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Boy...do I know exactly how you feel!!!! I had a week of OR training too..I agree it is not nearly enough time! That said..after only a week..I realize that the OR is not where I want to be. This poses a problem for me because we have a high c-sectio...

MelitaRN, THANK YOU! I am in the same position as you, except I've only been in my position for 3 1/2 months. I just know that it's not for me. I'm trying to stick it out for 6 months, but i don't know if I can.

Help! Okay, here is my problem. I have been working as a new nurse in L&D for a few months..I hate it! I feel so overwhelmed! I feel like I would be better suited to the mother/baby unit. I agree with people who say that L&D is like critical...

caliotter, Thanks for responding. Your reply actually made me take pause. I'm so used to reading replies telling people to leave if they are not happy. I don't necessarily think the grass is greener in mother/baby, but I do think that I would be happ...

Mango, I have read all the posts starting from the original one, and this has to be the best post yet. I think you did a great job of outlining the similarities/differences between NP's and PA's without making one out to be better than the other. I a...

I mean how did you know what books to get? Did you just go to the bookstore and ask for ACE program nursing books?

You got your books? I thought the letter said the books wouldn't be released until orientation...oh and hello! :wink2:

Hello! Congrats for getting into the ACE program! Although, I am originally from Philadelphia, I am not too familiar with the train that goes from that area to Drexel. You can call Septa or get on their website, to see which train takes you where. So...

Thanks for the info. I actually got a letter recently. The orientation is scheduled for September 13&14. I'm so anxious to start the program, what does the orientation consist of that it needs to take two days? Also, do you have any advice/info t...

Congtratulations to you!!! Thank you for serving our country, God Bless You!

yes, I've heard of Overbrook High School. I actually have a friend who graduated from there about 15 years ago...ughh, that makes me sound old!

I'm not sure if you got response, I'm still figuring out how the site works. Let me know. Anyway, I live about 20 minutes away from Philly...actually where I'm originally from. I've lived in New Jersey for about 2 years now.

Hello, I will be starting the ACE program in the fall too, I am also from New Jersey. What area are you from?

Hello All! I will be attending the ACE program in the fall also. I am excited, yet very nervous..wondering what I am getting myself into!