iPink BSN, RN

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    Nursing or X ray Tech?

    iPink replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Possibilities: -Critical care nurse -Labor & delivery nurse -Travel nurse -Pediatric nurse -Trauma nurse -School nurse -Psych nurse -Public Health nurse -Nurse researcher -Family nurse...
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    Choosing a new career path in nursing, so many questions?

    iPink replied to terinaassouad71's topic in General Students

    There are a couple of avenues you could pursue, but it has to be based on a few factors: money, time, and your future goals. If you want to get a feel of the health care field, you can opt to go for...
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    Thinking of quitting nursing program...

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

    so i guess my questions are should i quit now? yes does everyone who is a nurse want to be a nurse? i'm currently a nursing student and i don't believe so. i have a cousin who has been a crna for 7+...
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    Premed, then BA in Business...best route to NP?

    iPink replied to MILOBRI's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would go into an RN-MSN program. You may want to wait a while and gain 1-2 years experience as an RN first before going back for the MSN. I also have my B.A., but going the ABSN route (I would have...
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    Finally found my dream, but...

    iPink replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just something for you to think about, but if you decide to graduate, federal grants won't be available to you because you have obtained a bachelors. If you do decide to graduate and then go on to an...
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    what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    iPink replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on my nursing journey as well. After giving one of my patients PM care in clinical, he said I was the best nursing student to take care of him and wished me great success in my career. I don't get...
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    Low GPA - 2nd degree Accerelated BSN options?

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

    12 Schools, wow! I'm glad you're not giving up and turning to the allnurses.com community for help. Look into the schools above poster gave and here is a link to ABSN programs in the U.S.:...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    iPink replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in my second semester. If you have questions regarding schedules please go here: http://sn.umdnj.edu/studentsonly/index.html Under "Schedules and calendars" on the left hand side you'll see...
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    recent college grad with a cum 2.8 GPA

    iPink replied to happyfeet22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every ABSN program is different as well as ADN programs. Between the two, I was told ADN programs are much more competitive. Look at both programs in your area and apply to ALL of them. My ABSN...
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    scholarships for Accelerated BSN

    iPink replied to bug2621's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check your school's website to see if they award scholarships. Also when you search online try "non-traditional" student. There are scholarships out there, however, you're not the only one applying...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    iPink replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Some days your classes are online, but for the most part they are in class. Gerontology is needed, because that population is large. I'm not following what your asking for the Fall semester. The...
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    I made it the 2011 RN program this time!!!!

    iPink replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Talk about persistence! Congratulations on not giving up. Everyone gave you great tips. Stay focused, study hard, read until you get it, tape lectures if you are allowed and replay
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    iPink replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No, you need to pass each class with a minimum of 75. That's it. The only person who should care about your GPA is you, especially if you want to go on to Grad
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    Prestigious School for BSN?

    iPink replied to PortlandStudent's topic in General Students

    I don't know what employers look into heavily in the nursing field: GPA? school? Most important they make sure you're licensed. My advise go do the CC classes and transfer to the BSN school. Then...
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    Started school, where'd my free time go?

    iPink replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    I'm actually in class now and posting! Lol. You learn how to balance and don't forget you do need a break from
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    iPink replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The passing grade is a 75-C. If you get a 74 in any class as your final grade, you essentially fail that class. However, you don't get kicked out yet. You just have to repeat that class and your...
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    I can't believe it!

    iPink replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Besides brushing up on A&P, etc. as soon as your book lists is available, buy them and start looking through
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    Do I have a chance for Accelerated BSN in NJ @ Rutgers, UMDNJ, FDU, SetonHall, NJCU??

    iPink replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    UMDNJ is NOT a medical school, it has many schools under it's umbrella, one of them being a med school. Go to their website to see the lists of schools. The same thing as Rutgers University having...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    iPink replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have not been to Stratford. But, Newark lol, I'm always in the library and feel pretty safe in there. I've signed up for the Alerts via text and it's the usual shooting, attempted robberies. No...
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    My 5-Year-Old Son

    iPink replied to chuckz's topic in General Nursing

    You have done so much already. This was wonderful to read and made me pause to think about my own
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    Still Unemployed for 5 months and still counting

    iPink replied to Chuvaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure relocating is an option for you, but maybe look into that. I too am in Jersey and one professor let us have it honestly that the Tri-state area is tough for new grads. I live alone and so...
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    Second Degree nursing applicant

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

    I live in the NE and I can't speak for all ABSN programs, but mine required a 3.0 from your previous degree and they meant it! I had a 3.2 from my previous degree and easily got in. People who had a...
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    Second Degree nursing applicant

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

    Hello. I'm seeing more and more posts like this in just 2 weeks it seems on allnurses. I'm a career changer too. I have a B.A. in Information Technology. You are certainly not alone, as I have people...
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    Going back to school for RN after many, many years

    iPink replied to KA Stritt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to congratulate you for moving forward to make that RN dream come true! Don't worry about your age. That is the beauty about the nursing field, age is not of great concern as long as you can...
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    Last Post....

    iPink replied to Piper17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! However, don't let it be your last post in the pre-nursing forum. Come back and give encouragement to others who are still here waiting to be official "nursing students." When I...