Alvindudley

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  1. Tips on surviving through nursing school

    :yeah:Congrats on starting nursing school--I just finished and I am about to take the NCLEX any day-I am ready! I loved nursing school--anyway-my best advice is to make friends and form study groups....
  2. How hard is it really, to hire new nurses?

    where are you guys?? I will come work ANYWHERE!! I am in an area where there are NO jobs for new grads--I'd sign a contract and stay
  3. New Grad in ICU?

    Magpye, your point about time management is so well taken--that is such a huge issue for me. I am the same age as you and I just graduated nursing school. I love critical care and I am lucky enough...
  4. math question

    desired/have x vehicle(volume) you will never be
  5. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    Good luck to ALL the ABSN2011 new class members! See you tomorrow~! Don't be
  6. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    Rookie12 and I did our psych rotation together and I think I can speak for both of us when I say it was a positive experience. Can you be a bit more specific with your question? We were part of a...
  7. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    it starts Monday May 10, but it is my understanding that they are not taking people off the wait list. Maybe that will change and I know that people heard right up to a day or so before that they...
  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    I beg to differ, you do need to know the patho. I firmly believe that you can think through the patho and then arrive at the correct answer. If you don't have a really good sense of the processes...
  9. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    Hi, all (Rookie12--you are going to have reveal yourself to me on private channels!;-) I actually spoke at the open house on Sunday and will be working with your class. I live WAY outside the...
  10. 2.35 GPA too low for Acc Bacc BSN Program?

    I am the oldest in my acc bsn program, I had a 2.8 gpa in my undergrad although better in my MEd and As and Bs in my prerqs. Yes I am going to a private school and paying full freight but I just got...
  11. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    I wore my lab coat every week when I went to my clinical site to get my patient info the day before because it depends on your site. And as I said, for flu shot clinics. I think I spent $20 on
  12. nose ring-MRSA

    MRSA-SHCMRSA, having a nose ring or visible tattoo is in my opinion, not professional. I know that it is mainstream these days, I'm just
  13. Nursing Theorists

    Nancy I am on my blackberry but later tonight I can send you some good resources etc. I took a good course in theory last
  14. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    Short coat. Definitely. And I have used mine for flu clinics and other times when I didn't want to wear scrubs. In teaching hospitals senior staff and attendings wear long coats. By the way I did just...
  15. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    Hi, everyone! I am in the MGHIHP ABSN 2010 like Rookie12, and I too can put myself in your shoes a year ago at this time, dying for information. I will actually be speaking to you about our program...
  16. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    Yeah when I said I was going to nursing school, a doctor "friend" said, "but you are too smart to be a nurse". "You will hate it". nice.
  17. awesome!! thanks so much. I am going to share with my
  18. Failure rate of nursing schools.

    I feel really sorry for all of you. My school is excellent. There is some disorganization and communication issues (I am in an accelerated BSN) but for the most part our instructors are amazing and...
  19. How old is too old?!?!?

    hey! I just started at 50--yes I am the oldest in my class. I have my BS and M.Ed. in special ed but I am doing an accelerated BS/RN program. in 14 months! A average so far and very clinical--will...