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  1. Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    achiever replied to skybmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the Midwest, and we have several nurses and physicians who wear the hijab, and I've never heard any of them complain that they've had problems. I can't imagine anyone would have a problem,...

  2. Need your opinions

    achiever posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello All: I am a new graduate nurse trying to find my way out there. I'm sure we've all heard more than enough about how the market is right now so, no I'm not here to complain about that one. My...

  3. Took Nclex on 7/7/10. Need license by monday to work. Possible?

    achiever replied to pegasi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My pending status was changed to approved

  4. Took Nclex on 7/7/10. Need license by monday to work. Possible?

    achiever replied to pegasi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine yesterday, and had my results today (I passed!). I'm in Ohio so ymmv. I did the Pearson trick too, and it worked for me. hth

  5. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Sorry about the confusion. You'll be doing hands on stuff that quarter as part of your regular clinical, buy one day instead of being with your clinical group you'll shadow in the OR. Follow a...

  6. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    achiever replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Beatrice: So happy you posted, I literally was coming to post a "What should I get for my preceptor and her unit" question. Hope you (we) get some great ideas.

  7. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I didn't take the HESI entrance exam, but I did just take my HESI exit exam at CSCC, and it has a calculator built in. hth.

  8. Clinical Sites for CSCC Program

    achiever replied to slmmarsh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Clinical sites for first quarter LTC will probably vary a lot from year to year, but Wexner, McCrory places like that. Then for the med/surg and OB its OSU, and Ohio Health hospitals. For...

  9. Questions about obtaining an Ohio Hospital PCA position?

    achiever replied to tyhmar6's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Once you are in nursing school, OSUMC has a position called an SNA (student nurse assistant) which is a part time temporary position (you can only stay in the job while in school, and will not get...

  10. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Most of us had some kind of device, either an ipod or a palm or something. I had a palm and got it before the ipod touch came out. I recommend them (palm, ipod) because they don't have a camera or...

  11. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    oh, and the simulator lab is for electives, we used it in critical care, you run codes,etc. I'm sure they use it in trauma, neonatal/peds

  12. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Sounds like you mostly got it right! First quarter: LTC Second Quarter: OB (this includes L&D, mother/infant, and high risk OB) Third Quarter: Med/Surg Fourth Quarter: Peds or Med/Surg/surgical...

  13. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    That's just not how its done at CSCC I guess. Every student is in some sort of long term care facility, but not necessarily an acute care setting. So quarter one you focus on assessment and...

  14. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You can absolutely switch to the the online program after you start in traditional. And I'm confused about passing meds. You won't first quarter because everyone is in an ECF. But starting quarter...

  15. Columbus State Jan 06, 2010 applicants

    achiever replied to PaperPencil's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't think CSCC sends out large envelopes for acceptance, you'll get the other stuff later. I'm in the online program and I graduate in June. There is a lot of interaction with instructors, maybe...

  16. CSCC online track admissions

    achiever replied to lou_tango's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I paid total of $650 which included airfare. We stayed at a church in Mercedes TX, and all of our meals were provided. The church provided showers, laundry facilities, and foam mattresses to sleep....

  17. CSCC online track admissions

    achiever replied to lou_tango's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You can do s many electives as you can fit in, as long as you have the prerecs. I did critical care and the Mexico mission and was planning on trauma elective this quarter, but it was just too much....

  18. CSCC online track admissions

    achiever replied to lou_tango's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I applied both online and traditional, but when I got accepted online it canceled my traditional application. The online track is workable for those working full time, although I know some in the...

  19. CSCC online track admissions

    achiever replied to lou_tango's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Well, I was accepted with my first application. My NET was 98%, I had a 4.0, several years of experience, a BA in International Studies (West African Political Economy), and had completely finished...

  20. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    achiever replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Let me see if I can help at all. For the traditional program there is a lag time for entry, you get accepted and then they let you know a start date. For the online deal (I graduate in June) if you...

  21. Columbus State Jan 06, 2010 applicants

    achiever replied to PaperPencil's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yeah, I'm in the online program now and graduate in JUNE! I think I got my letter by March at the latest. Good luck.

  22. Help!... OSUMC RN Internship/Residency Graduates

    achiever replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    Big Big Congratulations on the Ross gig! It is a beautiful hospital and a great population to work with. I work at OSUMC now as an SNA, mostly in the main house and whenever I float over to Ross I...

  23. Help!... OSUMC RN Internship/Residency Graduates

    achiever replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    Wait, I'm confused. You were accepted into the internship or you were offered another position? I interviewed for the internship at the James and they said I wouldn't hear either way until February....

  24. 2nd degree advice needed

    achiever replied to leilax's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have a BA in another field, and am currently enrolled in an ADN program at Columbus State online. I also want to continue through Family Nurse Practitioner school. I know the grad entry program...

  25. can someone help...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

    achiever replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    number of seconds divided by number of increments equals seconds per increment 1) change number of minutes to seconds (change the 4 minutes to seconds) 2) figure out number of increments (figure out...