Graceland200

I felt compelled by your question because I faced the decision you are trying to make. I chose to get the BSN but I regret my decision (I'm still in school for that). Out of 45 people in the class that graduated 2 months ago, only 5-7 have nursing ...

What about occupational therapy...it requires the same pre-reqs as nursing, has lots of jobs and is a masters.

Problem is that you will be going with traffic in the evening. That does not help at all.

I'm in my 1st yr of nursing school and would choose medicine instead. I think if you have the "doctor" bug you won't be happy with the NP. Don't get me wrong, it's a great profession but you are still young, go for the MD/DO-it sounds like the most...

Hi, I wanted to mention that Vanderbilt U. accepts those w/o experience into primary care programs (peds/family)

Hi All, I've requested the application for CNA licensure from the MBON several times (thru email). I have heard nothing. Can someone forward me the application or tell me what I need to do to get it? Thank you!!!!!!!!!! GL Nursing student

Great idea! if I they don't respond I'll pay em a visit.

Thank you, gracelola- Maybe third time is the charm:) I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!! GL

gracelola, Caould you please give me the address you emailed? Thank you, GL

Jamie, You are not yet ready to apply....so why not re-evaluate in a year? There are other fields that you could go into except nursing that won't put you behind a desk (AKA...occupational therapy). This profession requires pretty much the same pre...

Hi Taketwoasprin, Thanks for the reply. I appreaciate your perspective-I'm signed up for WHC for adult health clinical. Can you tell me if you've had to do validations same as we did the 1st semester in 304? Also-what about the context of health d...

Hi UMB students, I just finished my first semester a few weeks ago and I'd like to know what to expect in adult health, specifically my questions are: 1)I know we have to prepare for the clinical the evening before. When can I come in to the hospita...

Hi misssrblake, Let us know what you decide! I wanted to throw in some perspective. I finished my first semester of nursing school at UMB and don't have any complaints. Nursing is mostly a competence based profession not really a "status" based pr...

Hey Scrub, You know what else you can do? You can share an access code with a friend or classmate to mynursinglab.com One of my classmates used my code b/c she didn't want to buy her own. You're not supposed to do that technically but oh well...s...

Hi Bsnbear- Here is what I did and it worked well N304-Intro to nursing practice You will need the textbook and the mynursinglab CD as well as the suggested medcalc book. You will definitely use all of these throughout the semester. If you can get ...

Hurricane, I agree, nothing like the CC. You can be very social and make friends quickly or if you prefer study on your own and do just as well it all depends on your style. It is what you make of it. You will probably become friends with people f...

Hi All, I finished my 1st semster. Don't stress about the scrubs....anything goes-as long as top is white and bottom is khaki. Any style shoe is fine as long as its white-small logo is ok. Personally I got a paid of white Keds on sale and they wor...

ccutie, It's easy to be paranoid when you start on a journey....but don't be. I'm pretty sure my gpa was lower...I know a few people who got in w/ 3.0. You have a lot of options if you want to do nursing...and I mean a LOT. If your GPA is 3.5 you ...

Hi AC- did you graduate from UMB with a 3.8? Just wondering-I'm starting in the fall and want to keep up my gpa. GL

HI eml-I could not reply to your msg through the forums and your email failed? you can email me at [email protected]

Hi Eml, I don't think gpa is as big as you might think...I think having professional work experience and volunteering on a couple of different nursing floors helped. I guess I agree Agrippa on making your essay unique. You might want to pick a them...

HI Scrub- U have nothing to worry re:GPA. I think most student have much less-around 3.4 I'm guessing. GL

Dorkalicious and JR, Congrats on making the grade! and the externship-dorkalicious-sounds like a fantastic experience. So, if one works hard do they have a shot at a 3.5 gpa? which is the hardest class (in terms of making that A)? Thank you! GL

Thank you both for your honest evaluations. Now I'm really worried...GPA is really important to me- I hope to continue my education. Did you guys make decent grades your first semester? Did you have an externship during this summer? Thank you! GL

Hi Current students-thanks all for brining forth input on this forum it is extremely helpful and I think I can speak for many when I say that it is much appreciated. Can someone impact on whether it is possible to work part time-20 hrs a week-during ...