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  1. University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)-Spring 2011

    sandi1743 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello all and Congratulations on your acceptance! I just wanted to start a new posting for everyone starting Spring 2011 at UMB/UMB Shady Grove for nursing school, all levels. Please post any...

  2. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    sandi1743 replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    moonwisper come talk to people at the open houses, you should receive much more satisfactory answers - there are current and former students and we all are very honest and open with people about our...

  3. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    sandi1743 replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck in job hunting for those that received less then wanted news today and congrats to itrust on her interview request. I received an email today asking for the completed application...

  4. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    sandi1743 replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    Madani182005 - I am so sorry. I wish you the best of luck with your applications and job hunt - I know personally that it is not easy finding a new grad position in the DC metro area (not sure if you...

  5. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    sandi1743 replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update! I would love to be on Medical Oncology, how about you? I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for all of

  6. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    sandi1743 replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    I have not yet, but it seems that one maybe contacted only if they would like the application package. You can check your status on the website to see if your application status has change - thus...

  7. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    sandi1743 replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    She is amazing in many ways as you will learn if admited and you accept.

  8. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    sandi1743 replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    [quote=meowbark;7518996 from perusing the other topics on umson, i gather that user "Grey Lady" is a staff member involved with admissions for the shady grove campus. i found the following in the...

  9. ADN Midwife?

    sandi1743 replied to NurseMCE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    some programs do allow you to do your BSN and then your midwifery degree all together while most schools require you to have your BSN before applying for the midwifery

  10. Graduated 2 years ago and still haven't taken NCLEX

    sandi1743 replied to rpnurse90's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many of the companies have guarantees - not just

  11. University of Maryland Shady Grove Campus - Fall 2013

    sandi1743 replied to norcal21438's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am sorry Ninotan - I am about to graduate from UMB-SON, but I can tell you that the first time I applied I too was rejected. I knew I was competitive, so I re-wrote and re-wrote my essay until it...

  12. Traditional BSN VS RN-BSN program

    sandi1743 replied to elsaz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area (DC metro) is is very hard for ADNs to get jobs, many of the hospitals will not even consider them so BSN is the way to go. Plus it is a shorter amount time of time overall in school and...

  13. I have a 2.94 gpa. Where should I apply for Fall 2013?

    sandi1743 replied to delros1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a student at UMSON I can tell you that if you under 3.0 chances are, you will not get in. Montgomery College is pretty much the same way. Not sure about FCC or Howard, but it seems that MD...

  14. Best nursing shoes???

    sandi1743 replied to RN403's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Danskos! I had nursemates and they were killing my feet halfway though the med-surg rotation. My danskos have been a

  15. Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    sandi1743 replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools in our area (DC metro) Universities and Community Colleges will not even look at a student with a pre-req GPA under 3.0 - and usually they want higher at least 3.4 and above. If you "C"s...

  16. Last Semester!

    sandi1743 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    about to start the final semester in January - research, community and practicum - i am beyond

  17. SHOES!

    sandi1743 replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    after a horrible experience with Nurse Mates - they did not last a semester of 12 hour clinicals - i got my white danskos and have never looked back. i like the white (required by school) and as many...

  18. SHOES!

    sandi1743 replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i went with the nursemates but by the end of a semester of 12 hour clinicals they started to break down and my feet were killing me - which ones did you find to

  19. Working p/t while in school full time

    sandi1743 replied to EJ_81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i work full time and go to school (BSN degree) full time. Is it hard - yes - but you do what you ahve to do. We have put off having children until i am finished with school - i graduate in May - but...

  20. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    sandi1743 replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started to take my pre-reqs when i was 32 and i'll finish this May with my BSN at the "old" age of 35 - i have classmates that are in their 40's. 22 for starting is not old at all. if you want to...

  21. What courses did you take in conjunction with A & P?

    sandi1743 replied to hellonewyear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took: A&P1 & Micro Then A&P2 &

  22. Fall 2012 University of Maryland School of Nursing Students

    sandi1743 replied to Hargrove86's topic in Maryland Nursing

    FYI - If you are on the Shady Grove campus parking is

  23. Infant Nurse

    sandi1743 replied to sweatpea23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    at many hospitals the babies are checked out and "admitted" to the hospital by the NAN (Newborn Admitted Nurse). S/he checks the babies out from head to toe and gives them their Hep B and Vit K if...

  24. Really sad :(

    sandi1743 replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    you should be learning so much in med-surg - issues that will come up in OB/GYN care - look at it that way and when a position comes up apply for it and use your current work as proof to your...

  25. Nurse-midwives, L&D nurses, doulas, etc etc

    sandi1743 replied to macalania54's topic in General Students

    One of the main reasons why I am going back to nursing school to be midwife - to give women back the control they desire and should have. Yes, there are emergencies that show up - but i am a firm...