ShelbyP

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  1. Traveling instead of working. advice?

    Go, but be smart about going. Be open to the possibility of coming back (early) for a great job. I believe you are still eligible for a ticket through STA travel, a student travel company. I have...
  2. OB Project Help!

    In my nutrition class (a pre-req for the nursing program), I read some statistics about weight and obesity in America. Apparently, a number of childbearing-aged women are overweight and there are some...
  3. Wedding Band Tattoo

    I'm sure if anyone has a problem, you could always throw on a plain solid band over it...even if it just costs a couple bucks and you only wear it for work, clinicals, what have you. In my program...
  4. I took developmental psych (through the lifespan) entirely on-line last summer through Foothill College (Los Altos, CA). I thought it was pretty easy and took a lot less time than if I had taken the...
  5. chickenpox immunity

    Had the chicken pox when I was in elementary school. Recently had titers drawn for nursing school (MMR, Varicella, HepB). My Varicella was low and I will likely need the vaccine as a booster even...
  6. Well, CONGRATS to you! That is awesome to have so many choices. Yes, it seems like you and other readers know that the cheaper, more flexible option is what would best suit you right now. My advice is...
  7. Bachelor's RN or Masters?

    From the research I've done, you will need time in the field before being accepted to an associate's to master's bridge program. On the other hand, you will be able to get your bachelor's right away...
  8. ProCPR

    If you need a BLS CPR, you can go to this website http://www.onlineaha.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.home and find someone in your area to do the manikin skills test. As far as I know, it's completely...
  9. I don't want to shoot down your hopes, but I know lots of new grads in the San Jose area who did their clinicals (i.e., know people and have connections) at South Bay hospitals who are not getting...
  10. Will "doula" on a resume hurt me?

    The job of a nurse, in my opinion, is to advocate for her patient. The more educated you are, the more you've seen, the more you know of both the medical and non-medical approach, the better you will...
  11. You can look up past statistics about NCLEX pass-rates at both schools. If you are a hard-worker and study for the NCLEX, I'm sure you'll pass after an education at either university. I would base...
  12. Ohsu accelerated student opinions

    Hi, Zazzialex- Congrats! I think you should feel happy about the wait-list; it's obviously a competitive and impacted program. After I saw your message, I went down to the mailbox and I, too, received...
  13. OHSU Accelerated BSN orientation

    Congratulations, Lab Rat! That is awesome! Did you apply anywhere else? Are you definitely going to accept at OHSU? All the best to you! That is fantastic!
  14. The Impossible Quiz

    I don't want to spoil the fun.......... ....but...... if you get stuck and want to know the "right" answers:
  15. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    Just got the email! Tucson, here I come! I am so very grateful for the opportunity to attend the University of Arizona and to have secured a sponsored position at my first choice hospital, University...