besaangel

besaangel ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP

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  1. NP training vs PA

    I think that depends on the programs' geographic location and market saturation. The PA program closest to me says the same 2000+ hours but only takes people with YEARS of experience. So it varies...
  2. What year are you hoping to apply for?

    Although I am in a BSN, Im applying to start CC in Spring 2014 in order to help my family
  3. Delaware Tech ranking points

    It has changed. I will be applying in August for placement in Spring 2014 @ the Stanton campus. Stanton now requires a CNA certification or HLH class to start clinicals. There is also an option to...
  4. Tablet for note taking?

    Please do. I have it on mine and I can't tell you how many times I'm glad I did Sent from my iPad using
  5. ADN's being pushed out

    My link was an example of CC PA programs. I'm not even gonna add the BS PA programs. The point is, as previously stated, they are kinda in the same "fight" as we are in determining their place in...
  6. ABSN programs in Philadelphia area?

    There are a few options in and around the area: University of Delaware I College of Health Sciences I School of Nursing - Traditional Undergraduate Program Accelerated Programs :: Thomas Jefferson...
  7. ABSN programs in Dover?

    There are a few options in and around the area: University of Delaware I College of Health Sciences I School of Nursing - Traditional Undergraduate Program Accelerated Programs :: Thomas Jefferson...
  8. Community or Private college - input please

    A LOT of CCs do this... mine did because it is a means of giving prefs to their own students vs transfers... So dont take it personally All the best in your
  9. ADN's being pushed out

    There are other factors to consider. For example, the amount of pre-reqs that are usually required can range upwards of 50+ credits (not included the basic classes one had to take before jumping into...
  10. Taking the nclex pn in 10 days

    All the best and hope u
  11. Community or Private college - input please

    I'd say do whats more conceivable for you. What I did when I was faced with this issue was literally, write out pros and cons list of each school; trying to be as thorough as possible... 40k is a good...
  12. Becoming a RN after high school

    Sorry for the spam lol but the PA school in my area is mostly admits RNs because they already know so much about healthcare and patient care that they are more successful as compared to a xray tech...
  13. Becoming a RN after high school

    Not true. In my BSN program, for example, I had to do Stats, Nutrition, Chem 1 & 2, Micro, Biochem (or Organic and Inorganic if not accepted into Biochem), A&P 1 & 2, Biology (Intro),...
  14. Becoming a RN after high school

    I beg to differ. I am a BSN student and I have an interest in becoming a PA (maybe NP). Although the learning model is different, I dont see why it would be "too" dificult to adjust the way of...
  15. RN to BSN questions

    Concur... Better to deal with a brick and
  16. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Pt who went to Hawaii and cheated on his wife. Came back home and to the ER because a glass bottle was stuck in his...er... there Another guy came to my ER with long vegetables (carrots, celery) stuck...
  17. Negligence when a patient leaves?

    *trauma
  18. Negligence when a patient leaves?

    Agreed bcause where I work, pts up and leave all the time (especially the non-emergent who didnt need to be there in the first place)... And I'm like, why did you come in the first place, get...
  19. Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    The best website, by far, that Ive found is DIRECTTEXTBOOK.COM... It searches all of the websites suggested by others and there are options to store/keep track of your booklist, search...
  20. C+ in nutrition

    I agree... you should be fine my dear. Just learn from it and use it as motivation to get into your program of choice, and
  21. Tablet for note taking?

    I used my Ipad and was given the "stink eye" from my NUR110 professor. Oddly enough, we all had electronics but I was the only one with a tablet but its all relative and her seeing it as an...
  22. Taking Chemistry in a 5 week session?

    It can be done, but that will require A LOT of committment and studying... Although I wouldnt recommend it, only you know your study habits and determinationIts up to you; all the
  23. New Graduate - HELP :)

    Agree with the above... they are a good way to get into CCHS and you can bid out to the hospital in 6 months (you get first dibs as an internal applicant before th position is posted external to...
  24. must you have a BSN in Pittsburgh soon?

    Also, I think its easier for people to just get their BSN now rather than later, although one could still get an ADN now and work towards the BSN and be a BSN grad by
  25. must you have a BSN in Pittsburgh soon?

    This has been the claim for years but has recently taken on more stance. I havent heard anything about Pittsburg recently but I thing in a few decades, it will be more of a requirement than a...