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I am a Neuro nurse with almost 2 years experience. Recently, I applied to Vandy's dual CNM/FNP program but did not get accepted. My dream is to become a CNM/FNP to work with underserved populations, so I am planning on reapplying next year. Any advi...

LUCKY!!! I just graduated in May 09 (WOOHOO!) and work in TN. My starting pay is $18.25. (21.75/hr nights, 24.75/hr weekend nights). I also don't get paid as much as teachers starting out. It isn't the greatest pay, but I guess the reward comes from ...

I am from TN and I have accepted a Nurse Resident position in the Adult Health Track. I start on July 6th, also. Hello everyone starting in July! Kris, like you I put Women's Health as my first choice, but they aren't offering any positions at this t...

I have a friend who graduated Nursing School in May. She is working during the summer on a pediatrics floor. In the fall, she is set to start her Masters to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. Her focus is on Hematology/Oncology. I...

I am currently a BSN nursing student, set to graduate in May 2009. My plan is to work for a year in labor and delivery/women's health after I graduate, then start a dual program to be a Certified Nurse Midwife Family Nurse Practitioner in Fall of 201...

I am currently in Nursing School, set to graduate in May 2009. Once I graduate, I would like to work for the summer and then start the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program in Fall of 2009, possibly at UT Knoxville or Vanderbilt. My dream place to wor...

I am so happy that you are excited about starting school! Its funny to me how people describe getting butterflies in their stomache and feeling funny when they think about the person they love when they are in a new relationship (and for some even af...

Ater studying, attending midcurricular reviews held by the nursing professors at my school, and doing over 1000 practice questions..... I took the midcurricular HESI yesterday and made an 848, when we needed an 850 to pass. I failed. So close, yet n...

I have looked through the Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy, and it looks like a good source. I bought the Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy when I had to take patho, and it helped tremendously. The company that makes those series of books know th...

I :redbeathe this thread. it makes my day to read it! :chuckle

During my OB rotation this semester, I saw a baby in the newborn nursery pass meconium. Baby's first BM and my first time seeing meconium (in addition to the first time witnessing a baby take its first poop)! It was special. The baby kept pooping and...

I will be taking the Midcurricular hesi (peds, psych, ob, foundations, pharm, patho, and health assessment material) in the middle of april. i bought the hesi book a few weeks ago and it has been helpful. i have actually used it to study for my exams...

I take pretty much the same thing every day to clinicals... On Sunday night, I make a big pot of Whole Wheat Pasta with vegetables. After it is done cooking, I portion the pasta into individual tupperware containers. Each night, when I am getting my ...

My graduation from a BSN program in 2009 can't be here soon enough. Peds nursing is what I want to do. I love the children so much! :-)

Everytime I tell people that I am studying to be a nurse, the reply is always the same. "Oh, you are so much smarter than that! You should be a doctor!" :angryfire It infuriates me every time I hear it. Nurses do so much more than they get credit f...

Good luck with that! Let us know how it goes. remember, deep breaths! think of your happy place! :onbch:

Today in clinicals (Labor and Delivery) I tried to start an IV on a pregnant woman who was due for C Section a short while later due to her baby being breech. My clinical instructor was talking me through it the whole time and I wasn't nervous, but I...

I am in a BSN program and also the honors program at my university. Its not a nursing honors program, just a university honors program. Between all of the things I have to do, I am going crazy! I have 22 credit hours this semester (which starts tomor...

I graduate in May 2009 also, and it does feel far away to me. I have to finish 3 more semesters of nursing school plus an Honors Thesis before graduation. I am in a BSN program, so I have already been in school 2.5 long years. Good luck to all the M...

I'll be 21 when I graduate in May 2009 from a BSN program, almost 22 since my birthday will be 3 weeks after graduation.

It makes it difficult to find time to study, so you just have to sneak in moments here and there when you are not in class, unless you are in classes the entire time. It is exhausting, but somehow, we all make it through.

i passed. that speaks wonders at my NS

I am in a BSN nursing program, and I am in my first semester of nursing school. I am taking health assessment, and I made a 76 on my first exam. I am very unhappy with my performance on that test. Apart from reading the book and reading the notes, wh...

I am starting my first semester of nursing school in 5 days. I am not really nervous about it, just super excited. Tell me this though: how bad is Pathophysiology? Is it as scary and crazy hard as the name makes it sound? Also, in which semester do y...

I am really interested in becoming a traveling nurse. I was just wondering if there was anyone who is a travel nurse that could share experiences with me. What is it like? Is it as exciting and glamorous as it sounds? ~May