vjhappy

vjhappy specializes in L&D.

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1. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   vjhappy replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   The trick truly works! I took it Friday, got the good pop-up, & paid for my results this morning! I was soooo happy, I cried!

2. Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland??

   vjhappy replied to misssrblake's topic in Maryland

   I agree with Jamie. It's sounds like you really want to go to Hopkins. It's ok to be scared after making the decision because you start thinking about the money, but that's to be expected. I felt the same way when I decided to go to UMB instead of...

3. First night off orientation- feeling overwhelmed

   vjhappy replied to ibambamama's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You give me hope that it can be done! Just starting orientation & scared out of my mind, but I know I have a wonderful staff to back me up, like you do. Thanks for posting your story!

4. Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland??

   vjhappy replied to misssrblake's topic in Maryland

   I recently graduated with my BSN from UMB and I honesty don't think you can go wrong either way. Since both schools are affiliated with hospitals, there are plenty opportunities to network for extra learning opportunities and jobs. I can honestly sa...

5. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

   vjhappy replied to freeflowchi's topic in New Nurse

   I think the previous poster gave some excellent advice. I am 35, graduated last thursday, and had 2 new grad positions offered to me. One of the reasons why is that I started very early making connections while in nursing school. I worked as a stu...

6. Dec '09 Grads, raise your hands!

   vjhappy replied to Bobbkat's topic in New Nurse

   Graduated from a BSN program in Maryland! Congratulations to everyone... it was a hard road and we did it!

7. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

   vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in CNM

   Thanks for replying! Just come back when you're not so busy... you have soooo much on your plate right now! Congrats & good luck on the FNP boards!

8. School Poll

   vjhappy replied to jenevieve's topic in Maryland

   I think that's a great choice, especially in this economy!

9. School Poll

   vjhappy replied to jenevieve's topic in Maryland

   No problem. My average was 3.6, NET score - 80%, ATI (Essex/Catonsville entrance exam) - 85%. I used the ATI practice test book to prepare and did not purchase any study materials for NET. I know at UMB, they play attention to your core science co...

10. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in CNM

    Thanks for responding. Yes, I'm in Baltimore. I'll be graduating from my BSN program in Dec. and already trying to figure out what I'll be doing for grad school. If she wouldn't mind, I would like to correspond with her about her experience with V...

11. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in NP

    Thanks!

12. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in NP

    Thanks for letting me know. I"ll be graduating with my BSN in December, but I already know I want to go to grad school. Even though you're not in the program, how has your experience been at Vandy? Do you think that it's worth the cost of education?...

13. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in NP

    Thank you for responding! I PMed you with more questions!

14. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy posted a topic in CNM

    Looking for current students or graduates of Vanderbilt's FNP/CNM program for information about how they like the program. Any help would be appreciated!

15. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy posted a topic in NP

    Looking for current students or graduates of Vanderbilt's FNP/CNM program for information about how they like the program. Any help would be appreciated!