may8755

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1. Vandy CNM/FNP program

   may8755 posted a topic in CNM

   I am a Neuro nurse with almost 2 years experience. Recently, I applied to Vandy's dual CNM/FNP program but did not get accepted. My dream is to become a CNM/FNP to work with underserved populations, so I am planning on reapplying next year. Any advi...

2. Low starting pay for new RN?

   may8755 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   LUCKY!!! I just graduated in May 09 (WOOHOO!) and work in TN. My starting pay is $18.25. (21.75/hr nights, 24.75/hr weekend nights). I also don't get paid as much as teachers starting out. It isn't the greatest pay, but I guess the reward comes from ...

3. Vandy Nurse Residency ?s

   may8755 replied to jones.ah's topic in Tennessee

   I am from TN and I have accepted a Nurse Resident position in the Adult Health Track. I start on July 6th, also. Hello everyone starting in July! Kris, like you I put Women's Health as my first choice, but they aren't offering any positions at this t...

4. How much experience needed before starting CNM program?

   may8755 posted a topic in CNM

   I am currently a BSN nursing student, set to graduate in May 2009. My plan is to work for a year in labor and delivery/women's health after I graduate, then start a dual program to be a Certified Nurse Midwife Family Nurse Practitioner in Fall of 201...

5. Geared up and ready to go!

   may8755 replied to Icaria's topic in General Students

   I am so happy that you are excited about starting school! Its funny to me how people describe getting butterflies in their stomache and feeling funny when they think about the person they love when they are in a new relationship (and for some even af...

6. Starting Masters right out of nursing school?

   may8755 posted a topic in General Students

   I have a friend who graduated Nursing School in May. She is working during the summer on a pediatrics floor. In the fall, she is set to start her Masters to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. Her focus is on Hematology/Oncology. I...

7. Is there such thing as Hospitalist Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

   may8755 posted a topic in NP

   I am currently in Nursing School, set to graduate in May 2009. Once I graduate, I would like to work for the summer and then start the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program in Fall of 2009, possibly at UT Knoxville or Vanderbilt. My dream place to wor...

8. HESI midcurricular

   may8755 posted a topic in General Students

   Ater studying, attending midcurricular reviews held by the nursing professors at my school, and doing over 1000 practice questions..... I took the midcurricular HESI yesterday and made an 848, when we needed an 850 to pass. I failed. So close, yet n...

9. Learning Drugs

   may8755 replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in General Students

   I have looked through the Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy, and it looks like a good source. I bought the Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy when I had to take patho, and it helped tremendously. The company that makes those series of books know th...

10. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    may8755 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    I :redbeathe this thread. it makes my day to read it! :chuckle

11. I just had/did/saw my very first...

    may8755 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    During my OB rotation this semester, I saw a baby in the newborn nursery pass meconium. Baby's first BM and my first time seeing meconium (in addition to the first time witnessing a baby take its first poop)! It was special. The baby kept pooping and...

12. Info about HESI exit exam

    may8755 replied to green12345's topic in General Students

    I will be taking the Midcurricular hesi (peds, psych, ob, foundations, pharm, patho, and health assessment material) in the middle of april. i bought the hesi book a few weeks ago and it has been helpful. i have actually used it to study for my exams...

13. Healthy Clinical Lunch?

    may8755 replied to GypsyRose07's topic in General Students

    I take pretty much the same thing every day to clinicals... On Sunday night, I make a big pot of Whole Wheat Pasta with vegetables. After it is done cooking, I portion the pasta into individual tupperware containers. Each night, when I am getting my ...

14. 2009 Grads

    may8755 replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in General Students

    My graduation from a BSN program in 2009 can't be here soon enough. Peds nursing is what I want to do. I love the children so much! :-)

15. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    may8755 replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    Good luck with that! Let us know how it goes. remember, deep breaths! think of your happy place! :onbch: