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

    Feeling a little lost.

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

    Our educators being paid little is nothing new. People go into teaching not expecting a 6-figure salary (unless you are a professor), but because they like teaching and/or have the ability to teach....
  2. iPink

    Cost of living loans! Need advice fast!

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

    Staying with parents is not an option? I'm not working, took my prerequisites and waiting to hear from my ABSN program for a Spring start. I will not be taking out any loans to pay for this degree....
  3. iPink

    Better to...Graduate with a BS then go back to nursing?

    iPink replied to confused...'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finish your first degree (never heard of that degree btw). Go back for an accelerated BSN or entry-level MSN that above poster mentioned. I'm doing the ABSN first then going for the specialty MSN. I...
  4. iPink

    Applying to BSN Programs

    iPink replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes you still need to apply to the Nursing Program, whether it's an ADN, BSN, MSN, or DNP. You don't get an automatic acceptance into their program just for having your ADN. Since you're hoping for a...
  5. iPink

    HOW hard is it?

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

    I don't think I'll be worried too much about this in the Accelerated BSN program I've applied to for the Spring. I deal with what you mention in my prerequisite classes. Psychology and Sociology...
  6. iPink

    ADN or BSN

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

    Welcome and glad you finally decided to join. It took me 5 1/2 years to graduate from college. Once my feet landed in college, I changed my major from my original plan of being a PA to Business, then...
  7. iPink

    Should I forget about nursing?

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

    You've received many comments regarding what you should do. I just want to reiterate don't give up on what you want to do in life. Right down that goal (including writing your name with RN at the end)...
  8. iPink

    first day of A&P

    iPink replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, did you unsubscribe from your own thread? Because people are giving you advice with A&P, yet you have started another thread about A&P. It's ok, to ask additional questions regarding...
  9. iPink

    Lots of people changing their minds last minute

    iPink replied to Tyra21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What others have suggested is familiarizing yourself with nursing managers. Some had success with just knowing a few nurses. My connection is a professor in the Health Sciences department at the CC....
  10. iPink

    help me decide what to do! :(

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

    Even though it has been more 10 years for me, I want to share with you that the Valedictorian from my school decided to start at the CC and then she transferred to the 4-year school. She never...
  11. iPink

    Overweight Nurse?

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

    A couple pages in, a staff member wanted us to stay on topic. I don't see a problem sharing your story. But, I had to ask, because "unhealthy lifestyle" is not the sole attribution to getting PCOS and...
  12. iPink

    help me decide what to do! :(

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

    There is nothing wrong with going to the CC first then transferring to the 4-year University. I don't know how many University/Colleges are in your state, but keep your options open when it comes to...
  13. iPink

    Lots of people changing their minds last minute

    iPink replied to Tyra21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This debate will continue on here. Although I don't usually respond, I do read through the comments made. What the baby boomers on here have said is, whether they like it or not, they will eventually...
  14. iPink

    To be a nurse or not to be a nurse?

    iPink replied to lindsayk28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That question can only be answered by you. I will give you this much. I have a cousin who became a CRNA. She's been a CRNA for several years now. Why did she decide to take that path? Well, she grew...
  15. iPink

    AA to BSN or straight to BSN what should I do??

    iPink replied to cindybf's topic in Nursing Career

    I never knew there were accelerated BSN programs offered to those who have an AA degree? I know there are ABSN programs offered to those who have a minimum 4 year degree in a non-nursing field. I just...
  16. iPink

    Best way to explain why I did AAS instead of bridge to BSN?

    iPink replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    If it weren't for the LPNs at the clinic I was at for a checkup who brought to my attention of Accelerated BSN programs, I would have gone into an LPN program. Now, why would potential employers care...
  17. iPink

    Best States for Entry-Level Nursing Jobs Posted

    iPink posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi: Beside Allnurses, I'm also apart of other nursing networks. Many of you here may also be apart of more than one social nursing networking sites. I received an email from one of them...
  18. iPink

    Overweight Nurse?

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

    This isn't a PCOS thread, but I have to ask where did you do your
  19. iPink

    first day of A&P

    iPink replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is your first mistake. You should have bought the book before school started and just look through it. A&P1 isn't "hard", just a lot of memorization, but still need to keep on top of your...
  20. iPink

    Getting into Accelerated BSN Program with Low (2.95) GPA

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

    Here in Jersey, all the ABSN programs require a minimum of 3.0 from your first degree. I can only speak of the ABSN in my area and healthcare experience has absolutely no weight in you getting in....
  21. iPink

    Pre-nurse student has 3 (c) on transcript

    iPink replied to ellergirl44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak for all ASN programs, which are extremely competitive, but the Accelerated BSN programs by me have accepted students with C's. Like above poster stated, see if retaking at least one of...
  22. iPink

    A Little confused in what path should I take to become a Nurse

    iPink replied to NatQ's topic in General Nursing

    Huh??? Yes, NS is competitive, but B's aren't considered Failing. There are plenty of people who have gotten accepted into NS with less than a 4.0 GPA. Since you are in NYC, I would advise that you...
  23. iPink

    Just spent some time in the "first year after nursing licensure" forum...

    iPink replied to mm1294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No second thoughts for me. Although the stories on here seem gloom, there is still hope. I don't surround myself with those gloomy stories because all professions are suffering in this economy. I love...
  24. iPink

    Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    iPink replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Jersey. I have a couple of friends that work in NYC. They wouldn't live there. They have told me it's better to drive in then actually live there because their money stretches a bit further...
  25. iPink

    Interested student seek advice from peers and nurses

    iPink replied to Tina.H's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm in a similar situation. I'm going for an ABSN too and my goal is to become an FNP. Looking at your options, I would get the BSN first to work and gain experience as a nurse. Your employer...