middleageNP

middleageNP

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  1. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    middleageNP replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    For those who managed to finish RN school while working full time, I admire your tenacity. I don't know how you did it, but kudos to you all. I think I'd have a nervous break down if I had to work...

  2. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    middleageNP replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    Christina.... People shouldn't think you're crazy for going to nursing school with a full time job + 2 kids. They should admire you for having the determination to reach your goal despite the...

  3. Any nurses here think ambien is addictive?

    middleageNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been taking ambien on and off for the last 4 years for insomnia and wonder if any other nurses are on it too. My concern is that I'm addicted and don't know it? I take 5mg 4/5 X a week and...

  4. Any nurses here think ambien is addictive?

    middleageNP replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Geena for your info, but what would you consider a prolong period? I think I would definitely qualify but curious as to what your opinion is. I've never heard of the seizures reaction you...

  5. University of South Alabama

    middleageNP replied to tmill85's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Oh yeah I forgot that.. Took my set of hepatitis B years go when we traveled out of the country to somewhere.. I 've spoken to a few people who took the accelerated program and they said you can do...

  6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    middleageNP replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Does anybody wonder why so many hospitals are incouraging their ADNs to receive their BSN? I agree that 2 additional yrs of liberal arts are not going to make a BSN a better nurse than a ADN. But the...

  7. University of South Alabama

    middleageNP replied to tmill85's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You must call for the appointment quick because, Nancy Howell is booked up until the last week of August. I was just in there and was hoping to move my appointment with her up but was told she is...

  8. University of South Alabama

    middleageNP replied to tmill85's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Are you at South now? I was accepted at Faulkner and Bishop but declined at the last minute and decided to go for my BSN since I only have 4 more pre reqs to finish. I just turned in my application a...

  9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    middleageNP replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    OK... You guys are really freaking me out. I've yet to even start nursing school, and I don't want to be in a horror movie like atmosphere.. Seriously though, are there that many supernatural...

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    middleageNP replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Well, energy never dies, just recycles supposedly. I don't know what to think of spirits who haven't moved on, frankly because I'm afraid. I grew up with my mother, who firmly believes in ghosts,...

  11. Scared of nursing school...please help!

    middleageNP replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your dilemma. Here in Alabama, a friend of mine said it was the hardest thing he ever had to take and he has MS in computer science and a BS in something else. Scared the living day...

  12. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    middleageNP replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a great topic. I'm starting school in Spring and wondered what kind of pay to expect after school. Sounds like 3 figures is doable if you pick the right place to work at, and if you have plenty...

  13. failing two days b/f eligible for nclex

    middleageNP replied to lobeth's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear of your undeserved dilemma. You should keep all records of all incidents and meetings with the teacher, evaluators, and dean. Any statements of admission, offers etc... from the...

  14. Help

    middleageNP replied to barkley876's topic in Alabama Nursing

    WOW!!! I must kow tow to you. I have 3 kids including the hub (do dogs count?) and I'm scared to death of nursing school (not sure I have enough brain

  15. Yeah Or Neah???

    middleageNP replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Got a yes at Bishop and Faulkner, but I want to apply at USA for the accelerated BSN program in Spring. BTW, I have question for the accelerate applicants at USA, do you have to have a prior BA/BS to...

  16. Help with Accelerated BSN program

    middleageNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm applying to the accelerated BSN program at University of South Alabama but am really confused as to the requirements for a possible applicant. A few days ago, I heard from a couple of nursing...

  17. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    middleageNP replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been on welbutrin for the last 8 mos and I think it saved my marriage...and I haven't even started nursing school yet. Depression must run in my family because my teenage son has severe...

  18. Help with Accelerated BSN program

    middleageNP replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    25 credits first semester, 21 for 2nd, 23 for the 3rd. Each semester has 3 intervals of 5,3, 5 or 7 weeks. My guess is, plan to be doing nothing but reading and studying for 12 mos straight. I hope I...

  19. Tremors in Hands

    middleageNP replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a trick I've learned at being a manicurist for years. Use your pinky finger to steady yourself by leaning it on something steady, like the patient's arm, wrist etc... See if that'll work. I...

  20. 2 Year Track Nursing

    middleageNP replied to a0493261's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cool then... Will post what I find out tomorrow. Where are you in CA? I lived in LA, SD most of my life until 3 yrs

  21. 2 Year Track Nursing

    middleageNP replied to a0493261's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep in mind that required courses may vary from state to state. Make sure all your courses are transferable. Additionally, I'm hearing conflicting requirements to apply i.e. prior BS/BA degree, but...

  22. 2 Year Track Nursing

    middleageNP replied to a0493261's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in ALabama and 3 semesters of all nursing if you've finished your pre-reqs in a community college. And it appears that at University of Southern Alabama, you can get your BSN in 12mos provided...

  23. Help with Accelerated BSN program

    middleageNP replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning to straighten this out tomorrow. Will post what the actual deal is in case there is a similar case in the future. Thank you

  24. Help with Accelerated BSN program

    middleageNP replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    The adviser I originally spoke to whom I sat with to figure out what classes I needed to qualify IS a nursing department advisor. On the other hand, the person that told me I had to have a prior...

  25. Help with Accelerated BSN program

    middleageNP replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    if you notice in the usb accelerated program links, there is info for those with prior degrees and there are other links for the accelerated program but without references to having to have bs/ba, so...