Mischienza

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1. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   Mischienza replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Go for it. I'm starting a med-surg position as a new grad at age 60 next week. I worked 12 hour shifts as a nurse extern on that unit last summer, and I handled it well. I had the experience to...

2. UMSON Spring 2015

   Mischienza replied to littlemango's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I am about to start at UMSON. I would like to pass on some advice as we just went through orientation and have spent the summer preparing. Most definitely get the A&P flash cards and power...

3. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I'm sorry to hear we will not be classmates. Best wishes to

4. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I got mine today too and it was dated the 18th although it was postmarked the 25th. I will mail it

5. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Lol. Not sure how to feel about the warning about the new curriculum, but we might as well be prepared for the worst and be pleasantly surprised when it isn't as bad as we were told. At least that's...

6. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   No, but I just got an email from Shady Grove from Katharine Dever. It's a nice email with a link about scholarships. She said she will be calling everyone

7. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Some questions for those who have deadlines. Suppose you hand deliver or overnight mail something, making sure to get a receipt and proof of delivery? I would follow up with an email to the...

8. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Motorcycle, I'm glad to hear you're okay. It must have been terrifying. Your post reminds us that it's all about

9. UMSON Fall 2014

   Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I'm very disappointed to hear that Towson singles out older students in a way that sounds discriminatory. That doesn't even sound legal. Let me say a word about Georgetown. It's a great school and...

10. UMSON Fall 2014

    Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My science teas were not great, but my overall score was good. I really think they look at the total

11. UMSON Fall 2014

    Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Enjoy the game. Drink a beer or soda for

12. UMSON Fall 2014

    Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My status did change. I saw it after the

13. UMSON Fall 2014

    Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm BSN. Going to Shady

14. UMSON Fall 2014

    Mischienza replied to queserasera's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I got my call today and am admitted provisionally! I want to say that I'm praying for each and every one of you. My plan was always to try again if I didn't make it and to pursue all ways to make it...

15. possible move to MD area

    Mischienza replied to djmatte's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I don't know much about the gs pay scale, but this is a great area to live. It is, however, extremely expensive. I would look at parts of Silver Spring and Olney as possible areas to rent or buy....