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OP--Can I ask which company you are working for?

That was part of my question; the difference between counselor, consultant, educator, etc. I think I have a firm grasp on it right now. As far as not seeing myself becoming IBCLC certified in the future, I'm just wanting to take steps right now to de...

Hello- I'm trying very hard to get into postpartum nursing and I want to take a lactation consultant course to beef up my resume. I've been doing some research and I have a few questions. Is there a difference between lactation counselor and lactatio...

Thanks for the info! I have an email out to UCSD to get a little more detail. Their next online course starts 6/30 and I was hoping to start before then. Sounds like a great program though!

I love the "wiggly-puppy stage" visual. Stay positive and you will do fine!

I would definitely contact HR. It sounds like you could apply for other positions in the hospital. If L&D isn't a good fit then something else will be. Is this a large hospital? Is it a health system where you could apply for a nursing position a...

I am so sorry to hear this! I know it is difficult, but I'm sure the right fit is out there for you. Hang in there!

I just got hired on to do Utilization Review at a hospital. I haven't started yet so I can't speak to whether or not I will like/love it, but I had to get away from floor nursing. I've only been at it 15 months and I just can't do it anymore for all ...

I am almost done with GCU and I have never had two papers due the same week. Also, the longest paper I've ever had to write was between 1,000-1,250 words. Honestly, that is not that bad and not even close to 10 pages. The hardest class for me was sta...

Here is how I do it; DQ1: Original post Wednesday plus two responses. Two more responses Thursday. Two more responses on Friday. DQ2: Original post Friday plus two responses. Two more responses Saturday. Two more responses Sunday. Done! Sunday midn...

This is what I do; First DQ needs to be in by Wednesday. You can post it anytime before that. Usually I post it on Tuesday. Then I do 2 responses to 2 other students on 3 separate days. So I will have a total of 7 posts for DQ1 (my original and 6 res...

I did take stats and it was hard! I am not a math person at all and struggle with math anxiety. I didn't like the format of online learning for stats but it is what it is. I used the Khan Academy tutorials (they are what you learn from) and they were...

I am currently taking my fifth class at GCU and I have had absolutely no problems. I even had a family emergency during my last class and thought for sure I would have to drop. With the encouragement of my instructor I stuck it out and finished the c...

At my hospital we float within our "community" anytime during the first 6 months off orientation. After 6 months we are expected to float anywhere. Obviously not to an OB or ED or ICU floor since that is outside of our expertise. I almost had to floa...

I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. I'm in the online RN-BSN program and I had zero difficulties. My enrollment counselor was extremely helpful and timely. I think from the time we first spoke until I signed on was maybe 2 weeks tops. I'm halfw...

I swear you took a peek inside my brain and wrote this post. I have 3 shifts left before I'm on my own. Hold me. I'm on a busy floor, too and our acuity is fairly high. I struggle with many things right now, but one of the biggest ones is when to cal...

I feel for you! I'm off orientation in 4 weeks and I'm terrified. I feel like there is now way I can get this done, but what other choice do I have but to keep plugging away? There are a good number of newer nurses on my floor and they all tell me th...

I'm almost ready to bite the bullet and enroll with GCU online. I would appreciate any feedback; the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'm thinking of taking stats through them, too. Has anyone taken stats through them and how difficult was it? Thanks for...

I'm finishing my first class with GCU; Professional Dynamics. You have me nervous for stats! I have a Mac with office and haven't had any issues with sending files. Did you not use GCUs template for APA? I'll look at PERRLA to see what that's all abo...

I start on the 27th with Professional Dynamics. I'm excited and nervous to start! I think this will be a good fit though. It's going to be fast and furious, but then I will be DONE!

Thanks for the replies! I am starting a new job and will be working a .8. Do you guys work and find you are able to get it all done? CBsMommy, you haven't taken stats yet? I think that will be the first class I take. Thanks again!

I'm in the exact same predicament. I have my Associate's and I'm currently working on my pre-req's to bridge RN-BSN. I have applied everywhere. It is all about who you know. If you don't know someone on the "inside" then it is very difficult to get a...

Yay! That is awesome! We just took our first official RN exam and I got an 88%. Thank goodness that is still a B! An A is 93% so that is what I'm shooting for next time. Congratulations again Deb

I'm in! I'm so excited and NERVOUS! We finally got our letters last Thursday. We have a 2-hour orientation on 4/28 so I'll have more info then. Congrats to all who made it in and good luck to those still waiting Deb

That was great and brought a smile to my face!