pennswoodman

pennswoodman

NA- LTC and PCT in Hosp. (current)

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  1. UPMC how did you get in?

    pennswoodman replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Getting into UPMC is tough, especially now with the announced closing of West Penn Hospital...but not impossible. HR has said that there has been a significant uptick in apps submitted. Like an...

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    pennswoodman replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    finally passed today in Pennsylvania! I already have a job...this was primarily for

  3. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My suggestion to those that are waiting for 'the' letter or pack...start getting your clearances done IMMEDIATELY! What I mean by that is start getting your FBI fingerprints check done (through the PA...

  4. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Mine didn't have one...just write from the heart is my suggestion. It should encompasses the ideals of the school in some way shape or form. Congrats on passing that

  5. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks! It will come...think happy thoughts...happy

  6. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you! I received a packet in the mail...keep your eyes peeled to your

  7. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm doing the Snoopy dance!!!!! I have FINALLY been accepted!!!!!!! WOO

  8. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    GROOVY!!! Did you get a letter in the mail today? If so, I may be doing the happy dance with you if it

  9. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, the review has started. That was per conversation last week w/front office staff. I'm waiting just like you and it's driving

  10. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From what I've gathered with contacts in the school admin, there still will be tuition forgiveness. The change is solely on the sticker price, not what we'd have to pay

  11. How Do You Unwind?

    pennswoodman replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On those days, I get in the car, turn the music up and get lost somewhere. (In Pennsylvania that really isn't hard to do). The act of trying to find my way home helps me forget the day and I'm...

  12. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The hardest part is getting into the first two or three testing dates since it is first-come, first-serve. Everything from then is a cake walk. You're right, the hardest part is waiting for the...

  13. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    pennswoodman replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It's entirely possible to make that amount of money, but it is determined upon which terminal you're employed out of and also the actual job you have (doubles or package routes). In terms of pay...

  14. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    pennswoodman replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was laid off from UPS, I made that much from their non-union driving division...trust me, I'm not in this for the

  15. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Sharawnda, Congrats on your entrance into Mercy SON!!! I emailed Natalie a few weeks ago and she told me that they hadn't begun the review for the fall 2010 class at Shadyside just yet, so I'm in...

  16. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm waiting just like you...as I'm a holdover for consideration from the March 2010 start date. They were going to start the review this past Friday March 12, 2010 and all I can say is hang tight....

  17. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They have just announced as of today that the Fall 2010 section was open for applications. I haven't heard anything about the number of seats since I was a holdover from the Spring 2010 admission...

  18. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It all depends on your price range...but there are a few places to go. Value City Furniture is pretty decent, especially the clearance center in the back and the one I know of is in Monroeville on US...

  19. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know I'm a bit late...but Congrats! I will see you in the orientation this late summer and in class! Take care,

  20. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I took mine right before

  21. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was told by Natalie that there were 38 people who received first consideration for this session and there are 100 spots total... @Sharawnda- my file is complete because I did get my results as of...

  22. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First...Happy Birthday!!!! I understand what you mean in terms of frustration...as I was just told the same thing by her. I'm totally bummed out by hearing that too. I was part of the testing date...

  23. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The sick part of it is...I live 2 blks from UPMC Shadyside and 4 blks from the school and that's why I just walked in to get my results as she was getting them ready to be mailed. Anyone know how...

  24. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    now's the big wait for the packet to come in the mail. I sure hope it doesn't take weeks for mail to go 4

  25. UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

    pennswoodman replied to kbm318's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm not clear whether she meant the 21st as well as the 13th...however, when she went through her spiel with us on my test day (Nov 13) she told us that she would release the scores to us over the...