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  1. I still have many courses for only 2 semesters. Your advise is appreciated!

    2BRN123 replied to DMMNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not too shabby! If I were you i'd try to spread it out over 3 semesters. It stinks but, 4/6 class you have yet to take also have labs, which add a whole nother beast to the workload...or at least...

  2. I still have many courses for only 2 semesters. Your advise is appreciated!

    2BRN123 replied to DMMNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    so you'll have in the fall: Biochem, micro and a&p II. To me that would be a bit much, but I also have to work nearly full time. Depends on what else is going on in your

  3. Best degree for APN interested in arts in medicine

    2BRN123 replied to wama's topic in General Students

    Uhh You realize once you finish you're MA its not just a matter of getting healthcare "certifications". Doing what you're talking about is going to take YEARS....2+ for your BSN, then work...

  4. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    2BRN123 replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    My first question would be / is... How much student loan debt do you have from the undergrad and masters and are you going to be able to tack on a nursing degree and really be able to pay it all off...

  5. Why bother...?

    2BRN123 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I should have been more clear, I'm not "retaking" it per say, but auditing it. So I still have to do the work and do the homework but my grade will not affect my GPA and unless I

  6. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    2BRN123 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, exactly like slavery except you get paid, have health benefits, can leave whenever you want to and don't have to live in one room in a tenement with 12 other

  7. Why bother...?

    2BRN123 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HOLY SMOKES WE ARE THE SAME PERSON. I just took A&P I and left it with an A (A high one at that). Yet I am retaking it in the fall. Why? Our A&P textbook alone is over 1000 pages. We...

  8. Pregnancy: Before or After Nursing School

    2BRN123 replied to Justabitoff's topic in General Students

    Ok different perspective. I am an only child of a single mother (not quite your situation but stay with me here). I had a father-type figure around when I was a kid for quite a while. My mom chose...

  9. Would you rather? An Application Process Discussion

    2BRN123 posted a topic in General Students

    A large (very large) CC system in my area recently dropped their entrance exam requirement as a part of their admissions process. It also appears that they don't require any type of essay or letters...

  10. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    2BRN123 replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I second grntea. If this guys a hoarder there's probably food in all kinds of inappropriate places (mice, bugs, garbage...), as gross and as much of a bummer as that is. I've never heard of a cat...

  11. Would you rather? An Application Process Discussion

    2BRN123 replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    Wow thanks for the responses! Lots of points systems going on. The local CC has a points system too but there are THOUSANDS of applicants to the program with limited spots so its kind of confusing...

  12. NM jinxing my job referrals??!

    2BRN123 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Also be aware of your local and state laws regarding these types of things. Many states have provisions in place that do NOT allow former employers to offer information about the employee outside of...

  13. Are there cliques in your nursing program?

    2BRN123 replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    Lol, much like high school for me. This is the single reason I keep a facebook account. Can maintain contact with people from a safe disance

  14. I am about to enter the snake pit...please help

    2BRN123 replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    You didn't have to take the TEAS prior to applying? Lucky you! Good luck with that and I'm glad your orientation went well. My first official one is Thursday the

  15. HR lied to Unemployment!!

    2BRN123 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    So wait, did you ever get that 4th step/writeup? That in and of itself might be cause to deny your

  16. Sometimes I just feel like saying " What's the Point?"

    2BRN123 replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Write emails and letters and make appointments, thanking them for the consideration and opportunity to apply and ask for tips on how to improve your application. There has got to be something in...

  17. shadyside hospital school of nursing August 2012

    2BRN123 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Got accepted today,

  18. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    2BRN123 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HIGH A in A&P I and a C in micro. I cried about this for days. I got accepted to my program though WOOOOOT. My micro class was so bogus though. Had almost nothing to do with microbiology....

  19. Why is there so much rudeness?

    2BRN123 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    At no point is anyone asking for sweet and wonderful. Professional, helpful and positive are words that would come to mind If I make a post looking for assistance, especially since the posters are...

  20. UPMC Mercy class of 2014

    2BRN123 replied to kitty_deville13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where did all the UPMC Nursing School websites go? Shadyside's is gone? So is Mercy's? EDIT*** Found Shadyside's in a REALLY weird place but Mercy and St. Margaret's are

  21. Why is there so much rudeness?

    2BRN123 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    There is a consequence though and it's the perpetuation of these kinds of ****** behaviors ON and OFFLINE. I'm not a nurse yet but I still like to come here and share my experiences with people who...

  22. CPR Certification Get together for Pittsburgh Nursing Students

    2BRN123 replied to 2BRN123's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good Good! I'm going to get in touch with some of my other newly admitted friends too, I'll have some dates

  23. Why is there so much rudeness?

    2BRN123 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm new here. Most of my posts are too long and to wordy. Mostly because I don't want to come off sounding like a jerk. I've noticed rampant negatively also. It stinks , especially for us...

  24. Are LPN and Associate RN degrees really being phased or rumor??

    2BRN123 replied to ish84's topic in LPN to RN

    It's hard for me to understand the whole Magnet status thing as it relates to Nursing degrees. If Magnet hospitals are requiring BSN's, why are there 3 Magnet hospitals in my city that have RN...

  25. I am about to enter the snake pit...please help

    2BRN123 replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    Congrats Fellow Pennsylvanian! What school are you going