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  1. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I loved my instructors, I loved the school! I am not sure how the new ciricculum will change that. I am a PROUD St. Margaret SON graduate! i am saddened that they are changing the program. The...

  2. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just graduated from ST. Mag's. The new cirricculum from a St. Mag's SON outlook is going to be MUCH different that it currently it. They are changing it to run like Shadysides where pre-req's are...

  3. CCAC Spring 2013

    tmow86 replied to despirate2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ^^^NOT TRUE. Hospital diploma programs get a way better clinical experience and you are well prepared at the end of the

  4. St. Margarets Nursing School

    tmow86 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    awe, sorry. They will not forward your application, you have to apply all over again to Mercy because their process is different.

  5. Just getting started, a little intimidated

    tmow86 replied to oklahomagal's topic in General Students

    I printed out ALL Power Points and use highlighters, several different colors. I highlight things that are said multiple colors one color....then reglar stuff they stress alot a different color, etc....

  6. Go to a UPMC school or not?(for job placement)

    tmow86 replied to jlpsu's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    St. Margaret's required the PSB before admission, too!! I was scared to death about it. I got in the 90's on everything but the science, I got 78th percentile. I was going to apply to Shadyside as...

  7. Go to a UPMC school or not?(for job placement)

    tmow86 replied to jlpsu's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just finished my semester at UPMC St. Margaret and we do clinical at St. Margaret for the first level, then move to Magee, Western Pshych and Childrens, we do not do clinical at Mercy. Good luck in...

  8. St. Margarets Nursing School

    tmow86 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    So far I like it a lot...It's super INTENSE....right from day 1. If your willing to commit and put in the work you'll be great!!! Keep us updated on your progress and any other questions, feel free to...

  9. St. Margarets Nursing School

    tmow86 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    good luck to you guys! I just started on June 20th!!!! It's a long process and believe jguy and myself ...feel your pain!!! Good

  10. ADN class of 2013

    tmow86 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I start in 7 seven days....Monday June 20th. I am sooo freaking scared and excited at the same

  11. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Charlie, Kayla and I went and got fitted for our uniforms this week! We then went to the scrub shack to see what they all for shoes. We got these white landau shoes that feel AMAZING. We also got 20%...

  12. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    THREE FEET TALL!! LMAO!! I am going to have to get a bookshelf of some sort to put them on! Good lord! I can't express my excitement enough about how happy I am that I finish up microbiology and that...

  13. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    awesome, thanks Tina! That is good to know that we don't have to lug the books to class just binders

  14. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am the queen of questions! I am just one that like to be prepared so I naturally have a million questions! For St. Mag's do you carry a lot of stuff with you? What kind of bag do you use? I have...

  15. last two weeks....

    tmow86 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    of my pre-nursing status!! I have a 6 week break until June 20th when I start my ADN program. All of my pre-req's will be complete! I am so excited and yet scared to death all at the same time!! I...

  16. My situtation (adn vs. bsn)

    tmow86 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    and I am not putting down the BSN, I just think the ADN would be a great place to start. I plan on obtaining my BSN

  17. My situtation (adn vs. bsn)

    tmow86 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    I did not mean to offend anyone by what I said. I am sorry that I seemed to do that with you. We all work hard in the school work that we do no matter what degree we choose. I did mention that i was...

  18. My situtation (adn vs. bsn)

    tmow86 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    I start my ADN program in June. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I have talked to several RN's that I work with and they all praise the ADN programs because you get so much more clinical...

  19. Bc3 (Butler County Community College) Nursing Program

    tmow86 replied to ahley2323's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    and for those "older" nursing students who take ONE class, are also working full time, such as myself. Working full-time and getting an A in school is just as hard to a young student who just...

  20. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    WE GOT OUR PACKETS TODAY FOR OUR PRE-ADMISSION DAY TODAY! ITS MAY 26TH!! SOO EXCITED!!! So that poses a question....how far after you guys started did you lose your excitement? still excited? I hope...

  21. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can't really offer any advice either. Sorry, I don't start until June. I hear already it is a very intense program and I worry about failing out although I know it will take my life and I know what...

  22. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    we are up to 7 members on our FB page!! :-) I wish you guys the best of luck! The hard work will be worth it. I have gotten the impression that st. mag's new grads are well respected in the hospital...

  23. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Once again, thanks for the info jguy!!!! Good luck with everything! Where are you doing your clinicals at? I know Tina is 5B, I work on

  24. Bc3 (Butler County Community College) Nursing Program

    tmow86 replied to ahley2323's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I inched my way through the process and I start UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing in June! The whole process is worth it, and a much better nursing program that BC3. BC3 has been great for my...

  25. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    tmow86 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ME TOO!!! I am excited and scared all in the same emotion!! LOL! I have been doing pre-reqs for two years now, I am finishing up my final two, microbiology and nutrition.....so after two years of...