ladyvp05

ladyvp05 specializes in Operating Room.

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1. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

   ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in Arkansas

   Update: I just graduated yesterday will my BSN from UALR. Passed every class with an A. If UALR every produces a MSN program I would likely apply for that program. Good luck everyone on your nursing journey!

2. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

   ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in Arkansas

   I haven't been on here in a while so I'm sorry for just now responding. St. Vincent will hire new grad nurses for specialties like OR, ER, and ICU.

3. OR nurse schedule - 4 10's or 5 8's?

   ladyvp05 replied to Lee824's topic in General Nursing

   I work 12s in the OR. I wouldn't mind 10s either. But I would die if I had to go back to 8's. I value that extra time off. When I worked 8's I always felt tired everyday.

4. OR nursing--- career killer???

   ladyvp05 replied to Baileyhoffman's topic in General Nursing

   My sister started in the OR and worked there for 3 years. She has since worked med-surg, mental health, home health, and now she's working in rehab. It hasn't killed her career at all. I almost gave up on my dream of working in the OR bc of people te...

5. Associates degree RN to non nursing BS/BA

   ladyvp05 replied to Carabella's topic in General Nursing

   My sister has a masters in mental health counseling. However, she did get her bsn along the way. She currently runs her own counseling business but works prn as a RN in rehab.

6. Disrespectful medical assistants

   ladyvp05 replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory

   I agree with AAC.271, BSN, RN. I used to be a medical assistant before becoming a RN. The awful truth of the matter is an office can be ran without a nurse. I honestly think we should've had a nurse (LPN or RN). In my state medical assistants can giv...

7. Is it hard to transition from OR?

   ladyvp05 replied to YouknowwhyImhere's topic in General Nursing

   My sister started out in the OR. She did it for 2 years. Since then she has worked med surg, mental health, home health, and now rehab. She said she was afraid that she would lose all her nursing skills, but it all came back to her when she started w...

8. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

   ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX

   My license posted today. PVT works and I recommend uworld. All my classmates that used uworld are passing too. To future testers: you need to read the rationales (take notes if possible) in order to be successful with uworld. Good luck everyone.

9. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

   ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats! Just an update. I took nclex today and it shut off at 75 questions. I got the good pop up. So fingers crossed. I cried when I made it home bc the test was that awful. Lol.

10. ADN or second degree BSN program?

    ladyvp05 replied to Mslma's topic in ADN/BSN

    I have a bachelors degree in another field. I chose an ADN program. I just graduated last month. I had no trouble finding a job despite not having a BSN. I got a job at a magnate hospital in the OR. I start the onlline BSN program in August, and I do...

11. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

    ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX

    Are you a part of the uworld Facebook group? Everyday I see a lot of people posting that they passed nclex with uworld. There are even repeat testers that said they tried everything to pass and uworld is the only thing that worked. I'm scheduled to t...

12. Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    ladyvp05 replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your situation before. I finished me degree bc i felt i was so close to graduation. I wish I would've just stopped the degree. You may need a Masters degree if you major in psychology for certain jobs. Also, once you have a bachelors degree ...

13. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in Arkansas

    Final update: Today May 14, 2016 I graduated. I made a B in critical care and an A in competency. I also accepted a job working in surgery (operating room). I will be starting the RN to BSN program in August. Good luck to anyone reading this. I love ...

14. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in Arkansas

    Sorry I'm just now seeing this. For 1300 I only used the fundamentals book. However, if you aren't good at math maybe get the calculate with confidence book. Congratulations on getting accepted and good luck. It is a wonderful program.

15. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    ladyvp05 replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital may be one of the very few out there that counts ANY healthcare experience as RN experience. I got offered $3 extra for my medical assistant experience. Other classmates that where cnas, pharmacy techs, EMTs etc.. Got extra pay as well.