WDWpixieRN

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  1. Yay! First Semester is OVER!!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nurse-To-Be-Joy's topic in General Students

    I see my reply to this thread 2 years ago above yours. Does this bring back memories!! And since I'm heading in for a 12-hour overnight shift, some jealousy! :wink2: Enjoy the break because it's...

  2. Sandford Brown RN Program

    WDWpixieRN replied to gglola's topic in General Nursing

    STLCC has a Bridge program also....I think the contact is/was Pat Finney @ Florrissant, but I'm not sure that's current. We had several LPNs who joined us third semester and are now RNs! Best...

  3. SLU MSN Question

    WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, would be interested in info about this program. I have a BS in another field and recently graduated with my ADN. I have been told I should get "floor experience" before I venture into an MSN...

  4. Can't get hired

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2001nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some things you might want to do: a) If you're not getting phone calls from applications (doesn't sound like the issue though), have someone review your resume or online apps before...

  5. The skinny on working nights

    WDWpixieRN replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is the handout about adjusting or something else? I haven't done too bad at handling it, but I'm also not loving it...yet I know dayshift isn't for me...I'm always looking for

  6. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    I'll chime in here and wish you good luck!! Although I doubt you need much "luck"....hope you get the job you're wishing for

  7. Hesi A2

    WDWpixieRN replied to kymi3982's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't get an otherwise suitable answer, my suggestion is to check with the school you need to have this test for (in GA) and ask THEM how to find locations or testing companies nearby. They...

  8. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    The single moms and others who were responsible for themselves worked in addition to attending classes. Most had a lot of emotional and physical help from family. I know several who worked full-time...

  9. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    My, sounds like you might be working for a company I left 2 years ago....I survived 2 layoffs and they recently were bought out (most recently for a second time) and they had a major layoff last fall...

  10. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    They will make you take the ENTIRE first semester nursing core -- if I'm not mistaken it's "only" 9 units on paper, but is pretty intense. There were several in my class finishing up prereqs that...

  11. ER at Childrens Hospital

    WDWpixieRN replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    And hopefully you'll have at least a BSN for Children's. Myself and a couple of others applied for positions there and never even got a phone call or "sorry" from our apps. I finally called and spoke...

  12. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I believe that was what it was called. It was a weekend or two during the summer prior to my fall start. We got a couple of free books, lots of good advice for school success, and exposure to...

  13. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    No one I went to school with ever mentioned this site, although I did several times. Then as time went on, I realized I kind of preferred it that way. You will see PLENTY of your classmates; some...

  14. Decided Now Not to Pursue Nursing????

    WDWpixieRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ratemyprofessor is a good source, but I have said many times to many folks, the BEST way to find good instructors is to ask others on campus. I notice that the website has too few ratings and some...

  15. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    I had to miss my orientation at Meramec and survived just fine. While I think some of the info would've been helpful to have and it would've been nice to scope out my future classmates, I don't...

  16. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    Let me think....and remember, this is based on my experience as a grad from last spring: 1st semester: St. Joe's Kirkwood, MoBap, & St. Anthony's 2nd semester: DePaul, St. Joe's, MoBap (and...

  17. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Meramec and work with a few recent FP grads. My suggestion is to go to the one that is closest to you in distance or is the most convenient, keeping in mind any childcare or employment...

  18. STLCC Forest Park - Starting Jan '09

    WDWpixieRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's definately possible. Many at my school did through all 4 semesters, some full-time. Now, as to whether they started first semester full-time or not, I'm not sure.... I think the hardest...

  19. Vent..Cheating Students..and my bad test grade!!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    Move, move, move. If this is a possibility, I would go for it. If there's some kind of class/school policy against it, I would definately explain to the instructor ahead of time why you felt you...

  20. How I plan to pay for nursing school IF I have to use all loans- or The SUNNY PLAN!

    WDWpixieRN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you might find some nurses who have been in the business for some time who can tell you that NO business is recession proof, including this one...this field has had its up and downs also. I...

  21. A&P: Together or Seperate?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Another consideration is that however you end up taking it, will it be transferable later on should you go on for a higher degree in nursing? My daughter was going to go in to a program near here that...

  22. This thread will change your life forever

    WDWpixieRN replied to mzattitude's topic in General Students

    I also truly think it takes a combination of both the book smarts and the compassion. A tech can see and do some of the things mentioned above, but a licensed, education RN is needed to tackle some...

  23. A&P: Together or Seperate?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the STL area, I believe most at the community college level anyway, take them together. They're offered as A&P I, A&P

  24. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    WDWpixieRN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow!! I'm just looking at applying at a L&D position, but I am apparently much more naive than I thought, lol! When I was in labor with my second child, the fam damily was there -- in-laws, my...

  25. Hard for GNs to get jobs in St. Louis?

    WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    As a recent grad, I'm not aware of anyone I graduated with who wasn't able to find a job. The trick will be how picky you are and if you are looking for a specialty area such as OR, ER, CCU, L&D,...