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    Three months into an accelerated nursing school program...

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    My advice... totally immerse yourself in everything, but realize what is important and what you can skim through. I started out reading EVERYTHING, the textbook chapters, the supplemental readings......
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No problem at all -- just sent you an
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    Three months into an accelerated nursing school program...

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    Good luck!!! Where have you guys decided to
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    Three months into an accelerated nursing school program...

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much, everyone. It is truly appreciated. I came here a lot to read about other peoples' experiences as well so I do thank everyone here for their assistance, too. Congrats to you too, FDW,...
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    I am about to cry. Nursing school is ruining my life.

    Mindylane replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    I see that you have a son, but I've been babysitting my way through nursing school. Check sittercity/care (.com) and look for families near you. There's always going to be that family looking for...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congrats, Brielle. It is definitely doable if you live in the DC metro area if you have a car. I have a few friends who live in Georgetown and a few who live in Alexandria (and it worked out well for...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The $83k is for EVERYTHING, including living expenses, books, travel, etc. My first semester cost about $12k for tuition alone, just to put it in perspective. I think summer is a bit less, but overall...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Georgetown is REALLY expensive. If you go anywhere outside of DC, it's a lot less expensive. We looked at some apartments that were $1100/month (for two bedrooms). If you do a house share or apartment...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For clinicals, you will definitely need a car. As I'd mentioned, you have no idea where you'll be, so unless you make a friend who is willing to drive you every week (and there is actually a girl in...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you including the cost of EVERYTHING? Tuition is about $47k... you can definitely lower your other costs, honestly. I took out loans for a lot less and have been
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    They will send you an email before you start with the information (I don't know anything about deadlines or anything). They are so incredibly proactive about sending out information about other...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Dessi, Yes, they do offer health insurance! I think it's about $1700 for the
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My GPA was a 3.6. My bachelor's was in Psychology (with a minor in Philosophy). I had about 4 years' experience working in a group home/as a case manager with the developmentally disabled
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    University of Rochester Spring 2013 Hopefuls

    Mindylane posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone. I couldn't find a topic for it, so I apologize if there is one already, but I just wanted to see who was applying for U of R's May 2013 accelerated nursing program. I got the call today...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not a problem. Finding a place here really wasn't that bad at all. There are a ton of people subletting or sharing apartments. We also used this initially: The George Washington University | Off...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are a few reasonably priced apartments in Leesburg, especially if you can find a roommate. There are a few people in my class who found people renting their condos, which basically overlook the...
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    At Risk/Wellness Diagnosis for chronic otitis media

    Mindylane posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone! I am currently working on a care plan for a patient with chronic otitis media. We have to come up with one "at risk" diagnosis and one "wellness" diagnosis. My idea for the wellness...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Almond, I relocated from NY, too. So far, their pass rate WAS 100%, but we were told ONE student failed (out of all their graduates from 2009) so I unfortunately don't know the rate. I moved here...
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    Apical Heart Sound vs. Pulmonic or Aortic area... Why use Apical?

    Mindylane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am just wondering why the apical heart sound is preferred when determining heart rate over the pulmonic or aorta heart sounds? My thinking is that the apical is the strongest, and the...
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    Apical Heart Sound vs. Pulmonic or Aortic area... Why use Apical?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVED that doctor's video -- thanks for reposting. I appreciate all of the responses, I was just wondering why the apical pulse was the BEST pulse for Heart Rate, but I guess it is because it is the...
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A girl in my class went to Catholic
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi Nickriga, There were a few scholarships available for students that were essay-based or for minorities in nursing. I wrote an essay and was awarded some money towards school... it wasn't a whole...
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    GWU & Walden FNP 2013

    Mindylane replied to AKR520's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm in GWU's program right now... if you want to know anything, feel free to
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    George Washington University ABSN Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to AlmondB10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good luck. I'm in the program right
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    I don't know what I am doing wrong - not doing so well on tests.

    Mindylane posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone. I am a first-semester nursing student in an accelerated nursing program (15 months). I am currently taking Med Surg I, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and a transitions course. I have my...