penny2009

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1. Mayo Nurses: Any Light at the End of the Hiring Freeze Tunnel?

   penny2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I was one of the many nurses who got their job offers withdrawn this past spring/summer from Mayo Clinic. I have not given up the dream of working there, and am willing to wait as long as it takes...

2. ATI Experience

   penny2009 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

   What's the best way to prepare for ATI exams? My school switched from ERI to ATI this year, and I really don't know what to expect. In the next two weeks, I have to take the Newborn, Pediatric,...

3. For those that wanted Drug lists.

   penny2009 replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

   Me, too!!! Pretty please! Thank you soo

4. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   penny2009 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I love this thread!!! It's such a refreshing change to focus on all the wonderful, positive aspects to this profession! I won't officially be a nurse for a few years, but everyday, I get more and...

5. UAMS or U of A - Fayetteville?

   penny2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone have any insight to either of these nursing programs? Right now I am planning on starting in the fall in Fayetteville, but I am wondering if maybe transferring to UAMS would be more...

6. I am freaking out! Please advise...

   penny2009 replied to penny2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks for the responses so far. I looked at our Board of Nursing site and saw that my school had a passing rate of 90.7% for 2005 and 69.0% for 2006. That's a little discouraging. The other school I...

7. I am freaking out! Please advise...

   penny2009 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Okay, here's my dilemma. I am scheduled to start nursing school this fall at my university, and I am wondering whether it is a huge mistake. Lately, there has been a bunch of rumors going around...

8. New CNA - any advice?

   penny2009 replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thanks Jay! You post was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. You put it in such wonderful, beautiful terms, and I really do appreciate it. You sound like an absolute wonderful person - our profession is...

9. New CNA - any advice?

   penny2009 replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I am starting CNA classes next week, and I am dealing with some mixed feelings. I am excited because I am a pre-nursing student and it should provide some valuable learning experiences. However, on...