Sharawnda

Sharawnda

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  1. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Both UPMC schools log over a 1000 hours of clinical experience in two years. That is why I like both of them, and I haven't considered a 4 year program. As far as the cost goes, I was told of the...

  2. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Regarding the lab, I meant that you have to travel to go to Micro lab and A+P lab. I am from Bloomfield, so I know the area pretty well. As far as street parking, it is limited, but I think it's a...

  3. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with you in some respects. They don't have tvs and DVD players in every classroom. And their mannequins in the lab on site aren't as nice as the ones at Shadyside. I assume the simulation lab...

  4. UPMC Mercy vs. Shadyside Nursing School

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks alot. I attended the Information Session on Saturday and learned alot. Students are responsible for the first $10000, and that may go up next year...we'll

  5. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That was also explained to me, however, you will be required to pay it back all at once in a lump

  6. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'

    Sharawnda replied to kellyjo1414's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    upmc shadyside nursing school honored the university of pittsburgh medical center shadyside school of nursing is one of five u.s. nursing schools to receive designation as a center of excellence in...

  7. Shadyside Hospital SON Tuition Forgiveness

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where is the South campus? I live in Pittsburgh, so I think the Allegheny campus would be the most convenient for me. I've also heard that certain campuses have "better" teachers than others, or that...

  8. Shadyside Hospital SON Tuition Forgiveness

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I already have a BS in Biology, so I have basic classes that are necessary for an undergraduate degree such as math, english, etc., but I haven't taken classes that are more specific to Nursing such...

  9. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks, I may look into it. I have two kids[20 months and 4 months], and I was going to quit working and just go to school full time during the day. How are you working out your situation with...

  10. Shadyside Hospital SON Tuition Forgiveness

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Also, would I have to take all of my nursing pre-requisite classes before applying to the Nursing Program? I don't have any of the pre-reqs other than Microbiology, which I took awhile ago as a...

  11. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the input. It is something to consider...do you have information on CCAC application process? Do they require transcripts, recommendations, essay, pre-entrance exam? Also, it is easy or...

  12. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was also told that Mercy is going to be changing their semester format from 10 weeks to 16 weeks...I don't know if it is to keep in competition with Shadyside or other nursing programs. It seems...

  13. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was at the Information Session as well. Did you go in the morning or afternoon? I was there in the morning. Maybe I saw you there and didn't even realize! I really liked the school as well. The...

  14. Shadyside Hospital SON Tuition Forgiveness

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I am also applying to UPMC Mercy. I didn't wanna have any more debt than I already have now, and although you're bound to UPMC for two years, at least you're guaranteed a...

  15. Shadyside Hospital SON Tuition Forgiveness

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just curious to know if you still decided to attend Shadyside, and if so, how are you planning on paying for the $10,000 you're responsible for? I am going to a meeting this weekend, and will...

  16. UPMC Mercy vs. Shadyside Nursing School

    Sharawnda replied to Bobsdaughter's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently applying to both UPMC Shadyside and Mercy under the assumption that I would be able to take full advantage of the Tuition Forgiveness Program. What are the changes that have been made?...

  17. upmc mercy school of nursing

    Sharawnda replied to kellyjo1414's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Did you end up going to UPMC Mercy? If so, what do you think of the program so far?

  18. upmc mercy school of nursing

    Sharawnda replied to kellyjo1414's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently in the process of applying to UPMC Mercy, as well as UPMC Shadyside. So far, I haven't been able to favor one over the other. How is your semester going so far? How are the classes? Do...

  19. Which teacher would YOU choose for a recommendation? (Long)

    Sharawnda replied to elleNY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that you are right with your initial thoughts of the people that you are considering...instructors in science classes are going to be more helpful that a supervisor in an unrelated area to...

  20. Are there any nursing schools that don't require the NET or TEAS??

    Sharawnda replied to Nicki7701's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think twice about applying to a school that DOESN'T require a pre-admission test. Think of it this way, schools want to find capable, intelligent students that are able to use logic and...

  21. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The clinical hours is definitely a plus. I have heard from many graduates of Universities that although they were proficient in the theory of nursing, they did NOT feel prepared when going out looking...

  22. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    Sharawnda replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    WVUgirl, I am also going to those Open houses! I have started studying for the PSB for Shadyside, which I am taking in November. If I get accepted to Shadyside, I will start in March 2010, or if I...

  23. Totally discouraged...

    Sharawnda replied to CER022512's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You CANNOT let anyone, whether it be your parents, your advisor, whomever discourage from something you really wanna do. There are always going to be hurdles in life to get what you want. You might as...

  24. Am I not cut out to be a nurse? Please Help!

    Sharawnda replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you didn't pass out because you couldn't stand seeing your own blood drawn, but because you didn't eat, or were slightly anemic whenever you were having your blood drawn, which consequently...

  25. Am I doing the right thing - career change to nursing?

    Sharawnda replied to WDW4ever's topic in General Students

    I also have two young children and I have a BS degree in Biology...I am currently applying to NS through a diploma program that is difficult to get into. I hope to be accepted to start next spring or...