umbdude MSN, APRN

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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, Is anyone going to the Clinical Course Orientation on 5/16? If you are, please PM me and let me know.
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    feeling overwhelmed

    umbdude replied to alejandra19993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nobody is born a "good test taker." Have you thought about the reasons you blank out during exams? In my experience talking with other students, one of the things they neglect is doing practice...
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    Trying to select a program as an older male

    umbdude replied to OldNavySS's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OldNavySS- I don't think you'll be at a huge disadvantage if you can keep your job while you're getting an ADN at night. You'll get your RN without any debt and you have the option to keep your job if...
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    Reality check: Are my expectations high?

    umbdude replied to lewisac6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think any of the posts were "unprofessional" or showing "claws." OP was not shy about why he deserves more money & better jobs, and posters were not shy about why he's not necessarily...
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    Should I work as a CNA?

    umbdude replied to PrettyGirlLexi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would totally jump on that! You're very lucky to have this opportunity. I finished my CNA and have a hard time finding any job, let alone hospitals because they don't hire people without direct...
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    Nursing Shortage & Me...

    umbdude replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is the same for people in other fields. It's just that in other areas, people have the pressure to move up and grow, or else they lose competitiveness. So by mid-career those who remained in the...
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    Studied constantly, still got a D on first test.

    umbdude replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you do practice exams and time yourself when you do them? If not, try it. Read the chapter carefully once, do as many problems as you could and time yourself as if you're testing, review each...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @Taylor- An old thread here says it's around 100 or so, and a bit fewer for the Spring semester. Nursing courses (lectures) have capacity close to 100; but labs are smaller. Each clinical group has...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats, everyone! OBrienMP - Don't give up and good luck on the other schools you applied to! I think some schools will give you feedback on your application and that's a good way to strengthen your...
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    Pre-Nurse interested in MSN

    umbdude replied to nursepve21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can talk to the schools you're interested in and ask them about your chances. Every school is different. Also, do a search on this website and you'll get a sense of the stats of other applicants....
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I didn't consider other BSN programs, so I only applied to
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    PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

    umbdude replied to RNsRWe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do like seeing pictures of pets...makes me want to use my cat's pic, but I don't think she'll approve.
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @JR- Actually, I'm not really sure. When I got my acceptance email I was told to contact the advisor right away in case I want to start in Spring. But I think you can just call the CNHS office to set...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @cquachie - that (finishing under 2.5 years) does sound interesting. I looked at the curriculum with my advisor and the earliest I could get the degree is 2.5 yr; and I start 4th semester right away...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with JR. From what I've heard (couple of hiring manager and friends who have relatives in nursing), umb's nursing program is well regarded. I have no doubt about the quality of education of...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks OBrienMP. Best of luck to
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks JR and congrats to you! Will you start clinical right away in the
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    A&P in the summer

    umbdude replied to luchy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I, along with growth & development, over a summer semester. My school does not cut out any materials for shortened classes, nor should they. I wasn't working so it was manageable,...
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    UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

    umbdude replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in for the Fall '14 semester! I had applied (as a 2nd UMass Boston degree student) for the Spring '14 semester, and at first I wasn't accepted nor wait-listed. However, last weekend I received an...
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    A selfish nurse

    umbdude replied to infexious's topic in General Students

    I know quite a few people who did exceptional in school (top-tier schools, harder majors, no less). They made time for friends and family, and usually have some amazing hobbies or compete in...
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    What would you do?

    umbdude replied to DangerCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were in your shoes, I would
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    Changing careerS

    umbdude replied to iTyrizzle87's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I spent 14 years in finance (investments) and had a highly secured career with good benefits and pay. But it was never a good fit for me and I couldn't see myself in it when I'm in my 40s and 50s. I...
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    UMass Boston Spring 2014

    umbdude replied to ruby1991's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

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    UMass Boston Spring 2014

    umbdude replied to ruby1991's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I withdrew from QC due to illness in family so I'm not transferring any nursing courses. I plan on going back to school in January but want to see if I can get into umass. I graduated from umass...
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    UMass Boston Spring 2014

    umbdude replied to ruby1991's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am, as a 2nd degree student. I graduated from umb in