Dalla

Dalla

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  1. Certified Nurse Midwife - Masters degree or more?

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

    Yeah! That is what I heard from an admissions counselor at Georgetown University - which charges $80,000 for an 18-month program! And they don't require experience in L&D - but $1,650 per credit?...

  2. LTC to CRNA

    Dalla replied to steveo59's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To go from ADN in LTC to CRNA is gonna be tough. As I said earlier, get your BSN, work in critical care (intensive, cardiac, pediatric, whatever!) then apply to a program, get through those two years,...

  3. LTC to CRNA

    Dalla replied to steveo59's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most CRNA programs are so comptetitive that the successful candidates will have 3-5 yeorificexperience in critical care. And most hospitals will want someone with a BSN to work in critical care units....

  4. Advice

    Dalla replied to natbug1625's topic in Nursing Career

    You may have to "wipe butts" for awhile in order to become a nurse. Many programs require you to be a CNA (butt-wiping) to even begin the nursing program (more butt-wiping). Then, if you graduate,...

  5. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

    Dalla replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep, nursing homes are probably going to be your best bet. Get some experience there for a couple of years and then maybe move on to home health. The jobs are with the elderly

  6. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    Dalla replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    I agree with previous post. Volunteering is a waste of time. Your best bet would be working as a CNA while going through the nursing program. These are the ones who will get the job right before...

  7. Passionate new grad for the NICU! How do I get there!?

    Dalla replied to TxSunflower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Couldn't agree more about your statement concerning grades. A good GPA is necessary for grad school, but won't help with getting a job. You need friends for that. Any connection works

  8. How did you support a family & CRNA school?

    Dalla replied to CDUBBYA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Only 2-3 years from ADN to CRNA? How far along on BSN are you? Most successful applicants to CRNA school have at least 3 years in critical care before they are accepted. Are you working in this area...

  9. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    Dalla replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You love it because you love forming a relationship with your elderly patients. You have the time to really get to know them, and they you. Some may become like "grandparents" to your children if you...

  10. How far do you travel to get to work?

    Dalla replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Takes me about 35 minutes to get to my public health internship. Being how the job market is now for new grads, I would happily drive an hour each

  11. Retro nurse uniforms....where to order?

    Dalla replied to Kashia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have about 10 white nurse's dresses. I simply did a google search for white nursing dresses. My favorite one came from Marcus Uniforms, cost only $30, is a great fabric that does not need ironing,...

  12. Tips for PP Moms and Urination

    Dalla replied to Fitzy819's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work L&D, but have had three children and three surgeries. I have always had trouble urinating afterwards. I have needed staight cathing several times - when you whole body is shaking and...

  13. Rehab to OB

    Dalla replied to strawberryfields's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did 18 mos. in rehab after getting my ADN. No luck with a hospital job - been applying weekly for 2 years now. Am just about to finish my BSN, so maybe that will

  14. drowning in nursing :(

    Dalla replied to NurseLiz13's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you still felt this way after a full year of working, I would be worried. After just 3 months? It is perfectly normal. Talk with your preceptor. Share how you are

  15. Should a resume only be one page?

    Dalla replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep it to one page. No

  16. New RN, looking ahead; MPH?

    Dalla replied to RNuninformed's topic in Public, Community Health

    If you are passionate about preventing illness, rather than treating it, definitely go for public health. Most places require a BSN to enter, but I don't know any PH nurses with a Masters. Not sure...

  17. Tips for softening scrubs and making them last :)

    Dalla replied to larien37's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I get the butter soft from Uniform Advantage and yes, they do run big. Which is good for me! They are soft, comfy, not terribly expensive, and last

  18. Rehab... Stuck???

    Dalla replied to Blue2011's topic in Rehabilitation

    I graduated with ADN in Dec. 08 just as the economy sunk. The only job I could find as a new grad was in LTC on the rehab unit. Did it for 18 months. Unemployed now for 1 year. Still can't get...

  19. LTC for new grad RN?

    Dalla replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new grad with no experience, I would stay away from charge nurse positions. Leave those to those with a couple of years under their belt. I started at a LTC/rehab place as a new nurse with only...

  20. Nursing or X ray Tech?

    Dalla replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with ADN two years ago. Can only get job in nursing homes. Would rather work at

  21. My ER is making me sick.

    Dalla replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Emergency

    I think that one of the most important things to do is to eat right and get plenty of good quality sleep. And eating right does not mean from the vending machines. Lots of lean protein, veggies, the...

  22. From Business Degrees to Nursing

    Dalla replied to morri082's topic in General Nursing

    I also have a BA in business management. Got my ADN and am currently in a BSN program. It was required for my nursing school program that every student be a CNA - they did not have to work, but...

  23. im so nervous

    Dalla replied to mosaicism105's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do a search for interviews. You will get a ton of advice. No need to do a new

  24. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    Dalla replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Central WI pays about $22-25/hour and I own a 4-6 bedroom 2.5 bath home that I paid $144,000 last year. Monthly mortgage for me is $950. There are jobs advertised, but I am still searching after 6...

  25. Question regarding Nursing Pre-Req's (Science courses)

    Dalla replied to tenaciouskz's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing programs require microbi and its lab component. Are you sure clinical microbi isn't just a