CariocaRN

CariocaRN

Member

  • Content

    65

  • Visitors

    4,196

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by CariocaRN

  1. What is the best way to prepare for Nursing School?

    CariocaRN replied to laurenv0217's topic in General Students

    I'm a single mom too and as somebody mentioned previously, make sure you have a plan B,C and D in case of your child getting sick. I was not prepared for that and they are very strict as far as...

  2. Anatomy and Physiology 2 study tips?

    CariocaRN replied to clrstar's topic in General Students

    Definitely get a tape recorder. You can listen to the lecture over and over again as you do the dishes or clean the house. Flashcards are also very helpful. I enjoyed watching videos on youtube about...

  3. About to leave nursing school

    CariocaRN replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    I think we've all been in your shoes at one point or another. Nursing school is brutal for everybody. Is it possible for you to take a semester off?? Just take a personal leave,instead of quitting...

  4. physical for cna program?

    CariocaRN replied to thinkbe4youink's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you are located, but in NY the Department of Health has free clinics that provide free vaccinations needed for school. Except for the PPD test!! But if you need boosters, or the flu...

  5. SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN june 2011 class

    CariocaRN replied to tomall's topic in New York Nursing

    :up:

  6. SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN june 2011 class

    CariocaRN replied to tomall's topic in New York Nursing

    Good luck in nursing school tho. You will meet people from all walks of life including people from *gaspgaspgasp* Brooklyn. Nursing is all about networking so watch whose toes you're stepping on. The...

  7. SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN june 2011 class

    CariocaRN replied to tomall's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow... you must really hate BK. I can't believe you took your time to dig up my old post. lol Hilarious. You must have gotten your heart really broken around here, so sorry about that. Back to...

  8. SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN june 2011 class

    CariocaRN replied to tomall's topic in New York Nursing

    hhhmmm....what's your beef with Brooklyn?? I just thought that was unnecessary. I have a friend who graduated from Downstate. It's a great school. From my experience, calling the department in ANY...

  9. Help!! How's the job market in DE right now?

    CariocaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating next semester in NYC and considering moving to DE right away. The job market in NYC is really, really competitive right now and I was wondering if the situation is better in DE. Are...

  10. hunter college-nursing school

    CariocaRN replied to HCstudent's topic in New York Nursing

    I understand that. But why are they not admitting for Fall

  11. hunter college-nursing school

    CariocaRN replied to HCstudent's topic in New York Nursing

    The RN-BSN program at Hunter is CLOSED until Fall 2012. They are not accepting applications until then. Does anybody know

  12. City Tech nursing program

    CariocaRN replied to AGal110's topic in New York Nursing

    My GPA was 3.9 when I was accepted into their program. I was a straight As student. I'm taking my last class this spring and my current GPA is 2.9. lol It's been an emotional roller coaster to say the...

  13. Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    CariocaRN replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Does anyone know if they accept

  14. Should I wait for Hunter or move on??

    CariocaRN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi. I'm currently taking my last Med-Surg class. I will be taking OB in the spring and hopefully graduating with my ASN next year. My dream was to transfer to Hunter for my BSN, so i applied early...

  15. Stuudents kicked out of nursing program in NY state

    CariocaRN replied to woodyswifey4evaa's topic in New York Nursing

    Mamajuana, Do not withdraw without at least speaking to somebody! You have worked hard to get accepted again. I do not think they will find out later on. If a "background check" so to speak is done, I...

  16. Hunter College Nursing Program

    CariocaRN replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in New York Nursing

    I getting my ASN soon and my plan is to apply to Hunter as a transfer and take Statistics and some other required classes there in the spring and then apply for their RN-BSN program in the fall. Has...

  17. Failed Nursing. LPN or keep trying to get back into RN?

    CariocaRN replied to Lerochka's topic in New York Nursing

    Some schools are willing to take you back. I suggest you retake your science classes and score all As to bring your GPA up. After failing out of nursing, you really want to impress the next school...

  18. No jobs for new graduates ? Do you regret going to Nursing school?

    CariocaRN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New York Nursing

    I have one more semester to go and although I have heard that it's hard to get a job, I know a few of my friends who were hired quite easily. To those just starting out, I can't stress this enough,...

  19. Stuudents kicked out of nursing program in NY state

    CariocaRN replied to woodyswifey4evaa's topic in New York Nursing

    I was in a very similar situation and I got some wonderful advice here on the board. There is one school in NY who will consider you and that's Rockland Community College. It's a SUNY school, about 1...

  20. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    CariocaRN replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    I just had to come share the news with you guys: I'M BACK IN THE NURSING PROGRAM!!! They accepted my appeal!! I was so depressed at first, I was close to losing hope but I'm glad I wrote the letter. I...

  21. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    CariocaRN replied to charislpn08's topic in New York Nursing

    I was in a RN program, I made it to the 3rd semester and was dropped from the program (long story). I'm considering taking the LPN path at Mid-Manhattan but I've heard that this program does not offer...

  22. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    CariocaRN replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all your replies! I have been too depressed to even come to allnurses, I'm glad I got so many supportive replies. So after giving this much thought, I've made up my mind: I'M NOT GIVING UP....

  23. Anyone attended City Tech, Hunter, St. Francis or Medgar Evers for the RN-BSN??

    CariocaRN replied to LisaTheNurse's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a City Tech student, but I'm going for my associates first. As far as I know, the BSN program at City Tech is relatively new and it's reserved for students who already have their licenses and are...

  24. Responsibilities of a MICU nurse

    CariocaRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello there! I have a few questions and it would be wonderful if one of you MICU nurses could help me out. What would you say is the main role and responsibility of a nurse in your unit? How do you...

  25. Down in the dumps

    CariocaRN replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, BUT I've heard that it's been hard for everyone that just graduated. Correct me if I'm wrong everybody, but the hospitals that you've mentioned are known for usually hiring new...