katiebugg

katiebugg has 9 years experience.

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1. average age of a new nurse?

   katiebugg replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in this month (May 2007) and I am 43. I turn 44 in July. I start my first job one day before I turn

2. mount saint mary's app help

   katiebugg replied to mashamontago's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Mashamontago, My GPA was around 3.8 when I started at The Mount, but many people got in with lower GPA's. No, I was not involved in any extra cirrucular activities. I worked full time all the was...

3. mount saint mary's app help

   katiebugg replied to mashamontago's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi Mashamontago, Well, I just graduated the ADN program at the The Mount this month. Feels great!!! If I remember correctly, they give you guidelines regarding the personal statement. When writing...

4. Hi I am Ann... I am 51 and want to be a nurse

   katiebugg replied to annmel's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi Ann, Well, I just graduated in May, and in July I will be 44 years old. I, too, worked for may years in a family business and raised my kids, and at 39 decided to go back to school. I have really...

5. What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

   katiebugg replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I just received a watch as a gift. I know I will love it. It is the type that you pin on your top (chest) and it is upside down so when you look down at it it is correct. It leaves both of your hands...

6. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   rosyjo11, WOW!! such wonderful advice from all of the experienced nurses on allnurses, thank you all very much !! I am excited to begin working in July on a stepdown unit. I will be caring for three...

7. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   katiebugg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am graduating in a few days, and off to be a new registered nurse. I would love to hear from experienced nurses about the "BIG" things that they need to remember or the things they try to avoid....

8. Mount Saint Mary's College??

   katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in California Nursing

   i am currently attending Mount St. Mary's college, actually, this is the week of finals. When do you hear about acceptance? I think you will get in without a problem. They are selective, but your GPA...

9. alcohol withdrawl?

   katiebugg posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Has anyone had experience/knowledge of a pt experiencing alcohol withdrawl. I just dropped off a family member at the hospital today, he will be admitted for alcohol withdrawl. The doctor told me...

10. Mount Saint Mary's College??

    katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Spacenurse, just getting cold feet aobut the program I am

11. Mount Saint Mary's College??

    katiebugg posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, is anyone attending/graduated from, or heard anything about Mount St. Mary's college. I am interested in hearing opinions aobut either campus, Doheny or Chalon. Your imput is very appreciated....

12. I get by with a little help from my friends!

    katiebugg replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    TriageRN, all I can say is that this moved me to tears...very well done. I hope someday I will be so fortunate to work with such a caring person as yourself. Bravo!!!

13. advantages of BSN vs. ADN

    katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you rn/writer, I am 41 with 5 boys, ages 10-22. I just got accepted into an ADN program which I begin next month. I have found all of this imput very valuable. I will wait and see how I feel...

14. advantages of BSN vs. ADN

    katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursbee04, Thank you for the advice, graciously

15. advantages of BSN vs. ADN

    katiebugg replied to katiebugg's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No offense