HappyGirl2011 replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing
Just checked today and my application still says submitted. I can't seem to find a HPSA score for my facility, although it is a disproportionate share hospital. Not feeling too optimistic today...
HappyGirl2011 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX
I'm taking NCLEX on June 15th! I am excited and scared! I'm doing the online Hurst review and questions from Saunders and LaCharity. I can't wait for this test to be over!
I recently moved back to my hometown of Reno after being in Oklahoma for the past 3 years. I moved there with my husband while he went to law school and I went to nursing school. Well, we are back now and I have not had a single callback on any job I...
HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Nevada
Which rural hospitals are you referring to? I have also applied to the hospital in Fallon. There are not many rural hospitals near Reno- Fallon, Fernley... Elko is 4 hours away but would be willing to move there for a job since that is my husband's h...
HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Nevada
Thanks for the reply. It's hard to be picky right now about where I will work since St. Mary's doesn't seem to hire many new grads. I have applied to Carson Tahoe, the VA and the hospital in Fernley, but can't think of any other options.
HappyGirl2011 replied to NaKcl's topic in Oklahoma
I am a student nurse tech there and I absolutely LOVE it there! Most of the nurses are really nice and helpful. The veterans are wonderful and make everything worth it! It is a really special thing to serve those who have sacrificed and served our co...
HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Utah
Thank you for your reply. I was originally moving to Utah because my husband was going to take a particular job there. That seems to not be working out so well, so he is applying for jobs in Nevada where we are from, as well. Also, since my post I sp...
I am currently in my senior year of nursing school in a different state. However, I lived in Reno my whole life up until the past 3 years (went to Wooster HS, UNR, etc). Now that my hubby and I will both be done with school in May we are thinking of ...
Hey everyone. I will graduate with my BSN in May and will be moving to Utah right away. I am planning on applying to the ICU new grad intern program at the Univ of Utah, but am wondering if anyone has any experience with the program? Do they mostly j...
I worked for an attorney during my last year of undergrad. He encouraged me to take the LSAT and go to law school. I wasn't sure of what to do when I graduated, so I took his advice. My now husband and I applied to law schools together and we moved t...
Ugh. I will owe about 70k for my BSN. I owe 16K for a semester of law school. My husband is in law school and will owe about 150K. When we get out in one year we will have about 236k in student loans. Neither one of us has started working and we jus...
HappyGirl2011 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students
Do it! I owe 16k in student loans from undergrad and am now attending nursing school at a private school where my tuition is 24k a year. I also take out an additional 12k a year for living. On top of that, my husband is in law school and takes out 50...
HappyGirl2011 replied to aoobennett's topic in Nevada
Try looking into Gentiva. My mom works for them and said they hire lots of LPNs. Personally, I think taking the LPN exam and then continuing on later for your RN is a great idea for your situation. One, your employer may pay a part or all of your sch...
HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Neurological
Thank you for your response. I should have added that the patient has bipolar disorder. I am watching the video from your link on the neuro exam that shows how all the cranial nerves are tested. Is this testing something that gets done everyday? Ever...
Today is my first day of clinicals at a hospital and I am on the neuro floor. I went to the hospital yesterday and picked my patient, and then spent the rest of the day creating a care plan for him. I have to admit that I am a little nervous about th...