Jeana18 MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The school doesn't give out information until right before classes when you are accepted, etc. I think it's because of hospital security and so forth. But be patient, all the information will come...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Jkylie95; I think with those grades going into the program you should be absolutely fine. They are very selective but based on your grades I wouldn't worry. I am about to graduate from the program...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Coralg: As of right now, BHSN is only a diploma program. I enrolled with a Bachelor's in my hand already. If you attend BHSN, you can attend Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT to...
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    B.S. in Biology Grad gone RN ...

    Jeana18 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi All: So my background basically is that I graduated in 2011 with my Bachelor's in Biology. I decided that medical school wasn't for me and now I am in school and will be completed with my RN in...
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    B.S. in Biology Grad gone RN ...

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much for the other outlook. I'm currently in a tough program and I work two jobs (one night shift and one day shift, over full time). I figured I would still apply and it would help and I...
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    BHSN: Applying to Bridgeport Hosp for Fall 2012

    Jeana18 replied to Rooskenator's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey: I can help with the Fall schedule. All schedules for BHSN vary on the course. Usually in Level I it's 2 clinical days a week for about 3-4 hours (mornings 8-12pm or evenings 5-9pm) depending on...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Honestly there's no set times. It depends on the course, the material, changes during the week, etc. it's typically from 8-3pm on most days and that's twice a week. Some days your may be out...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Your very welcome. Keep applying for the scholarships, and besides FAFSA there's not too many options as far as funding due to the program being a Diploma program. But just keep working hard! Also,...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well don't get too discouraged. It's a lot of hard work to manage it all but I keep telling myself that in the end it will all be worth it all. Trust me, I was lucky that my mom offered to let me...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You don't really get any of the schedules for any of the course until a couple of days sometimes a week before the class begins so its something you'll have to get used to with the program. But it is...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well you can email me but the schedule that was posted on this post was about right. I work nights (11-7a) at the hospital 3 days a week on the weekends and I also have another job working 20 hours a...
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey: So I am currently in the program at BHSN. I am also enrolled in the Evening option until Level II (Nursing 201) because once you reach that level evening clinicals are rare as limited. All...
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Everyone: I'm currently at the end of my most difficult course in Nursing, all Med-Surg. I had a rotation on the Pediatrics floor and had a 2 week old neonate as my patient. I am required to do...
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The infant was receiving it for IV line maintenance. Which is why I'm confused as to how my numbers are incorrect as stated by my
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need to find the Safe Dose Range for Heparin in 0.225% NaCl. To check to see if the order from the MD is okay to use on the newborn (I.e. the drip rate, amount of units, so forth). Sorry this is...
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you. I definitely may have written down the wrong number. The 100 units/mL makes much more sense. I will talk to my clinical instructor and clarify with her. Thank you everyone for your...
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for your help. That makes a lot more sense I'm starting to think that I wrote that down instead of the right number. I will have to double check
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry. Forgot to put the weight, 3.605 kg. I think the issue is finding a correct safe dose range reference. Any help is appreciated, thanks
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    Pediatrics and Heparin IV Calculations -- Please Help!

    Jeana18 replied to Jeana18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry! The baby weighs 3.605
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    Have some question....

    Jeana18 replied to ceciliaswiere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi: From experience I am currently a nursing student in a 2 year program which is fast-paced and quite intense scheduling wise. I also work 2 jobs; one in the hospital on nights and the other in a...
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    4 great free NCLEX Lippincott Apps for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

    Jeana18 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much! This was such a BIG help, especially with all of my exams and being on the go for work while in school
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thank you so much! You are such a big help! I'll definitely need to stay in touch with you for any questions I have
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    Just got accepted -- student loans

    Jeana18 replied to petem35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CarrieGL, you should be able to as these are the terms for THIS year's FAFSA. I know some of the questions vary by the year. I haven't been able to test this out as I am only 23 and not married....
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    The Rundown: Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing

    Jeana18 replied to cablefree's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi Cablefree: I am back again with more questions. Since I can't figure out how to PM on this website I'll ask here because maybe some other people in the program are curious. Some others...
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    Just got accepted -- student loans

    Jeana18 replied to petem35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi: Well I've spent time trying to figure out the answer and unfortunately I am being provided no federal aid after all. I've decided to get a third shift part-time job to cover the costs of...