umbdude MSN, APRN

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    I'm 23 and doing my pre-reqs...wondering...

    umbdude replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If anything, I would say too young. Personally I wouldn't want my NP to be any less than 30...basically, the older the better in my
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The online computer class isn't that bad. So far I haven't had to spend much time on it because we're going through microsoft office. We just do assignments and upload them through the online portal....
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah I think they squeeze in the non-nursing classes in Summer Session I, then nursing classes start with Session II, which begins early July. People like us with undergrad probably waived out of...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats! I think you'll find people working full time and doing school part time. Are you already taking classes this semester? I'm in A&P II, Micro, and Intro to Computers
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Had my first lab/lecture last Saturday. The lab was fun (staining) but I immediately got a bad feeling of my professor in the lecture. He is pretty much that "You are on your own" kind of professor....
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    Discouragement from others - Do I have what it takes?

    umbdude replied to samanthajo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't even listen to her. That girl's comment is silly and sounds immature. You don't need to be a 4.0 student to be successful in the nursing field (or most other fields). Obviously, if your GPA...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey aj- I don't plan on working 40 hours. Right now and probably next Spring I won't be able to work at all. But at some point I'll do at least 20 or more depending on the program's demands. I think...
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    How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

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

    I'd say a BSN is a minimum for me. After that I'll have to see how much I enjoy the job and the benefits/cost of more education. I'll also want to see for myself what role NPs (or PAs) play and shadow...
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    Am I the only student here that has anxiety when I think about not getting accepted?

    umbdude replied to 5ummer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you're surely not alone! Direct your anxiety to getting A's in the pre-reqs and good standardized test scores, then you will be fine. Don't forget that even though there might be 30-40 pre-nursing...
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    Accepted into the program with no medical background..

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

    I'm starting my program in January with no health care background either. Obviously I'm nervous because it's a huge change and we'll have to learn a whole new set of language. But for some reason I'm...
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    Should I go back to nursing or stick with accounting?

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

    Just speaking to the flexibility of accounting. I've worked in accounting/finance (mostly finance) for many years and I don't think it offers flexibility. Almost all corporate accounting jobs are...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

    umbdude replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Will be starting mine on 9/5. Taking micro and a computer class along with A&P
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    I want to become a nurse so BAD and to get accepted into a program BUT

    umbdude replied to stefonee356's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ADN/LVN programs probably don't look at your undergrad GPA because they don't assume their applicants to have that level of education. I think many do look closely at TEAS and/or pre-req GPA, and it...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    My school is a bit late...classes don't start 'til another couple weeks. Really looking forward to Micro
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    Super excited - Just offered a psych position!!!!

    umbdude replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats!!
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    Searching for GLBT-friendly accelerated BSN programs in progressive cities

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

    Another city to consider is Boston, if you don't mind a couple months of really cold weather. Summer and Fall in Boston are really gorgeous and comfortable. The city is gay-friendly and probably has...
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    Anyone Out There Taking Chemistry?

    umbdude replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The key to chem is doing problems. Read the text first and make sure you understand the concepts and each example, then go through the problems once *without* looking back to the book or other...
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    A&P "coloring book"??

    umbdude replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I absolutely hated coloring when I was a child...so it won't work for me. But it might for others. But I don't think most people really "need" it to do well in
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    Curious Question

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

    I used FB for a very short time a few years ago and deleted my account quickly because: (1) I refuse to be a commodity used by FB and hate those invasive ads and 100-per-day notifications about...
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    "Over studying"

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

    Yes, you can over study. When you are at a point where you feel burned out and you're just "studying" but the materials aren't sinking in, then take a long
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    Bio Major wanting to Switch, Need Advice

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

    If you already decided that you absolutely want to go into nursing, why would you waste time on graduating with Bio degree and apply to ABSN? Who knows how long it will take you to get into an ABSN...
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    Do men and women go into nursing for different reasons?

    umbdude replied to European's topic in Men in Nursing

    I decided on changing to nursing for many reasons. Some of them are practical and some of them align with my personal values. For example, I was sitting in front of a PC all day in my last job and I'm...
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    Any males out there tired of the drama?

    umbdude replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've worked in a male-dominated industry for years and believe me guys have their own drama (I am a guy myself). They complain about different set of subjects, but complain nonetheless. Not all of...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes it's nice to know that we can get started. Congrats to you and good luck on your BHCC application! By the way, you know QC is moving right? The Enrollment office address given to us for the...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    nice! Yeah definitely going to Quincy. I was going to apply to Roxbury because that's very close to me too, but since I got into QC I won't have to. Are you still going to apply to