Hi! I'm a C/O August 2015 nursing student.
I realize it might change, but as of right now, I want to be a trauma nurse. I'm very interested in areas like that -- life flight, EMS transport, trauma rooms, etc... I am interested in pediatric oncology as well.
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Congratulations to all of you who have received your packets! This is an exciting time for you guys and an overwhelming one as well. You have a lot to do and a short amount of time in which to do...
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DanielleJax, I graduate in August. The timeframe for letters being sent trends about 4.5 to 5 weeks after the application deadline. I would be absolutely stunned if you actually had to wait until...
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I applied at the same time as you all did last year. Our application deadline was February 1st. We received our letters on March 8th just to give you an idea of the waiting time, aka, absolute...
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Term 3 student here. :) When you get accepted, you will receive a packet containing a lot of paperwork and things you must get submitted. There will also be a section on medical terminology and...
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Calculator -- Yes, you will be able to use it throughout for the remaining DC tests. Also, every Pharm exam will have a little bit of DC on it. Plus-size khakis -- I don't know what you're looking...
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The lottery will take place on Orientation after they go over the program, rules, expectations, et cetera. You will all go out in the hallway and draw a number from a basket. That number will...
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it's been said already but let me reiterate: focus on your medical terminology and dosage calc. You don't want lower grades on those because they are worth a lot of points and are easy to get 100% on...
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Congratulations!!!!! We'll be checking the boards to see which ones of you got in! As whyistherumgone said, you may not receive them this week, but if you haven't gotten anything by next Friday or...
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I hope they mail them out before August 1st, although that's currently the rumor circulating -- that they are being mailed out then. I take those things with a grain of salt though because we were...