Acosmo27

Acosmo27

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  1. Becoming a nurse with priors.

    Acosmo27 replied to its1mc's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I completely agree... My bf is a firefighter/paramedic and he has a prior for possession of marijuana from when he was 17 and stupid.. since then he completely changed his life around. It took a lot...

  2. Biggest mistake you've made in clinical

    Acosmo27 replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    ahhh I took the MAR home one time in my first semester as well.. Oh my gosh, I was so panicked when I

  3. Should students be penalized due to Instructors Mistake ?

    Acosmo27 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I misread the original post as well... the scenario the OP is depicting is completely justified.. and

  4. Should students be penalized due to Instructors Mistake ?

    Acosmo27 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Being a student OF COURSE I dont think this is fair. At all. However, Ive also learned that nursing school could be described many ways.. and fair is not a word that comes to mind right

  5. dress to an interview?

    Acosmo27 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello All.. So Im anticipating an interview for an externship position that I really want. Ive been thinking about what I should wear, and browsing the internet for ideas. Im really inexperienced in...

  6. dress to an interview?

    Acosmo27 replied to Acosmo27's topic in Nursing Career

    oh I know, I was wondering where exactly those people were "working". haha. Banana Republic is a good option, I will check it

  7. dress to an interview?

    Acosmo27 replied to Acosmo27's topic in Nursing Career

    Ya I considered the shortness as well... Im 5'6", so it probably would be just above the knees on me.. I may just order it.. it can always be returned! I will keep looking for something a tad longer...

  8. horrendously long post... read if you dare (and if you have time?)

    Acosmo27 replied to jaysmom's topic in General Students

    yes, dump the douche. (that might get starred out, Im not sure if that word is allowed? But really.. would you be with him if he didnt support you and your son??? Im guessing not.. And I hate to be...

  9. Extern Interview Question..

    Acosmo27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Everyone.. So I finally have received an interview for an Externship position in the department that I really want. I was informed it was going to be a panel interview.. about 4-5 people. Now, I...

  10. Extern Interview Question..

    Acosmo27 replied to Acosmo27's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for the info.. My boyfriend is insisting that I make a bound portfolio for all my papers...I ran the idea by my nursing school friends and they kinda laughed it off, thinking it was...

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

    Acosmo27 replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    is having 'to whom it may concern' for reference letters really a deal

  12. New Grad Dilema

    Acosmo27 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California Nursing

    What do you mean lack of experience? As in aide or externship experience?? Because I feel like all new grads have a 'lack of experience'?? If I were you (which I may be in Dec 09) I prob would be...

  13. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    Acosmo27 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Hello.. Im sorry this is happening to you. Im sending you happy thoughts. Take this time to find another job, and brush up on your English language skills. Use this experience as motivation to do...

  14. Advice on pre-requisites

    Acosmo27 replied to ms brown's topic in General Students

    I never took two major sciences together. Although, I know people who did. My take on it: I only have this one chance to do well. I wanted to maximize my chances of doing well and focus on one major...

  15. Has nursing always been this competitive?

    Acosmo27 replied to martindc's topic in General Nursing

    If its what you want to do, go for it.. quite honestly, Im glad I found this site after I got into nursing school...this site can really scare you.. but you know what? If you work hard, it will pay...

  16. Video Taping Nursing Students ?

    Acosmo27 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    My school videotapes us when we do sim labs.. however the instructor is still in the room and there isn't a creepy one way

  17. san diego

    Acosmo27 replied to cline's topic in General Nursing

    scripps la jolla, scripps green, sharp memorial... la jolla and memorial are also level I trauma centers... a little further is palomar pomerado hospital (PPH).. which is also a level I.. but its in...

  18. SDSU GPA

    Acosmo27 replied to Kuttor's topic in General Nursing

    Well like I said, when I applied the requirements were different. We didnt have to take the Teas, thank goodness. We also only went by the gpa for the pre-reqs, I had all A's except for a B in like...

  19. SDSU GPA

    Acosmo27 replied to Kuttor's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I was too.. I was so SURE I wouldnt get in.. I think everyone feels that way though...Good

  20. SDSU GPA

    Acosmo27 replied to Kuttor's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in December so I applied with the old requirements... Im not to familiar with the new requirements however a 3.45 GPA in the pre-reqs sounds pretty good, Im sure you will get in.. no...

  21. New grad jobs: When to apply?

    Acosmo27 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    No Prob! :wink2: Thank

  22. New grad jobs: When to apply?

    Acosmo27 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    8 months? Im a little confused, I wouldnt be waiting 8 months... If I graduate in Dec 2009, (start applying for new grad programs in Summer 09) the new grad prog starts Jan/Feb 2010, I would only be...

  23. New grad jobs: When to apply?

    Acosmo27 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I too graduate in December. Most hospitals Ive researched have dates they will begin accepting applications for January/February New Grad Programs. Most applications filings will begin in late

  24. Too young to be a nurse?

    Acosmo27 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    There are so many threads about being older around here, its nice to have a thread I can finally relate to! Ill be 22 when I graduate in December.. GO

  25. Nana forced preemie newborn (less than 9 lbs at the time) to suck on a lollipop.

    Acosmo27 replied to a_new_grandma's topic in General Nursing

    not to mention I would think that could cause some type of rebound