MiahMSN MSN, RN

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    Can RNs really make this much?

    MiahMSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I started a CNA program this week as I want to work as a CNA while completing my direct-entry MSN program. My instructor last night whom's a RN/CNS and administrator at Kaiser, said that she...
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    Need some advice concerning nursing school....

    MiahMSN replied to Icemand18's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I'm finishing up Microbiology and a CNA program (not required by my school) and will start an accelerated direct-entry MEPN program in August. To answer your questions: 1.Did anyone work...
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    Do you think this site would profit from a chat room?

    MiahMSN replied to SoulSearcherRN's topic in General Nursing

    And remember this isn't even really "private"....I'm just
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    I know CNA clinicals will be nothing like Nursing School clinicals, but I'm pooped!

    MiahMSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Started CNA clinical this weekend (Saturday and Sundays 7-4pm) and I am exhausted! Mind you, I work Mon-Fri 9-5, plus class and finishing up my last prereqs for nursing school. How do you nurses do...
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    HI!!!

    MiahMSN replied to Jld7180's topic in General Nursing

    Almost thought that maybe it was a
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    I know CNA clinicals will be nothing like Nursing School clinicals, but I'm pooped!

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yes, it is physically draining. And I definitely would like to work in a hospital as opposed to LTC, during school. It was somewhat depressing and I don't think that environment is...
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    CSULA ELMN Applicants 2010

    MiahMSN replied to AeroNat13's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, congrats everyone!! That is awesome news....now you all can breathe (for a while that is....lol)!! Best of luck to all my fellow fall 2010 cohorts, wherever you may be attending! The best is yet...
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    Can I afford West Coast university??

    MiahMSN replied to findingmyway's topic in California Nursing

    I completely understand your feelings but if you want something bad enough, you can do it. Just because you are a B student now doesn't mean you will always be. Sometimes, it takes a little change in...
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    Any students with hearing aids or hearing loss out there?

    MiahMSN replied to Peanutter1's topic in General Students

    One of my classmates in my CNA class wears hearing aids and he didn't realize there may be an issue until someone brought in a stethoscope and he realized he couldn't take out his hearing aids. Oh, he...
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    A&P prof's inappropriate response to request for alternative to animal dissection

    MiahMSN replied to sarailyse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh wow, I can't believe this thread is still going! LOL...did the OP ever come back to respond?? LOL My only issue is if you know something ahead of time, why not take the necessary steps to avoid...
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    Creating a resume with no real experience???

    MiahMSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What would you put on a resume if you have no experience other than your CNA clinicals? Should I include that I start a direct-entry program in August? What about my other professional experience from...
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    Why not a "match day" for nurses?

    MiahMSN replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    ouch
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    this hit too close to home...

    MiahMSN replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers lifted for you and your family. This is a tough time and with the added stress, conflicts and disaggreements will arise - it's natural because everyone is stressed. Just try and remember that...
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    Creating a resume with no real experience???

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, llg! Great advice, and you right, resumes are an opportunity to sale yourself and while my previous experience may not be patient-care, a lot of the skills I gained are transferable. Thanks...
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    Can I afford West Coast university??

    MiahMSN replied to findingmyway's topic in California Nursing

    Keep in mind, this is only the interest rate for stafford loans, subsidized and unsubsidized - stafford loans will not cover all of this, so you will more than likely have to take out private loans as...
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    Can I afford West Coast university??

    MiahMSN replied to findingmyway's topic in California Nursing

    How can you not care about making monthly loan payments over $1000/month for more than 10 years? Why is your heart set on going to this school, just curious? Is it the acceleration? It doesn't have...
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    Need some help/recommendations following removal from nursing school

    MiahMSN replied to mlb69's topic in General Nursing

    That's great news! Best of luck, go in there, kick butt, play their game if you have to, and
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    Accelerated Nursing Programs

    MiahMSN replied to Living4Peace's topic in General Nursing

    you are that smart or you wouldn't have graduated an accelerated program magna cum laude! good for you and always know your worth!!:) op, congrats! i start an accelerated msn program in the fall. i'm...
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    I am at a crossroads. I have just been accepted to an accelerated BSN

    MiahMSN replied to texcat's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - well, I probably shouldn't have said that you should not go into nursing. Maybe you would find you place within nursing as being most fulfilled in administration, where maybe you can assist in...
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    Salem State Direct Entry Taking Vacation

    MiahMSN replied to Musshier's topic in General Nursing

    You need to contact the school, no one on this site can answer that question for you, but the school. However, from what I've heard, yes, you could possibly jeopardize your grade. I start an...
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    I am at a crossroads. I have just been accepted to an accelerated BSN

    MiahMSN replied to texcat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so confused. You don't love people all that much but you love working with breast cancer patients and you're interested in women's health and oncology - huh?!?! You must mean the research side of...
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    NOT eligible for financial aid as a second-degree student with a previous masters?!

    MiahMSN replied to ChineseLantern's topic in General Students

    not sure why your financial aid rep is telling you you are not eligible for stafford loans, as it appears that you have not reached you maximum limits. an advanced degree makes you ineligible for a...
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    Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    MiahMSN replied to colta's topic in General Students

    Classic!! This sounds exactly like something I would do!!
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    CSULA ELMN Applicants 2010

    MiahMSN replied to AeroNat13's topic in California Nursing

    Awww, thanks for the compliments, you're too sweet! What I meant by that is that there are direct entry programs that offer the NP option (you just have to find one that has your speciality - UCSF...
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    What factors influenced your decision to apply to certain programs

    MiahMSN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just curious as to what were some of the key determining factors that helped each of you decide on which programs to apply to? I only applied to one program, CSUDH's MEPN program (CNL role option),...