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  1. Starting accelerated BSN this month!

    sKris replied to NicuRN628's topic in General Students

    I'm currently in an aBSN program--11 1/2 months. About all I can say is brace yourself. Stay organized, make a schedule and keep up on your work. As for working there are a couple who work a few...

  2. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I a NOT a morning person. Unfortunately getting up at 6:00 for my one 7:30 class is now considered 'sleeping in' by comparison to the 4:40 wake up time on clinical days. They told us preceptorship...

  3. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

  4. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    From the head of the nursing department at a town hall

  5. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Supposedly next year classes are suppose to start at 7:30 and be back on Fairfax. Just a heads

  6. Clinical Instructor Sharing Information from My Journal

    sKris posted a topic in General Students

    Long story short, we are required to keep journals about our clinical experiences which we hand in to our instructor. Last week I wrote about something I witnessed that I felt was unprofessional and...

  7. Clinical Instructor Sharing Information from My Journal

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in General Students

    I appreciate the feedback and I understand where my instructor was coming from. The incident did not involve patient safety, or any real ethical issues, and I know the manager did not come to her. It...

  8. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We have had people at VHC, Sibley, Mt Vernon, Children's, and Fairfax. Summer will be much more spread

  9. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, there are two summer clinicals. We have five weeks of community health along with two online courses. Then a one week intensive lab--all day 8:00 - 4:00. Then preceptorship! I can't believe it's...

  10. Is this possible??

    sKris replied to Racer15's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a patient once who stated she was allergic to saline

  11. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In the fall I think we had 16 credits. We had a 3 credit 8-day course over winter break. Currently we have 16 credits and then I think we have 12 in the summer. Even though the fall and spring have...

  12. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Clinicals are largely what you make of them. Of course some instructors are better than otters, but you need to put in the effort to get the best experience. We don't get much say at all right now,...

  13. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There are 48 spots (although we have 47 people b/c one dropped out the first week). I don't know how many applicants there were, but it was a lot. Despite what they make you believe, not everyone...

  14. George Mason Accelerated BSN - Fall 2013 Applicants

    sKris replied to SaleishaRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good luck from a current GMU student. :) I remember being in your position last winter. The waiting is

  15. bruise question

    sKris replied to smurfynursey's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I looked almost exactly like that after a failed blood draw in June. Six months later and my skin is still slightly

  16. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    sKris replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Exceptionally well said. I also appreciate your ability to clearly and concisely assert your views without degrading

  17. Scrubs that won't make me look like a blimp...

    sKris replied to CanuckStudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 5'1" and like Dickies too.

  18. Wheeled backpack

    sKris replied to ko115's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have almost the exact same bag (also from Staples), but it is a tad smaller. It doesn't have expanding file part. It has it's positive and negatives. It rolls really nicely and seems very durable....

  19. What was the first thing to go?

    sKris replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    TV Saturday's with my kids (my husband has been taking them places so I can study) I am holding onto Friday night date night so that we get to see each other at least a

  20. There is always one..

    sKris replied to wbrown06's topic in General Students

    I wish it was just one, I think it's more like 10. In two, two hour lectures we have only covered the material for the first lecture. So we are 50% behind in the first week. Ugggh. Our fist skills...

  21. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    sKris replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    I hope they are not that strict. There is almost no detail on them and they are really comfortable. I guess I'll find out in another week! Classes start the 27th and we have orientation on the 28th...

  22. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    sKris replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AREHEI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00 I like that hey are slip on--no laces to get nasty. Not too pricey and very

  23. Number of clinical hours

    sKris replied to traumanurse2b?'s topic in General Students

    Yikes! I'm starting an ABSN program in two weeks and I'm pretty sure our clinical hours are around 600 (it's a 12 month

  24. Uniforms

    sKris replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Our our hunter green too. After trying on dozens of tops I chose the Dickies Gen Flex utility top. They are really comfy and not as stiff as

  25. Clinical rotation in the PACU?

    sKris posted a topic in General Students

    I just recieved my clinical rotation for the fall and it looks like I am asigned to the PACU at a major hospital. This is my med/surg rotation and I will be there for 14 weeks (8-9 hour shift once a...