iPink BSN, RN

Critical Care, Postpartum

"Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through." - Cinderella

Member

  • Content

    1,414

  • Visitors

    14,602

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    16

All Content by iPink

  1. iPink

    Accelerated BSN programs

    iPink replied to AndrewBerin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about tuition? I see a lot of fees; fees alone don't make up tuition. If you're interested in this school, you should speak to the director to get the best information. I guess moving is an...
  2. iPink

    Accelerated BSN programs

    iPink replied to AndrewBerin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I don't know about that website. But, I usually give out this one: http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/accelerated-bsn/#new_jersey Let me know if I could be of any more
  3. iPink

    Low GPA looking into ABSN programs?

    iPink replied to ElephantNurse<3's topic in General Students

  4. iPink

    LPN? RN?

    iPink replied to Nikki_sixx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for your RN. I was also thinking about going into an 11-month LPN program, but decided to go for my BSN because I spoke to an LPN who said before she knew it she was still an LPN with a family and...
  5. iPink

    Low GPA looking into ABSN programs?

    iPink replied to ElephantNurse<3's topic in General Students

    Please don't give up. This is the website I give out to anybody looking for ABSN programs. http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/accelerated-bsn/ Go state-by-state and visit their website. Wish...
  6. iPink

    struggling in my med-surg course.. study tips?

    iPink replied to starbucks_lover's topic in General Students

    You have received good links, books, etc. I struggled through med-surg too, but then I used Med-Surg Success book and started practicing the questions. I understood the material, but it was the test...
  7. iPink

    BSN or ADN for a person with a B.S. in Heath Science and a M.S. in Exercise Science?

    iPink replied to prototype561's topic in General Students

    Glad you decided to do the accelerated BSN route. As far as your previous degrees, it won't help you land an RN job, just help you excel in your classes, such as Pathophysiology. I have two people in...
  8. iPink

    Just how difficult is nursing school?

    iPink replied to michele742's topic in General Students

    Yes, it is subjective. This is my second career and by far the hardest. From my first degree, I took 5 classes, worked a job, had a social life, and still did well. I'm now in an accelerated nursing...
  9. iPink

    What was your first "paying" job???

    iPink replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks OP, for letting walk down memory lane. My first "real" paycheck was at age 14. I worked in the day care center of a local gym. The position required the attendant to be 16, but the manager...
  10. iPink

    Los Angeles Acc. BSN/MSN programs

    iPink replied to SG0623's topic in California Nursing

    Try this site: http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/accelerated-bsn/ I don't live in Cali, but when I was looking for ABSN programs last year, I decided to focus on the one that required the...
  11. iPink

    Newbie here looking for guidance!

    iPink replied to LaurenceM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I'm a career changer as well. I don't have the website I usually give out to people who are looking for ABSN programs in their area. I'm on my iPhone answering your post, so I don't have that info...
  12. iPink

    Official nursing student fall 2011 stand up!!!

    iPink replied to adorable42181's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you Fall 2011 nursing students! This is just the beginning. It's going to be hard, but stay focus and you can make it. I'm in my third semester out of four in an accelerated BSN program,...
  13. iPink

    Who's graduating this semester?

    iPink replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Students

    I have one more semester left, but I want to congratulate all of you. The journey has been long, when you factor in prerequisites. Since you all will be done soon, what are you doing to prepare for...
  14. iPink

    Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - how hard

    iPink replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Students

    Yes these classes are useful and it will come together during clinical. Since you have the science background I think Patho will be easy for you. I don't have a science background and had to study...
  15. iPink

    slowly losing hope...

    iPink replied to Liilmiizzashley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't wait. I've seen people waiting for almost 2 years on a waiting list. They would have been a nurse by now. Apply to the CC's ADN programs in your area, if you've passed the date, start taking...
  16. iPink

    Quitting my $63K job as a legal assistant for nursing school

    iPink replied to reed201's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Isn't 50 the new 40. My parents are in their mid 50's and they don't look it at all! Anyways, that $63K/yr job sound enticing, but you may be miserable in that job and want to get out, so I can't...
  17. iPink

    second degree accelerated bsn what schools do I have a chance of getting in?

    iPink replied to shine4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Here is a full list of ABSN programs all over the country. I would suggest you try the ones you may be interested in: http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/accelerated-bsn/ However, most...
  18. iPink

    How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    iPink replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    @Cecelia: I'm currently at UMDNJ. @askrunu: I took my prerequisites at UCC and the students in my class was saying the same thing. They had nothing good to say about Trinitas. However, I wouldn't...
  19. iPink

    How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    iPink replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Oh, sorry to hear that you didn't get in. Well you have shown great perseverance by not giving up. Apply to both Trinitas and Muhlenberg if you can to maximize your chances of getting in. Good luck...
  20. iPink

    How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    iPink replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you're crossing over the pond into NJ, you didn't want to try applying to the ABSN programs over here? There are plenty of NY students in my ABSN program, UMDNJ. If you have a 3.0 from your...
  21. iPink

    Second Degree Nursing admission: Does what undergraduate college you come from matter

    iPink replied to iridescence89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They won't care what school you attended. You have at least a 3.0, so you've met the basics for most ABSN programs. Do WELL on your prerequisites. I'm not going to tell you to Ace them because I...
  22. iPink

    How many of you have a BSN

    iPink replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Since ADNs posted in here...I'll be getting my BSN in 8 months. Career
  23. iPink

    How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    iPink replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Cece: is ABSN programs not an option for
  24. iPink

    BA in Cog. Psychology/MPH in Family&Child Health, need advice for a career as NP

    iPink replied to NursingSchoolHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My friend is in the ABSN program with me. She wants to start working at a Psych unit after graduation. However, that may be a little tough with the economy, but she has hope. She has no interest in...
  25. iPink

    anyone NOT buy their textbooks?

    iPink replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    I did well in Pharm last semester without buying the text book. My professor's notes were that good. I'm also going into my 3rd semester first week in September, and I'll have Peds and OB, so I just...