ms_sgr

ms_sgr BSN, NP

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  1. Thinking too far ahead?

    ms_sgr replied to Vanesia's topic in Georgia Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with thinking ahead. I think that you have to have a year exp as a RN before you can get your Masters, and I believe that you only go 1 day a week, so you can still work...

  2. Have a bachelor's degree and want to become an RN-do I get 2nd degree BSN or other?

    ms_sgr replied to TarynCMT's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi TarynCMT Yes, the ADN and BSN are different. The ADN have more clinical skills and the BSN have more theory. A lot of hospitals are leaning toward BSN because they feel that they provide better...

  3. Am i doing things right...?

    ms_sgr replied to JonJon88's topic in Nursing Career

    I can understand, I' m already $30,000 in debt from my first degree. Just an FYI, word is going around that they are getting rid of LPN and pushing them to get their BSN. They are trying to make BSN...

  4. Have a bachelor's degree and want to become an RN-do I get 2nd degree BSN or other?

    ms_sgr replied to TarynCMT's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually I spent 3 semeseters taking my pre-reqs a total for a total of 6 classes, but I only needed 2 of them for the school that I got accepted into. I was a nursing major 12 years ago, so I had...

  5. Nursing school: is it worth it?

    ms_sgr replied to Dresdenchick's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to keep in mind the ecomony isn't looking promising for anyone right now. Hopefully buy the time you finish things will be back on track, but don't let that be the reason for you not...

  6. Applying for nursing school, advice needed

    ms_sgr replied to reiray88's topic in Nursing Career

    Please, don't let that discourage you. I don't have half of the stuff you have and I was accepted into a nursing

  7. Future Rn:Need Help With What Pre-Reqs To Take First?/IhteresteLegal Nurse Consultant

    ms_sgr replied to Dream_Chaser14's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure about Legal Nurse requirment, but I took survey of Chemistry and it was a piece of cake, it all about understanding the

  8. getting into nursing, needing help on what next

    ms_sgr replied to michelleim's topic in Nursing Career

    My question is why are you taking the long route? I would go straight for the BSN. You can work at the hospital while going to

  9. Career Path to RN

    ms_sgr replied to lalalie's topic in Nursing Career

    I got my CNA, but I haven't used it. I would suggest that you go for the BSN if you can, but you should apply to both ADN and BSN

  10. Determined To Be A Nurse...But Don't Know Where To Start! HELP!!!

    ms_sgr replied to Bindyy92's topic in Nursing Career

    I would sugges that you contact the community college and the universities and find out what classes are required. I do know that you have to take A&P I and A&P II and Microbiology for the...

  11. Couldn't get in CC program this year, Is there online RN associate programs?

    ms_sgr replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Career

    I would advise you to go ahead and take classes for the BSN program and apply to both ADN and BSN programs, don't limit yourself to just one

  12. Considering Leaving my short-lived nursing career-Computer Science?

    ms_sgr replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Nursing Career

    My advice would be for you to apply to more than one nursing program, and if your heart is leading you to computer science then go for it. I worked in IT for 8 year, but nursing was always calling...

  13. considering LPN or RN

    ms_sgr replied to ldunham's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, there is a difference between a LPN, ASN-RN, and a BSN-RN. A BSN curriculum focus on research and have less clinical hours than ASN. I was afraid of IV's as well, but its a piece of cake, the...

  14. CNA job or nursing internship?

    ms_sgr replied to esunada's topic in Nursing Career

    I would have to say the internship, because it shows that you have some nursing experience in the hospital. The long term CNA would only be good if you were applying for a position as a Patient Care...

  15. Have a bachelor's degree and want to become an RN-do I get 2nd degree BSN or other?

    ms_sgr replied to TarynCMT's topic in Nursing Career

    I am 33 years old and currently have a Bachelors as well. I have just been accepted into a BSN program. I spent 3 months taking some pre-reqs. I suggest that you apply to both ADN and BSN programs,...

  16. Am i doing things right...?

    ms_sgr replied to JonJon88's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't feel bad about bouncing around. Just there as long as you can. You can always get a loan to support you while you are in

  17. Dosage Calculations

    ms_sgr replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use one formula for all of my math calc and found this to be the easiest. Remember you are always gonna solve for the unknown, so for drips this is what you do 120 ml = ml ------ -------...

  18. Fail the teas need HELP!!

    ms_sgr replied to Femlatina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't feel bad I scored a 68 the first time and a 82 the second time, my score went up in math and reading and I even got a 100 on one of the english sections. English is the weakest subject and I...

  19. sooo much too learn!! so little time :(

    ms_sgr replied to piinkk's topic in General Students

    Is this your last semester? I try to learn information by trying to find a way to understand it, and found that to be much easier then memorizing. Although some things require

  20. Emory's ABSN/MSN: Schedule & Study

    ms_sgr replied to NurseHopefulGA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Here is link to there schedule, hopes this help

  21. Chatahoochee Tech for Pre-Req's

    ms_sgr replied to NurseHopefulGA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I took A&PII and Microbiology there, but dropped out when I found out that I did not need it for the other schools that I was applying to. My sciences are over 10 years old. It was too fast of...

  22. What is the first day of an accelerated BSN program like?

    ms_sgr replied to Ted D's topic in General Students

    I envy you guy in the ACE program. I am in the regular program and we have a lot of reading to do. I'm glad that I was rejected for that program. Hmm, going to clinicals on the first day doesn't...

  23. Taking Chemisty fall 2010

    ms_sgr replied to SkyMeadow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Organic Chemistry and I found it to be much easier than the Bio classes because there isn't a lot of memorization just understanding the information. I found that understanding something is...

  24. North Ga College And State University Fall 2010!!

    ms_sgr replied to nrice28's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi nrice28, yeah I was on the waitlist. I actually don't mind the drive there, its the drive coming home that I don't like, because I have to deal with the crazy

  25. Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    ms_sgr replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my acceptance letter from North Georgia on July 3, go figures, but I am gonna have to decline it because I was accepted in the West Ga and the program started this summer. The good thing about...