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1. PCA/Tech to RN

   PSUStudent replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

   Some of the pros to being a CNA before an RN is that as a new grad you are comfortable cleaning a pt, getting them on and off bed pans, changing linens quickly rather then putting all of that on the CNA when you have a moment to complete it. It can b...

2. Neuro or cardiac out of school

   PSUStudent replied to bumblebee2010's topic in Neurological

   I just started neuro as a new grad about 6 months ago. I am in a large teaching facility so it may also depend what type of hospital you are at. It is an intense field to work in however you will know your cranial nerves like the back of your hand, a...

3. heading to nursing school..

   PSUStudent replied to wannaB RN's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on being a year away from school and its great that you are so excited and passionate about nursing!! Your past experience as a CNA will definitely help you when you are finding a job. Also if you can have a part time job or summer externshi...

4. Those that work a 6a-6p shift....

   PSUStudent replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   The 4 hospitals that I have either done clinicals or worked at were 7-7 shifts. There is always something to do, yes many times night shift can be slower through the hours of midnight and 4 am, but other times like people above said, there are admiss...

5. I just finished my resume...

   PSUStudent replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I just graduated and got a job. Most applications these days are online. You can just go to the hospital websites and look for the entry level positions and apply. I would highly suggest going to career fairs and speaking with the recruiters, the...

6. Just accepted, many questions/need advice..

   PSUStudent replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely work as a pct or an aid or do an externship during your breaks or part time. Some new grad orientation programs look for that when they are accepting you at the facility. Also being an aid/pct/extern will get you contacts within the facili...

7. Second Bachelors degree???

   PSUStudent replied to neva2late's topic in SRNA

   Hi. I am in a 2nd degree program and we only had 28 ppl in our class. It is very fast paced and challenging and for that reason I would probably suggest that you pursue getting your associates degree in nursing. Good Luck :)

8. Requesting advice on school/family/work, please!!

   PSUStudent replied to Brendarec's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi, I don't go to UPMC but I am in a 2nd degree BSN program right now and my days are Monday & Friday I am in class from 8am to 4:30pm and then I have 2 days of clinical from 630am to 4:30 pm and 1 day off...some of my other semesters i've had 3 ...

9. Night/Weekend Second Degree BSN programs???

   PSUStudent replied to webstar's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi, Thats a tough situation...I'm in a 2nd degree program at Penn State and you literally cannot work while your in this program...I would probably develop narcolepsy if I had to work, let alone finding a job with hours that I could work...I am not a...

10. Penn State Altoona Second Degree Fall 2010

    PSUStudent replied to PSU4LIFE's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hi, I am in the first class of the 2nd degree program at PSU altoona. We have a group on facebook with all of us from the 2009 class and there is 3 or 4 people from your Fall2010 class. Incompatible Browser | Facebook If you join the group there is ...

11. Accelerated Program or not?

    PSUStudent replied to JonJon88's topic in Pennsylvania

    One other thought I have is that I think it needs to be a previous Bachalor's degree before you get into the accelerated BSN (I could be wrong though). I also agree with "Finally My Time" in that your best bet is to go into a pre-nursing degree progr...

12. Blood pressures

    PSUStudent replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric

    I am a student right now and I just had 7 weeks at a LTC facility and all their residents were on weekly BP's that I had seen. I am sure that if the resident had unstable BP's that they were probably doing them daily or q shift. Hope that helps you o...

13. Penn state *new* accelerated nursing program first class

    PSUStudent replied to LovelyGem's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey...hope that the ones that applied for the fall 2010 program either got in here or got into the program that they desired!!...Im in the current 2nd degree class and as you will soon find out its going to be very intense and fast paced but one of t...