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  1. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    zia238 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hello, I am a recent graduate from a second degree program were I obtained my BSN :) I also have a BS in Business Administration as well. The market for new nurses is extremely tough in the...

  2. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    zia238 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, I did get my results. I paid for the quick results that were available... I did the pearson vue trick and got the pop up.... and I passed!!! So the trick really does

  3. Nclex RN second time 217 q's..good pop up & advice

    zia238 replied to baby-nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wondering if you passed the exam? You mentioned you got the "good pop up" but I just can't seem to trust that, I'm so positive I failed but I did get the good pop

  4. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    zia238 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I was just wondering if you found out if you passed? Did the trick work for you? I just finished my NCLEX today and I have been an absolute wreck... I feel like I failed and I have been an...

  5. New Grad starting Oncology

    zia238 replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    Hi, I don't know what area you live in or how bad the market is for new nurses around you; but I would take it! During my interview I was also given a tour and the Nursing Manger left me with the...

  6. New Grad & New Oncology Nurse!

    zia238 replied to flygirls2's topic in Oncology

    Hello, I am a recent grad (August 2010) with my BSN and I will be starting on an Oncology floor November 1st I have a question for all of you who started out your nursing career on an Oncology floor:...

  7. New Grad starting Oncology

    zia238 replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    Hello, I am a New Nurse starting on the Oncology floor too! I am super excited and nervous all in one! Glad to see that there are other new nurses on this site who will be starting out in Oncology as...

  8. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know for students who live further away or might be unable to attend may possibly do a phone interview but I would confirm that or ask the programs Director.... just to be on the safe side

  9. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thanks for all of the

  10. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    zia238 replied to zia238's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Love-A-Nurse Thank you for replying to my message, I really appreciate it. This LTAC does have a variety of patients who are intubated with trachs, they do have cardiac drips that need to be titrated...

  11. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thank

  12. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    zia238 replied to zia238's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thank you for your opinion, I appreciate it! I want to specialize in critical care and it's really difficult right now in the Philadelphia area for a new nurse to get into. I was hoping that I could...

  13. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hello, I have been reading through tons of messages regarding LTAC's and I was very happy when I read your message. I am a recent BSN graduate in the Philadelphia area and the market for new nurses...

  14. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, we had students who were mothers of small children and they did well :) It can be done but it will require the support of your family to help out when you need to study. If you stay on top of...

  15. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It's not just your GPA that is important... it's also your previous work experiences, and extracurricular activities you have done, so don't let just the GPA be a deciding factor to where you apply....

  16. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    they accepted around 85-86 into our program.... there are about 79 of us left. I don't think anyone in our program had an undergrad gpa less than 3.3.... your in a room full of some of the best of...

  17. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello, I am a current student in the BSN Express and will be graduating this July. My class had around 85 students.... they only accept around 15-20 in the alternative program (2 year). On the...

  18. nursing students in Chicago want to go to Haiti

    zia238 replied to sallber's topic in General Nursing

    I was very surprised by the negative comment left (by AU-RN) and am delighted to see other RN's standing up for nursing students. I am also a nursing student and I will be going to Haiti in March to...

  19. Looking for interesting research ideas for obstetric research paper

    zia238 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am a current nursing student taking a grad level research class. I would like to write my research proposal on something in the obstetric field. Since I am still an undergraduate I am...

  20. Looking for interesting research ideas for obstetric research paper

    zia238 replied to zia238's topic in General Students

    Thank you to both of you. I will re-post on the correct board. I wasn't sure if experienced nurses browsed the student sections to offer/help answer any questions. I'll look into VBAC,

  21. Villanova BSN Express Class of '10!

    zia238 replied to apoptotic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you taking the Pathophysiology class

  22. Villanova BSN Express Class of '10!

    zia238 replied to apoptotic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That would make more sense.... I wonder why the student told me that? She said they had 40 day/40 night... but the night wasn't late it was around 2 or 3pm. I'm sure your right because I thought that...

  23. Villanova BSN Express Class of '10!

    zia238 replied to apoptotic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! Well that is going to be a hard decision! Both are great schools and excellent programs. I have not seen the John Hopkins campus so I can't give you a fair assessment. But I do know that...

  24. Villanova BSN Express Class of '10!

    zia238 replied to apoptotic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm... I could be wrong. During the open house a current student told me that they divide the total students into day/evening sections. I could be completely wrong, but I thought that was how they...

  25. Villanova BSN Express Class of '10!

    zia238 replied to apoptotic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students