newbiepnp

newbiepnp MSN, RN, NP, CNS

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  1. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    newbiepnp replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    To those that have gone through this before, what kind of questions were asked during the interview? Should we brush up on any information specifically or is it like a regular interview where they...

  2. Torrance Memorial Medical Center RN Residency

    newbiepnp replied to nurse_16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When did you guys apply for the March

  3. Cal State Northridge CSUN Accelerated BSN 2010

    newbiepnp posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just wanted to get the momentum moving for CSUN's BSN program. I got my letter today confirming that my application is in. Already knew that since I hand delivered it ahead of schedule. Now only 4...

  4. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Since StudentNurseLA is allergic to cats I still have a room available that is close to school. So if anyone is needing to move closer to school, please let me know if you are interested. Also, when...

  5. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you can sign up for the Taylor class, TAKE THE TAYLOR CLASS! I did it in about 6 weeks. I ended up leaving work a week earlier than originally planned to get the last paper done, but it was worth...

  6. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sorry, I didn't see your other questions. First semester you won't have weekends. After that it depends on what group you are placed. I went from Saturdays and Fridays to Saturday and Sundays. Last...

  7. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My room for rent will be available for you! My current roommate is hanging around after we graduate for our NCLEX prep class, but we can accommodate for the first couple of weeks. I'm literally 10...

  8. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Are there any people on here that are applying to the August 2012 cohort, either first time applicants or

  9. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    As far as I know there are no scholarships being offered by the hospitals anymore. Many of the 2011 May cohort did apply and get jobs, though some are still waiting. There is another round of...

  10. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    newbiepnp posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    My childbearing class instructor asked us to research how pitocin orders are written at various facilities.While I know pitocin is a sore subject among most L&D nurses, it is the hot topic in my...

  11. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    No, don't spend more money than you have to. Just buy the used books from my class. Private message me so we can connect and I can give you a list of people who are selling books that you can pass...

  12. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You can buy an older version, since it is just for reference. Just don't get too old, since you want the most up to date information. Every blue moon you'll get a day off in Theory for group project...

  13. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    NURS 44A Lewis, Med-Surg Nursing - 8th 2011 Absolutely buy this, and get this edition. You will use it through the middle of 2nd semester. Porth, Pathophysiology - 8th 2009 - This is a good back up,...

  14. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes, they say that you won't have time for special events, etc. However, life moves on and some things are out of your hands and well, life happens. While taking time off isn't the easiest thing,...

  15. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've heard 64 hours, but not exactly sure. I haven't gone through it yet. We are just in the process of picking our top 3 placements for preceptorship, but just because you list your 3, I've heard it...

  16. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Clinicals generally start at 6:30am or 7:00am (depending on your clinical instructor) and last 8 hours. The final 1/2 semester expect to be on for 12 hour shifts which depend on your preceptor's...

  17. Countdown to Pinning

    newbiepnp replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Students

    4 months and 2

  18. Need Help understanding Psych Nursing

    newbiepnp replied to bobs201's topic in General Students

    Someone told me before I started Mental Health that whatever you think is the right answer, pick something else. While this wasn't always the case, there were times that it seemed that way. When...

  19. Where do you put your stethoscope?

    newbiepnp posted a topic in General Students

    Just finished my first semester (yeah!) and can't get my last clinical rotation out of my head. My instructor stated that we should keep our steths in our pocket and not around our neck. She claimed...

  20. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Clinicals change every 7 weeks. The first semester the schedule is consistent - WThF. Lots of patient time. The 2nd semester it's random, but once you are placed in a group you are there for each 7...

  21. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    newbiepnp replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unsure if we should submit or not submit for this program if we graduate in August. Hearing conflicting information. I went ahead and submitted but wondering if I should inactivate my

  22. Looking for info on continuous glucose monitoring

    newbiepnp replied to icudavis's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You may also want to check out www.JDRF.org, as type 1s are more likely to use CGMS (like me) and JDRF is geered more towards these types of diabetics. Good luck. Would love to read your research and...

  23. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just real quick. I heard some people spent as much as $1200, but obviously bought all new

  24. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I live in West LA in an area known as Cheviot Hills. Palms and Cheviot Hills are nice neighborhoods and are apartment friendly. They are extremely close to the 10 Fwy. It takes me about 10 minutes (no...

  25. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    newbiepnp replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    In regards to the books, there are dozens of websites where you can find used version of all our books or contact our classmates (like me). the only book I recommend you buy for yourself is the Lewis...