How does everyone handle isolation patients in the PACU setting? If you have only bays, do you just pull a cart over to the end of the bed? Do you really gown up and down as you step pass that imaginary line? If you have rooms or a room dedicated to...
That makes sense. Going to see if we can make some changes. Seems counterintuitive to me that as PACU nurses we're supposed to be at the patient's bedside doing real-time charting for the time they're with us but the computer is outside.
rebecca41 replied to BaltimoreHon's topic in Maryland
I am moving to MD in about 2 months so recently applied for an endorsement license from NY. I drove down to Baltimore a few weeks ago to try to deal directly with the BON because of all the negative comments here. I did my fingerprint card right ther...
Hi. I was hesitant about doing the peds clinical: I like kids but am not head over heels about them the way some of my classmates are. Also I was nervous about seeing very sick children. I thought I might find that too emotionally difficult.I just fi...
sfmusso84: curious to hear how your interview went, and what kind of vibe you got from the place. I'm interested in NH as well but not for another 9 mos or so.
Hi all - just found this thread. I'm accepted for 2011 as well and look forward to meeting you all! I'm headed to the fb group shortly to sign up.... I need to take micro as my last pre req and have signed up for a nutrition class online on a pass/fa...
rebecca41 replied to soraji's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am taking it this fall as my last pre-req as well. I've been accepted to Duke for their accelerated program starting Jan ... Woo hoo! Am glad for this thread as I would like the support. Took my a and p classes at a different community college and ...
Hi all - just found out today that I'm accepted for the Jan term! So psyched. Badgrbabe look forward to meeting you! Anyone else out there get in and going? Who is moving from out of state? Christine
Ok, I'm using the "ask the audience" lifeline on this one! Most of the nursing programs I've looked at require at least one chemistry with a lab. I never took chemistry as part of my original bachelor's degree 20 years ago, and only vaguely remember ...
Does anyone know anything about the program at Concordia College in New York (not Irvine, Calif.): http://www.concordia-ny.edu/academics/nursing/? From the web site it seems they've just begun their program this year and are seeking CCNE accreditatio...
rebecca41 replied to rebecca41's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi Blue River. Thanks for your post. I met with Admissions at Concordia today. You're right - the advisor I met with was very helpful and encouraging. I'm really impressed with their program. They're only in their first year and are seeking CCNE accr...
rebecca41 replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am taking A&P I and need to take a chemistry in the fall. I had signed up for Principles of General Chem and Biochemistry but just found out one of the programs I want to apply to requires a chemistry lab, and the principles class doesn't have ...
rebecca41 replied to Stephanieee's topic in New York
Thanks to you both! That's very helpful. I was a journalism major in college so didn't have most of the pre-reqs in the first place, so taking them all again while awaiting admission might be perfect timing. Thanks for the advice!
rebecca41 replied to Stephanieee's topic in New York
Leelababie and Stephanie - Can you give me any more info/updates on the RCCC/BOCES route to nursing? am in Rockland and want to go back to school for a nursing degree. I'm 40 and have a bachelor's degree from 20 years ago, but my GPA is a 2.7; I am t...
all - i've seen a few posts addressing similar questions but wanted to ask for feedback on my specific situation. i graduated from college in 1991 and have been working in two fields unrelated to nursing (journalism and pr). over the past two years,...
rebecca41 replied to neurontin's topic in Pre-Nursing
Grace, I'm replying to your post since I think you may have been inspired, at least in part, by my mine earlier today re my GPA. I think you're equating poor study habits and a low GPA. You make some valid points; for many people, one is the result o...
rebecca41 replied to rebecca41's topic in Pre-Nursing
Just seeing this has brightened my day. I was really thinking it might be a lost cause. Thank you for the feedback (and keep it coming, if you like!) and for the words of support!
rebecca41 replied to rebecca41's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thanks to you both for your replies; may I ask which schools you're looking at/you've seen that focus on the pre-reqs? So far I've only looked online at several of the schools around me and most list a 3.0 cum GPA as a requirement.