A. Boogie

A. Boogie BSN, RN

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  1. Suggestions On Studying Dosage Calculations

    A. Boogie replied to havehope's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would suggest practicing questions and make sure you actually read the question.The book will usually take you step-by-step through the problem if you get lost. You are allowed to use a basic...

  2. Does anyone use Potter&Perry any good practice tests?

    A. Boogie replied to JasonKa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX review is a great

  3. This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    A. Boogie replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Have you tried making drug cards for pharm? Get the really big ones and colored pens.. Put the class and drugs on the front... Place the MOA, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing...

  4. Finally decided to apply Chamberlain

    A. Boogie replied to brianna11's topic in Chamberlain College

    That is not true.. Chamberlain is fully accredited by the CCNE and also regionally accredited which are the two things that graduate programs look at when accepting students. The problem with...

  5. Places to live in Houston?

    A. Boogie replied to kurtayn's topic in Chamberlain College

    I would say the med center is not a bad place to start since you are in the middle of everything. Inbox me and I'll give you more

  6. Chamberlain loan question

    A. Boogie replied to bnvia1983's topic in Chamberlain College

    Before you start searching for private loans wait to make sure you actually need them. I have a classmate who was told the same thing and ended up getting a private loan for no reason and gets a...

  7. Chamberlain for BSN?

    A. Boogie replied to starlightmoon's topic in Chamberlain College

    One last thing, even though they advertise "no waitlist" there still really is. They accept applications on a rolling basis, so once an entrance class is full you are moved to the next available...

  8. Chamberlain for BSN?

    A. Boogie replied to starlightmoon's topic in Chamberlain College

    As another fellow Chamberlain student, I wanted to say that just because there are no "waitlists" does not mean that you will automatically get accepted or have an easier tim being accepted....

  9. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    A. Boogie replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, depending on the hospital you work at they don't recognize your CNA or MA licensing. I work at St. Luke's in the med center and you take a course to become a PCA when you are hired that...

  10. Concerns on Chamberlain

    A. Boogie replied to Yvillarreal05's topic in Chamberlain College

    Unless you are not transferring any credit into the school, your tuition should not be 70,000. As far as out of pocket expenses go, the estimate they give you for the semester is always higher than...

  11. Concerns on Chamberlain

    A. Boogie replied to Yvillarreal05's topic in Chamberlain College

    The school itself is great.. It's new so they are still trying to add more staff to accomodate the recent influx of students applying and being admitted. Once you start, you will fall in love. I...

  12. Concerns on Chamberlain

    A. Boogie replied to Yvillarreal05's topic in Chamberlain College

    don't do the 2nd degree.. Do the full program.. I know a couple people who started out trying to do 2nd degree and all have switched to the regular curriculum and feel it's the best decision they've...

  13. Chamberlain Houston 2013

    A. Boogie replied to jvk08's topic in Chamberlain College

    Congrats. I am a current student also and I must say that I absolutely love the school. The amount of resources that are available to you is just incredible. They really want you to succeed at...

  14. Newly admitted student with questions.... :-)

    A. Boogie posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    This is for anyone who can answer.. I've recently been accepted to the program and start in July.. I called the school today to see when we would find out information about uniforms, books, etc and...

  15. School supplies???

    A. Boogie replied to akilah530's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm finishing up my first session so I can give you a little insight. Besides what you mentioned, you need a planner because sessions are only 8 weeks and depending on your course load you will have...

  16. The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Private For-Profit Schools

    A. Boogie replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I'm from Houston also.. There are waitlists (I was put on one) except instead of being put on 2-3 years long lists you have to shell out $50-$100 a semester to reapply if you don't get in that current...

  17. You know its a seeker when . . .

    A. Boogie replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    What about the patients that tell the nurse what drug, dose and frequency they will be needing???

  18. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    $2500 a year... plus once you've been there a year you can apply to the nursing fellowship., which will pay you full time for part time

  19. Do nurses have to clean up vomit?

    A. Boogie replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    There are worse smells than vomit like C.Diff.. Also at my hospital, whenever you call EVS to come mop/clean something, the first thing out of their mouth is "Are there any bodily fluids?" They...

  20. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    not sure about the requirements but I do know you have to be in nursing school already.. You should try to become a PCA (patient care assistant)... You can work part-time, PRN, full-time, nights,...

  21. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    Mine does but they become available very rarely... However the nurses self schedule so you could position yourself to work mostly weekends if you needed too. Also you can apply to become a student...

  22. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    I was told they partner with all the major hospitals in Houston.. As far as GN programs go, most open up about 6 months before your graduation date. At my hospital (St. Luke's) you have to have a 3.00...

  23. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    oh yeah I start in the summer also.. Good luck.. Let me know what

  24. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    I know they use Memorial Hermann and Methodist. They say they have contracts with St. Luke's and Texas Children's also but I didn't see a clinical schedule with them when I did my tour of the

  25. Chamberlain CON- Houston

    A. Boogie replied to A. Boogie's topic in Chamberlain College

    Unfortunately I haven't made atleast 15 "quality" posts so I can't reply to your PM. To answer your question though, it's more of a personality interview. They give you an opportunity to explain why...