bay area FNP-to-be

Has anyone else applied to the ABSN (or traditional BSN) at ETSU for this summer? I sent in my NursingCAS and university app last month and see "accepted unconditional" when I log back in to the university's application. My first thought was that thi...

Didn't see a topic for folks applying to the ABSN program at Lynchburg this summer. I just got an email saying they're starting to review applications, so wanted to see where other applicants are. Best of luck with your applications!

Silly question, but kind of important since I want to get a good watch. :) Does anyone regularly use a "smart watch" (preferably for android) to take a pulse? I have no idea how they work and haven't had a chance to find a store that would let me pla...

I didn't see a thread for this year's admission cycle to CWRU's graduate entry program. Have other folks applied? If so, when and have you heard anything? If anyone in the program comes across this thread, how do you like it?

I've asked similar questions (although they'll probably write back to you, too). Fees are up in the air until the UC Regents make budget decisions. Clinicals are within the UC Davis Health system (for the first cohort, then planned to be in the Sacra...

There was a related post a while ago. https://allnurses.com/school-nurses/hand-sanitizer-is-1038650.html The hand sanitizer part is a joke, but everything else the law covers isn't. If you had the resources to investigate what's being used, that'd he...

I'd say nutrition education, too. :) That's where I try to dedicate some of my extra time. If you can't find the wellness committee, you could ask your nutrition director. HHFKA gives wellness committees a little more teeth and there might be overlap...

No bachelors from Davis because it's a graduate program. I'm waiting to hear back about the BSN vs. MSN from others on this thread, but I doubt there's a conclusive answer out there. My gut tells me to not make it a priority in your decision making p...

I got in and was offered a scholarship as well, but it's still pricey. (90k just for tuition? yikes...) Tough decision because I'm debating between staying in the bay area, where I won't need a car and have super cheap rent vs. slight lower cost of l...

Student out sick would worry me. Hopefully a coincidence. From what you've shared and based on similar experiences I've had with a few students, if I was in the same situation, CPS would want me to speak with the child to get more information to incl...

Hi all. Soon-to-be nursing student / lurker here. I manage health and wellness as well as sick students and attendance issues at a small elementary school and we have several kids whose ongoing health issues (mainly asthma or other respiratory) cause...

I'll push harder for dr. involvement since I think medical issues are underlying a lot of what's happening, not just other issues the 504 addresses. And yes, I would love for us to have a nurse. Our students would be much the better for it.

@Old Dude: thanks for the suggestion. I've only tried reaching out to a clinic once or twice and was quickly met with resistance regarding privacy, but I think mom would sign the release. Medical issues haven't been addressed in the 504 plan, just co...

Sorry, you're right about not encouraging them to stay at the wrong time. When the student is clearly ill, they go home home and if there's any doubt we let mom decide because as lay-people, there isn't much we can assess, just a basic algorithm I de...

I actually hadn't calculated mine, but needed to get similar info for scholarship apps: last 60- 3.57, prereqs (would depend on who calculates it, but this is a rough guess)- 3.68 overall undergrad- 3.37 Not to boast my "low" GPAs, but I think it und...

I ended up signing up for the 3/18 training. Anyone else going?

Mine lasted 5-10 seconds with a brief postictal period (minutes, not days!) after. What took so long to diagnose them was the way I tried describing them as an otherwise healthy 10 year old. Dealing with sick kids that age every day now, I realize wh...

I second that! Interestingly, I get partial seizures and they presented a little bit like that, but sadly it took over ten years until I was an adult and went to a neurologist -- now they're gone with treatment. So frustrating, though, when parents d...

Same with us! Teachers should be teaching, not actively looking for kids they think are sick. Big problem at our school.

For those that have been accepted, did you happen to be at an eligible site or choose your place of work specifically to increase your chances of getting accepted? Also, out of curiosity, have you found the sites you're familiar with more welcome to ...

I can't even think of anywhere a flag is on our campus (K-5). I'm also in San Francisco...

Nothing beats drowning myself in the ed code! The CDPR website says it "includes, but is not limited to disinfecting wipes, sanitizers, and weed-killers" but knowing who puts the info into those websites, they probably didn't read the actual law. I'm...

I've gotten feedback about the SMU program from a few sources. An FNP I met at SF General (a graduate of UCSF's MEPN program) spoke highly of SMU, although didn't elaborate on what I'd do upon graduation. She has the same degree and splits her time b...

I got my acceptance as well, but no financial aid info. If you've sent your FAFSA, they probably have your info on file and will get you information if you ask for it. Luckily, I got into Samuel Merritt -- 10 minutes from my house -- so will be takin...

Is anyone going to do the BLS class 3/18, 4/16, or 4/29? It'd be fun to meet other folks accepted and do it together.