NICU_Nurse_Casti

NICU_Nurse_Casti BSN, RN

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  1. MSN at SNHU

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to DesertSky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I’m sad to see nobody has responded to the OP’s original question. I’ll be graduating with my BSN next year and would like to jump straight into a MSN program. SNHU looks like they have a solid...

  2. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    According to OSHA, employers are required to provide PPE in the appropriate size to employees at no charge/cost to the employee. Just

  3. I failed the FL NCLEX for the 2nd time!!

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to ineedachange1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You might want to look into a test taking strategies class or resource. A large part of taking the NCLEX is just understanding how to dissect the questions to determine what exactly the question is...

  4. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't the facility legally have to provide you with whatever equipment you need to do your job safely? If they aren't willing to get you the gloves, I would look into reaching out to

  5. NICU Blog?

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would love this! I am about a year away from graduating and I really want to work in the NICU. Any and all resources would be greatly

  6. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Update time! I am halfway through Week 5 of Quarter 2, which means I am halfway through the quarter! I just finished my first round of exams for the quarter and received the following grades: 90% in...

  7. Rasmussen Regionally or Nationally accredited ? CCNE OR ACEN

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to zummacansu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The CCNE or ACEN accreditations indicate that the program or programs meet a minimum standard for nursing education. It can affect your ability to find a job at a hospital or can affect acceptance...

  8. RN vs NP Quality of Life

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to dana16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My goal is to become a NICU RN and eventually a Neonatal NP. I am glad to hear you are really enjoying being a NNP. Makes me feel more comfortable with my goals.

  9. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Update time! So, I am wrapping up Week 2 of Quarter 2 here at Rasmussen - Fort Myers. I am taking Essentials of Professional Nursing, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology. Let’s just say this will be a...

  10. Got a repeat offender...

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I know you mentioned having spoken to the child's teachers already, but did you or are you allowed to ask about bullying? As a former teacher, it could be that the child is being bullied in one of...

  11. Is anyone else afraid of becoming a nurse?

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to AshtonR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have definitely had some anxiety about becoming an RN. I am about to start my second quarter of nursing school, but during my first quarter I often feared how challenging nursing out in the real...

  12. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Jo2RN20! I sent you a PM. Thanks for reading my thread.

  13. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    So, my first quarter in nursing school has come to a close. Although it has not been officially entered into my account, I received 3 A's and 1 B. I was literally 1% away from straight A's in my...

  14. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Alright, tomorrow I take my last two final exams for the quarter! If I get at least a 92% on my Health Assessment final and an 88% on my Critical Analysis final, I will finish out this quarter with a...

  15. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    I personally have never done well studying in groups. I tend to get distracted and I talk A LOT! Haha So, I typically stay away from group studying. I do a lot of the assigned reading and all of the...

  16. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Update: I am now halfway through Week 9 of my first 11-week quarter at Rasmussen College in Fort Myers. I currently am maintaining (3) A's and (1) B, but I do have my final exam for Nutrition...

  17. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    I have 3 short clinical days this quarter. Every Thursday for the next 3 weeks. Next quarter we have a lot more clinical

  18. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Update: I am officially halfway through my first quarter of the ABSN - Second Degree program at Rasmussen College in Fort Myers, Florida. I have three A's and one B right now. My cohort is 13...

  19. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    That’s exciting! And awesome that you’re still maintaining that A average. I am working part time as a substitute teacher. Nothing crazy. I’ve only worked once so far because I’ve just been so...

  20. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    So far, so good! Just started my 4th week of the quarter. Took my first exam last Friday (for nutrition) and got 49/50. I have 2 more exams coming up in health assessment and "critical analysis and...

  21. SCF Nursing Spring 2019

    NICU_Nurse_Casti posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone! I couldn't find a thread for those applying to the Associates in Nursing, Basic Program at the State College of Florida (SCF) for the Spring 2019 start term, so I decided to start one!...

  22. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    An update: I have enrolled in the A-BSN Second Degree option at Rasmussen College - Fort Myers. I have completed all of the immunizations, background check and fingerprinting. My classes for the...

  23. FSW Spring 2019

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to guest1085717's topic in Florida Nursing

    I paid $55 for

  24. FSW Spring 2019

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to guest1085717's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey NP_Noel, Yeah, no worries. I haven't officially declined yet. But the reason for going private and shooting for the BSN straight away is to save time so I can start working sooner. I already have...

  25. FSW Spring 2019

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to guest1085717's topic in Florida Nursing

    Same with my friends!