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  1. resume question

    tswim replied to RNmilwife's topic in General Nursing

    Alternatively, you could mention this info on your cover letter, and/or talk about it during the interview. Add them to your resume after completing the

  2. Help me choose the right healthcare profession!

    tswim replied to JRJR's topic in General Nursing

    Although most require a Masters degree, there are a handful of BS PA programs: http://www.pct.edu/catalog/majors/BPA.shtml http://www.cpnahs.howard.edu/AHS/Pa/Curriculum.htm JR, If you want the...

  3. Houston internship accepting apps

    tswim posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    To all you new grads looking for jobs... Just noticed the Memorial Hermann system is accepting applications for their June internships in the following areas - critical care, ER, med-surg, womens,...

  4. New MICU position, coming from Trauma

    tswim replied to Deb123j's topic in MICU, SICU

    www.micunursing.com www.ccmtutorials.com btw, you could download a 1-month trial of Office if you want to view

  5. Ratio on step-down unit

    tswim replied to cp24001's topic in General Nursing

    We had 4:1 with PCA; changed to 3:1, no

  6. Experienced nurses who didn't start in their field of choice

    tswim replied to JenniferSews's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated in 07 there were plenty of jobs, and new grads were readily accepted into ICU's and trauma ERs and, while I wanted to work in ICU, I took the first job that looked appealing -...

  7. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    tswim replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    I second what GoldenGirl said. Having majored in biochem & biophysics before entering nursing via the ABSN route, I can tell you that the course content of the hard sciences is more challenging...

  8. new grad starting in SICU, how to prepare

    tswim replied to hltau's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just transferred to ICU and am using the following AWESOME resources: "Fast Facts for Critical Care" from fastfactsforcriticalcare.com $46.95 plus $8-9 shipping; also available for iPhone (all of...

  9. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    tswim replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

    Aznbaby, As someone who completed all of the pre-med requirements but did not apply to med school, I can tell you... To pursue the MD you need a bachelor's degree (major does not matter- a BSN...

  10. Has your alma mater ever mattered?

    tswim replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that university affiliated hospitals definitely have a preference for students who attended their schools, and large "elite" hospitals have a preference for BSNs. I too still get asked...

  11. working 2 twelves and 2 eights how do you like it?

    tswim replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I, for one, have worked all three schedules, though on nights. You will definitely notice an improvement going from 5 shifts/wk to 4/wk; one extra day off can make all the difference in the world....

  12. Chicago Nursing Programs - ABSN vs. Generalist Entry Masters-- What is better?

    tswim replied to J8M8C8's topic in Nursing Career

    Hope this isn't too late... The Gen. Masters might be a good option if you are interested in nursing leadership role- such as a clinical coordinator or patient care director of a unit. With this...

  13. Loyola ABSN

    tswim replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi TatyanaSon, I don't know about taking pre-reqs online. Sasha did not work at Loyola when I went there, but since she seems to be the go-to person for admissions advice now I would trust her....

  14. Loyola ABSN

    tswim replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    all you need to know about the loyola absn program. class load: first summer is the toughest; it's split into two 6-week sessions of about 20 hours of class/lab time mon-friday 2 full and 3 half...