Preemie 2 RN ASN, RN

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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    Preemie 2 RN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, I too would LOVE to work in the NICU. I was born at 24 weeks and I think I could be a great support system for the families and I feel that the NICU is where I am supposed to be....
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    How did you get your hospital job???

    Preemie 2 RN replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Interview went as well as it could. The HR manager said I will have to call back once I am done with my first semester of nursing (in December) but she gave me her direct number though and said she...
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    How did you get your hospital job???

    Preemie 2 RN replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Well my interview is in a few hours! I hope it goes
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    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    Preemie 2 RN replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school Patho is a class you take during the actual nursing program BUT if you take it before you apply to the program you get extra points towards being picked for the program so I took Patho as...
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    How did you get your hospital job???

    Preemie 2 RN replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Finally got a call back (had to wait 3 weeks for background check) and I have an interview on Tuesday! They want me for a float pool PCA position though so I'm kind of worried. They know I have no...
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    Orientation tomorrow!

    Preemie 2 RN replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    I have orientation on August 20th and 21st so I still have a little while to wait. Hope your orientation went well! I am excited too about finally starting nursing
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    Pharmacology Vs. Microbiology

    Preemie 2 RN replied to mnewbaker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are they both requirements for the nursing program you are applying to? If they are, I would suggest taking the Micro now and take the Pharm closer to when you will apply so that the information you...
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    Stethoscope for fall 2012

    Preemie 2 RN replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littmann Lightweight II S.E. in lilac :) I have had surgery on the back of my neck/head so I thought that the lightweight would be a good
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    Probably just pay bills and such. I would love to splurge on new things like a car, vacation, etc but that just isn't realistic. My husband works 60 hour weeks so I can do school full time without...
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    Help!!! Psychology Human and Growth Development difficulty?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to evenstevenz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took that class online during the summer (8 weeks) and it was super easy. We only had 4 online exams (open book but had a 2 hour time limit) and 4 discussion boards to do. I think it just depends on...
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    Anyone else graduating 2013??

    Preemie 2 RN replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    I start my ADN program next month and I will graduate December 2013!! It's an accelerated 16 month program and I am so
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    Blind Nursing Student?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I cannot see out of my right eye at all and I am legally blind in my left eye without glasses/contacts. With contacts I am 20/30 and I was accepted into my school's nursing program with no problems....
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    How did you get your hospital job???

    Preemie 2 RN replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Nope not yet! They are doing the background check right now and they told me that it takes 3 weeks for them to get it back from the
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    Counting down

    Preemie 2 RN replied to KMtoRN's topic in General Students

    I am anxiously counting down the days! 57 more days until the first day of classes!!
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    How far do you drive for nursing school?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    My school is less than 3 miles away which is nice :) The different hospitals I will be doing clinicals at though are farther, most about a 30 minute
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    What will you do with your RN license?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    My goals for now is to work in the NICU and eventually become a neonatal nurse practitioner. I was born at 24 weeks and I feel like it is my job in life to give back. To be born so early without any...
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    Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    Preemie 2 RN replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes it is a group interview. You and 4 other students are interviewed at the same time by a panel of 4 nursing instructors. Each student is asked 2 questions and the questions are usually multi-part...
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    Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    Preemie 2 RN replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Interesting, for this last application period we did not need to do a professional writing example. I see that is a new requirement on the website. I wonder how that will turn out! Congrats on the...
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    Uniforms

    Preemie 2 RN replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I start NS in August! My school has us wear hunter green scrubs in any brand we choose. They have to be basic vneck tops though (no fashion tops). Also we need a lab coat and both the lab coat and...
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    What did you take to orientation?

    Preemie 2 RN replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    My orientation is at the end of August and it's 2 days long/8am-4pm each day. The first day we are to bring our own lunch and on the 2nd day we are to bring a potluck item to share with everyone. I...
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    Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    Preemie 2 RN replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you! My first tip for the program: start saving now! There are so many things you have to get done before the actual program starts such as CPR Cert., immunizations, physical exam, health...
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    I got the job

    Preemie 2 RN replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I haven't heard yet. They are running my background check now and then I think I have another interview. I will hear more on Monday or Tuesday
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    I got the job

    Preemie 2 RN replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congrats! I am in the middle of the interview process myself and I hope I get good news
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    How did you get your hospital job???

    Preemie 2 RN replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I do not have a hospital job yet but I am in the middle of the interview process so cross your fingers for me :) I have been volunteering at this hospital since August and I have been networking with...
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    Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    Preemie 2 RN replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am sure more Brookhaven hopefuls will turn up in this thread once it gets closer to the application period in September :) I am one of the students who is starting Brookhaven's nursing program this...