deannahamid ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

deannahamid has 14 years experience as a ASN, BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Neurology/ER/ICU.

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1. LPN to BSN online program at Indiana State University

   deannahamid replied to Thurmberg's topic in School Programs

   1: they use a program called lockdown browser along with online proctoring service. So you must have a laptop with camera or a desktop with a camera. You have to pay for the proctoring service with your own pocket. 2: you would have to co...

2. How to get ICU New Grad

   deannahamid replied to sajeunesse's topic in New Nurse

   Also you need to get a cgfns certificate to show that your education is comparable to USA standards. Takes about 6 months to get or you can get express service by paying extra $700 to have the certificate in 3 months. Your NCLEX will be valid as it's...

3. How to get ICU New Grad

   deannahamid replied to sajeunesse's topic in New Nurse

   Are you in Canada or in the, USA? Also, where do you want to work? USA or Canada as they both have different paths. I can share my experience as I have done that in both countries as a New Grad. If you want to work in Canada take a post-graduate cer...

4. How to get ICU New Grad

   deannahamid replied to sajeunesse's topic in New Nurse

   Are you in Canada or in the USA? Also where do you want to work? USA or Canada they both have different paths. I can share my experience as I have done that in both countries as a new Grad. But I need to know the above 2 instances first to let you k...

5. Canada nursing

   deannahamid replied to soljhs's topic in Canada

   Canada never had an ADN program. The had 3 year diploma program which was eliminated after 2005. Since then except for the province of Quebec all schools offer 4 year BSN. It's too late to get admission for September. Either you start a BSN in USA or...

6. Applied to Indiana State University for LPN to BSN?

   deannahamid replied to stumptowngurl's topic in LPN/LVN

   https://www.indstate.edu/health/department/son/clinical-agencies/agency-contracts Look through the contract sites first and then contact the site person to ask if you can do clinical there. You need to secure your own placement even if there is a con...

7. Applied to Indiana State University for LPN to BSN?

   deannahamid replied to stumptowngurl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Call every location in 100 miles. Tell them what you need and both the organization and you can benefit from each other. ie you working for them once you graduate. They might already have a few places with current clinical contracts in Oregon. Don't ...

8. LPN to BSN online program at Indiana State University

   deannahamid replied to Thurmberg's topic in School Programs

   What is the grading system like and how is everything weighted? Its a typical 4.0 grading scale Are the exams timed and how many questions are they typically? Timed yes, proctored yes but only the final exams. Quiz, midterm and final have different %...

9. Military nursing officer in Canada?

   deannahamid replied to viewerindepth's topic in Canada

   My husband is in the canadian army. There is lots information available online. I really don't why people don't google the information. All salary even the basic courses are also available on government website that are required before you can enter ...

10. Canada nursing

    deannahamid replied to soljhs's topic in Canada

    I agree with you its all stupid when its the same NCLEX and even more and less same work environment as well. Most of the books that are taught in the BSN programs in Canada are written by US nursing professors. I had to do the same when I moved from...

11. LPN to BSN online program at Indiana State University

    deannahamid replied to Thurmberg's topic in School Programs

    It use to be not very competitive but now it's hard to get in. I did the program from 2013 to 2016 and have worked in Florida and NC since graduating. Great program and support from the ISU faculty and staff during the program but beware that you hav...

12. Applied to Indiana State University for LPN to BSN?

    deannahamid replied to stumptowngurl's topic in LPN/LVN

    It use to be not very competitive but now it's hard to get in. I did the program from 2013 to 2016 and have worked in Florida and NC since graduating. Great program and support from the ISU faculty and staff during the program but beware that you hav...

13. Recommended NICUs?

    deannahamid replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

    Have you checked out Florida Hospital? Disney Pavilion in Orlando in particular if you're looking for the babies who are the micropreemies and the babies on ECMO and such. We do it all here. PM if u want a bit more info!

14. Any nursing students out there with ADD/ADHD?

    deannahamid replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    I have ADD/ADHD and was diagnosed as an adult, while in the nursing program. I was absolutely having difficullty with aspects of the program. Once diagnosed though the disability services department needs to become your best friend. Unfortunately, th...

15. Canadian Rpn to RN through a michigan school

    deannahamid replied to Stef003's topic in LPN-RN

    good question