bopeep82

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1. Johns Hopkins New Grad Nurse Residency

   bopeep82 replied to hpark1278's topic in Maryland

   I applied for a couple of fellowship programs, but haven't heard back yet. On the application page I haven't been closed out, so maybe there's still hope. I graduate in May. Who knows. :/

2. Rewrite of Admission Essay

   bopeep82 replied to DanaRNoneday's topic in General Students

   If I were the one reading these essays, I would be taken back by a writing that bared the soul. Think of the term "wear your life on your sleeve." Think about something that most others would shy away from writing. When you ask people about "life cha...

3. 2 year nursing program?

   bopeep82 replied to EternalVVoid's topic in General Students

   I want to clarify that regardless if you get an ADN or BSN, both programs require 2 years worth of prereq classes and then 2 years of nursing school. The exceptions typically being that the BSN may require an extra chemistry and statistics.

4. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

   bopeep82 replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

   It's not actual nursing school that is hard. It's the testing that is hard. I personally feel that I've spent more time learning how to test correctly, rather than learning the knowledge.

5. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

   bopeep82 replied to app18's topic in General Students

   A prescription for Ativan. I'm kidding, sort of. I found being organized (which is something you can't buy, but must apply) is imperative. A good pair of shoes. Plantar fasciitis is horrible. It's better to prevent then to treat. A good stethoscope a...

6. Padding Your Resume

   bopeep82 replied to Guest915876's topic in General Students

   Volunteering is always good. I recently started volunteering with the Girl Scouts as a Brownie leader. I've racked up over 80 hrs in two months. Volunteering is no joke. Talk about BUSY!

7. Advice for nursing student

   bopeep82 replied to MondanaDeVonne's topic in General Students

   Be forgiving of yourself. My friend is a bio major and her GPA dropped significantly with finishing that major. She's one of the smartest people I know. Dumb people do not major in biology! Now, with that being said, you made it through one of the to...

8. Nursing school advice! PLEASE help

   bopeep82 replied to Queeenp45's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you really want something, then you will keep trying. I am competitive with myself and I didn't focus in a Intro to Psych and Stats. Ya know what? I just retook the classes! Sure, I had to pay for the classes out of pocket, but it's whatever. Mone...

9. Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

   bopeep82 replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

   I don't think you are in the minority on failing a test. I failed my first test and ended up passing Fundamentals with a B. It IS possible to come back. Just learn from your mistakes and try to improve. My biggest issue is that my grades do not repre...

10. Which shoes to buy for nursing clinicals?

    bopeep82 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I bought Danskos. I'm a Dansko snob, so it's all I will wear in terms of nursing. :) They are expensive, but real leather, which mean they adapt to your foot shape. They also last forever.

11. getting sick from microbiology

    bopeep82 replied to mbkgen's topic in General Students

    If you follow protocol, you won't get sick. You are dealing with level 1 and 2 microbes. Micro is fun and the lab is actually pretty clean, because you will take the extra time to clean your area when you first come in and before you leave. Millions ...

12. HELP! Online Nutrition Course

    bopeep82 replied to LoveThemSox's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You can try AMU. American Military University. I'm not sure if you have to be a veteran, but classes are 6 weeks long and accredited.

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

    bopeep82 replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    I too can be introverted at work and extroverted around a more comfortable situation. I believe that people often confuse shyness with weakness and mildness. That's not necessarily true. I was in the Marines for several years and I always get, "Oh, b...

14. What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    bopeep82 replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    I believe it would be important to dress a little better for the nursing classes. Afterall, these will be the people giving you letters of recommendation for your first job! I think it would give you an edge to always look professional and follow the...

15. Ethical Debate.....please help : (

    bopeep82 replied to bloves5's topic in Student Assist

    I'm not a nurse yet (starting in the fall), but I am a wildlife rehabilitator. As far as I understand Triage, it's treating those who have the highest survival rate over those that do not. Triage is defined as "sorting according to quality". The issu...