately I can't see the test anymore. I didn't make myself look like a superhero, but I thought I answered fairly while minimizing my flaws. Which are real, because I'm a) a new grad (so I...

4. Arg - automated program forbids me patient contact

   peacebeef replied to peacebeef's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, yes I am. I bet you know what big hospital conglomerate I'm talking

5. Arg - automated program forbids me patient contact

   peacebeef posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   so i just completed one of those online job assessment things from a link sent to my mailbox, and this is what i got: [color=#7d7d3c]thank you for completing xxx's patient experience profile....

6. Hurst review or NCSBN which one?

   peacebeef replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I tried NCSBN first for three weeks, being a cheapskate...and hated it. Could not bring myself to focus on the material at all, and felt like it lead me all over the place. By the time I got my...

7. Loyola ABSN... Spring 2009

   peacebeef replied to tcbsmph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Accelerated B.S.N. - it's a 12-16 month condensed version of the last two years of a traditional B.S.N. offered at some schools (mostly private ones). It's open only to students who already have a...

8. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

   peacebeef replied to karrie8o3's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I got my call from Megan (sp?) this afternoon - I'm in too! I went out in the snowstorm for a celebratory dinner, but the news still hasn't sunk in... I'm sure it will come May! I'm assuming everyone...

9. Loyola ABSN... Spring 2009

   peacebeef replied to tcbsmph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi ChristyPortland, In response to your question: I have a 4.0 in my prereqs but a 3.27 in my first BA (albeit that was from a pretty competitive school). So GPA does matter, but I'm guessing a...

10. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    peacebeef replied to karrie8o3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome Network2Networth! I think the wait is getting crazy for everyone now. I know I've totally checked out the blogs too - I've got a lot more downtime for some reason at the end of this semester,...

11. Loyola ABSN... Spring 2009

    peacebeef replied to tcbsmph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks tcbsmph and lizzle818! My fingers are crossed - I hope you hear some good news

12. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    peacebeef replied to karrie8o3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Asherah - I know you're BSN/MSN at JHU, so I'm not sure if your experience is the same as those just applying for the ABSN program. Do you happen to know if everyone gets acceptance phone calls, or...

13. Loyola ABSN... Spring 2009

    peacebeef replied to tcbsmph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I have not completed all prerequisites so I applied regular admission to Loyola, though I sent in my applications well before the due date (very beginning of September). In any case I just wanted...

14. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN 2009 Applicants!

    peacebeef replied to karrie8o3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've only applied for the accelerated BSN 2009 (sent in the app in Sept) - I can't decide whether to go on for my MSN yet! But yeah, fingers crossed for JHU next year. Are you applying for the...

15. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    peacebeef replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Asherah and Byrd262! Man, I'm so glad Google found this thread for me! Just talking to real nursing students is so reassuring. Asherah: I totally agree with you regarding having a well-rounded...