Sunshine0425

Hi Everyone, I am trying to find out information on SLU's accelerated BSN program. Does anyone know anything about it??? I currently have applied at OLOL but want to put some eggs in other baskets, incase I don't get accepted. Any info wou...

Well, I worked on a Med Surg floor for eight months before starting in ICU...I am sooo glad I did. I was so stressed as a new grad on the floor, but quickly got my assessment skills down, time management, etc. I really feel like it helped my transi...

I work there...and love it. I don't have nursing experience at any other hospital, but have really enjoyed working at NO. Do you mind sharing what floor you will be working on??? Some floors are better than others. Pay is good, better than Baton ...

Okay, it's getting down to crunch time!!! I am starting to *think* plan B. I still have to wait until the first part of May before I get any news. If I don't get in, I will need to bust my rear to get more pre req's in this summer for another prog...

Our midterm grades were just posted online this morning...I got an A in micro and nutrition...this will totally help me for a hopeful upcoming interview/review for acceptance this fall. I am happy b/c I was so mad after our last test. Micro is a fore...

The hospital I work at currently paid off my debt to Tulane. I LOVE where I work, the floor I work on is organized, smells clean and we all help each other out. I don't miss the commute to the city.

I hate to tell you this, but I had a similar experience with them. I had flown down here in 04 from another state to take the PAX test knowing I was moving down here soon. I flew with my 4 week old baby to go take the test and guess what....THEY LO...

First thing I do on my shift is organize myself first...gather my MARS, make my own little checklist from the kardex, then go assess. This should be your number one priority. See how your patients are doing before passing meds. Some patients go do...

For me I would ask about scheduling issues...Some places have self scheduling, others it's whenever they will fit you in the schedule, especially as a new nurse. Good luck

Maybe this is something you and your spouse should talk about as far as time mgt with busy schedules. And if you have kids... Bottom line is you are going to have to make a huge commitment for 9/10 months. If you want to get it out of the way quick...

boozimgm2, You might really reconsider going through the accelerated program...I went through the one at Tulane last year, and yes, there are SEVERAL weeks where we went 7 days a week. We also started from square one...bed making, hand washi...

Their new grad pay last year was 22.00 an hour, so that sounds right.

I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and my levels of testosterone are high. My hair has become very curly wavy over the last few years since being diagnosed with this. I thought it was very interesting. I love the curly hair, but could do without ...

It is 22 dollars an hour base...And I would NEVER work there. I had all my clinicals for nursing school there. It is dog eat dog and I don't think I ever saw one nurse ever help another. Most of the floors smell terrible and Administration....plea...

I would get the latest edition, or something in the last year or two. Some teachers like to take right from the textbook. Sarah

my wife just left the computer on this website, and i was reading some of your concerns. My wife just finished this accelerated program, and man was it some work. As far as some of your concerns about a medical background. My wife didnt and she got...

Last year it was 97% pass, one person failed first time around. I feel prepared to take it soon, I am going to take the Hurst review first, and then take the NCLEX asap. I graduate Thursday, and now that it is almost over, I am glad it only took 9 ...

I love my littmann classic!!!! It has been a great stethescope for me. The other side can be used to listen to deeper heart tones...you just click the tubing around the steth. I may be working Peds in a few weeks, and will probably get a pediatric...

Pay attention in class, get a good NCLEX study book like Saunders, find a few people to review/study with (once you have already studied on your own) If you have support from family and you have kids, enlist them to help you so you have ample study t...

I was debating this same thing....I graduate May 17 and was thinking about taking a summer class for prereq's for the RN-BSN. BUT when it comes down to it, I really think concentrating on passing the NCLEX and taking a little time before I start wor...

I found out I was accepted on July 8th last year. And just a forewarning...be prepared to be EXTREMELY flexible and have no life for the duration of the program. I can hardly wait 1 month 23 days until graduation *yay*

yep....I didn't get my interview letter until June last year...sorry to all those who are waiting. It was insane how nervous I was!!!

When I say disorganized, I mean disorganized....BUT we always seem to get done what needs to get done. I think a lot of it is that they just moved the program back to NO from BR. There seems to be a lack of communication from the main campus and th...

Yep, I am currently in the program. This thread was from last summer. I can't believe how fast time goes by. I am going to be a nurse this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are only about 30 out of 50 left in the program, it's tough but...

To get an interview, you should have over a 2.75 (this is what a counselor from olol told me) and have a great essay. They are basically looking for an overall well rounded person rather than just a 4.0 student. They then give 75 of these people to...