BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

NICU, Trauma, Infusion, Oncology, Research, MPH, ASN, AG-ACNP Student

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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Follow up.... I received a letter on May 19 (dated May 9; I live about 15 miles from the school) that said I wasn't accepted and listed some generic reason that didn't apply to my situation, but I...
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    OLHCC 2014

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Ok so that may be false information. Although I did get a letter saying I was not accepted bc I did not take prereqs there, I just received a full packet of paperwork for the LSBN and the cover letter...
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    LSU BSN Fall 2014 Semester

    BeachsideRN replied to bmj17's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Those of you that got in, what was your pre-nursing GPA and HESI
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    OLHCC 2014

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you haven't taken any classes at OLHCC you will not get accepted. I have a 3.7, 92.7% TEAS and a masters degree. I did not get in bc I had not taken my pre reqs
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    Southeastern (SLU) Accelerated

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks!
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    Any accelerated SELU students out there???

    BeachsideRN replied to Thefuture2be's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    @Biologist2RN - did you get in? I am debating applying for the spring. I am currently in biomedical research but really want to move into more clinical stuff/research nursing. I live in NOLA so the...
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    Statistics

    BeachsideRN replied to boragirl02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will use it to critically review literature and apply it to your patient population. aka evidence based practice. Currently, I am not a nurse, but a researcher and a lot of the stat analysis I do...
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    Encouragement?

    BeachsideRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Prove them wrong. Take writing/creative electives most programs have a few open spots for fine arts, literature, humanities electives. Also, there is technical writing which evolves after you have a...
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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2014/05/our_lady_of_holy_cross_college_16.html Here is the current news piece regarding the program. I think I am going to go with my gut on this one and...
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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RunBabyRun - I was considering that option, but wasn't sure if it was that easy to transfer
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    Selling products to Patients?

    BeachsideRN replied to Pmpkn's topic in Home Health

    huge conflict of
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    Nursing student hopefuls Fall 2014

    BeachsideRN replied to Frankie911's topic in School, College Programs

    My letter is in limbo and what was a top ranked program is at risk .... Anxiety central
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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a plan B. I'm jus unsure what to if I'm faced with choosing between plan A and
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    Job Dilemma

    BeachsideRN replied to peachshan's topic in General Students

    I agree with PP. Although you will be working in the hospital that is no guarantee of future employment and this position likely won't increase your skillset enough to justify the pay
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    TEAS 5 practice test vs real test

    BeachsideRN replied to wish41dayRTR's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I was scoring around 77% on practice tests, scored 92.7% on the real deal. Review what you miss on the practice and study the ATI book cover to
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    Will I ever become a nurse?

    BeachsideRN replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I graduated high school in 1997. College with a degree in chem in 2003. Masters in 2011. And now going to nursing school at 35. Don't let your age bother you. Do what you wanna do. Keep on
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    In a Hurry

    BeachsideRN replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everything happens for a reason. I can't imagine being pregnant in nursing school. I had a rough time with my first pregnancy though. Think of it this way, your study buddies will have infinite wisdom...
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    Nursing Schools for 3.0 GPA range

    BeachsideRN replied to Maxwelsh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on your area. Do some legwork and talk to admissions people at schools near you. They are the only ones that can really give you those answers. It doesn't seem far-fetched that you should...
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    Which specialty would you like to end up in?

    BeachsideRN replied to baseball mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hem/Onc or Infection Control. I have a lot to offer from my background to each of those
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    rpn wants to become an accountant, how many years?

    BeachsideRN replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Not sure about canada, but some US programs have post-bacc tracks for career change accountants. Similar to the accelerated BSNs it is a 45 credit (I think) fast track accounting program that gets you...
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    Can I still become an RN?

    BeachsideRN replied to AlexGriner's topic in General Students

    Talk to programs in your area. You may be able to do academic forgiveness after a certain period of time, where you basically start over with 0 credits. It's all school specific though. That being...
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    Non-traditional Nursing Hopefuls

    BeachsideRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many of us are out there? I am 34, married with a 10 month old. I already have a bachelor degree and a master of public health. Hoping to be accepted into a nursing program this fall. Waiting...
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    APRN vs PA

    BeachsideRN replied to kmn5091's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the major differences between NP/PA are the models of teaching (nursing v medical) and the scope of practice for each varies from state to
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    I'm IN!!!! 2014 Nursing Program

    BeachsideRN replied to sarahbrice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Supposedly letters go out beginning of May for my
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    Working with Chinese Americans

    BeachsideRN replied to SKayeS528's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a difference between catering and being aware of cultural differences. I think it is good practice to try to understand values that your patient might hold in order to create your best care...