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ADN2003 how is Carbondale going? Considering heading that way since it's close to home so any info on the hospital would be great!

I know this post is starting to die down but just wanted to see how many of you are doing this program long distance? I noticed it is an online program but wanted to see how far away you all will be from the campus? Thanks!

I spent last winter in Tampa, but not with Baycare. If I ever went back I would go through them though. I've heard good things about the company as well as the housing. I was told by a few people it was over in Clearwater on the beach so that's a plu...

Hey all! ICU nurse here looking to head to Arizona for the snowbird season in January and wanted to get your opinion of where to avoid or where to try to go. Current assignment doesn't end until Dec but thought I'd get a head start on the hunt. I'm h...

Hey everyone! I received a call from Aureus Medical the other day regarding a travel job but wanted to get some opinions before I agree to anything. Anyone have experience with this company-good or bad?? Thanks!

Rod, Thanks for all the advice on rv living as well as tax preparations! My question to you is what is the prevalence of tankless water heaters in an rv? Also, have you found that companies are willing to pay mileage for the rv to a new assignment o...

Thanks so much for your input!!! I can't wait to get started traveling! What kind of RV do you use? I am interested in a class C realistically speaking, but am extremely worried about needing to pull my car. I don't know how I'd fare on the busier ro...

RNERHOUSESUPOR- I enjoy reading your posts from your travels as I plan to start traveling this time next year. I would really like to see the country from the RV and plan to have a friend join me. She is a well seasoned traveler so I will at least ha...

Just wanted to say that I will also be starting the Residency on the 26th. I'm also an ADN student from out of state and had the same worries, but it wasn't an issue. I have heard from more and more hospitals that it doesn't matter what degree (ADN o...

Hey guys- I take my last final tomorrow and I'm hoping to test in Dec. as well. I want to wish everyone good luck!! You can do it!:yelclap:

Do you have to take a HESI exam before you graduate? If you do then I would definitely recommend buying a HESI book. When I took my exit HESI that book was the only thing I studied and the only reason I passed. I really like how in the book they have...

Hey guys I was just wondering if you knew when we would find out that our background checks were all good and get our packets? I'm going crazy thinkin about all the little things that could go wrong!! I will feel much better when I get my packet and ...

Thanks so much neurorachel. That is actually my plan too. I want to get a few years experience under my belt and then do travel nursing for a couple of years. Are you happy with your assignments so far? I just got the acceptance letter emailed to me ...

Hey everyone I just have a few questions about working at Vanderbilt. Do they do self scheduling? Do they have uniform scrubs or can you wear whatever kind you want? What is the nurse/patient ratio on the different units? What is your favorite an...

I am graduating from their program in Dec and there are very mixed opinions about JCC. Obviously the administration does suck and they don't seem to be organized to some degree, but I do think that the program is good. They are re-vamping the entire ...

Don't let your partner or classmates discourage you from becoming a nurse! Like a previous poster said, EVERYONE has something that gets them- I'm getting ready to graduate and I can handle just about everything, getting puked on, pooped on, bled on,...

Hey roxiejay I was just checkin in to see if you got your job offer email yet??? I got mine a few days ago and I nearly passed out! Let me know when you get yours!!

congrats boykinm! I got my email the other day too. I'm gonna accept even though I got my 2nd choice. Oh well. You can't beat the experience they offer right?!?! Good luck to you and congrats again!!

It must just be a rumor because I was just offered a position there and I will have an ADN from another state. It must be a marketing ploy.

Agh my last day isn't until Dec 1. Lecture is over after this next week, but there are some seminar days and random things that we have to do. Dec 1st is my ob/peds final that is being done through hesi. So I will get yet another experience with good...

I know what you mean. I hate having all this time to think about what I said and what I should have said! The more time passes, the worse I feel about it. I passed my hesi which is good considering only 18 out of 92 passed. Everyone else will get two...

Hey roxie! I meant to ask you how your interview went? I didn't know you were applying for the critical care track- that's my top choice as well! Hopefully we will both be there in January! Did you see the thread about new grad pay in Nashville? Ever...

I have an interview in two weeks for the Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program. Does anyone know how their interview process is? They said it will be 2-3 people on a panel, but I would really like to hear from someone who has done this program...any in...

I graduate in a month and I have a few questions about Vandy's Residency Program. I have an interview with them in a few days and I am freaking out..any tips? It's a panel interview for the adult critical care track. I have posted in the grad nurse s...

Thanks good luck on your interview today!!