MallysMama

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  1. Worried! Am I "Good Enough"?

    MallysMama posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've narrowed down my top 5 schools to apply to for ACNP. But I'm feeling that a few of them are "out-of-my-league." I'm seriously doubting that I'm "good enough" to get in...and wondering if I should...

  2. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't have an official cumulative GPA calculated. From my BSN- and the prereqs they used from previous schools- mine is only 3.46. I've been an RN for almost 4 years... But only the last year in...

  3. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    Awesome!! Good luck to you!! Can I ask what your GPA is? Do you have a lot of experience? I'm worried I'm nowhere near good enough to get

  4. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    Good to know.

  5. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    Do you know if that's cumulative, nursing or sciences

  6. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the help! I take the GRE on the 4th and I'm nervous!! My sample test scores have been low, but "passable." I'm applying to the AG-ACNP specialty.

  7. Vanderbilt MSN 2015

    MallysMama replied to BHART25's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm also applying! So wanting to follow this thread to see if you get any helpful

  8. landing an ICU job

    MallysMama replied to cd365c's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't know CNAs were allowed to work in an ICU? I've never heard of that before (and the thought of it kinda scares me). I agree that showing up randomly isn't usually the best idea. Try calling...

  9. Worried! Am I "Good Enough"?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the words of encouragement!! I'm not good at rejection (who is?)...so hopefully I don't experience that too much. I guess I just worry that I won't be accepted by any of the 5...

  10. New Grad Seeking Resume Advice

    MallysMama replied to Guest575949's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you have a strong resume! If I were a manager, I would hire you! Unfortunately, I believe the key to getting a job in an over saturated market is all about who you know. You need to network....

  11. CNA @ CSN?

    MallysMama replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I didn't say there wasn't a valid career path for LPNs... Just saying that *hospitals* don't generally hire them. Lots of LTCs do though! So it depends on what your goals are after graduation. If...

  12. Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

    MallysMama replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Whatever you end up choosing- get your name engraved on it! I have a red littman cardiology III and love

  13. CNA @ CSN?

    MallysMama replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Great plan!! Hope management supports and funds your

  14. CNA @ CSN?

    MallysMama replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't recommend doing LPN! They rarely hire LPNs in hospitals (if that's where you hope to work). I did my ADN then went on to get

  15. CNA @ CSN?

    MallysMama replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I worked at a rehab in the Southwest. It was called Desert Canyon. Beautiful facility! But it was bought up by Healthsouth and they let go of a lot of employees (me included... I was just working one...

  16. New Grad: How To Make It Over The Hump?

    MallysMama replied to ParryPerson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ah ha! Found the report sheet! I then folded it up so it fit in my pocket! Hope it helps a

  17. New Grad: How To Make It Over The Hump?

    MallysMama replied to ParryPerson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wish I still had it! Sorry!! I transferred to the ICU last year- so I've chucked all my med/surg stuff. Having a good report sheet was important to me. I created my own report sheet (aka brain) on...

  18. New Grad: How To Make It Over The Hump?

    MallysMama replied to ParryPerson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Aw! Hang in there!! Ortho is a hard floor to work on- very physically demanding! My words of advice are to learn how to manage your time as best you can. I used to share a "schedule" for the new...

  19. CNA @ CSN?

    MallysMama replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I also went through quite a few years ago... They didn't help with job placement after finishing. Don't know if they do now though. It was a great program, in my opinion! Good

  20. How long have you been at your current facility?

    MallysMama replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    10 months in current position (transferred after 1.5 yrs at sister hospital). I love it!!! But I plan on going back to school next year to become an ACNP- so I will be moving to a new

  21. Excelsior College RN to BSN

    MallysMama replied to lovenursingnc's topic in Excelsior College

    I did my RN-BSN through Excelsior. One thing I didn't realize at the time was that the courses you can test out of still give you a grade that goes towards your GPA. (I had assumed the tests were...

  22. Pulling my hair out!

    MallysMama replied to jnokomis's topic in School, College Programs

    I did my RN-BSN through Excelsior College and found it very manageable! (I worked full time, have 2 kids and was pregnant with the 3rd during some of the program.) I am now looking into ACNP programs...

  23. ACNP Programs?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow! That's awesome you were accepted there! I've not even looked into schools back East....I'm not a fan of that much snow. The winters up there scare

  24. ACNP Programs?

    MallysMama posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I'm looking into going back to school next fall and am interested in becoming an ACNP. I've looked at a number of programs, but haven't decided on one yet. (My top choices so far: Vanderbilt,...

  25. ACLS as a student?

    MallysMama replied to SN2014's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did ACLS before I graduated and found it helpful. But I've definitely understood it more and applied it better since I've had work experience. But I say Go For It!! Never hurts up have it on your...