JCD2712

JCD2712 BSN, RN

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  1. How do I know what floor I'll like?

    JCD2712 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been in my current position on a tele obs floor for 10 months (7 months off orientation). At my hospital there's a 15 month requirement for positions, so I can transfer floors if I want in March....

  2. Good area to relocate to?

    JCD2712 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse in the Philadelphia area, and it's very competitive here. My classmates who got jobs really fast moved to Nashville (Vanderbilt UMC), Baltimore, and Hershey, PA (Penn State Hershey...

  3. Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    JCD2712 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wanted to write this post about my experience, including how long everything took and how I prepared, and then tomorrow after I take the exam, I'll update it with my thoughts. As much as I love...

  4. Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    JCD2712 replied to JCD2712's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Follow up! My computer shut off at 77 questions. I hit 75 and had to give myself a pep talk because it didn't turn off...and then it did, two questions later! I don't want to sound like a little s***...

  5. Starting clinicals: where to put FitBit Charge 2?

    JCD2712 replied to hello77kitty's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm just a student, but I'm in my fourth clinical, and from what I've seen and experienced, I think you could probably just wear your FitBit. My understanding is that submerging it would be bad, but...

  6. Clinical makes me want to quit

    JCD2712 replied to hopefulmidwife1's topic in General Students

    You are not alone. Hang in there. I'm a nursing student about to start my third round of clinicals, and they get so much better. I started with med-surg on an adult oncology and transplant floor, and...

  7. U Penn Second Degree ABSN 2017

    JCD2712 replied to cwata14's topic in School, College Programs

    I got an email, but I was not accepted. Congratulations to everyone who

  8. U Penn Second Degree ABSN 2017

    JCD2712 replied to cwata14's topic in School, College Programs

    Haven't heard anything at all. I just sent my fall transcripts, so I'm telling myself that Penn was waiting to see my final grades before contacting

  9. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was registered for CHE 122 at Montgomery County Community College, but RateMyProfessor listed my prof with a terrible score, so I wasn't looking forward to Organic Chem at all. When I emailed to...

  10. Portage learning Chemistry course

    JCD2712 replied to crissy07's topic in General Students

    I know this is an old post, but I'm starting an accelerated BSN program at Villanova University this summer, and they directly recommended CHE 108 at Portage Learning via Geneva College. I was going...

  11. A & P and Microbiology

    JCD2712 replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken both A&Ps. High school biology was a decade ago for me I went to a private high school and took freshman biology and AP biology, so I feel like I had a good, solid foundation in...

  12. A & P and Microbiology

    JCD2712 replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P II and Microbiology right now, along with Chemistry and Statistics. Like you, I don't work and I live at home. I'm busy, and I'm focused, but it's not insane, and my grades are...

  13. Interested in ABSN - How long does prereqs take?

    JCD2712 replied to shenouve's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started working on my prereqs in Fall of 2015, and I'll be finishing them and starting an accelerated nursing program in May 2017, so 4 semesters. I took two classes at a time until I quit my job to...

  14. 2nd Degree Nursing Student Help/Advice!

    JCD2712 replied to BSNhopeful20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in a similar situation. I have a Bachelor's Degree already, and once I made the decision to become a nurse, I was rarin' to go! I wanted to do everything fast-fast and get to nursing school...

  15. U Penn Second Degree ABSN 2017

    JCD2712 replied to cwata14's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied for the ABSN and am waiting...impatiently! I had an interview with Villanova and have been accepted there, and I have to mail my deposit check by December 20. I reeeeally wanted to hear from...

  16. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted, and good luck to those still waiting -- I know it's hard to do! I don't know if this is OK to post here, but if anyone is looking for housing, let me...

  17. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I finally got it! Well, the email version, anyway, but I'm not complaining. I got it on Tuesday, and it was funny timing because I was considering emailing Kristin and then I told myself I'd wait one...

  18. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You guys, I'm so anxious to get my letter but it hasn't come yet! I was told after my interview that I would be accepted, and last Friday my status in the portal changed to "Decision Made --...

  19. Going back to school at 30

    JCD2712 replied to JJL618's topic in General Students

    I know this question was directed towards me, but I'm going to answer anyways :) In my prereq classes, I think the non-traditional students are doing better because we've been in college before...

  20. What are you guys taking for spring?

    JCD2712 replied to khaner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's actually going quite well. I quit my job in order to be a full-time student, so I don't do anything else but study and go to class. Three As, one B at this

  21. What are you guys taking for spring?

    JCD2712 replied to khaner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pathophysiology Organic Chemistry (probably...unless I get into a different school, in which I would only need General Biology). I'm happy to be only taking 1 or 2 because right now I'm taking 15...

  22. Getting a Job at HUP

    JCD2712 replied to jordieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this thread is old, but jordieRN -- did you get a job locally? I'm considering doing the BSN Express program at Villanova and was told by the professor who interviewed me that HUP loves hiring...

  23. Going back to school at 30

    JCD2712 replied to JJL618's topic in General Students

    I'll be over 30 by the time I graduate from an accelerated BSN program, and I want to repeat what others have said: it's never too late! And nothing is wasted: your past education and work experience...

  24. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    At Montco I'm taking Microbiology and A&P II. I'm taking 15 credits in total, which is keeping me busy! I quit my job to be a full-time student, and it sucks to not have any money, but I just tell...

  25. Villanova BSN Express May 2017

    JCD2712 replied to armymusic2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Stb3az, I'm currently taking classes at Montco and Delco. While I like Montco much better, I'll probably be taking Delco's pathophysiology & pharmacology class since they offer it...see you there!...