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  1. 2017 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    Strwbrywne replied to emmiecb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just starting working at an Outpatient Mental Health clinic and was ecstatic to learn that RNs could receive tuition forgiveness. Now that I have done a little research, it seems applying will be a...

  2. Psych nurse for 5 mos...need advice

    Strwbrywne posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I accepted my first job on an inpatient psych unit about 5 months ago. Psychiatric nursing interests me and I am eager to learn. When I took this position, the hospital had just announced that it was...

  3. Psych nurse for 5 mos...need advice

    Strwbrywne replied to Strwbrywne's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree and it surprises me the hospital can get away with it. Thank you for the advice regarding talking to my manager. I'll be honest and tell you that I just want to lay low. I have already voiced...

  4. Psych nurse for 5 mos...need advice

    Strwbrywne replied to Strwbrywne's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your response. Yes, geriatric patients and adolescents are on the same floor. I know it is illegal and it surprises me that they are getting away with it. When I questioned it, I was...

  5. Nurses... What is harder or more stressful: being a nurse or nursing school?

    Strwbrywne replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    Although I do not have an answer to your question, it is something I ask to myself often. I wonder how different the stress levels are.... I am busting my rump in NS, afraid of failing and not sure if...

  6. Transferring nursing credits

    Strwbrywne posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone out there ever switched schools in the middle of their program? My husband was just offered a promotion and we may be moving about 2 hours away. The catch is we will not know for sure until...

  7. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    Strwbrywne replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your

  8. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    Strwbrywne replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there...Don't mean to "hijack" this post, but I am trying to get information on Nursing Schools in the Altoona area and am not having much luck. Maybe some of you could give some insight??? I am...

  9. It's really happening!

    Strwbrywne replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in General Students

    Good for you! As a 35 year old starting my second career, you give me hope! You

  10. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    Strwbrywne posted a topic in General Students

    I hear of so many students taking anxiety meds to get through nursing school. Is this the norm? I realize this is going to be a emotional roller coaster and am trying to prepare myself mentally. I was...

  11. Reading Nursing Fundamentals prior to NS?

    Strwbrywne posted a topic in General Students

    I begin clinicals in January for an ASN program. I am not taking any classes this semester and since I have the free time, I am reading as much as I can about the Nursing Process and related concepts....

  12. Reading Nursing Fundamentals prior to NS?

    Strwbrywne replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    I'm doing this too. I signed up for a website that sends me a dosage caluclation daily.

  13. Reading Nursing Fundamentals prior to NS?

    Strwbrywne replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

  14. Where are all the HACC Students?

    Strwbrywne replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    LOL! I wondered the same thing...where are the HACC students? When I do find info regarding the school, it's usually horrid posts about how bad the program is. I am extremely apprehensive about...

  15. HACC Nursing Clinical Input Please!

    Strwbrywne replied to rookie1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You must be at the Lancaster campus? I am pretty sure you will not be there the entire clinical time. I think it is a worse case scenario. I am looking forward to orientation in November to get alot...

  16. Do you think this is too much to do?

    Strwbrywne replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took both A&P II and Micro during a regular semester (along with having a husband, house to clean, 2 kids, and a part-time job). I survived, but it was tough. The summer courses usually are more...

  17. HACC students..dosage calc test question

    Strwbrywne replied to mnmcbm's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It is pretty basic and they do include the conversion chart. If you don't have it, I would recommend stopping by the Nursing dept to get one. Also, there are a ton of websites for begining dosage...

  18. HACC Nursing Clinical Input Please!

    Strwbrywne replied to rookie1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I begin clinicals at the Harrisburg campus is January 2011. I have "heard" many horror stories about the HACC program, and have talked to many students from the different locations. It seemed like the...

  19. Hep B vaccine

    Strwbrywne posted a topic in General Students

    When you were preparing all your required paperwork and vaccinations, did your Hep B series need to be completed (all 3 shots administered) prior to starting your

  20. Hep B vaccine

    Strwbrywne replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    Interesting that some schools do not require it. I know my school definitley requires it, just not sure if all 3 shots must be completed prior to starting. I gave the school a call and am waiting for...

  21. Any Phlebotomist here

    Strwbrywne replied to Mytaty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am currently in a Phlebotomy program for the summer. My intention is to get certified before I start Nursing clinicals in the Spring '11. I have about 4 more weeks of lecture, then will take a...

  22. HACC uniforms question

    Strwbrywne replied to mnmcbm's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey PaFlower, what's changing about the uniforms? Just curious because I start clinicals in Jan 2011. I know they will let us know, I am just curious if you know any details of the change. The...

  23. Should I Take Micro and AP 2 at the same time?

    Strwbrywne replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's a pretty tough call. Working 40 hours a week on top of the course load...yeesh. Do you have children or other obligations aside from school and work? I firmly believe it you have your head in...

  24. Sound OFF-- What schools haven't notified Accepted students YET?

    Strwbrywne replied to Cathylady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HACC in Harrisburg, PA sent out their letters on Friday, the 12th! I didn't think I would find out until end of June/ beginning of July. I am O-fficially a Nursing Student!! Weird thing, though. I...

  25. Micro and A&P 2 together?

    Strwbrywne replied to shesham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a survivor of taking both A&P II and Micro in the same semester. It WAS tough, but I got through it and did just fine. I do think you have to do well with time management. I was on a routine...