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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 waste of time for me It appears that I would b...

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 just purchased by a larger hospital system. I was...

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 my opinion about some of the safety concerns I hav...

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 told the adolescents are not allowed to be in the hal...

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 I am doing everything "right" in clinical. I have...

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 January of 2012. I could continue thru the Fall (...

Thanks for your reply!

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 currently in an RN program at a Community College in...

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

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 just curious if most students do take something t...

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. I just read "Nursing Fundamentals DeMystified" an...

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

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 starting clinicals in January (2011) at the Harrisbur...

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 of these questions answered... Good Luck to you...

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 crammed, so I think it depends on your ability to...

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 calculations. I did not purchase the text and just pra...

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 more I asked, the more confused I became. I was i...

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 clinicals?

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 a call back. I was just curious... Thanks all :)

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 clinical class in the Fall which consists of working 3,...

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 current uniforms are hidious!!

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 the game and sacrifice a semester of your time, you...

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 don't start until the Spring 2011 semester. I WIS...

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 with my kids, who are 6 and 3. As long as I stuck...