ranka

ranka has 4 years experience and specializes in NICU PEDS.

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1. Georgetown FNP Fall 2013 Cohort

   ranka replied to canucks090's topic in Advanced

   Have you heard anything yet? I am still waiting to hear a decision as well. The Sept start date is Sept 9. I am beginning to think the worst

2. Gross MD!

   ranka replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

   I would be notifying the infection control department. Flicking boggers that could come from nares filled with potential MRSA can't be good for the patient with the wounds. Plus it is just plain gross. Is it something you can report without him kno...

3. Huge Dilemma...please help!

   ranka replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Hunt

   I would go on the interview. As a single mother, you have to support your daughter and yourself. A job is more important than a pinning ceremony. I didn't attend mine as I thought it was no big deal. I would have some sort of celebration with the f...

4. HESI, ATI, and Boards...

   ranka replied to momandstudent's topic in New Nurse

   ATI is easier than the NCLEX. The questions that were similar to the NCLEX style were the Kaplan NCLEX practice questions.

5. Preemie Mom turned NICU Nurse?

   ranka replied to krltdy's topic in NICU

   All my kids were 35-36 weekers. My last one ended up in the NICU.Always have been in awe of the NICU. After his experience, I decided I needed to go back to school. I am about to graduate in 2 weeks with my BSN. Now onto the applications for NICU job...

6. New Grads with No Job...Back to School???

   ranka replied to JMRN09's topic in New Nurse

   I probably will. The openings are so few and far between. Better to continue to be educated. Whatever your dream is go for it. I had had plenty of boulders alony my path, but not even the current job market is going to stop me from my dream. I will ...

7. Semester 3 and I know nothing???!!!???

   ranka replied to ldyjstce's topic in General Students

   One day the light bulb will just click:idea:, I felt the same way most of my first semester. I am in my final semester and realize now that sometimes I don't know everything. What I can do is study and learn as much as I possibly can. It will come to...

8. "Issue" with professor

   ranka replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Students

   I think I would contact the Dean of the Nursing school and meet with her. You should not have a write-up in your academic file for something that is on the syllabus and student handbook. I would mention in the meeting with the Dean that you met with ...

9. Nursing School Drama queens

   ranka replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

   Oh yes, I have a few of those in my program and I stay clear of them. Other ones are control freaks. Just remember nursing school is about your goals and dreams. Make the best grades you can and study the way that works for you. Keep your chin up.

10. In a Lifeless Birth, a Midwife's Opened Eyes

    ranka replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing this powerful and moving article.

11. Am I Nurse Material?

    ranka replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

    Never let anyone stop you from your dream. If you want to be a nurse, you will achieve it. I am in a fast-track nursing degree BSN program now. My first BS degree is in healthcare mgmt. After my son's birth and a 12 day stay in the NICU, I decided I...

12. Can anyone tell me how the Texas Tech 2nd Bachelor's Program is?

    ranka replied to taffy48's topic in Texas

    Lonestar1908 Could you PM me information as well? I was thinking of applying for Spring 2009. Thanks

13. DePaul Direct Entry MSN

    ranka replied to ranka's topic in Illinois

    Thanks everyone for your insight. It really helps. Now to register for the classes I need :)

14. DePaul Direct Entry MSN

    ranka posted a topic in Illinois

    Hi, Has anyone explored the Direct Entry MSN at DePaul? It states one year biology and 1 year organic and inorganic chemistry. Is this two semesters of each? Total of 4 classes to equal a year. Any insight would be helpful on the program would be hel...

15. Biology & Chemistry

    ranka posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have to get my science classes done as quickly as possible. I was thinking about taking Princip of Biology & General Chem I at the same time this spring. Anyone done this? I got a A in College Algebra. I had biology and chem in high school but ...