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So I will say that usually if I am giving 250 mg Ceftriaxone/Rocephin IM, it is treatment for a suspected STD, and call me cruel - but I use it as a teaching moment and explain/educate my pts on the practice of safe sex while the painful IM injection reminds them that they do not want to return to this same outcome int he future. I have on occasion mixed it with lido but very infrequently and will mix with NS. Regarding medications, many hospitals' will have a formulary of medication uses, indications/contraindications, administration, typical doses, any special instructions and what to monitor - created/revised/updated by the hospital pharmacists. Check if your hospital has a program called Micromedex, it is pretty much like having a medication book but updated frequently. When you go through your orientation - you will learn your hospital ED's protocols. It is not all the same everywhere and you will sometimes feel like you don't know much at all during the beginning but remember -- there's a huge learning curve during orientation. School only provides you with the basics. Soak in as much as you can, constantly ask for feedback, ask questions when you do not understand why you are doing something. If you have a critical pt - take a few min at the end of the shift to debrief with your preceptor so that you can understand what/why you are doing during the care you provided. Good luck in the ED!

Hey Lisa14 -- 3.2 was my overall GPA. I don't know exactly what my gpa for my science courses were but I feel that they do a good job picking students who are not all about studying 24/7 but have different life/health care/volunteer experiences to offer as well. My advice would be to just apply and see what happens. The folks at the admissions office are super nice and are always happy to answer any questions. If you have time, make an appointment with Admissions and bring your questions. Like I said before, I went there with my questions and I truly feel that it served as an informal interview because a week after that meeting, I received an email asking if I had applied yet. Once I applied I received a letter in the mail within 1-2 weeks saying I was accepted. So if you can visit or at least exchange emails with someone with questions, there is a better chance they will remember you. Again, good luck!

Hey Lisa14 So I just graduated this past May and coming into the accelerated BSN program I had a similar GPA (3.2) as you did. Their requirements for the program are on their website and it includes Bio I and II, Chem I and II, Statistics, Micro, and Psych (Life Span). I applied through their own application and I actually went and visited the campus on what was called "Walk-In Wednesday" where you meet with someone from Admissions. Some of my classmates had interviews however I did not - although I assumed that my meeting during "Walk in Wednesday" was a kind of informal interview. They provide a lot of important information about on the website and if you have any other specific questions you can always contact the Admissions department at the Worcester campus -- and they are always very helpful. Good luck!

Hey guys, Congrats to those who have received acceptance letters from MCPHS nursing program! I just graduated from the Worcester campus' accelerated nursing program this past May. @lizbee227, in regards to the qualifying gpa, I think that they do a great job on trying to pick individuals who are very well rounded (past healthcare experience/volunteering/extra-curricular/life experiences). Feel free to message me with any other questions! :)

Hey everyone, My name is Maria -- I just graduated from MCPHS-Worcester campus' Nursing program this past May and took my nursing boards last week (which I passed!). I can tell you that the program is definitely INTENSE but if you put in the time and effort -- you will survive and be prepared not only in clinical but also when you take your nursing boards. BTW feel free to message me with any questions! :)

Hey Sala1128 - I emailed the Residence Life Coordinator to ask whether or not there is still student housing available considering Spring semester is only 2 months away and I'm assuming student housing goes quickly. I haven't gotten an email yet but am also looking for off campus housing just in case plans don't work out. I heard about Bancroft Commons which is literally walking distance from Foster st. But I heard Newton Square is a pretty safe neighborhood.

Hey melissa427 I just sent in my deposit a few days ago for January 2012 for the PostBacc BSN program. I also sent in the room reservation form, however I sent an email to the Residence Life Coordinator to ask if there were still student housing available. If not, I will have to live off campus. I heard that Newton Square is a pretty safe place and rather close to campus if driving.

Hey everyone - I probably am one of the last minute people to be accepted into the program for the Spring 2012 semester. I'll hopefully be able to get housing on campus since I really don't want to commute the 2 hours from Connecticut!