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  1. Just a Rant

    smoup replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh. That's horrible. I was hoping it was just the one professor who did stuff like this. I guess not. I hope you did great in your class. That would drive me crazy. That DID drive me crazy. Hopefully...

  2. Just a Rant

    smoup posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I took all of my classes online this past semester. I only had to go to school for the labs, which was really nice. I, and everyone else in one of my classes, has had issues with one of our online...

  3. Will being on anxiety medication hinder me from becoming a RN?

    smoup replied to Amdecl6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you're accepted into the program I'm looking into, you have to state any hospitalizations you have had and why. Not exactly the same, but I'm surprised they are legally allowed to ask for medical...

  4. UMSON CNL Fall 2013 Applicants

    smoup replied to smoup's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I keep messing with my state of purpose. I need to just send it in already. I also need to make sure the professors writing my letters of recommendations haven't forgotten about it. I hate having to...

  5. Downplaying Enthusiam

    smoup replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THis is more common than I thought. At least we have this forum. We can do

  6. Anyone starting in Fall 2013?

    smoup replied to Lolita34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hopefully will be starting fall 2013 for my MS-CNL. finishing up my pre-reqs right now and taking a semester off before the

  7. Spring 2013 - 11 hours and work full-time!!

    smoup replied to loriinmd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Micro, Chem, and Nutrition right now and working full time. I also work full time (three 12-hour shifts) in a hospital doing registration in the ER. I usually don't have time for much...

  8. Breaking it to the boss...

    smoup replied to Virgilio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was hired, by manager and supervisors knew I was a student and was pursuing other avenues. I currently work in a hospital in ER registration. At this point in time, I have told them if/when I...

  9. SON personal essay, topic advice

    smoup replied to karo6087's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was abused growing up and the PTSD got really bad in college. My first two years I had a 3.2 GPA each semester and my last two years was getting 3.5 each semester. I mentioned it in my essay, but...

  10. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

    smoup replied to fcasteele10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would focus more on the positives and not so much the setbacks, UNLESS you are going to explain how those setbacks are going to help you in nursing. For example, regarding juggling family life,...

  11. Finishing Pre-reqs Fall 2012!

    smoup posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Who else finishes up pre-reqs this fall?? This was my goal at the beginning of the year but since I took the summer off I didn't think I'd be able to make it. I had originally signed up for Micro and...

  12. Finishing Pre-reqs Fall 2012!

    smoup replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rox.G - I started pre-reading textbooks sophomore year of undergrad, I think. My grades really improved so I kept the practice. I also type out notes from the book, as well as class so I have...

  13. What classes are you taking?

    smoup replied to haileyjewell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem I and lab Micro and lab After that will just need nutrition before I can

  14. UMSON CNL Applicants

    smoup posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I posted this over the student section but just realized it might do better her. I just went to the information session on 7/9 and it has me even more excited to apply. I will be applying for fall...

  15. DPN/Nurse Practitioner vs. PA/Physician's Assistant

    smoup replied to SopranoKris's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm pretty sure PA's have to practice under a physician while NP's can practice on their own. In most states, I believe NP's can prescribe narcotics while PA's

  16. Working and Pre-Reqs

    smoup posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Who else is working while taking their pre-reqs? I work three 12 hour shifts a week (registrar in an ER) so studying is basically out on those days. It makes taking classes interesting, to say the...

  17. Working and Pre-Reqs

    smoup replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad to hear others are making it through as well. Good luck to everyone, espeically once NS

  18. How do you study?

    smoup replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    I'm not in NS yet but thought I'd share my techniques. If possible, I try to pre-read the texts, or as much of them as I can. I've foudn this REALLY helps me. Even if I end up reading them along with...

  19. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    smoup replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Looking for apply to University of Maryland's CNL program for fall 2013. I'll finish up my last pre-req (Chem 101) during spring of 2013. Working on my personal statement in my head at this

  20. Long-Term Care Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    smoup replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I may be in the minority, but I WANT to work in LTC. I was a physical therapist tech at a nursing home and there is nothing better than seeing a CVA come in who can hardly move and watch him literally...

  21. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    smoup replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is me too. When I was in college I wore my pentacle and it wasn't a big deal. I wouldn't dream of doing it at work though. I don't discuss my beliefs with anyone at work

  22. Tips for working nights

    smoup replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm not a nurse (yet) but work in ER registration for three 12 hour night shifts a week. I have to say, I am a TOTAL night person so it was much easier than my 0730-1600 job as a physical therapist...

  23. University of Maryland Spring 2012 CNL Applicants

    smoup replied to mlh0283's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Spydarweb - What's the course load like? Do you think it's possible to work and be in the program? I work three 12 hour night shifts right now. Also, do you know how many hours clinicals are each...