HappytobeARNP MSN, APRN

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1. Clinical advice

   HappytobeARNP replied to Memphis89's topic in General Students

   It sounds like you just need help with your organizational skills. You have the knowledge but you just need to execute. I would get some sort of planner and write down what's due and when. Your planner should be organized by subject and you should se...

2. SAHM to nursing school

   HappytobeARNP replied to FutureNA's topic in General Students

   I started nursing school when my kids were 2 and 4 years old. It was hard for me, my kids, and my husband. What motivated me was my passion for nursing, the ability to have my own career, and the possibility of improving the quality of life for my ch...

3. Power points in nursing school? And number?

   HappytobeARNP replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

   Most of my professors used Power Point and I would take notes on my laptop as they taught. The other thing that really helped me was recording lectures (get permission first). I would listen to the lectures during my drive home and during any down ti...

4. pursuing Nursing in the US

   HappytobeARNP replied to cristymcm's topic in International

   This link from the California BON provides information for licensing and has a section for international nurses: Licensure by Examination It sounds like you will need to become licensed here in the States so you should also contact schools in your ar...

5. Nervous about starting nursing school

   HappytobeARNP replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The great thing about nursing is that the backgrounds vary. The difference between those that succeed and those that don't is the level of work and commitment that is put forth REGARDLESS of age. You will have to work harder just based off of the fac...

6. International nurse

   HappytobeARNP replied to Aurorakoli84's topic in NCLEX

   Honestly the core material is the same regardless of which company you use. More than anything you will need to understand and study the material. Know the basics, study the rationales, and assess your missed questions. I used Kaplan and passed the ...

7. 3rd year medical student looking at nursing

   HappytobeARNP replied to spiderman2k1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think that you have a good chance of getting into a nursing program. You have taken advanced medical classes and left in good standing--that counts for a lot! Your GPA will play a role but won't be the defining factor. What will really seal the dea...

8. Trying to get into grad school, needs Anatomy course!

   HappytobeARNP replied to sunny77's topic in School Programs

   Check your local community colleges or universities they probably will allow non-degree seeking students to take classes (some offer online classes). Community college will be the cheapest option but just make sure that the course will be accepted by...

9. Failed nclex twice

   HappytobeARNP replied to Sekayia's topic in NCLEX

   Are you going over the questions that you missed and understanding the rationale? Is there a certain category that you have issues with? Find out why you've missed the questions that you've missed: Do you not know the content? Didn't understand the q...

10. Advocate for Yourself...NOT Just For Patients

    HappytobeARNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have all heard the numerous adjectives used to describe nurses: selfless, nurturing, strong, kind, compassionate, and the list goes on. We dedicate our lives to helping others. We put our family second to put those in need first. We are real life ...

11. Med/Surg vs PreOp/PACU

    HappytobeARNP replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you will need to dig a little deeper into what you really want. Why do you want to work in PACU? Do you really see yourself going back to Med-Surg? It sounds like your current job is going well so is being closer to home and spending mor...

12. Family Nurse Practioner-yes or no?

    HappytobeARNP replied to ktbug4692's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't think that the school that you attend really matters as long as they are accredited without any negative publicity. With that being said...any school that doesn't answer emails from a prospective student is concerning as most schools...

13. Leaving nursing

    HappytobeARNP replied to missnurse92x's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you for going after your true passion! It takes a lot of strength to walk a way from a career that you've devoted a lot of time, money, and more to and realize that it just isn't for you. There are some nurses that are miserable but show up...

14. Help With Cover Letter

    HappytobeARNP replied to HeavenBound'17's topic in General Nursing

    This cover letter seems very standard. There's nothing that tells the person reading it why they should select you over someone else. You were a patient care tech? Great! How many patients did you take care of per shift? What type of unit/patients? W...

15. Struggling with Expectations

    HappytobeARNP replied to strugglingtobe's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should follow your chain of command and voice your concerns. Map out your career so far and point out that you have not had enough experience to feel comfortable at this time but that you are willing to learn. I would also talk to so...