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  1. Less men in pediatric nursing?

    marinelayer posted a topic in Pediatric

    Are there less men in pediatric nursing than other

  2. Less men in pediatric nursing?

    marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

    Very insightful. Thank

  3. Less men in pediatric nursing?

    marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

    Thank

  4. Less men in pediatric nursing?

    marinelayer replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks

  5. Obamacare

    marinelayer replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  6. My pre-nursing experience

    marinelayer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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....

  7. My pre-nursing experience

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

    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...

  8. My pre-nursing experience

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

    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...

  9. My pre-nursing experience

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

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

  10. My pre-nursing experience

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

    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...

  11. Interested in working in the ER

    marinelayer replied to flstudentnurse93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

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

    marinelayer replied to Katieon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These are great

  13. My pre-nursing experience

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

    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

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

    marinelayer replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I start in

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

    marinelayer replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  16. Looking for people to suggest good BSN programs

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

    Thank you very much, this is exactly what I

  17. Looking for people to suggest good BSN programs

    marinelayer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, I have an undergraduate degree with a cumulative gpa of 3.68, a prerequisite cumulative gpa of 3.35, and a prerequisite only (sciences) gpa of 3.75. I work as an EMT in a busy 911...

  18. Looking for people to suggest good BSN programs

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

    I have not applied to any schools yet, and I would prefer to apply to programs that don't require the TEAS. It can be discouraging wanting to apply to nursing programs here in California. I recently...