Stacey Newbern

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1. WooHoo! First Week Down!

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Nursing

   First week of RN nursing school is done!! At APSU (TN) it wasn't that bad! There is alot of reading, but I expected that. The teachers seem very organized and gave us a boatload of information the first two days of class. Tuesday is our first day...

2. Very depressed & q for older students

   Stacey Newbern replied to Christine43's topic in General Students

   I am 40 and just started the RN program. Have you thought about contacting the disability resource center for your state to see if they will provide appropriate childcare for your kids? I have a handicap child and although we haven't had to use thi...

3. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the info. Any suggestions about what questions are most important?

4. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Students

   That is really what I was hoping to do but I wasn't sure about the pay scale. If I could hire on at the regular new RN rate without a pay freeze, I can't see where it could be a losing situation. I am planning on staying in that area for at least t...

5. What about contracting before graduation?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice! I am not sure about the policies here at our local hospital and I am really wondering about the pay scale and how much it is reduced if I were to contract. So far all I have gotten from the hospital is "you have to go through...

6. 4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

   Stacey Newbern replied to luckygal5571's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am 40 and starting the RN program this fall. Do not let anyone tell you that LPNs are not real nurses- they are! And if you really want to do it, go for it now!! 28 is still incredibly young and there is time for the RN program later. You may m...

7. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Students

   I am starting nursing school at APSU in TN this fall and am considering contracting with our local hospital to help pay for school. I do not know a whole lot about this program and am afraid of locking myself into a contract that isn't profitable. ...

8. What about contracting before graduation?

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone else thought about contracting with a hospital to help pay for school before graduation? I am having a difficult time finding information or opinions concerning this subject. I would like to contract with our local hospital, but I do not...