meljonumd

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1. TDAP TITER....HELP!

   meljonumd replied to yasunique's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Unfortunately this is probably what you'll have to do unless you can personally speak to someone in charge and plead your case. I've had 4 PPDs this year AND a Quanterferon Gold test (a highly...

2. Starting accelerated bachelor program

   meljonumd replied to demoskee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   hi Congrats on taking the leap! I don't have all the answers. I would strongly suggest talking with a financial aid person at a school that you are/will be applying to for your ultimate degree...

3. Choosing which hospital for clinicals?

   meljonumd replied to alexamasan's topic in General Students

   A simple answer as to why teaching hospitals/medical centers are preferred: They tend to be more progressive, be the leaders in program development, seek and receive state and national certifications...

4. Hospice care question

   meljonumd replied to dannygirl04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm currently volunteering in an in-patient hospice, and I do patient care there. I would suggest including family teaching on basic personal care and body mechanics? Families are now faced with...

5. Moving to Pittsburgh area this summer, any advice please

   meljonumd replied to tccnursehopeful's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   The HR process at UPMC is looooooong, and for nurses it is intensely competitive. For example, I recently started a casual position there, and it took 3 months for HR to even INITIATE contact, and I...

6. Waiting to Transfer Position

   meljonumd replied to pinkpenguin02's topic in General Nursing

   You mentioned you are union; have you spoken with your union rep? Depending on things, you might have cause for a grievance. Alternatively, since your manager has not addressed this issue...

7. Is it worth it to get LPN license while still in nursing school?

   meljonumd replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

   Unless you are planning on working a significant amount, meaning making a significant contribution to your resume, then I don't think it would be appropriate. A new grad BSN is still a new grad BSN,...

8. How to get over hospital fears

   meljonumd replied to desereelynn's topic in General Nursing

   I find there is something different between doing a procedure on someone Else and having a procedure done on Me. Something having to do with my clinical side taking over, but when I am doing a...

9. Edinboro Innovative Fall 2014

   meljonumd replied to cttruong's topic in School, College Programs

   Well, the one thing I can say, Lb1009, is that I'm confident that rents are a LOT lower in this area than on Long Island! I just rented a cottage for $300/month. If you want a studio to 1bedroom,...

10. Jumping Ship

    meljonumd replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone has their own path. I hope your journey is enlightening (and doesn't make you want to jump in front of a bus!

11. Any moms or dads go to a nursing school out of town?

    meljonumd replied to mz23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have that kind of inner desire, that's a great start. Now you have to mix that with reality. I bit the bullet and moved in with my parents...in western PA...and moved myself and my 3yo son...

12. Assigned to the Float Pool for Clinical with my Preceptor

    meljonumd replied to nursingstu's topic in General Students

    I agree. I would add that when you arrive in a new place, try and find things that are the *same as the last unit you were on. Remember, it is the same hospital, so at least some procedure should be...

13. Edinboro Innovative Fall 2014

    meljonumd replied to cttruong's topic in School, College Programs

    hi Rmerid and congrats! Looking forward to meeting you too. Where are you coming from? Here's my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.evans.351 I am familiar with the area, so if you have...

14. LPN @ PTI pittsburgh

    meljonumd replied to Bria8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm happy for both of you for starting your nursing careers. I would encourage you both to read up on the information posted on this site about Nationally accredited vs Regionally accredited schools....

15. HELP!!!!

    meljonumd replied to mikieladawson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a deep breath! If you have made the commitment to start, that's half the battle. First of all, you need to do a self-assessment. How are your study and time management skills? 3 classes to some...