whitescrubs2012

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1. Pros and Cons of Induction in L&D

   whitescrubs2012 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   This question is for seasoned L&D nurses, CNMs, and OBs: Are you supportive of inducing labor in your patients? Why/why not? After a year of working L&D, I'm stunned by how many of my patients are induced for one slightly elevated blood pres...

2. Night shift unintentional weight loss

   whitescrubs2012 replied to RegMurse12's topic in Stress 101

   Everyone warned me that I would gain weight when I switched to nights. The opposite has been true. I've been losing weight unintentionally (also @8-10lbs) because of a combination of stress, nausea, loss of appetite, and gut distress. Working nights...

3. UNM RN-BSN program

   whitescrubs2012 replied to aerorunner80's topic in New Mexico

   Aerorunner, I feel your pain. I've experienced the same shenanigans. In fact, when I went to register for that ONE class, on the SAME day I was accepted, I was met with an error message saying the class was already full, including the wait list. I...

4. Career prospects in NM?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to iliketosneeze's topic in New Mexico

   If you're not a graduate of an accredited program in NM, the word on the street is that it's especially tough to get a job as a new grad in NM. In fact, it's tough for anyone. Definitely not an "easy" place to start out w/ no experience, unless, pe...

5. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Maryland

   Thanks to all for your input and suggestions!

6. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Maryland

   Miss Nurse, Thanks so much for your hopeful reply! I'm really glad to hear that there's a need for nurses in the Baltimore area. Were you working for the agencies w/o a BSN? Were the agencies placing you in local hospitals? Thanks, again, for sha...

7. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 posted a topic in Maryland

   Hi Maryland Nurses, I'm looking into working as a nurse in the Baltimore area as a brand-new RN grad from an out-of-state ADN program. Regionally, the program is well respected, but in MD, no one will have heard of it. So, as a new ADN grad RN w/o ...

8. SFCC or CNM?Accepted at both where do I go?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to corizrf's topic in New Mexico

   ...in a nutshell, if you don't want to spend an extravagant amount of money and you have a high tolerance for disorganization/can roll w/ the punches, CNM is the way to go. I don't regret it.

9. SFCC or CNM?Accepted at both where do I go?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to corizrf's topic in New Mexico

   CNM has a sophisticated SIM lab -- although, in my experience, it's not often used. The semester begins w/ some on-campus labs, but most of your time is spent doing the real thing: you're in the hospital, working with real patients, shadowing real n...

10. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in New Mexico

    I can't recall exactly how long it was, but I think it was somewhere between 1-2 months. Also, I remember that they told us they'd let us know by a certain date...then rescinded and told us they wouldn't let us know until a few weeks later than anti...

11. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in New Mexico

    Hi Donoharm, Ultimately, I decided to go to CNM, largely because I had already been living in ABQ for many years, and had other friends in various stages of the program. I figured that nursing school would be a big enough change, w/o moving to anoth...

12. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in New Mexico

    In that case, I wouldn't sweat it! I don't know how much stiffer the competition is since I applied (not too long ago). I had a 98 on the HESI and a 3.8 prereq GPA, so very close to your numbers. I think you'll be in great shape. Have fun w/ it and ...

13. Moving to New Mexico

    whitescrubs2012 replied to unlvguy's topic in New Mexico

    Rio Rancho is a mess of big box stores and cheap, cookie cutter housing. If that's your preference (and, for some, it is), then it may be a good place for you. If you seek more authenticity and community, Nob Hill, North Campus, and some areas of the...

14. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in New Mexico

    I was accepted to CNM a while back. I don't recall how many points I was awarded, but if your GPA and HESI scores are impressive, you can feel confident about getting in. As you may know, CNM did away with their wait list about a year ago and change...

15. Stephen Colbert recognizes nurses as Heroes

    whitescrubs2012 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    Yahoo!!! I am an NYU grad and LOVE Steven Colbert! Did anyone see the interview w/ Anderson Cooper and the awesome nicu nurse in the purple hat? Loved it!