tortorRN

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  1. Training/Orientation Salary

    I am in the process of possibly getting my first RN job! Here is a little background: This job is a brand new position in an allergy/immunology practice located in Maryland near DC. They had been hiring MAs and have a medical student as well. They ar...
  2. Moving to the area- have questions!

    Bumping this up since I'm moving there in a week! Passed my NCLEX a few weeks ago and I'm going to be ready to start applying for jobs once I arrive! Very nervous to see if I will even get hired anywhere.. I haven't heard good things about the market...
  3. Need help with HOW not "what" to study

    I'll share! I just recently passed my NCLEX for my RN last week and I graduated in May. I originally scheduled me test date in JULY, but had to reschedule it 4 times. I had several life events happen due to my husbands military career - moved to NY f...
  4. UTA RN to BSN Online

    Well, I already have it set up so that I am a full time student and will likely be working full time.. I have not seen many discussions where people share their prospective schedules or their old course schedules. I've paired up each nursing course w...
  5. PTSD as a result of nursing clinicals?

    I truly appreciate everyone's response. I no longer am experiencing any anxiety. I was extremely stressed out last week and I believe that contributed towards it. I do plan to see a doctor about this issue, but will not be until after I move across t...
  6. This is crazy to even think of, but it was suggested to me by an instructor just before I graduated. Here's a little backstory... In my 2nd semester, I had a nursing instructor from hell. I was working my ass off like everyone else did, but definitel...
  7. UTA RN to BSN Online

    If anyone is planning to take any of these classes at the same time as I am, please feel free to send me a message to connect! I would not mind having an accountability partner!
  8. UTA RN to BSN Online

    FNPHereICome - There is a Facebook group for the fall AP RN TO BSN students. I've deactivated my Facebook otherwise I would tell you the exact name of the group. Here is my course plan of action as of now: Fall 2014 8/18 to 10/10 - ENGL 1302 (8 wks)...
  9. UTA RN to BSN Online

    RunHeatherRun, you are literally the best! I emailed my advisor regarding my Stats course I previously took and they took the credits! Woot! One less class I have to complete. Last night, I actually sat down and figured out how UTA works as far as th...
  10. UTA RN to BSN Online

    I've been accepted into the RN to BSN program and have an expected start date in August. I'm still trying to understand how the courses work and how to lay them out so that I can take them efficiently without missing a term. I won't be working this f...
  11. UTA RN to BSN Online Fall 2014

    Just got my acceptance yesterday! I have to take 27 general course credits still -_-
  12. Moving to the area- have questions!

    Wow you guys are very helpful!! Wana_Mama, do you have names of the agencies that would help spouses find jobs to help me point in the right direction? Also, it's legal to hold multiple licenses depending on residency, correct? So for example, I wou...
  13. Hello there, I am a recent RN grad from a MI ADN school. My husband's military career is taking us to Bestheda, MD in September/October where he will be working at Walter Reed. I know absolutely nothing about the area and we will likely be living rel...
  14. Suit? Business casual? Scrubs? Please state your reasoning behind your choice :) Gonna be a new grad soon and I've heard different things from different people.. Thanks!
  15. Residency programs in San Antonio

    Following. I'm graduating in May and will be moving to SA in July. Hopefully someone responds. I can't seem to figure out when residency applications are due for each hospital.