JennabeanRN

JennabeanRN

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  1. South University

    JennabeanRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm thinking about starting South University. Is there anyone here attending and if so, how do you like the program. How are the classes formatted?Also, has it been difficult for anyone earning an...

  2. South University FNP MSN program???

    JennabeanRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you! I decided to post because I too was skeptical before applying to SU because of bad reviews. But you have to realize that many people only post reviews when they are upset. I am the type...

  3. South University FNP MSN program???

    JennabeanRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    *sites (darned

  4. South University FNP MSN program???

    JennabeanRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated from SU-Online in March and passed my boards on the first attempt a month later. I was prepared and had no problem with the program. I had several mid-term and final exams during my...

  5. Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    JennabeanRN replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Helping people was truly the reason I chose nursing. And it's the reason I chose to continue on with nurse practitioner. The money is nice too!! But besides the money, I volunteered before I even...

  6. New Grad. Too early to start for my Masters in NP?

    JennabeanRN replied to deseretm's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was a new grad I wanted to go back immediately. I ended up waiting 3 years and I'm glad I did. There was no way I could have studied. I was too busy learning to be a floor nurse! Nursing was...

  7. Mandatory flu vaccines for staff

    JennabeanRN replied to mpccrn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My job has been trying to mandate this for some time now. All of the hospitals surrounding us are doing it. Next year is supposed to be the final year. I got the vaccine this year because I felt...

  8. South University

    JennabeanRN replied to JennabeanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you PAMaleRN! I actually applied to the MSN FNP program and started class Monday. So far, everything is good and the instructors are

  9. Funny things patients say !

    JennabeanRN replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pt told me yesterday that she was just in last month getting an autopsy!!

  10. Pregnant and 8 hour night shift.

    JennabeanRN replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same is, as I had no family where I lived. Since I worked 12 hrs, my bf worked the days I was off and vise versa. Later, I applied for day shift when it was available and that helped even...

  11. average age of a nurse?

    JennabeanRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I was 22 when I

  12. PCTs giving injections!

    JennabeanRN replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Our CNAs insert foleys. They are trained though. When I was a PCT I could draw

  13. Preceptor Help!!

    JennabeanRN replied to katduqrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Im currently looking for clinicals also. Ive had much luck with my family doctor and pediatrician. Also, urgent care and free medical clinics were

  14. South University

    JennabeanRN replied to JennabeanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you tutucathy for responding! Did you have to find your clinicals before you were accepted? This is driving me nuts. I personally think it's a weeding out process but I want

  15. Alcohol swabs and iv access ports

    JennabeanRN replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Medications

    I always "scrub to hub". I always figure, this is a direct entry line to the blood stream so it should at least be

  16. Resume Question

    JennabeanRN replied to MJeanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you should keep the clinical portion in since you only have 2 months experience. That will make it look like you have a little more experience IMO. Could you hold out for a least 6 months?...

  17. Contaminated urine from a foley...

    JennabeanRN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Could be a perforated bladder. But if the urine was yellow after you reinserted the foley, maybe his member had stool on it during insertion at the other hospital? Maybe some contamination during...

  18. South University

    JennabeanRN replied to JennabeanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I meant 2 years 4

  19. Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    JennabeanRN replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    I have a dear friend that looks down her nose at floor nurses. She alway says, "what do y'all do all day" and "why wasn't this caught in time". I tell her she could never come down and take 7...

  20. LAZY CNA's!!

    JennabeanRN replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a NA' it killed when the nurse hunted me high and low to empty a urinal while she was in the room. I vowed never to do that. I felt by the time it took her 10 mins for me to finish what i...

  21. South University

    JennabeanRN replied to JennabeanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. I went ahead and began the application process. I saw the 50/50 reviews also but many time I have found that people usually only go online and rate something when they are upset. I talked to...

  22. Funny things patients say !

    JennabeanRN replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Back when I was a nursing assistant, another assistant and I had to insert a Foley. After we are finished, the LOL states "I don't know what ya'll just did but that sure felt

  23. Who enjoys med/surg??

    JennabeanRN replied to erika.RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have worked Surgical (we also take Medical pts) for 3 years and I love it. There can be times of chaos but you learn a routine. Great organization is the key. As of now, I don't want to work in...

  24. can a new grad get hired as tech or unit secretary?

    JennabeanRN replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    NO. Im a PCT and Im not certified. I just had to pass fundamentals of nursing and med-surg 1. I too am looking a for a job. I have worked as a PCT for a year and there just isn't any jobs at my...