penny2009

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1. Mayo Nurses: Any Light at the End of the Hiring Freeze Tunnel?

   penny2009 posted a topic in Minnesota

   Hi! I was one of the many nurses who got their job offers withdrawn this past spring/summer from Mayo Clinic. I have not given up the dream of working there, and am willing to wait as long as it takes for things (the economy) to turn around. I was ju...

2. ATI Experience

   penny2009 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

   What's the best way to prepare for ATI exams? My school switched from ERI to ATI this year, and I really don't know what to expect. In the next two weeks, I have to take the Newborn, Pediatric, Pharmacology, and Leadership exams, so obviously, I am...

3. How long did you stay in school?

   penny2009 replied to NewPICURN's topic in General Students

   Ha ha - I got you both beat! I will graduate with my BSN next May (2009), after being in school for 8 years! I was almost finished with a different degree, but was so unhappy. I realized nursing was my calling and switched majors. It was the best...

4. Hospice

   penny2009 replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Students

   I currently work as a CNA in a hospice facility and absolutely LOVE it. Seriously, it has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Yeah, there are moments were it is difficult, but each and every day, I can walk out the door knowing that in s...

5. For those that wanted Drug lists.

   penny2009 replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

   Me, too!!! Pretty please! Thank you soo much!

6. How does not having a life pay off?

   penny2009 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   I don't actually start nursing school until August, but I know that for the next two years, I will focus 100% on studying and will not be having a life...but then again, I don't really have much of a life right now!!!

7. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   penny2009 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I love this thread!!! It's such a refreshing change to focus on all the wonderful, positive aspects to this profession! I won't officially be a nurse for a few years, but everyday, I get more and more excited!

8. UAMS or U of A - Fayetteville?

   penny2009 posted a topic in Arkansas

   Does anyone have any insight to either of these nursing programs? Right now I am planning on starting in the fall in Fayetteville, but I am wondering if maybe transferring to UAMS would be more beneficial in the long run? My main concern is getting...

9. I am freaking out! Please advise...

   penny2009 replied to penny2009's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for the responses so far. I looked at our Board of Nursing site and saw that my school had a passing rate of 90.7% for 2005 and 69.0% for 2006. That's a little discouraging. The other school I was/am considering had a passing rate of 92.5% and...

10. I am freaking out! Please advise...

    penny2009 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Okay, here's my dilemma. I am scheduled to start nursing school this fall at my university, and I am wondering whether it is a huge mistake. Lately, there has been a bunch of rumors going around regarding how low the pass rate (for NCLEX) is for our ...

11. New CNA - any advice?

    penny2009 replied to smwall3's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks Jay! You post was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. You put it in such wonderful, beautiful terms, and I really do appreciate it. You sound like an absolute wonderful person - our profession is lucky to have someone like you. :)

12. New CNA - any advice?

    penny2009 replied to smwall3's topic in CNA/MA

    I am starting CNA classes next week, and I am dealing with some mixed feelings. I am excited because I am a pre-nursing student and it should provide some valuable learning experiences. However, on the other hand, I could use some reassurance. All...