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  1. Online FNP Programs

    ok2bme replied to NICUNURSE04's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The school where I got my BSN has an entirely online FNP program, it's Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Best of

  2. Getting a Job in Hospital now

    ok2bme replied to BigBoy75's topic in New York Nursing

    really? wow i'm surprised to hear new grads are turning down jobs in ny. most that i know are desperate and would be eternally grateful for an offer, even in psych or

  3. Diet Sodas - bane of my existance

    ok2bme replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i have...i now carry around a "bubba keg" of iced tea sweetened with splenda, love it! i also discovered fresca..i suppose it is still considered soda..but it is calorie-free sparkling water flavored...

  4. Salary Expected

    ok2bme replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i would advise against leaving blanks on applications. i agree with elkpark, "negotiable" is a pretty safe, standard response. i put a rediculously large gap, "high 20's to low 50's", not sure how...

  5. Need help with my RN resume- little experience outside of clinical

    ok2bme replied to Bridget41040's topic in First Year After Licensure

    psh..little experience outside of clinical? your internship mentoring teenagers and your missionary experience in india is very impressive and relevant! and where are the details about the nursery you...

  6. Will my EMS experience help me get a job?

    ok2bme replied to SummitRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It didn't help me. I really think it is their loss for not recognizing the value of our EMS education and

  7. I advise you guys NOT to....

    ok2bme replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    well, the good news is med schools concentrate on your science gpa (which doesn't include nursing classes) & mcat...if those are competitive i think you still have a shot, best of

  8. first year nurse pay

    ok2bme replied to cdu22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I get $23.50/hr starting pay in psych..most of my friends are starting at $21-22, seems to be pretty standard, except for areas with an exceptionally high cost of living (where you get paid more)....

  9. Grades in nursing school

    ok2bme replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    Yes, I just landed a new grad position, not only did they ask for my transcript but they also asked for my official HESI score. With no nursing experience, I think employers see grades and test scores...

  10. Bachelors v Associate - any advice?

    ok2bme replied to peachy11's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, they do have public accelerated BSN programs. I just went to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, it was public. I saved a lot of money..less semesters of student fees, 1 year of rent instead of 2,...

  11. Help!! I failed clinical due to medication error

    ok2bme replied to yan2006's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear that...the positive thing about this whole ordeal is that it's a reminder that life gives us opportunities to grow..you made a mistake, but the pt is okay, and you made it as a...

  12. My be kicked out for plagerism of outlining an article...help

    ok2bme replied to Nurse Allison's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry to hear that. I don't have much to say..just sending a virtual hug :icon_hug: and positive thoughts your way. Let us know how it goes, best wishes in your personal and academic

  13. I really really love this

    ok2bme replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Aww yay!! Congratulations on your success thus far in nursing school, I'm sure there is much more to

  14. Bachelors v Associate - any advice?

    ok2bme replied to peachy11's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well I'm going to have to disagree with the consensus. I say finish your biology degree, and apply to accelerated BSN programs, where a requirement is to have a bachelor's degree. I just completed a...

  15. Nclex RN December Test takers, share your thoughts and study methods.

    ok2bme replied to kenyohunt1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    bumble_bee, check out hurst review! I'm doing the online version and it's very helpful, it's like a concise version of nursing school. Good luck to

  16. Radiography vs. Nursing

    ok2bme replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I could do it all over again..I'd choose sonography. The pay is at least as good as nursing, the job outlook is at least as good, it's 1:1 patient contact, they're specialized experts,...

  17. Psychiatric Nursing with a Mental Illness?

    ok2bme replied to pezamistik's topic in Psychiatric

    I have two...I think my experiences with mental illnesses help me to be empathetic and non-judgmental towards patients. I agree with the person who advised you to not work on a unit that hits too...

  18. Does Psy nursing pay more

    ok2bme replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in Psychiatric

    As someone else mentioned, my base pay is higher than my friends working in Med/Surg. However, their shift differentials are better than mine, so my pay is only greater than theirs during day

  19. orientation

    ok2bme replied to Squeaky44's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow! I'm getting 6 months..but I work at a very reknowned psychiatric clinic. I was very blessed to land this

  20. Medical school vs Nursing School

    ok2bme replied to faraday68's topic in General Students

    Speak for

  21. Diploma RN programs VS. ADN or BSN

    ok2bme replied to starmickey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you already have a BS, I recommend considering an accelerated BSN program. I just graduated from a 14 month A-BSN program in Texas, saved time and money (1 year of rent instead of 2, less semesters...

  22. accelerated BSN program

    ok2bme replied to teebest's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am an August '09 grad of an accelerated program. Along with a previous degree, requirements included completed the pre-requisites (same ones as the generic track), having a competitive GPA...

  23. Nursing school.... is just a bunch of BUSY WORK?

    ok2bme replied to SilenceDogood's topic in General Students

    yep..bunch of

  24. What did you do during OB rotation?

    ok2bme replied to milan18400's topic in General Students

    I think it is standard that students do not do lady partsl exams, it's invasive and a patient can always claim we got a little too enthusiastic. My OB rotation was divided up into three parts:...

  25. Best Accelerated BSN Program under 14 months --OPINIONS WANTED

    ok2bme replied to TCM1's topic in General Students

    i just graduated from texas a&m corpus christi's accelerated program. overall, i would recommend it. here we go.. 1. total cost --average 2. number of clinical hours --high amount 3. instructor...