dkmamato3

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1. So I thought I would ask if you guys can share...

   dkmamato3 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Graduated in September, had baby 5 days later, took NCLEX in October ... then love a few months off with baby. Got hired on an LDRP unit with start in January as my first nursing job and I LOVE it!!!

2. LDRP Interview advice please

   dkmamato3 replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am new to a LDRP unit - love it!!! One of my go-to references is the following: Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition: 9780071740289: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com Good luck with your interview :-)

3. New Grad L&D Interview

   dkmamato3 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I got my job offer this morning.....I am so excited :-)

4. New Grad L&D Interview

   dkmamato3 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just interviewed for an LDRP position .... keeping my fingers crossed and anxiously waiting to hear back :-)

5. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

   dkmamato3 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

   I recently graduated an ABSN program and my bit of advice is to get in the habit of doing NCLEX questions daily early on - even when your answers are wrong they are good learning opportunities when reviewing the rationale for both right and wrong ans...

6. I want to be a neonatal nurse, help pleas

   dkmamato3 replied to JessicaSanchez's topic in NICU

   The prerequisites are important as they help provide a well-rounded base knowledge before beginning the nursing curriculum. Try not to look at these as an obstacle but rather opportunities to become a better nursing school candidate :-)

7. Have we all thought about??

   dkmamato3 replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU

   As a new grad hoping to get into the NICU, I would love it :-)

8. *Unofficially* passed the NCLEX-RN!!

   dkmamato3 replied to Melissa1986's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine on Thursday and had official results form my state board of nursing on Friday morning - before they were available on the Pearson site!

9. passed Nclex RN 2014

   dkmamato3 replied to paulakaye1975's topic in NCLEX

   Woohoo...congrats! I just passed mine last week with 75 questions. I know you are excited to be done!

10. Pregnant and nursing school?

    dkmamato3 replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

    While pregnancy may not be ideal during nursing school it happens. I recently found myself pregnant with our number 4 .. not planned and very unexpected. Luckily I am due after we graduate and I hope for an uneventful pregnancy. I wish you a long a...

11. Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    dkmamato3 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is great and I love it. It is a lot of hard work and you will be very busy! I go home on the weekends to see my kiddos but am away during the week which is hard for me. However, the only weekend I have missed with them so far (2 ter...

12. Anatomy and Physiology

    dkmamato3 replied to claritasd's topic in Pre-Nursing

    We used primarily cats - 4 students per cat with the same cats used throughout our 3 A&P classes. We also looked at elk hearts and eyeballs (fresh due to hunting season) and a few other preserved animals parts. edited to add - before you do an o...

13. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    dkmamato3 replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon

    There is no time in the package I received - probably plan for all day. Looking forward to meeting you.

14. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    dkmamato3 replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon

    Awesome for you! I am in summer too - looking forward to meeting you :-)

15. Making the best choice

    dkmamato3 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Last week brought a lot of happy news! Monday I got my point confirmation for a local ADN program with enough points to get the invitation for the proctored essay....(I have since declined my essay spot to leave room for someone else). Wednesday I g...