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My GPA was 3.86

Has anyone taken an on line chemistry class from either Oregon State University, Weber State University or University of New England? Any information, positive or negative would be great. Thanks

I heard from them on Monday

As far as Penn goes, I thought I had the stats - A GPA of 3.86 although did not have GRE's as they told me I could wave them due to my GPA ....yet when I called to find out why I was rejected, they told me because I was nervous and because I did not have GRE's? Go figure. So what are your choices between?

I feel your pain after being away from the bedside for 3 months on a family leave. I think it is sad that your educator is useless, and there has to be one colleague that you can turn to for a drip review? Better to be a bit embarrassed now then make a life altering mistake later though. I work in a PICU and will give you some examples of how I calculate my drips. I also agree that we should never rely on the pump to do the calculations. Dopamine (800mg in 250 cc bag) = a concentration of 32 mg/cc or 3200 mcg/cc. Dopamine runs in mcg/kg/min so to calculate the drip multiply the patients weight x dose x 60 and divide by the concentration in mcgs to get the cc/hour to set the pump. The order reads 20mcg/kg/min and my patient weighs 58 kg Sooooooooo here we go 20(dose) x 58(wt) x 60(min) ________________________ = 21.75 cc/hr 3200(mcgs) Epinephrine (6 mg in 50 cc bag) = 0.12 mg/cc or 120 mcgs/cc Order read Epi drip 0.15 mcg/kg/min 0.12 x 58 x 60 ____________ = 4.35 cc/hr 120 Milrinone (20 mg in 100 cc bag) = 0.2 mg/cc or 200 mcgs/cc Order read Milrinone 0.5 mcg/kg/min 0.5 x 58 x 60 = 8.7 cc/hr ____________ 200 Morphine (5 mg per cc) Order read 0.18 mg/kg/hr 0.18 x 58 = 10.44 and then divide by 5 (the concentration ) to get 2.09 cc/hr Nimbex (2 mg per cc or 2000 mcg per cc) Order read Nimbex 2.2 mcg/kg/min 2.2 x 58 x 60 _____________ = 3.82 cc/hr 2000 I hope this helps and just give another should out if you need more practice. My first week back to work was nuts. Patient on Epi, dopa, vaso, morphine, versed, nimbex, calcium, mg, nexium and CVVHDF. I completely leaned on my neighbors for both help and a confidence boost and that is o.k. Good luck to you

I think the interview went well, but after being rejected from Upenn "because I displayed nervousness," I am not sure what to think. I would say my voice shook less at this interview, and I answered all of their questions but I am hesitant to assume anything at this point. I have learned that the panels looks for more then just experience and grades and are not very forgiving of a shaky voice. I also am unsure that they are only selecting people with YEARS of experience. As for the interview, there were about 6 people sitting around a table and I was placed at the head of the table. They were for the most part a friendly group and asked the basic questions. I think I could have been more prepared on pharmacology in hind site but all in all I think it was a good interview. I loved the fact that they had a graduate and current students to talk to while you wait for your interview (although I was FIRST). They were very candid and seemed very happy with their experience so far. Did you except an offer yet? When did you interview?

Thanks for the tips .... it went just as you described. Do you know anyone currently in the program and how it is going for them?

Hi Vin, How has your experience been? You should be done by now right?

I am interviewing at JUMDNJ on Friday and was wondering if you can offer me any information and tips for the day? thanks

Have any of you heard anything about online chemistry at either Oregon State University or Weber State University? Also, if you remember, can you post again about half way through your chemistry at University of New England and let us know how it is going? Thanks

Thank you all so much for your responses. I honestly did not think my interview went poorly, but it was obvious that my voice was shaking throughout. I did however have what I thought were good answers to all their questions, yet it was not enough. I will take it all as a learning experience and move on to interview number two. I know I have quite a bit to offer, yet so does everyone else. Thanks for the encouragement.

Has anyone interviewed at UMDNJ? If so, can you tell me what it was like?

I had an interview at Penn and was rejected via email about 3 weeks later. I was so disappointed and was wondering if anyone else experienced rejections? I thought I was qualified ..... Graduated 10 years ago with my ADN and more recently completed my BSN online with University of Phoenix. I worked in Labor and Delivery, the CTICU and currently the PICU. All experience was gained in major teaching institutions where I work independently as well as with a team of residents. I have cared for some of the "sickest" patients from birth to mid twenties and feel comfortable caring for all types of patients .... HEM/ONC, transplant, trauma, neuro, cardiac, ECMO, CVVH, etc.... I work with patients requiring resuscitation of all types .... volume, drips, compressions etc... I have to admit I was very nervous at my interview and had a shaky voice throughout, yet I felt that my answers were good ..... I asked the admissions committee for an explanation and they said that I was rejected for two reasons. First, I expressed nervousness and second I had graduated from an online BSN program? I had a GPA of 3.86, although they told me they turned down many 4.0 GPA's. They suggested I improve my chances for next year by taking two graduate level courses? I have one more interview at the end of the month and was looking for advice. Thanks in advance