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1. Less men in pediatric nursing?

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

   Very insightful. Thank you.

2. Less men in pediatric nursing?

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you

3. Less men in pediatric nursing?

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks :)

4. Less men in pediatric nursing?

   marinelayer posted a topic in Pediatric

   Are there less men in pediatric nursing than other specialties?

5. Obamacare

   marinelayer replied to Topher53's topic in Activism

   The Affordable Care Act has nothing to do with a lack of nurses. The so-called "nursing shortage" began more than a decade ago: Nursing Shortage Is Over in U.S. Until Retirement Glut Hits - Bloomberg The Affordable Care Act will (arguably) increase ...

6. My pre-nursing experience

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you zoe92. I have heard that the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland is outstanding. I also think that some healthcare experience should be another pre-requisite, not unlike the TEAS or GPA. Whether it be a full-time job or just ...

7. My pre-nursing experience

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks golightly8, and I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. I too have struggled with the issues of education costs, but at the end of the day I believe strongly in my decisions and don't mind paying the price. The cost of my degree may re...

8. My pre-nursing experience

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you so much for the kind words. And best of luck to you!

9. My pre-nursing experience

   marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I worried extensively about my GPA as I was preparing for nursing school, but also recognized that a GPA is a somewhat limited assessment of a persons strengths. Many of the schools that I contacted chose their students based on only two factors: tr...

10. Interested in working in the ER

    marinelayer replied to flstudentnurse93's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have been an EMT-B in LA county for two years working on both the private and 911 sides. If you have your sights set on pre-hospital care (flight nursing) than I would strongly encourage you to gain experience working on an ambulance. Working in ...

11. Pursuing my nursing career at 37. Words of wisdom needed!

    marinelayer replied to Katieon's topic in Pre-Nursing

    These are great stories!!!

12. My pre-nursing experience

    marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I applied to two of the schools on my list, NYU and Johns Hopkins. I was accepted to both and chose Hopkins. Best of luck dsb_fam.

13. My pre-nursing experience

    marinelayer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I thought that I might share some of my own personal experiences with the pre-nursing process in hopes that it might inform and/or encourage others who have many of the same concerns that I did. Firstly, I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree which ha...

14. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    marinelayer replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations! I start in May.

15. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    marinelayer replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Undergrad 3.68 Prerequisites 3.75 One year internship at a local hospital Two years working as a caregiver for a women with demenitia Two years working as an EMT in a busy 911 system in LA county Extensive volunteer and international travel experienc...