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  1. Is It Possible To Get in a Reputable BSN Program With a 3.0?

    LETRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 3.8 when I got into my program in 2007 and I heard from many who were turned away with 3.0-3.4. This is at a small, private college too...it was worse at the public university. Is there any...

  2. Talking too much or too little in an interview...

    LETRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    which is worse? I tend to ramble when I get nervous, and knowing this about myself I'm afraid of clamming up and saying too little. Also, is it okay to say (as a new grad) 'I'm not sure how to...

  3. Assessment practice...ever find something wrong on your pretend patient?

    LETRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Students

    In my first semester assessment class we were practicing palpating the liver, and my partner had a flippin HUGE liver. It was so large that I thought for sure that it couldn't be...so our instructor...

  4. Increasing your odds of getting a job as a new nurse??

    LETRN replied to mandalyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely get a CNA job in the hospital if you can...this will increase your odds significantly. Many floors (from my experience anyway) will hold a spot for you if they know you're graduating and...

  5. Any other new grads concerned about finding a job??

    LETRN replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    I also graduate in May, and I'm not too worried. The school I go to has an awesome track record with graduate placement, and those that do not get hired initially are put into a float pool and then...

  6. Any CNA working at med/surg floor?

    LETRN replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked on a neurotrauma/stroke floor for nearly three years on the 3-11p shift. It's very heavy lifting, and at times I feel like I'd like to have a full conversation with a rational, coherent...

  7. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

    LETRN replied to Emile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your local hospital has a program where nursing students can work as techs (uncertified CNA), then I definitely would do it. The hospital I currently work for will allow second semester students...

  8. Reconstitution

    LETRN replied to lissamb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Set it up like this: order x what you have on hand So, 250mg x 8.4/1500mg = how many

  9. Current students or grads - How's your progress in Nursing school?

    LETRN replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Students

    I graduate May 14th :yeah:with my BSN and began nursing school with a 4.0 from pre-reqs. We have the screwy 93-100 is an A (and so forth) grading scale, so it's pretty rare that I land an A anymore...

  10. Advice on What to do for Fall 2010

    LETRN replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little biased since I'll be done with my BSN in May, but if the BSN program is only 2 semesters longer, I would just go ahead and bite the bullet. You won't be sorry for doing it later, where...

  11. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    LETRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to a private college for my BSN and I'm in the hole nearly $45K Looking back, I wish I would have not been so impatient and applied at a nearby public university...but I was afraid I'd be...

  12. How long would you hold out...

    LETRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    for your first pick as a new grad? The app I filled out has a ranking system 1-4 for the area you wish to work in as an intern. I reaaalllly want the ED and new Obs unit, so I put them as #1 and #2....

  13. How long would you hold out...

    LETRN replied to LETRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't get me wrong, I would be extremely grateful for any opportunity, for any experience I can get. I was curious as to opinions because the area in which I live isn't nearly as competetive as what...

  14. I don't understand the diff between ADN & BSN????? Help!!!

    LETRN replied to Misslady113's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe she was quoting the ANA in her statement, which is one that I have read in other literature as

  15. Where do you find ED New Grad Fellowships?

    LETRN replied to sully75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for one of 20 available internship slots in the ED and Obs unit. One of the local hospitals is opening up a new 100 bed level 1 trauma center in September, and is hiring quite a few new...

  16. OR rotation

    LETRN replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I liked the OR because I love gore, but I think it would be terribly boring to be an OR nurse. Especially to be the circulator...I need more stimulation than counting sponges and charting vital...

  17. Grading system of Nursing Ed.

    LETRN replied to SuperDuperSuper's topic in General Students

    That's how I have it as well, although the cutoff for failing for us was 75%. I had a 4.0 prior to starting nursing classes three years ago...not so much

  18. I don't understand the diff between ADN & BSN????? Help!!!

    LETRN replied to Misslady113's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. I spent an extra $20K and year and a half getting my BSN, I'm proud of it and I don't think there is anything wrong with listing it on your name badge. To the OP, the difference in...

  19. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    LETRN replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finishing up my BSN this May, and have a 6yo and a 5yo. My daughter was not quite a year old when I started school in 2006. I got through school with kids because my husband had a good job, I...

  20. Using your assessment skills on your kids...

    LETRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My 6yo son started experiencing right lower quadrant abdominal pain early yesterday, and went through most of the morning walking while bent at the waist. He wouldn't let me palpate it without...

  21. Using your assessment skills on your kids...

    LETRN replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, totally. How'd you know I wanted my kid to be

  22. Anyone NOT have trouble getting a job?

    LETRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I tend to dwell on doom and gloom...have any of you not had any

  23. How much should RNs earn?

    LETRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area with an extremely low cost of living, and we start our BSN prepared nurses at $17.75. While that is low IMO, it is a fairly decent wage for this area. It does bother me that 4.5...

  24. Anyone go to Cox College in Springfield?

    LETRN replied to labchic's topic in General Nursing

    I've liked working for Cox, it's a really good institution. They offer Cox grads extra incentives for working for them after graduation as well as the the internship. The health insurance isn't...

  25. Anyone go to Cox College in Springfield?

    LETRN replied to labchic's topic in General Nursing

    I only know about Cox and have gone all 4.5 years there. I've also worked for Cox Health since 2001. It's a very good school...the instruction there is awesome, but it's very disorganized. That...