ranka

ranka has 4 years experience and specializes in NICU PEDS.

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1. Georgetown FNP Fall 2013 Cohort

   ranka replied to canucks090's topic in Advanced Practice

   Have you heard anything yet? I am still waiting to hear a decision as well. The Sept start date is Sept 9. I am beginning to think the

2. Gross MD!

   ranka replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

   I would be notifying the infection control department. Flicking boggers that could come from nares filled with potential MRSA can't be good for the patient with the wounds. Plus it is just plain...

3. Huge Dilemma...please help!

   ranka replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I would go on the interview. As a single mother, you have to support your daughter and yourself. A job is more important than a pinning ceremony. I didn't attend mine as I thought it was no big deal....

4. HESI, ATI, and Boards...

   ranka replied to momandstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

   ATI is easier than the NCLEX. The questions that were similar to the NCLEX style were the Kaplan NCLEX practice

5. Preemie Mom turned NICU Nurse?

   ranka replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   All my kids were 35-36 weekers. My last one ended up in the NICU.Always have been in awe of the NICU. After his experience, I decided I needed to go back to school. I am about to graduate in 2 weeks...

6. New Grads with No Job...Back to School???

   ranka replied to JMRN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I probably will. The openings are so few and far between. Better to continue to be educated. Whatever your dream is go for it. I had had plenty of boulders alony my path, but not even the current job...

7. Semester 3 and I know nothing???!!!???

   ranka replied to ldyjstce's topic in General Students

   One day the light bulb will just click:idea:, I felt the same way most of my first semester. I am in my final semester and realize now that sometimes I don't know everything. What I can do is study...

8. "Issue" with professor

   ranka replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Students

   I think I would contact the Dean of the Nursing school and meet with her. You should not have a write-up in your academic file for something that is on the syllabus and student handbook. I would...

9. Nursing School Drama queens

   ranka replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

   Oh yes, I have a few of those in my program and I stay clear of them. Other ones are control freaks. Just remember nursing school is about your goals and dreams. Make the best grades you can and study...

10. In a Lifeless Birth, a Midwife's Opened Eyes

    ranka replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing this powerful and moving

11. Am I Nurse Material?

    ranka replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Never let anyone stop you from your dream. If you want to be a nurse, you will achieve it. I am in a fast-track nursing degree BSN program now. My first BS degree is in healthcare mgmt. After my...

12. Can anyone tell me how the Texas Tech 2nd Bachelor's Program is?

    ranka replied to taffy48's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lonestar1908 Could you PM me information as well? I was thinking of applying for Spring 2009.

13. DePaul Direct Entry MSN

    ranka replied to ranka's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your insight. It really helps. Now to register for the classes I need

14. DePaul Direct Entry MSN

    ranka posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, Has anyone explored the Direct Entry MSN at DePaul? It states one year biology and 1 year organic and inorganic chemistry. Is this two semesters of each? Total of 4 classes to equal a year. Any...

15. Biology & Chemistry

    ranka posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to get my science classes done as quickly as possible. I was thinking about taking Princip of Biology & General Chem I at the same time this spring. Anyone done this? I got a A in College...