United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I would like to get in touch with Allison Steigerwalt. Thanks - Camille B.

Hi Camille,
I'm here, I havent been posting much lately. I'm back in school getting my nursing degree. Things have been hectic. Everything ok? Here's my e-mail address.... pixiedust@rcn.com

Hey Allison,
I saw that you posted that you were getting your nursing degree, so am I. How many years do you have left? I have 1.5 (out of 3), half-way done!
Take care,
Marieke (31, LOBPI)

Hi Marieke,
I'm just finishing up my first semester. I have two years to go. I'm taking the TEAS test on Saturday. I purchased the study guide on line, hoping it helps. I heard the test is four hours long.
I'm really enjoying my second go at school. What a difference it makes when you finally figure out what you want to do. To bad it took me so long. What are you hoping to specialize in?

Good luck on your test!
We have these AWFUL things called OSCE which is a practical exam... they combine what you have learned in clinical/lab and theory, give you a scenario with a "patient" (usually a student from the yr ahead of you) and you have 10 minutes to complete the task all the while talking out loud explaining what you are doing and why! We have them every semester, some schools don't do them, which is DUMB since it is part II of the test you do to get your liscence (keep in mind this is ONLY done in my Province, sucks to be me!). This year we have 3 class tests and an OSCE per semester, no comprehensive final exam as we cover SO much in each test and the OSCE is way more involved this yr than it was last yr. (oh joy!).
I am torn between neurology and paediatrics... not sure which I like better, lol. I was initially going to go for neuro, but after doing my paeds rotation and discovering that I LOVED it I may end up there! I love kids, used to teach pre-k, but wasn't sure I could deal with seeing sick kids all the time, but in reality I found that even though they were pretty sick and I had to do scary/painful procedures on them, I knew I was helping them and so it was ok.
What are you thinking of?
Marieke
http://nurse-to-be08.blogspot.com/