BrendanO

BrendanO MSN, RN

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  1. RUSH Gem Spring 2017 Cohort

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

    Search for Rush University GEM Cohort 21... that's us! Congrats on getting

  2. In need of study tips that won't fail!

    BrendanO replied to littlesunfl0wer's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Read the textbook now, so by the time you're taking the class again, you'll already have seen all of the material at least

  3. TB skin test & titers

    BrendanO replied to emgne's topic in General Students

    You only need PPD and two titers? Yes, get them done at the same time! If they draw the tubes before they stick you for PPD, you are correct, they will have no effect on each other. You'll go back to...

  4. Confused about getting a nursing degree! Please help!

    BrendanO replied to mariannemorante's topic in General Students

    Chemistry isn't a nursing pre-requisite? Why would you switch to the Education school for a child development degree and not finish your biochem program? You generally have to become an RN before you...

  5. RN education advice

    BrendanO replied to ILNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The fastest and cheapest non-CCC option to become an RN is the Loyola ABSN program. It's 16 months (four semesters) and $52k. I think it would be very difficult to work while in it (it's 18...

  6. NP or MD

    BrendanO replied to HIstudent808's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, many schools have non-degree certificate programs for practitioners who are already an APRN in one specialty but are looking to add/switch to another. The ones at my school are 8-12 months long....

  7. RN education advice

    BrendanO replied to ILNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have evidence (not anecdotes) that RNs from two-year MSN programs have any more or less trouble finding a job than graduates of 15- or 18-month ABSN or two-year BSN programs? All three...

  8. RN education advice

    BrendanO replied to ILNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you still looking to go to school in Chicago? There is no "best path", really. The programs you were considering back in April are all different in length, cost, and size. Personally, I picked...

  9. NP or MD

    BrendanO replied to HIstudent808's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JABSOM doesn't require a bachelors degree, just a minimum 90 credit-hours in specific

  10. advice from nurses- patient unfair to tech

    BrendanO replied to loovecorinth134's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to read about your unpleasant experience. In the ED you are often seeing patients and families on what is possibly the worst day of their lives. They are scared, confused, and in physical and...

  11. Jobs in nursing in social justice

    BrendanO replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

    If you're open to relocating, look into the Indian Health Service. There's also the Global Health Service Partnership (the medical branch of the Peace Corps). Or, after you have a few years full-time...

  12. NP or MD

    BrendanO replied to HIstudent808's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So you already have a bachelor's degree with organic chem, biochem, statistics/calculus, physics, etc. coursework completed? Have you considered an MSN/RN program and then a DNP? Some DNP schools have...

  13. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    BrendanO replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    These types of threads (and there are several on here) are fascinating, especially given the diversity of geography, experience, and credentials of the participants. Here's what I think I've learned...

  14. Take one science at a time or two?

    BrendanO replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like you're in a relatively good place to take on more. While working full-time, I took Bio and Chem in the same semester, and then Microbio, A&P1, and Psych the next semester. I think I...

  15. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    BrendanO replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Which is an illegal policy and should be politely challenged, when possible. Although in a right-to-work state, that's not going to matter much, they'll just find another reason to fire you if you...

  16. Male Nursing Student Scholarships?

    BrendanO replied to iamgarylewis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As far as I'm aware, Pell (it's not an acronym, it's a dead Senator's name) grants are only given to US citizens or resident aliens attending college in the US, so I don't think you'd qualify for...

  17. Critique research articles any advice

    BrendanO replied to jamiewilder49's topic in General Nursing

    If the prof is a stat-head (and you understand stats well), read up on manipulation of p-values. Lots of studies are easy to pick apart if the strength of their conclusions is based mainly on the...

  18. How long does the whole entire " becoming a registered nurse" process take?

    BrendanO replied to Joce�become�nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's your starting point? Graduation from high

  19. SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    BrendanO replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    There's a video that I found helpful for avoiding valves. Nothing sucks more than finding a good vein, getting a good flash, and ending up with a catheter tip stuck in a flap of tunica intima....

  20. ABG Interpretation...Not The Norm

    BrendanO replied to CodeBrownQueen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What? iStat cartridges work with venous or arterial blood for electrolytes, glucose, and

  21. age of transfer credits

    BrendanO replied to yaegs6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program (a direct-entry MSN in Chicago) only has an time limit on A&P (five

  22. Doctors without Borders refusing free Pfizer vaccines

    BrendanO replied to StNeotser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's not true. We trade labor for wages. That is completely different than "profit", which is surplus value extracted from labor. Corporate profit is, in fact, a dollar-for-dollar competitor with...

  23. quitting school, pls help.

    BrendanO replied to mrsmarah's topic in General Students

    Sounds to me like you should look into health education or community health

  24. quitting school, pls help.

    BrendanO replied to mrsmarah's topic in General Students

    Why is nursing not for you? The poop? The work hours? The hard hospital floors? Touching strangers' bodies? Knowing your reasoning might help people make better suggestions for you....

  25. How to survive first year nursing

    BrendanO replied to annieelu's topic in General Students

    Regarding textbook vs. ppt content, that's likely going to vary from one professor/class to another, and will be reflected in what you are tested on. My Microbio teacher expected us to know all the...