I have to admit that I was getting a little concerned during the past couple of days re: TCU's latest flamings. Many thanks to everyone with the positive vibes. Lord knows we need it. In the end I...
I applied to 4 programs for 2005. None required handwriting. I scanned all applications into pagemaker and filled my application from within pagemaker. It makes for a very professional presentation....
It will be pretty stressful being a rookie ICU nurse learning some pretty intense stuff and taking classes which require time and energy. It's possible if you're a natural A student. Depends on the...
By the way, I used Kaplin private tutoring. Very expensive but a good investment. Kaplin has many options for prep. I recommend you look into these options. Also, don't wait to the last moment to...
I, like you, dreaded the GRE. Because of this, I only applied to Kaiser last year. Unfortunately, I wasn't accepted into their program. I can tell that I was pretty devastated. Because of my dread of...
You mentioned other areas that you may be interested in such as surgery, etc. Medicine would certainly be the way to go in this regard. You also mention that you want balance in your life. I would...
I work in a Trauma/Surgical ICU at a major medical center and have had several patients who were organ donors (brain dead). I have also witnessed several organ harvests. It's my understanding that a...
Reviewing the CCRN Core practice questions from the AACN is the only way to go if you're interested in not wasting time and interested in not getting bored. I took the CCRN exam twice in 10 years and...
Being one of those older (ancient) students, I have a little bit of experience in the politics of life. I have respect for some of those who have posted here who are not associated with the...
Good show chaskist. I applied to only one school last year and did not get accepted. After licking my wounds and reflecting, I regrouped and applied to 4 schools this year and got accepted into my...
If you've done your homework, and feel passionate about pursuing your own dream, I say never, ever give up. There's a lifetime in everyday and you many of those ahead ofyou. Good
Sounds like Georgetown is your first choice. If money is the only reason you would consider the alternative, I would go with Georgetown. Your reasons for leaning toward Georgetown make sense to me. My...