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  1. Goal is NP. ASN>BSN>MSN -or - ASN>MSN???

    BooBear'sMommy posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    As stated above, my goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner. I just graduated from a two year program with my ASN and am wondering which makes the most sense - ASN>BSN>MSN -or- ASN>MSN? I do...

  2. HELP - need advice!

    BooBear'sMommy posted a topic in General Students

    I am newly separated from my husband of fifteen years with two teenage boys at home. I am currently in my second semester of an ASN program and have always planned to attend the Summer session, which...

  3. How much do you make as a tech?

    BooBear'sMommy replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I just started as a PCT on a Med/Surg floor at $10.00hr with a 9% differential for nights, and a 15% differential for weekends. Location is in Anderson, Indiana - 20 miles northeast from

  4. HELP - need advice!

    BooBear'sMommy replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in General Students

    Thank you :) I have decided to take the summer off and readjust my goals. I suppose this is also a lesson that can be applied in nursing later - the need to be

  5. HELP - need advice!

    BooBear'sMommy replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in General Students

    I love this - thank you so much

  6. HELP - need advice!

    BooBear'sMommy replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much christina731, that is the direction I think I am heading. I am just so scared to make the wrong decision right now - so any and all advice is

  7. Give It to Me Straight: Will I get into Nursing School?

    BooBear'sMommy replied to JayCimone's topic in General Students

    Ditto! No worries

  8. I finally got the job offer!!!

    BooBear'sMommy posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Well after three separate interviews and waiting for three weeks, I finally received the call yesterday to offer me the patient care technician position that I wanted! I feel so blessed to have...

  9. So excited - I have a second interview in the morning!

    BooBear'sMommy posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a second semester nursing student in an ASN program and interviewed this morning for a PCT position with a major hospital. Strangely, I had applied for their PRN position, not knowing they also...

  10. So excited - I have a second interview in the morning!

    BooBear'sMommy replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Update - I have a 3rd interview, a "peer interview" on Tuesday morning! I was told as long as my references all come back great, there is no reason I will not get it! Now, unfortunately, I am only...

  11. So excited - I have a second interview in the morning!

    BooBear'sMommy replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Well thank you - and good luck to you in your

  12. YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

    BooBear'sMommy replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I understand. Today was my final competency in med/surg I, scored a 94%, ended with a final grade of 91.91. No rounding in my program either. I needed a 92% for an A. It sucks, yes, but I am still...

  13. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    BooBear'sMommy replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Hahahahaaa...I LOVE this post! I just wrote a few similar tips to someone else on here, apparently you and I both COMPLETELY understand the printer ink conundrum! Great

  14. Nursing school

    BooBear'sMommy replied to asprohar's topic in General Students

    First - CONGRATULATIONS! I am just finishing up my first semester, and it has been a crazy ride, so get ready to hang on tight! * Prepare to be organized like never before - it's crucial! * Buy...

  15. Med Surg and Pharm Together? Can it be done sucessfully?

    BooBear'sMommy replied to RNOrchid's topic in General Students

    I am a first semester nursing student and I am currently taking, pharm, fundamentals theory, fundamentals lab, med/surg theory, med/surg lab, and med/surg clinical. The fund lab was only the first...

  16. What am I doing, trying to be a Nurse? Who am I trying to fool?

    BooBear'sMommy replied to Lacey94's topic in General Students

    RNStudentJ has said it all very well :) This is sound advice. Good

  17. For those who have graduated or are far along in your program...

    BooBear'sMommy posted a topic in General Students

    If you could have designed a perfect studying spot (small home office, den, etc...) looking back - what would have been your "must have"

  18. First Day of Nursing School

    BooBear'sMommy replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    I too begin my first semester on August 19th :) My clinicals will begin three weeks into the program and although I still don't know the "where" part, I do know it is a single nine hour shift. I...

  19. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    BooBear'sMommy replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    Very well said!

  20. Class of 2015

    BooBear'sMommy replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I just received my acceptance letter on Saturday for the ASN program at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis! Should I take some courses over the summer next year, I will actually graduate in Dec. '14. Since I...

  21. What year are you hoping to apply for?

    BooBear'sMommy replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am totally with you! I applied for fall 2013 and am also waiting on the all important "LETTER!" I applied to two different regions and should get my news any day now!

  22. ivy tech ASN program

    BooBear'sMommy replied to ph94's topic in Indiana Nursing

    You can also choose to take math 135 - Finite Math. Either one is acceptable for the ASN program at Ivy Tech. Both classes are hard, you really have to pay attention, study well, and use critical...

  23. Ivytech fall 2013

    BooBear'sMommy replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I would love to find out if anything new was discovered as well! Until now, I have been doing really well waiting on the letter; however, although still early, I am finding myself thinking about it...

  24. Ivytech fall 2013

    BooBear'sMommy replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi everyone! We are all in the same boat right now - waiting for anything and everything that displays the "Ivy Tech" logo in the mailbox, lol. I applied to Lawrence and Anderson with all A's and a...

  25. My two cents on the TEAS test (loooong post)

    BooBear'sMommy replied to KristinaT's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thank you so very much for this. I am taking my exam this Wednesday and need all the advice I can