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  1. Traveling Nurses/Float Pool Nurses Best and Worst Hospitals To Work In The DMV Area?

    meljonumd replied to IBNURSN RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think that the fact that this post has had 111 views and no posts kinda reflects the same thing I'm thinking? We all have opinions on an answer (and I lived in the area for 10 years), but...

  2. Just Started Pre-Reqs! Hi!

    meljonumd replied to KLe152's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    you'll find many, many threads on this board discussing the merits of a BSN vs ADN vs ADN - BSN bridge vs LPN etc. Essentially it boils down to what is available in your area, how much time and money...

  3. Help with finding first RN job!

    meljonumd replied to tnwatson's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Since the majority of the hospitals in this area (all the major systems anyway) use Internet based systems for HR, you need to make sure you are being smart with your application. Have you made sure...

  4. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    meljonumd replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    While I do agree to a point, I'm also a firm believer that sometimes a person's "dreams don't mesh with reality." People on these boards want advice on how to get into nursing programs with a GPA less...

  5. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

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

    Who know's where I'll end up?! Right now I'm fascinated by Hospice and Palliative care, and I'm realizing that I've been integrating those concepts for so many years as an OT in the hospital....

  6. Please advise

    meljonumd replied to sawerazz's topic in Nurse Registration

    Unfortunately, you will not be able to just transition your education or skills to a NP program, or even a BSN degree. The MD and RN educational tracks are so completely different that students have...

  7. Accelerated BSN vs. Associate degree

    meljonumd replied to kbellini's topic in General Students

    A few things to consider: *how supportive/flexible are the nursing faculty? most of the ABSN programs that I'm aware of are cohorts, so "jumping in" in the middle wouldn't typically be possible. If...

  8. Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

    meljonumd replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A diagnosis of anything isn't a reason why a person cannot get a license. However, if that diagnosis prevents a person from functioning safely or professionally, then a licensing board might have more...

  9. The challanges of obtaining employment

    meljonumd replied to Trolloc63's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    well, start at the beginning: take a hard look at your resume. Is it up to date, using a current format and highlighting YOU? Are you customizing the cover letter for each employer and position? Are...

  10. BSN Nursing Program Interview Questions

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

    I just had an interview for an ABSN program, but here are some of the questions I was asked: "What do you know about our program?" "Why should we ask you to be a part of our program?" "What are your...

  11. Re-Applying

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

    I think this would be entirely up to the prospective program. Since (most) programs are cohort based, I would think it would be very difficult to ask a program to join "just for clinicals," GPA...

  12. Applying to school

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

    [quote=GuiltyLove;7710442I figured that simply getting another bachelor's degree by doing ABSN isn't worth the time because I might as well just get a Master's degree... I don't know. :| Don't think...

  13. Can I get my RN and then my BSN?

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

    Hi ElizabethDawn~ You'll see a lot of pro's and con's for each approach; the best answer is to figure out which works best for you. You'll also see that some people heavily promote BSNs vs ADNs or...

  14. Are you going to work while in nursing school?

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

    I've been an Occupational Therapist for the last 10 years, and I left my job in December to move myself and my 3yr old son back in with my parents in order to go back to school for Fall 2014. I'm...

  15. Drug Seeker Stories

    meljonumd replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    The "stiff arm test" is great for patients with conversion

  16. What is the main revenue source for LTAC's?

    meljonumd replied to SuzieVN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Medicare is actually NOT a main source of referrals for LTACs; Medicare does not have a specific benefit for LTAC, and considers the skilled days to be the same as subacute rehab days. Sooo they would...

  17. How do I request a change in policy?

    meljonumd replied to RNw/hope's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a formal framework can be helpful. But if this is a suggestion for a revision, I would suggest going off the original structure first. Many hospitals have a particular "way" of writing...

  18. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

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

    I was looking at one school for my ABSN here in western PA, but it was $18/semester. Now set on a state school for $4500/semester. Yes, I can confirm Hopkins is charging an obscene $120K+ for a...

  19. Nursing school interview

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

    I have a nursing school interview next week. I'm planning on wearing slacks and a dressy top, plain jewelry. NO perfume!! Your clothes shouldn't be memorable - You

  20. which commitment to drop for accelerated bsn application

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

    I would like to add that while it may seem that you might "lose" experience if you drop your volunteer experience, you are still gaining experience AND money working as a CNA. Remember that patient...

  21. Pittsburgh technical institute

    meljonumd replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Be very cautious. The credits at PTI do NOT transfer to any traditional school, and any credits you may have do NOT count towards your program at PTI. Because it is a private business/"school" they do...

  22. Looking for Accelerated Nursing Programs for 2nd degree majors who accept low GPA

    meljonumd replied to asq360's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You may have to work for a year "in the field" to gain relevant experience, which you can prominently display on your resume, while you retake some classes to up your

  23. Interesting or Different Anatomy:What have you encountered?

    meljonumd replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I learned after a lap for endometriosis that I have a unicornuate uterus: only have the Left half. When I later got pregnant, I was on bedrest for 6 weeks and had a C-section because my little guy...

  24. How critical is your ICU?

    meljonumd replied to calivianya's topic in MICU, SICU

    I recently worked at a hospital, consider a "sister" hospital to the University, tertiary level hospital literally down the street. My hospital was triaged for the run of the mill UTI's, pneumonia,...

  25. Playing With Fire: Seeing "Noncompliance" In A New Light

    meljonumd replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    This is the one that breaks my heart. I work on the "stroke floor" and I naturally see a lot of people come in with strokes because they couldn't afford their meds for a while. (not to be confused...