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  1. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Looking for current students or graduates of Vanderbilt's FNP/CNM program for information about how they like the program. Any help would be

  2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    vjhappy replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick truly works! I took it Friday, got the good pop-up, & paid for my results this morning! I was soooo happy, I

  3. Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland??

    vjhappy replied to misssrblake's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I agree with Jamie. It's sounds like you really want to go to Hopkins. It's ok to be scared after making the decision because you start thinking about the money, but that's to be expected. I felt...

  4. First night off orientation- feeling overwhelmed

    vjhappy replied to ibambamama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You give me hope that it can be done! Just starting orientation & scared out of my mind, but I know I have a wonderful staff to back me up, like you do. Thanks for posting your

  5. Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland??

    vjhappy replied to misssrblake's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I recently graduated with my BSN from UMB and I honesty don't think you can go wrong either way. Since both schools are affiliated with hospitals, there are plenty opportunities to network for extra...

  6. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    vjhappy replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the previous poster gave some excellent advice. I am 35, graduated last thursday, and had 2 new grad positions offered to me. One of the reasons why is that I started very early making...

  7. Dec '09 Grads, raise your hands!

    vjhappy replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated from a BSN program in Maryland! Congratulations to everyone... it was a hard road and we did

  8. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looking for current students or graduates of Vanderbilt's FNP/CNM program for information about how they like the program. Any help would be

  9. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for replying! Just come back when you're not so busy... you have soooo much on your plate right now! Congrats & good luck on the FNP

  10. School Poll

    vjhappy replied to jenevieve's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think that's a great choice, especially in this

  11. School Poll

    vjhappy replied to jenevieve's topic in Maryland Nursing

    No problem. My average was 3.6, NET score - 80%, ATI (Essex/Catonsville entrance exam) - 85%. I used the ATI practice test book to prepare and did not purchase any study materials for NET. I know...

  12. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for responding. Yes, I'm in Baltimore. I'll be graduating from my BSN program in Dec. and already trying to figure out what I'll be doing for grad school. If she wouldn't mind, I would like...

  13. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks!

  14. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for letting me know. I"ll be graduating with my BSN in December, but I already know I want to go to grad school. Even though you're not in the program, how has your experience been at Vandy?...

  15. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for responding! I PMed you with more

  16. LPN or BSN???????

    vjhappy replied to tinediddy's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think you should do the BSN or ADN. Those degrees will give you more opportunities and more money in the end. With the LPN, you will be limited to nursing homes and some hospitals in the area....

  17. New grads in the Psych ED

    vjhappy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I will be graduating in December and eventually want to become a PMHNP. I want to go straight into psych nursing and the psych ed, child psych, and adult psych in my area takes new grads. Please...

  18. New grads in the Psych ED

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all the new responses! I've taken everything that everyone has said to heart. I'm doing a summer nursing internship on an inpatient psych unit to learn more about being a psychiatric...

  19. New grads in the Psych ED

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, Whispera, I did mean the Psych Emergency Department. Thanks for

  20. University of Maryland Traditional BSN Fall Program: Any idea when we will hear back?

    vjhappy replied to Agrippa's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Agrippa, congrats on being admitted! I remember when I found out when I got in. I almost cried, lol! Really enjoy this moment &

  21. University of Maryland Traditional BSN Fall Program: Any idea when we will hear back?

    vjhappy replied to Agrippa's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It's possible, if you're well organized. I really think it depends on how exhausting your job is as well. For the 2nd semester, I only worked one 12-hr shift (because of Adult Health). I'm in my...

  22. nursing students and behavioral health units

    vjhappy replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    My experience is quite the opposite. My clinical instructor is a psych CNS and she is very receptive to students going into the specialty, but she knows that most students don't want to do psych...

  23. nursing students and behavioral health units

    vjhappy replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    As a nursing student doing my psych rotation this semester, it's great to see how enthusiatic you are about wanting to educate the students on your unit. That is interesting that we follow the nurse...

  24. Any Other Students Having Trouble Finding a Job

    vjhappy replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    Maybe it's specific to the state, but, where I'm from, you qualify to apply for your CNA license after completing Fundamentals of Nursing. If they are available in your area, I would apply for...

  25. is nursing shortage really exists?????

    vjhappy replied to leesinos's topic in General Students

    I've heard that it's because of the economy. Many nurses aren't retiring because they can't afford to. Also, a lot of hospitals in my area are having hiring freezes, too. I even heard that it's...