StangGang92

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  1. What type of Chemistry did you take?

    StangGang92 replied to laughoutloud8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took General, Organic, and Biochemistry with

  2. BSN: U of Iowa or St Louis U

    StangGang92 replied to sfchgo's topic in General Nursing

    As for clinicals I think (I go to school at Mount Mercy, but work at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City) students go to U of I as well as Mercy Iowa City. Both hire CNAs as well as St Luke's and Mercy...

  3. RN-BSN Programs

    StangGang92 replied to scarykarrey's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should find out what you would get, admissions can tell you generally how much you would be awarded on a merit bases. I have a $15,000 scholarship from them, plus an outside scholarship....

  4. RN-BSN Programs

    StangGang92 replied to scarykarrey's topic in General Nursing

    I attend Mount Mercy and I personally LOVE it. I heard the RN-BSN program is really good too. I work in admissions so if you have questions feel free to PM

  5. When choosing a nursing school

    StangGang92 replied to definity's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I don't think the school name matters much. As long as you are getting clinical experience and are able to pass the NCLEX, most hospitals do not care too much about the name. If I were you...

  6. alternatives for summer jobs

    StangGang92 replied to Unesdala's topic in General Students

    I'm working as a tech and taking summer classes in the hopes of graduating a semester early. So you could possibly take summer classes? Or volunteer. Around here a lot of free medical clinics will...

  7. Non-nursing major graduate wants DNP!

    StangGang92 replied to AshleyPCA's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This is the U of I. With the waitlist it can take that long. They have no ABSN program. Just a BSN and then a RN-BSN. Same with Coe and Mount Mercy. No ABSN. Those take 4 years (3 if prereqs are...

  8. Non-nursing major graduate wants DNP!

    StangGang92 replied to AshleyPCA's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I just mentioned the ADN based on the area. U of I is where she is now, and as far as I know, it is very competitive to get into their nursing program and may take 5 - 6 years to get the BSN. The...

  9. Non-nursing major graduate wants DNP!

    StangGang92 replied to AshleyPCA's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    First of all, the 2015 DNP IS NOT required. U of I has switched their program to a DNP rather then a MSN, but there is no law saying that all NP's have to have their doctorate in 2015. Think of the...

  10. Job Hunting/ Do I become a CNA?

    StangGang92 replied to jamiemd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm admitted to the nursing program starting this Fall and I work as a student nurse tech at the local hospital. I love it because my job lets me float to all the floors in the hospital (minus ER and...

  11. Want to be a nurse, just don't know what kind: RN, LVP, etc...

    StangGang92 replied to GirlDotson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, first of all kudos to you for deciding to go back to school! All the moms in my class I have great respect for. I noticed you mentioned things such as "hospital" and "emergency cases", if that...

  12. Pre-nursing students: What is your course/credit load?

    StangGang92 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had 12.5 credits my fall semester and 14 credits this semester. My classes consisted of the regular bio, chem, micro, psych, ect. I also did some gen eds, like my fine arts and writing credits. To...

  13. EVERYONE is going for NP these days

    StangGang92 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the regulations of NP's in Texas fairly

  14. Any schools still accepting applications? PLEASE HELP!

    StangGang92 replied to EagerStudent1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school is taking applications until 3/11. Since I'm a freshman here my application is probably different then a transfers. mtmercy.edu if you're interested. You might want to just email the head...

  15. The Wait is Killing Me!

    StangGang92 replied to princsheather's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied last week and I don't find out until Late June/Early July! Yikes! But I have a 3.92 GPA and since its a private university it isn't as competitive as CC or public colleges. Good luck to all...

  16. Iowa Nursing Students- HELP!!!

    StangGang92 replied to hawkeyeginger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think Kirkwood, I also go to school in Cedar Rapids, but I'm getting my BSN.All of my friends who are pursing a ADN are getting theirs from kwood. I've also heard Indian Hills CC is a good program....

  17. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    StangGang92 replied to KR's topic in General Students

    Ollie Oscar Octopus Talks Trash About Fish And Gives Very Awkward

  18. What classes are you taking in the Spring?

    StangGang92 replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology (w/ lab) Organobiochemistry (w/ lab) Dev. Psych Intro to Sociology Call to Adventure (has med term and some other nursing type

  19. Please critique my resume

    StangGang92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey all! i'm applying for a telemetry unit clerk position and need help on my resume. i never had a class teaching us how to right a good resume. so help is appreciated! the spacing looks a little...

  20. Please critique my resume

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    Bump

  21. Please, urgent advice needed!Metro State University or University of Iowa

    StangGang92 replied to Yenrix's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm biased, but I think the U of I offers an education that is hard to match. Obviously, if you decide you want to stay in Iowa particularly the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area a degree from the U of I...

  22. Please critique my resume

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It helped me out a lot. I have a few questions however: 1)You said to add detail, in which I totally agree, but if I were to add more details my resume would reach over one page. Is that...

  23. how long does it take to finish the prereq if you go to school full time?

    StangGang92 replied to eryna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine is taking 2 semesters (1 school year). My nursing classes will take 6 semesters. So, to obtain my BSN it will take 4 years. But it depends on the chosen schools pre-reqs and

  24. Awesome A & P Resource

    StangGang92 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    in additon, one of the nursing instructors at my university sent me this email: general sites reviewing a&p/misc. http://medical-media.blogspot.com/ -this site has amazing lectures some from...

  25. Please critique my resume

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for the help! As far as why I wouldn't prefer a hands on job - I would, however, this works best with nursing school. It's every other sat/sun 7am - 3:30pm. Since I have possibly 4...