StarryNyte713

StarryNyte713 has 1 years experience and specializes in Cardiac/Stepdown, Rehab.

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1. "Wait for the nurse"

   StarryNyte713 replied to brido's topic in Relations

   I would FIRST find out if they ARE actually LPNs or RNs... I am an RN and I work at a physicians office... Many specialty practices will only hire RNs. And many of us were willing to take the big pay cut to work regular hours! I wouldn't so quickly a...

2. feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

   StarryNyte713 replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

   Good morning! If nursing is something you've always wanted to do, you should do it. I've been a nurse for a little over a year now... some of my previous classmates love their jobs, some hate it and have already left the profession. You won't know wh...

3. RN-BSN for person with BA in another specialty

   StarryNyte713 replied to BellaMoon's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, you sound just like me! I'm graduating with my ADN in May 2010 and have a BA in Psych! Last time I checked, Virginia Commonwealth University had an accelerated program for RNs with Bachelor's degrees to get their BSN... I also think there's a fa...

4. Need some advice

   StarryNyte713 replied to perkinssl's topic in ADN/BSN

   Perhaps I got lucky... I have a previous degree but was awarded a scholarship at a community college. It was given by my county's community health foundation, but through my school. Whichever school you get into will have a list of scholarships.... I...

5. Need some advice

   StarryNyte713 replied to perkinssl's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi there, I would honestly suggest going the ADN/AAS route. It's much much cheaper and you could still work part-time while in the program. You will not get any financial assistance since you have previous degrees. You're in Richmond? The VCCS common...

6. Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

   StarryNyte713 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

   I had the surgery exactly one year ago! I am SO HAPPY that I got it done. If my eyesight kept worsening, it was very likely that I'd be considered "legally blind" in a number of years (I'm only 26). Now I see 20/15 and better than I ever did with co...

7. Anyone starting @ VCU this summer?

   StarryNyte713 replied to pshs_2000's topic in Virginia

   Hello! My background: B.A. in Psych in 2005, 3.4 GPA. Pre-req GPA: 4.0. I applied to VCU, ODU, and TNCC last Spring. I was accepted/wait-listed at VCU and ODU, but was never called to start. I got into TNCC on my first try and am 12 weeks into the n...

8. Anyone torn between Nursing and Clinical Social Work?

   StarryNyte713 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I have a degree in Psych and worked for Social Services. I couldn't deal with the continual drama and mental illnesses; I was also very frustrated with the lack of resources available and wanted something more direct/hands on. As an LCSW, you'...

9. whats up with the crop top scrub shirts?

   StarryNyte713 replied to LyndseyER's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I tried on 'Hip Flip' shirts from Dickies and found them to be fairly short - even on me, as I'm only 5 feet tall and puny I prefer having my butt covered. Not sure about the Cherokee ones...

10. Anything else I can do with a BSN without starting out in the hospital first?

    StarryNyte713 replied to Rainbowbright77's topic in General Nursing

    I think most people are really stressed when they first start out in the hospital... it just takes a while to get used to the environment. I "got over it" by taking a job as an aide. How about Psych nursing or working in a rehabilitation center (not ...

11. Are Home Health Aide Certified Thru the State?

    StarryNyte713 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! In Virginia, some places do hire home health aides/companions who are not certified. It would be the home health agency who is held accountable.... If her grandmother is being neglected by the caregivers at this agency, then it could be reported ...

12. Physical Therapy or Nursing?

    StarryNyte713 replied to joetex12's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe my experience can help you: When I chose nursing as my second career, I had a lot of nurses encouraging me to do it and others who said, "Why don't you just be a PT so you have have nights, weekends, and holidays off." Anyway, I spent time shad...

13. Pondering a Nursing Degree-Please Help

    StarryNyte713 replied to closetoshore's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm a second-degree student in Williamsburg who's starting Thomas Nelson CC's nursing program in August. It is five semesters long year-round. You should get started on your nursing pre-reqs asap while still working at your current job, then cut...

14. Admitted to graduate Master of Social Work Program but considering going for an ADN

    StarryNyte713 replied to Womanonajourney1983's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I have a B.A. in Psych and worked in Social Services for a couple years. Did NOT like it at all... but it put me into a lot of contact with nurses. I found that I was in the wrong "helping" profession. I just finished my nursing pre-reqs and ...

15. Anyone have wait list info? (esp. VCU)

    StarryNyte713 replied to StarryNyte713's topic in Virginia

    Hey there! Yeah, I got that same e-mail and told them to keep me on the wait list. They wouldn't give me any other info, either. I got accepted to Thomas Nelson CC though, so I'd most likely go there. It seems crazy to have to register for classes, b...