Microgal

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1. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   Not really. You need the books (1 each) for 316-research and 310-professional role but you can rent them. Definitely get the Jarvis Book and workbook for 319 (assessment)--tests come right out of the...

2. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   Yes. And there is no problem with wearing a t-shirt (long or short sleeve) under the white scrub

3. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   And color of scrubs is white tops and tan/khaki pants. It's in the student handbook in full detail. They also say no cargo pants...but people do seem to wear

4. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   Depends on your class schedule. For me, mostly 2 times/week and by the end of the semester 3 times/week. The first few weeks you can get by with one uniform but it is nice to have at least two later...

5. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

6. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   This is a helpful spreadsheet that is on the accepted students page: https://www.nursing.umaryland.edu/media/son/admissions/Checklist-for-Admitted-BSN-CNL-Students-Online-Version.pdf I believe it has...

7. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   That's probably doable, at least 1st semester. I don't think 40 hours a week would be doable but 20 should be OK. I know others in 3rd semester that are doing that schedule and they are fine too but...

8. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   Harford community college has an accelerated ASN program--2 summer sessions and the fall/spring semesters. Hopkins also has an accelerated BSN--I think it's a 1 year program but I don't remember if...

9. Umson spring 2016 applicants

   Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

   I know some of us are working part time but not sure how you would fit in working full time, certainly not regular 9-5 hours, and have time to study, sleep, have a social life. For the Baltimore...

10. Umson spring 2016 applicants

    Microgal replied to casmithx95's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to all of you who got in! I'm in my first semester and the 2 bits of advice...enjoy your winter break! The schedule is demanding but I absolutely love it. You'll have 5 classes your first...

11. UMSON Fall 2015

    Microgal replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am waiting to find out at orientation---maybe we will have some time to go to the store. I did special order a pair of scrub pants from ScrubPros because I wasn't sure if the school would have tall...

12. UMSON Fall 2015

    Microgal replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Best of luck on your application! I have no hard evidence but have been told that being well rounded makes you most competitive---so having good grades, good TEAS, volunteer/medical experience. You...

13. UMSON Fall 2015

    Microgal replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi Nover- I took the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers course at my community college and that was accepted by certified

14. UMSON Fall 2015

    Microgal replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @ readyforschool I think SSIP is where we register for classes and get more information about labs/courses/expectations but it sounds like if you can't make any of the sessions, you can register after...

15. UMSON Fall 2015

    Microgal replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @nover Congratulations!!! The stress and wait was certainly worth it. I look forward to meeting you in