Ardneth

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  1. Drexel ACE program e-books

    Ardneth posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just learned earlier today that the Drexel nursing program is/has moved from regular textbooks to e-books. Saw that the ACE program went completely with e-books starting with the fall 09 class. Anyone...

  2. Financing for 2012 Drexel ACE program?

    Ardneth replied to vrodkin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You will have to look at private scholarships. The Drexel ACE program (like almost all second degree programs) don't offer school scholarships. It's all loans and any private scholarships you can...

  3. What color is your uniform?

    Ardneth replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Navy blue bottoms. Yellow tops (official color is dandelion) with embroidered school logo on the chest. White lab coat with school

  4. Pregnant during FNP school?

    Ardneth replied to OncRN85's topic in General Nursing

    As far as getting pregnant just before starting work... just remember, not all places offer any type of maternity leave other than FMLA. And to be eligible for FMLA you have to have been employed by...

  5. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Ardneth replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You mean they're not??!? Thanks for bursting my bubble! Now I'm going to have to completely rethink my decision to go into

  6. I want to tell you lies...

    Ardneth posted a topic in Emergency

    I received this many, many years ago when I was working as an ER tech and just found it again. Figured I'd share. It's sad, but it makes you think: I want to tell that little boy, his Mom will be just...

  7. Overtime, how much?

    Ardneth replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I can't wait for the days when I actually get paid overtime again AND have the ability to say no when I want to. My current career/job, I'm salary and that means there are no set hours. You're...

  8. Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    Ardneth replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    Most schools require proof of health insurance coverage for full time students, regardless of major. If you don't have health insurance, you're required to purchase the school's plan or they will...

  9. Situation, pay and insurance

    Ardneth replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    If you're contract or PRN, then yes. The rate is often higher when benefits are not offered. However, if you're talking about something like a full time hospital position, then no. You can choose to...

  10. Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    Ardneth replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    That's a bad idea all around. That can most definitely be a reason to disciplined or even fired with cause, especially if you get a manager whose petty or looking to make an example. If the...

  11. denial to reapply to take the test

    Ardneth replied to chunsa01's topic in General Nursing

    If there's one thing that gets under my skin, especially in my professional life, it's the attitude of "I know I broke the rule/policy/standard/etc, but it shouldn't matter because of XYZ..." But...

  12. Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    Ardneth replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I like the lullaby for the newborns and have seen (or rather heard )that in a number of

  13. Navy Corpsman to Nursing

    Ardneth replied to DocNasty8's topic in General Nursing

    Again, you have to remember, this is simply based on the research that I did before deciding on my path. I have no doubt there are people here who will tell you that they made it into ER/trauma...

  14. Navy Corpsman to Nursing

    Ardneth replied to DocNasty8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming that you are referring which path to take for RN (ADN, BSN, LPN/LVN then bridge to RN). I had some of the same questions and like you, I know that I want to work ER/trauma. I did some...

  15. Immunizations & nursing school

    Ardneth replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    I lived (thankfully) through a long stay in the ICU on a vent because of contracting Hib as a child. I also live every day with the side effects of the powerful antibiotics that were required to...

  16. Immunizations & nursing school

    Ardneth replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    This is not really an issue of vaccine pros vs cons. Even some of the biggest anti-vaccine groups admit that it is perfectly legal in the healthcare industry and military to require vaccines and...

  17. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    Ardneth replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It really is a question of what you can do vs what is in your best interest. Giving notice is giving notice no matter how you do it, however... Legally, a pedestrian in a crosswalk has the right of...

  18. Latent TB

    Ardneth replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time, if you work in the healthcare industry, if you don't get your TB test during employment because you have been treated, then the facility usually has a policy for CXRs. Usually at...

  19. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    Ardneth replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it is unprofessional. You only need to find 5 minutes during the week to stop by. Turning your resignation letter should just be a quick in and out process, 2-3 minutes. It should be up to your...

  20. Drexel ACE program e-books

    Ardneth replied to Ardneth's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    According to the FAQ, there are apps for ipods/pads/phones, computer (PC or Mac). It is not available in kindle format. "he Elsevier eBooks are downloadable onto your personal laptop (or other...

  21. Applied or accepted to Drexel ACE BSN Spring 2012?

    Ardneth replied to honeycrisp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Nope, you can't do that. You don't buy a "copy" of the book, you buy access to the book. You have to access it either via their website, or an install

  22. Drexel ACE program e-books

    Ardneth replied to Ardneth's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They can't be electronically copied. It is application based, not file based. Instead of buying an electronic version of the book (like a .pdf), you get access to the book either via the website or...

  23. Applied or accepted to Drexel ACE BSN Spring 2012?

    Ardneth replied to honeycrisp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel is pretty much strictly GPA. That's why their drop rate is slightly higher than other

  24. Applied or accepted to Drexel ACE BSN Spring 2012?

    Ardneth replied to honeycrisp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    For the Fall 2011 class, tuition is $39,700. I believe the labs, fees, insurance, etc were another $2500 (not 100% on that one, but I know it's close). For books, it looks like the required bundle is...

  25. Is it ok to wait a couple days before you accept job offer?

    Ardneth replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to tell them that you would like some time to consider the offer. As a matter of fact, a good rule of thumb is to always say that whether they offer you the job at the...