joyfulgal ASN, RN

Research Sucks! What a waste of time in a nursing program; I feel for you. I just finished all of this fun stuff not that long ago and NEVER want to re-live it. My advice: set your question based upon what you are interested in answering. For exampl...

I just graduated from a nursing school in Nebraska and agree with the person who previously posted. The program was an accelerated one because I already had a bachelor's of science. There was no wait at my school, however it is a private school so ...

I just began my first nursing job in fast-paced Med/Surg and love, love, love my job! I like the fast pace of everything that goes on during the days, however I will be working 7p-7a rather than days once orientation is completed. Everyone tells me...

Thank you for the great story and chuckle....I am laughing so hard, but only because I start my very first nursing job tomarrow as a new grad on a med/surg unit! Just finished the orientation, documentation and computer training today only to find o...

I live in OKC and there is indeed many, many positions open for RN's at almost all of the metro area hospitals as well as in the communities immediately surrounding the city. I just graduated in August, moved to a different area, passed boards and s...

I just took the NCLEX and know how stressful this whole process can be; I am sorry that you have to go through this for a second time. I am not going to tell you whether or not to reschedule the exam, only you can decide if you feel better prepared t...

I am moving back to OKC after graduating from an accelerated BSN program in Nebraska. I was curious if anyone has suggestions or recommendations for working at Mercy Hospital? I will be living in Edmond (I-35/Memorial) starting around Sept. 1. I l...

Thank you for your response. Do you think I will have a better shot at finding my way to the ER if I were to work in Med/Surg unit at Mercy for a while? I like Med/Surg and believe it is a good step to take for any new grad; but I know that I will ...

I start nursing school on Aug 22 with orientation on Aug 20th, and I like many others am very excited and nervous.... I ordered "Fundamentals" by Potter b/c it is required for our program,(along with 14 other texts) however, it is on back order and ...

My program recommends comfortable, casual dress, and layers due to inside A/C. I always freeze in the classroom and hate being cold! I am thinking casual/dress capris, cute top, but do not want to wear heels! There is no sense in being miserable a...

I would love to have a copy the drug lists you have posted! I know this sounds silly but I just finished my finals for the spring and have the summer off before I start a very busy accelerated program in August....I am finding that I need something ...

Take General Chem first, then if required take Organic Chem next! It is really difficult to get through Organic Chem if you do not have a good understanding of General Chem. I just finished Organic this past winter after a 13yr. break from any Chem...

This is a required text prior to entering our actual nursing classes for an accelerated program. I assume that we will be tested on the material shortly after the program begins. I ordered it on Amazon for about $23. Calculations of Drug Dosages, ...

Hi jda1977, just saw your recent post about how organic chem relates to your general chem that you took 3 years ago???You will be just fine! You always have to start with the basic principles of chemistry in general. Lewis structures, valence elec...

I am about 2/3 of the way through my organic chemistry class and cannot wait until it is over b/c like your counselor said, once you tackle o. chem, you can do anything! I believe it! Don't get discouraged before you even begin. Start with a posit...

Sorry to hear that your ethics class is going to be so involved! I am currently taking Intro to Ethics and it really is not bad at all. As far as writing assignments and papers go we have 10 one page essays due throughout the course, one mid-term, ...

I too am in the process of looking into federal student loans. I am not quite sure how all of this works. I have never taken out any student loans before, luckily we were able to pay for my first BS degree. My husband has a great job and we have al...

Hi, I too am accepted into an accelerated BSN program which begins Aug'07. My BS degree is in Health and Sport Sciences. This is area of study has many different options. It can focus on "health sciences" or "sport and exercise sciences". It lo...

I know this may start to sound a little like a skip in your favorite cd... but,,,,consider taking Anatomy and Physiology together (they are good buddies) and then take Micro. It will flow better for you in the long run from one experience to another...

I am in the same boat but luckily my program does not start until Aug '07 and all immunization records must be turned in by July1. I just had blood work drawn for 4 titers: measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. I was immunized as a child but I d...

Hi stpauligirl, I just noticed you post about ethics. I am currently in the Intro Ethics class and just started the winter quarter here. The class is based on your own personal opinion, values, etc, with writing a few short essays and journal ent...

Is anybody out there currently enrolled in Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry? I just started, my school works in the quarter system so we are just starting the winter quarter and I have 9 weeks left of this stuff. My previous history with Chem is I...

I graduated with a BS in Health & Sport Sciences and have been working as a fitness instructor and trainer for the past five years. Not bad getting paid to workout as well as help others in health and fitness, but as fun as that is I am ready to...

I too am in the same situation as you! I have great support from my husband and children along with some really great neighbors and girlfriends who live in the same area. I have had some of the same concerns as you. I have been accepted to an acce...

I am also curious about anyone who is going through an accelerated program right now. I have been accepted to one and will start Aug'07. The program is one year in length (3 semesters total) Fall '07, Spring '08, and last semester or preceptorship...