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  1. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The friends you make is what will get you through it. They'll be times of misery but you won't be alone. You'll be sharing notes, careplans, and having study groups before you know it. Best of...

  2. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The friends you make is what will get you through it. They'll be times of misery but you won't be alone. You'll be sharing notes, careplans, and having study groups before you know it. Best of...

  3. nj salary survey

    nursing04 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi. Just wanted to thank you for your feedback. I just graduated and accepted a job at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I am still afraid b/c it is definitely higher acuity then I...

  4. Questions about Nursing programs!! please help

    nursing04 replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello there. I also have a BS degree in Business Administration and just finished nursing school through Drexel's accelorated program in Phila. There are many schools that have similar 2nd degree...

  5. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey all ACE students!! I just wanted to let you know that it can be done. I have passed my HESI and my classes, I am officially done nursing school!! Just my boards left. Good luck to all of you...

  6. Just moved to NJ!

    nursing04 replied to TraumaNurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, I was looking through this forum to find words of wisdom and I saw that you worked at Lourdes. I am looking into working there on a med-surg floor. I'm undecided between there or HUP. I know...

  7. what can a new RN look forward to in southern NJ?

    nursing04 replied to kimber3ks's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello. I haven't started working yet but have been interviewing both in South Jersey and Phila. I have found that the pay is roughly the same in both places, approximately $25/hr. They also give...

  8. Teaching hospital

    nursing04 replied to nursing04's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for everyone's feedback. Much appreciated!! I am in the mist of interviewing, and so far with two hospitals in the burbs, one non-teaching and one teaching, I see a world of...

  9. Teaching hospital

    nursing04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I am a graduating nurse looking into employment at various hospitals. I wanted to know if anyone could tell me what is the difference between a teaching hospital and one that is not. Both...

  10. **Question for south jersey nurses**

    nursing04 replied to mandi88202's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    hello. i don't work at virtua but i interviewed with them. they are nice if you like the community setting and not the hustle of the city hospitals. they are union so you have 1% of your check...

  11. Pressure Staging?

    nursing04 replied to Rnltc's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Unfortunately, i don't know her rationale. I had told her that I worked w/ a wound care nurse on a difft occasion and she did stage them so you know how it is progressing. I'm a nursing student and...

  12. Pressure Staging?

    nursing04 replied to Rnltc's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello. I have a question for you wound care nurses out there. Today in clinical I had a patient who had an ulcer on the heel of her foot. The RN said you don't stage ulcers on the heel which I had...

  13. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello. No, you don't have to have a laptop- but I bring one to class and find it easier. The campus is wireless so you get internet access. Also, the lectures are all on powerpoint which I download...

  14. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there!! Just wanted to thank you for the info you emailed to me. Yeah, I passed!!...Only 3 more weeks left, finals, a Hesi, and the boards.. I can't

  15. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, you do have a set schedule. For your first semester you'll have classes w/ everyone in your section, which is done alphabetically. Your 2nd-3rd quarter you have classes every mon & tues...

  16. What is it about Med-Surg?

    nursing04 replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi everyone! I have been reading your posts about your careers in Med-surg. Very interesting stuff. I do have some general questions. I am graduating in September (god-willing) and enjoyed my...

  17. What type of supplies will we need?

    nursing04 replied to fnimat1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi. A few more things you'll need for clinicals. Hemastats (to clamp tubes or anything for that matter), bandage scissors, pen light calipers (to help read ECG strips). Also a good lab book. One...

  18. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey! Are there any ACE Drexel grads out there?? I'm in my last term and have some question's about the Standardized Patient Lab check out. Thanks!!

  19. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi. As for ACE advice..hmm. First and foremost, enjoy your summer! See your friends and loved ones, go on vacation and have a blast! Hopefully you don't have any prereq's left. First semester's...

  20. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey- I'm starting my last quarter ACE (yeah- last final was today) and about the books- I recommend to buy them online at ecampus.com, or half.com- their used and cheaper. Also you'll probably see...

  21. SJ hospitals??

    nursing04 replied to nursing04's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you for your advice. Are there any Phila hospitals you might suggest looking into?? I see your point about being more progressive. My fear is that the patient's will be so much more critical...

  22. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Sherley, I just wrote this long message and it didn't go through--uhhh!! Words of "wisdom" 1. In preparation i'd say relax b/c you'll need it. The only book i recommend is some sort of...

  23. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?

    nursing04 replied to t2000JC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi. I don't work at CHOP but do have my PEDS rotation there this quarter. I can tell you what I've heard which may just be rumors. (so, take it w/ a grain of salt). As you know they have a great...

  24. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    nursing04 replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello fellow ACE students. I am in the 3rd quarter ACE right now and graduate in September (god-willing). Don't let anyone scare you. It is totally possible and you do learn a lot. You do have to...

  25. nj salary survey

    nursing04 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Does anyone know what the salary or hrly is for new