MiaNJ

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  1. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    MiaNJ replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Granny nurse, Thanks for the explanation. But are you saying that Strep Cannot be passed from patient to patient or staff to patient, or that it Can be passed this way? If a nurse/doctor didn't wash...

  2. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    MiaNJ replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very sad situation for the woman. It's also kind of scary to think it can happen in any hospital IF she did get it from another infected patient. I have some understanding of how this...

  3. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But how would an employer automatically know that degree was obtained thru an Accelerated program? If I get my degree at the university I will be attending for ex, I will get a BSN diploma and have...

  4. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've seen those ads..but if people read the fine print..or really look into them..they will find out they are NOT accredited institutions. I myself looked into accredited colleges or universities...

  5. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you BCzito. I don't know what is meant by 'cracker box' degree. That really shows a Great misunderstanding of what an Accelerated program involves..and what is Required to even get into...

  6. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I disagree that an Accel. BSN is a 'quickee' program. I think it's just alot of misunderstanding of what these programs usually entail. There are no shortcuts and no classes that we can omit..that...

  7. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My best friend quit her Advertising job at at 27, went back to school, got her 2nd degree in nursing. Did not do an accelerated program. Had no prior sciences. Took 2 1/2 yrs, and it was still...

  8. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree...I am going to be entering an Accel. 1yr program..BUT I have spent the past 2 yrs. working on prereqs on my own (on a part time basis). So I will have actually put in more than 1 yr. into my...

  9. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It depends on the school. In schools where they offer traditional and Accel. BSN..the cost is often charged per course credit. It is more for the one year of Accel..since more classes are taken during...

  10. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand your point of view. But I have a BA in Psychology and taken several health and science courses already. I think my BA has given me some preparation to deal with patients..eventhou I...

  11. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know there are variations in programs, but I think for the most part, the actual # of hours of clinical time is about the same for all programs. It's just that with an Accelerated program, they are...

  12. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    MiaNJ replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am going to be attending an Accelerated program also. I have a BA already. My friend got her ADN some years ago, at a 2 yr. community college. Then she took her exam for her RN license. But most...

  13. Anyone get into the Combined Degree program at Pace University?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to the program and am awaiting a response. I know they require GRE scores, but I don't know what's their cutoff scores. I got over 600 on my verbal scores, but since I was never very good at...

  14. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    MiaNJ replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    I have a good friend who is over 100 lbs overweight and wants to get it done also. But she has been talking to past patients and while some are happy, there are many who have complications and wished...

  15. Not expecting to get in...?

    MiaNJ replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your optimism is great. I hope some rubs off on me. :) What program did you apply for? Will it be a full

  16. Not expecting to get in...?

    MiaNJ replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your encouragement. I guess it's hard to be positive sometimes. Also, I can try to apply again and again but what worries me about that is that I'm early 30s and hope to get into a 1 yr...

  17. Anyone get into UMDNJ Newark?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied for the Jan. 06 semester, back in April. I am still waiting for a letter. I contacted Admissions and they said to wait another 2 or 3 weeks. They said there was a delay in making decisions...

  18. Not expecting to get in...?

    MiaNJ replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate feeling this way, but I am also pessimistic. I keep thinking that the odds of getting in are like winning the lottery, esp. when most schools I've applied to, accept only 100 students or less...

  19. Accel. BSN or MSN dilemma

    MiaNJ replied to decartes's topic in Nursing Career

    Hopefully, I will get that letter soon. I called Student Services and they said either mid-late Oct., to expect a letter for Spring 06 which starts in Jan. So I am hoping to get the letter any day...

  20. I got in!!

    MiaNJ replied to bmburke78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that schools which don't require the science classes to be taken Prior to acceptance, usually have it structured so that the science classes are taken Before the nursing courses. So it it's a...

  21. I got in!!

    MiaNJ replied to bmburke78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! You must be very happy! :) Regarding science prerequisites, I think it depends on the program and the school. I know that for an LPN or ADN, some community colleges just requires that...

  22. Accel. BSN or MSN dilemma

    MiaNJ replied to decartes's topic in Nursing Career

    I heard about this program when I went to the info session with Victor M. last month. But I wasn't clear if we had to reapply for the Accel. MSN. I already submitted my application for Accel. BSN...

  23. Well, I got my letter this afternoon...

    MiaNJ replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! What school are you going to and what kind of program? I'm still waiting for my letter for an Accelerated BSN. I'm growing impatient Btw: Do you really have 7 kids?? I don't have any and...

  24. Student Loan maximum for Accelerated BSN?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read on the FAFSA site that students may borrow up to $18,500 of Stafford loans per year. This includes both subsidized and unsubsidized loans. But does anyone know of other sources for aid/loan? I...

  25. Student Loan maximum for Accelerated BSN?

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

    Thanks for the info. But were you working while on the program? They recommend not working in most programs I've inquired about, due to the heavy class load, clinicals that last all day, homework,...