CareQueen

CareQueen BSN, RN

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  1. A&P I Spring 2013

    CareQueen replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chelsea13- No, I'm taking my pre-reqs at Camden County College, in

  2. Entry-Level CRNA's will need DNPs by the end of 2015??

    CareQueen replied to CareQueen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Right...and this is what the AACN's website is saying...that a lot of the programs are already transitioning and will continue to. It's really no problem for me, as I'll do whatever I have to, but I...

  3. Where do you want to work?

    CareQueen replied to MegslB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've heard the same, but I think that the experiences you'd gain there would be incomparable to just about any other hopsital. For me, that's a good enough reason to take the job. However, this would...

  4. CNN article on nurses and job growth

    CareQueen replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! I'll be moving and starting my ABSN program this August! I am volunteering my butt off in the meantime, praying and hoping for the best upon

  5. A&P I Spring 2013

    CareQueen replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, my textbook is Martini as well and my class starts on the 23rd also!! How ironic is

  6. Need help deciding

    CareQueen replied to Jgillan6014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Run, don't walk, TOWARD the BSN!..By 2020, 80% of RNs are going to need BSNs...& for new nurses, it's really the only way that you can put yourself in the best position to be competitive as a new...

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

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

    That's awesome!!..

  8. A&P I Spring 2013

    CareQueen replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a fantastic book entitled "Get Ready for A&P" by Lori Garrett that I've been reading for the past few days. It's awesome. It gives the perfect refresher for math skills, basic terminology...

  9. A&P I Spring 2013

    CareQueen replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, thanks!..I'll be sure to check that

  10. Where do you want to work?

    CareQueen replied to MegslB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Johns Hopkins (or any of the hospitals in their network) would be my first choice...followed by Hosp of the Univ of PA or Children's Hosp of Phila., then Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic I'm starting...

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

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

    Always remember that GPA is only ONE factor in your application. Yes it does matter, but I would encourage people to refrain from using it as a reason to curb a nursing career (or any career for that...

  12. A&P I Spring 2013

    CareQueen replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here also! I'm taking A&P I (traditional) this semester (Spring 2013) along with Stats (online). I'm also already looking over things and familiarizing myself with some of the early material....

  13. Johns Hopkins!! I've Been Accepted!!!

    CareQueen replied to CareQueen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks!

  14. Yay! I got in!! From Alternate to finally being accepted!!

    CareQueen replied to Derls's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

  15. I passed nursing school!

    CareQueen replied to LLL01's topic in General Students

    Congratulations and best of luck on the

  16. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

    CareQueen posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have just decided to go back to obtain an Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN. My Bachelors is in Government so I only need to take the science courses. 6 courses in total. However, I need to take those...

  17. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

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

    Just an update....I figured it out! It took some doing, but I finally got it done.....enrolled in a local cc, but the only way for me to qualify for federal loans was to declare into an AS program....

  18. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

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

    @ melc0305: When I filled the FAFSA out the first time, I selected the option for entry-level masters. However, after talking to the aid offices for the programs, they said to select the option for...

  19. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

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

    So after further research, I found and applied to another local community college that offers the courses at a fairly reasonable price. I am taking the courses just for credit and not as a part of a...

  20. Financial aid at community colleges as second degree student

    CareQueen replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the same boat. I have a Bachelor's degree in Government and was on the way to entering law school until a few months of deep self-reflection recently turned my career interests towards...

  21. Political Science-American Government

    CareQueen replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly what she said above^^^....My Bachelors is in

  22. Is General Biology required for a BSN?

    CareQueen replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For some schools it is and for some it isn't. For instance the ABSN prog at UPenn requires a Gen Bio credit, while Villanova's BSN Express program only requires Microbiology, Cell Biology or Genetics...

  23. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    CareQueen replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, of course it was a good deal, which is why I went. However, that doesn't typically happen for most people. Also, although I landed a pretty good job, I live in a big city...so between rent, a car...

  24. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    CareQueen replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, don't I feel stupid for spending almost $230K on my Ivy-League undergrad education(about 90% was scholarship, but STILL)! Haha. I wouldn't take it back though, because the connections you make...

  25. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

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

    Okay thanks! I do work full-time now, so I'll try the local CC and see if I can afford to pay for the courses out-of-pocket. Hopefully they'll have a payment plan. Ideally, I would like to avoid...