JennabeanRN

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 online degee with NP to find a job?Thanks.

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 of student that learn well with little direction. ...

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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 practicum courses. The course-work could be challengi...

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 became a nurse. There are some people who only do it ...

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 hardly like I learned in school. (theory-practice g...

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 pressured. I figured I would go ahead and take it since...

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

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

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 more. We were working opposite shifts.

I was 22 when I started!

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

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

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 in!

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

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? I've always heard HR looks for at least 6-12 month...

Could be a perforated bladder. But if the urine was yellow after you reinserted the foley, maybe his penis had stool on it during insertion at the other hospital? Maybe some contamination during insertion? Did the lab say it was a trace amount of s...

I meant 2 years 4 months!

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 patients. She would be in the corner crying with her 2 pa...

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 was doing in another room, she could have done it. ...

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 someone in admissions and really liked what I heard. Th...

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 good"!

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 any other department.

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 hospital. I graduated a month ago and take boards th...