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  1. Working with hospital volunteers

    ChrisA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tonight's my volunteer shift on the postpartum & newborns unit at the local medical center. I'm wondering what are your experiences, as nurses, working with volunteers? Are they really really...

  2. BC vs. Northeastern direct entry MSNs

    ChrisA posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mom really wants me to move back to Boston, of course, so I'm looking at direct entry Masters programs. Anyone want to weigh in on these two? I don't think there are any other options in Boston, are...

  3. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! You guys are just firing on all cylinders! Congrats to all of you! I just talked to the husband of our new Bishop, and I'm going to be applying for a year-long Certificate in Theological Studies...

  4. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to those of you with the Right Kind of letters! So, for the next year until I reapply to UCSF, I'm going to do a Certificate in Theological Studies, because I might wind up going to seminary...

  5. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    ChrisA replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose so. In general, it seems odd to me that there isn't a more powerful national representative body in nursing. It's exactly the sort of field that needs it. Oh well, another thing for me to...

  6. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    ChrisA replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    This does raise a point or two: Moderators: I looked through the ToS and didn't see anything that talked specifically about quoting or use of posted content by media. Is there one? Should there be...

  7. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Jess, Oh, and it's my Birthday on

  8. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK, I just popped home to check the mail. There was a letter from UCSF! But it was a No, so it looks like I start working on other plans for the next year and apply again in the fall. *shrug* I...

  9. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    ChrisA replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    It's a public forum, so yes, generally. If this encourages people to be more responsible with what they write, then I think that's probably commendable. And, in another note, whether a nurse believes...

  10. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just called UCSF. The letters went out thursday and friday, with a few on monday. She couldn't tell me my *personal* status over the phone. Wouldn't be right. Call back if I don't get it by next...

  11. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *sigh* still nothing in the mailbox from UCSF. I could have *driven* down to pick up a letter at this point.

  12. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wife just called from home: STILL NO LETTER. I am going to kick the letter carrier so hard in the shins if a letter doesn't arrive tomorrow. Doesn't UCSF know I'm on msn messenger most of the day?...

  13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great news, Seahorse! You're in to a program at least! Hooray! -Chris, Still Waiting For The

  14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratualations! My wife and I didn't exactly elope, but we had only our immediate families and a handful of friends at ours. 12 guests altogether. My good friend Devin was the Deacon (his last job...

  15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not for me. I'm an out-of-state student coming down from Seattle. I get the $12,000 extra tab! Part of me thinks that even if I do get in this year, I'll spend a year establishing residency down there...

  16. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just got home. No mail from UCSF today. /me kicks the Post Office in the shins. Anyway, how on earth am I going to pay for $35,000 tuition if I get

  17. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry, seahorse. Still, stiff upper lip. You've come a long way, done a lot, and there's still hope! Your family and friends better be supportive of you or we'll all give them a talking

  18. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh Lord, why did I have to check this forum tonight? Now I know that UCSF letters have been sent out and I have to bite my nails until they arrive. With regard to the Boston area schools, I was...

  19. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated in '95. Porter College.

  20. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's just waiting, now, for UCSF to get back to me one way or another. I think if I don't go this year I'll try to do a year's training in Clinical Pastoral Education (which is essentially training as...

  21. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still waiting to hear back from UCSF. I was a finalist, and to echo the sentiments posted here, a lot of what got me the interview seemed to be volunteer experience. Now, the big question is, if...

  22. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Hopegirl. I'm nervous, of course, about how I'd pay for it, but I'll worry about that after I find out if I'm accepted or not. And by the way, I was down in San Diego last week for my...

  23. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    ChrisA replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've just been notified that I'm a finalist for UCSF's direct entry program in San Francisco. I picked Critical Care/Trauma as my focus. I've got a Bachelor's in History, a 13something GRE, 4.0's in...

  24. Misdiagnosed in the ER :(

    ChrisA replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Additionally, isn't cellulitis a "riskier" situation, thus inducing the ER to treat for the more serious

  25. Phenergan?

    ChrisA replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    wait, the pH of Pheregan is 2.2, or the pKa is 2.2? How can a molecule have a pH by itself. Is it in a standard