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  1. Calling experienced OB nurses:)

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all! I need help! I am new to L&D and am having some trouble with VE's and determining dilation. Any words of advice? I get that this will probably take time but I wish it was easier! My first...

  2. Made a mistake!

    rn2bein08 replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I learn more from my stupid mistakes (near-misses) than from anything/anywhere else! Take this as a learning experience and walk with your head high knowing we ALL make

  3. New ER nurse wanting to work contingent OB....

    rn2bein08 replied to mandababy0326's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the need for experience! Your best bet is to focus on one area right now (ER or OB). If you decide to go the OB route start at your own facility where they know you and you'd have a...

  4. are there any cert. that i can get to boost my chances for a L&D job??

    rn2bein08 replied to EILEEN456's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP, Fetal monitoring and STABLE are necessary in my area... breastfeeding certification like (CLC or CLS) would be very beneficial as

  5. Let's talk GPA

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So ladies (men too) what was the GPA cut off for your school's nursing program? Or, what was your GPA when you were

  6. Who's applying for the Fall 2006 semester?

    rn2bein08 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    count me in! we are supposed to have our letters by next weekend but i called the advisor and found out i made the gpa cutoff! fall of 06 here we

  7. Please tell me what you think!!

    rn2bein08 replied to mimibear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know much about the point system since our U goes only on gpa. But... I was supposed to get my letter after March 29th but I called the advisor and she gave me the gpa cutoff so I knew if I...

  8. What would you do??????

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So... here it is. I am waiting for my letter which is supposed to be mailed out in exactly two weeks from today. So... would it be completely insane to call and see if they would release at least the...

  9. What would you do??????

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep! The celebrations are on hold until I receive "the letter" in the mail (even though I may indulge in a bit of champagne tonight!!) I am just relieved that I can relax and stop worrying about it...

  10. What would you do??????

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ok... so i didn't get anywhere with the school but i emailed the nursing advisor and well..... I MADE IT!!!!! this semester's cut off was 3.54 and i have a 3.67!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:...

  11. What would you do??????

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well... I called and I got no where. Oh well, I know now that I at least

  12. What would you do?????

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So... here it is. I am waiting for my letter which is supposed to be mailed out in exactly two weeks from today. So... would it be completely insane to call and see if they would release at least the...

  13. What did you do to CELEBRATE??

    rn2bein08 replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be getting "the letter" in 2 weeks and plan on taking the kids to an amusement park and going out for an expensive supper! But then, when isn't it expensive with four little ones!!! I can't...

  14. What would you do??????

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much for the luck!!! Here's me sending it right back to you!!! Make sure you post back here when you get your acceptance letter! At my college they only look at GPA so if I knew the cutoff I...

  15. how to wait... patiently

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need some major advice. I am a complete wreck and I have 9 more weeks (actually it's 8 weeks and 6/7) until the letters are sent and I am freaking out. What if... I dont make it!!!! Ok, so how...

  16. Ok girls lets talk about...

    rn2bein08 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I cannot wait to do OB! Being a mommy of four I know what it involves and I can't wait to be a part of that experience! My view may be somewhat partial since someday I want to become a...

  17. how to wait... patiently

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    so... how are the rest of you doing? i have calmed down a bit. the advice on formulating a back-up plan was enough to settle me down for a while anyways. i'm not a nervous person, i just can't handle...

  18. Got "the" letter....

    rn2bein08 replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YEAH!!!! CONRATS!!!!! I would definitely frame it first! Hopefully I'll be doing the same in 8 weeks!!:smiley_aa :smiley_aa :smiley_aa

  19. Should I worry that I received a C in Anatomy?

    rn2bein08 replied to lavanda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am with everyone else on this one. You should start by talking with the nursing advisor and other students that have made it. Here in MN for a BS it is EXTREMELY competitive. Last semesters GPA cut...

  20. waiting (im)patiently....

    rn2bein08 replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count Me In. Our Deadline Is 2/14 (yep... V-day!) And Letters Are Sent Out 3/29th!!!!! Of Course I Should Have Waited Until The Last Minute To Hand Mine In Since I Have Been A Basket Case Since I...

  21. What a disappoinment, I'm SO ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    rn2bein08 replied to salsaking's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG! I would be torked too! If I were you I'd keep showing up at both classes until they forced me out of there. In my science courses at the U 1/3-1/2 of the students drop close to the 2nd drop date...

  22. how to wait... patiently

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have decided that if I do not get in that I will retake Anatomy or Micro (my 2 B's) over summer session and then reapply in the fall. It is so hard when you have a family relying on you to finish! I...

  23. Time to apply

    rn2bein08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello fellow students! I have finished my pre-req's and will be applying this month. I am very nervous! Last semesters GPA cutoff was a 3.62 (much higher than usual), and my GPA is 3.67... so send...

  24. Time to apply

    rn2bein08 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thank you all for your support! this is such a neat site! anyone else applying and/or waiting to find

  25. Need an opinion

    rn2bein08 replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know where you are coming from. I have a friend that will apply with me this semster and when it comes down to it (getting in) we can be enemies! Not purposeful but it happens. We will study...