NicuNurseD

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1. Microbio, Pathophysio + Pharmacology classes together?

   NicuNurseD replied to michelin's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have done Micro and A&P I and II on Summer A & B terms while teaching middle school summer school and taking care of two kids on my own, a combination which horrified my advisors. But I did well and did not feel overwhelmed. (Pharma was off...

2. New NICU RN First Day

   NicuNurseD replied to chloejean104's topic in NICU

   Congrats on your new job! To add to the previous replies that have been quite thorough--bring a teachable, open mind on your first day. If your unit is anything like mine, your training will be a few months long with your preceptor, so take this opp...

3. Advice on comfortable shoes

   NicuNurseD replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a bit of a sneakerhead so when I first started working as an RN, I thought I could wear the most comfortable sneakers I have (Adidas Ultraboost III). My legs ached so much the following day! A couple of veteran nurses advised me to try Danskos (w...

4. Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

   NicuNurseD replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, Scottishtape! I just might do that.

5. Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

   NicuNurseD replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure what your reply means or the fact that you likely created your account just to post this reply. I've been reading posts on this site for a while before deciding to join, and for the most part commenters have impressed me with their empathy, ...

6. Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

   NicuNurseD replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

   The funny thing is she doesn't strike me as an intellectual snob in the least. While she did earn her doctorate from a top tier university, she spent many years working at the community college from where I earned my BSN. I got the sense she was sinc...

7. Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

   NicuNurseD replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply, Nurse Beth. At this point, I think I'll let fate decide for me. If I get in and I get the full scholarship, I'll go to Nova. And then try for Duke when I feel ready in a few years. I was a teacher for a few years, and I abso...

8. Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

   NicuNurseD posted a topic in General Nursing

   First off, forgive the rather silly title of this topic, but I am merely quoting what my former professor in essence told me when I asked for a referral. Let me explain: I am currently a staff nurse at a Level III NICU, with hopes of one day going i...