BrendanO

BrendanO MSN, RN

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  1. "What type of nurse?"

    BrendanO replied to Pixosaurus Rex's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't worry about it; I get it all the time, too. I just say "I don't really know yet, I hope to get a better idea in clinicals", and then maybe mention how I'm interested in trauma and critical...

  2. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm taking them at their word. Jeans and a t-shirt for

  3. Repeated failure? Feeling like nursing isnt for me

    BrendanO replied to ar2d2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Were you weak in one particular area, or on all four parts? Don't give up, maybe you just need some tips or

  4. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey folks, in case you didn't see it in the email we just got about this Saturday: "The dress code for the GEM First Look is

  5. Physician Assistant vs. Registered Nurse?

    BrendanO replied to JustiLynn's topic in General Students

    What do you think the differences between being an RN and being a PA are? Why is it an either-or choice? Go get your RN (since that's the faster track from where you are) and work in healthcare for a...

  6. A&P2 and Microbiology

    BrendanO replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P1, Micro, and Psychology at the same time, while working full-time. If you're solid on your background Biology and you stay ahead of the work, I bet you'll do

  7. Wow, I really have to take this class?

    BrendanO replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I'm probably going to have to take a Speech class at some point, too, for CA BON licensing requirements. The thing is, I was an English teacher for 10 years, and I'VE TAUGHT

  8. Help dealing with struggles and competition?

    BrendanO replied to mhnu's topic in General Students

    Study groups can be great. If you know something well, and can explain it to another person, you are reinforcing your understanding in different ways than just repeating it to yourself or reading it...

  9. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm going business casual for first look, since it's a Saturday, but I have no idea what's

  10. Two sciences same semester?

    BrendanO replied to 123abc123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Microbiology, A&P1, and Psychology at the same time (and was working full time, too). Just resign yourself to having no life, study your butt off, and drop one of them if it looks like...

  11. Hello everyone, I am looking to back to school for Masters in education. Need advice.

    BrendanO replied to SPatrick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Kaplan's overall enrollment is shrinking, and it has been sued or under investigation by multiple agencies in the past few years. I would avoid them, personally. I'd generally avoid any for-profit...

  12. On-line classes

    BrendanO replied to ErikaD360's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Psych and Medical Terminology online. I don't think they're any easier or harder, just different. Just keep up with your weekly assignments (if it's paced) and you'll be fine. Very convenient...

  13. IV certification in Illinois?

    BrendanO replied to sjhemmer's topic in Illinois Nursing

    http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000B02400R.html According to that,

  14. How did you study for A&P?

    BrendanO replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I'd agree with the folks who said to read the chapters before the lecture. That's true for any subject, not just A&P. Get the little post-it flags to mark areas that you don't understand in the...

  15. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    Wow, that's some great work, FionaL! Thanks for pulling all of that together. Are you excited to visit Chicago next week? :) Good luck with your interview, maybe we'll see each other at the First Look...

  16. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    BrendanO replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    I've seen complaints about Adrenaclick because it leaves the needle exposed after injection. Seems like a minor concern given the context of the use of the device, but still, it's a concern. If they...

  17. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    All depends on what you like to do. The weather should still be nice, so indoor and outdoor activities are all options. There are some great parks (Millennium Park, Lincoln Park), museums (Art...

  18. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    Actually, why don't you just post your questions here? The answers might be useful to other folks in the same

  19. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    Sure but I haven't been on here long enough to get PMs on this site. I can email

  20. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

    BrendanO replied to BBsnow's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm applying, too. Just got emailed about the on-campus info session and interview. My GPA is 3.2 something, according to NursingCAS, but that's mostly due to being a slacker in undergrad 20 years...