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  1. Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    SweetPotatoes replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    See, I don't understand how slavery is a moot point just because it's not occurring here in that form at this time. I do not understand why it's so easy to push aside the long lasting effects of...

  2. Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    SweetPotatoes replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    when you're black and grow up being told xyz because you're black, and grow up seeing only white people in the media, and grow up feeling liked you're othered because those in power are white and tell...

  3. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!!!!

  4. Please don't call me Dude

    SweetPotatoes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 20 something, and I use maam, sir, miss, Mr., or Dr. if I don't know the person's name. Many older folk prefer for me to use their first names instead of Mr/Ms, I've found out. But others actually...

  5. Unemployed Vanderbilt FNP

    SweetPotatoes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    aww I live in Baltimore City it may be worth looking into--community clinics are always looking for

  6. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I should clarify my aid was loans. I spoke with financial aid and he doesn't usually get word about merit scholarships till the beginning of the semester (baltimore) so we may not know about that for...

  7. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    have you received the email invitation to make your UMSON email account? Once you do this, you will have access to SURFS which has all the financial aid and registration access. I checked SURFS...

  8. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I haven't done it yet but I think it's just an online like module we have to do so shouldn't be a huge deal. Hopefully lol. Has anyone from Baltimore campus heard anything about scholarships? I got my...

  9. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    SweetPotatoes replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't even started nursing school yet but I've been warned about this already (I'm

  10. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Have you made a certified profile page yet? If so, those links are listed under the drug and bloodwork

  11. Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    SweetPotatoes replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    No. Not worth it. Did you apply anywhere else? If not, can you apply to those NY state BSN programs where the education will be the same but much cheaper? I could have applied to JHU Nursing but am...

  12. A&P prior to Micro?

    SweetPotatoes replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It doesn't really matter overall but if I had a choice I would take A&P before Micro. It's always helpful to have an understanding of the body because then you can see how material in subsequent...

  13. NURSE Corps Scholarship 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to CDUBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same situation...my EFC was higher than 5500 because I work full time but I will be quitting shortly--and then my EFC may as well be 0. I called several months ago and asked if I should...

  14. Nervous about starting school while living with my parents.

    SweetPotatoes replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same situation. I am so grateful to be able to stay with them ( I am paying rent though). Are you near any universities? Many universities are open to the public with valid photo id and...

  15. Failed two sciences and I can't get into a nursing program.....is there still any hope?

    SweetPotatoes replied to mn00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from a pre med heavy school and there were students who failed some of the reqs but retook them, got As, and got into medical school. So I'm not going to say that you need to choose an...

  16. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've used craigslist int he past but UMSON has its own roommate search page: UM Community Classifieds - Current Postings - University of Maryland, Baltimore And general UMSON apartment search link...

  17. Student Loan Debt

    SweetPotatoes replied to RN3307's topic in General Students

    ADN programs where I am are about 10k, so yes, definitely outrageous. The BSN program I'll be entering is 20k for tuition and fees (State public university). Unless you have a plan to pay it off...

  18. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    congrats!!! i know it's a relief and actually, it's good you only applied to one because if you didn't, you may have lost some money (like I did lol) placing a deposit at another school.

  19. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Were there any other places to which you

  20. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Nothing wrong with taking the courses at a CC--I did :) My undergrad was JHU and I took mine at BCCC and got into the three schools to which I applied. I don't think that part matters but the Cs...

  21. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was able to register for an SSIP session with no issue (using my student id number), right after I received my acceptance. Same with the Sept 2 orientation. I received confirmation emails for both....

  22. 3.4 gpa-doomed?

    SweetPotatoes replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    I went to a prestigious private university, and I go to a CC now. I won't lie...the prestigious university was light years more difficult. HOWEVER. The basic material is the same and what matters is...

  23. 3.4 gpa-doomed?

    SweetPotatoes replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    I graduated with a non-nursing bachelor's from a tippity-top university with just a 3.43. My nursing pre-reqs brought it to a 3.48 but that's about it. I got into every school to which I applied. I...

  24. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey hey. I just turned down a Towson spot...they get about 250+ applications per semester for 75 or so spots. Hopefully you'll get in if UMSON doesn't work out...it's a good program. UMSON has more of...

  25. UMSON Fall 2015

    SweetPotatoes replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Did you apply to any other schools? And volunteering sounds good