SailorVee93 ASN, RN

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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    SKay226, don't worry so much about which degree you get. Like you, I also have a prior BA in a non-nursing field. I spent a lot of time (and wasted money) applying to BSN programs and never got...
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    Roxbury Community College Spring 2015

    SailorVee93 replied to Focus&Determine's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats marabou1! I'm in my first semester of the day program so your evening class will only be one semester behind my day cohort. It is a lot of work, but it is totally worth
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    Roxbury Community College Spring 2015

    SailorVee93 replied to Focus&Determine's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    From what I've read on this website about the evening program for RCC: you should get your decision letter somewhere between the beginning to mid December. Good luck to you and to all those who...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No I haven't bought the lab bag yet. I remember at the orientation she told us that the lab bag/kit is needed and that we can't buy it anywhere else except at the RCC bookstore. Also, I learned during...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's awesome! I got shoes and even asked the secretary of the department about them and she said shoes don't matter as long as they are leather, white and don't have any holes (I did walk into the...
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    RCC Low GPA hopeful "2015"

    SailorVee93 replied to roundbrown26's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @roundbrown26: It doesn't hurt to submit an essay and even a resume along with your application to the school. Also, if you have been in any national honor societies, show them proof of your...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Gigi1234, Have you been able to get in contact with anyone in the Nursing Department over at RCC? (This is lizbee227 I just recently changed my name) Also to all of my fellow accepted classmates:...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Don't give up yet Gigi. Have you also tried hounding Admissions? They are the ones who send out the decision letters on behalf of the nursing
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    Rcc Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to Beth 1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Yes no sneakers, but I wonder if they have a specific kind in mind for us not to get. At the uniform fitting, there was a pair on the table that really resembled...
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    Rcc Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to Beth 1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree. I was taking notes the entire time lol... But the information was so helpful and gave me a lot to think about. I hope you were able to register for your first choice lab and clinical...
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    Rcc Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to Beth 1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Did either of you two attend Orientation yesterday? If so, what did you guys think about
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Did you guys attend Orientation yesterday? If so, what did you think about
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    Rcc Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to Beth 1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes kinda. It was the only school that I applied to for the semester. If I hadn't gotten in I would've either continued taking classes at MassBay or tried for UMass Boston a 4th time in November....
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    Rcc Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to Beth 1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats to you both on your acceptances. I got my letter today! I'm so
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I didn't want to say that I had also applied to RCC's Day Program out of fear of jinxing myself, but I did and I got my acceptance letter today!! OAN: Nkiru & Drow27, CONGRATS on your acceptance...
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    Advice from nurse managers or recruiter in the area

    SailorVee93 replied to brittney1890's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with kateabooo. You should also try to get in touch with nurse managers and clinical leaders where you've had clinicals and leave a copy of your resume for them to contact you. Try to speak...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @Genny: That stinks. I'll be rooting for you from now until
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @Genny96: Have you heard anything yet from
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    Bunker Hill CC Prereqs - Need Help from Previous Students!!!

    SailorVee93 replied to SKay226's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you looked at other schools and their schedules for summer 2014 courses? I know that Drug Calculations has to be taken at BHCC, but you could try taking courses at another community college and...
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    Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    SailorVee93 replied to sassytg82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you Genny so much for the updates! You've really been a great help to me on this
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    In Hospital Nursing Assistant Training Programs?

    SailorVee93 replied to lux libertas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Same here. I really wish Boston, being the medical mecca it is, presented more avenues for getting CNA training for free in any healthcare setting. They are leaving it to us to do the actual research...
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    In Hospital Nursing Assistant Training Programs?

    SailorVee93 replied to lux libertas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just like you I've been on the search for free aide training for years and still haven't found the opportunity to get mine for free. The search is hard and I really wish they would offer more...
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    Roxbury Community College ADN

    SailorVee93 replied to SailorVee93's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you Genny for all of your information! I did attend an info session but I felt as though it wasn't enough with everyone trying to ask so many questions (and of course the occasional question-hog...
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    Roxbury Community College ADN

    SailorVee93 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone (new student, current student, or graduated student) could give me any added info about RCC's ADN program. I already know some general things about the school and...
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    Roxbury Community College ADN

    SailorVee93 replied to SailorVee93's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Any responses would be fantastic... Could anyone tell me about the application process? What was the time frame of when acceptance or rejection letters were sent out for either September or January...