VidaUrbana

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1. Anyone NOT work during NP program?

   VidaUrbana replied to MarBug7's topic in NP Students

   I will not be working. I plan to dedicate my time (100%) to my schooling. I saved up enough money to live modestly. If I do change my mind I will work at a small clinic part-time/graduate assistant or a non-nurse related job with my university. Plus ...

2. Is night shift healthier for some people?

   VidaUrbana replied to s0ad's topic in General Nursing

   I've been working night shift for 1.5 years now and I recently did my physical and bloodwork. Welp, it came back low in Vitamin D and that my urine showed I was dehydrated. Thank Lord, my TSH, T4 levels and thyroid US were normal. I've been feeling ...

3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   VidaUrbana replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   Twin Girls named LaWasha and LaDrya.

4. Accepted!! - University of South Florida Fall 2013

   VidaUrbana replied to AlphaPig's topic in NP Students

   Ok, I see. I say do your research and find the program with the best fit for you. I also think you should ask for opinions after the 1st semester...that usually helps..if you haven't made up your mind yet. And I would still encourage you to apply:yes...

5. Accepted!! - University of South Florida Fall 2013

   VidaUrbana replied to AlphaPig's topic in NP Students

   Hey reebokHCFR, can you explain why you were turned off from the information session? I'm curious.

6. University of South Florida FNP program

   VidaUrbana replied to emmbeee's topic in NP Students

   @ RN Sam: I cleared by email box! @emmbeee: Thank you again! Your overall stats are pretty impressive and I always thought that students that attended Undergrad would usually have first dibs. I wished I attended one of the informations session to bet...

7. University of South Florida FNP program

   VidaUrbana replied to emmbeee's topic in NP Students

   Accepted!

8. University of South Florida FNP program

   VidaUrbana replied to emmbeee's topic in NP Students

   I applied. My online application just states "committee". Hopefully decisions will be sent this week or the next.

9. March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   VidaUrbana replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   ...Nurses are fashion rebels John.. we wear white after Labor day...

10. Patient ratios progressive care units

    VidaUrbana replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Cardiac

    I currently work on a PCCU floor and I work nights. My max ratio is 5. You guys have it good!

11. ABSN/Direct Entry 2014 Applicants

    VidaUrbana replied to misssummer7's topic in Post Graduate

    I was under the impression that did conducted interviews. I personally know two friends that graduated from the ABSN portion that sated to me they had a session with the program admission director. But thanks for the info @ hope! Any who, misssummer ...

12. ABSN/Direct Entry 2014 Applicants

    VidaUrbana replied to misssummer7's topic in Post Graduate

    During my year there was about 50-60 students in the of ABSN portion The good thing about UF is that they conduct interviews to really get to know the applicants for this portion, unlike the regular portion where you just do an essay and send in your...

13. ABSN/Direct Entry 2014 Applicants

    VidaUrbana replied to misssummer7's topic in Post Graduate

    ....Hope you don't mind if I jump in @ hopeful and miss summer:unsure:.. I was lurking and decided to give some advice/my experience! .. I can vouch for UF's nursing program c/o 2011. It was a tough and rigorous program but most of the professors are...

14. Anyone apply to USF NP program 2013?

    VidaUrbana replied to AlphaPig's topic in NP Students

    Did you mean the University of South Florida?

15. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    VidaUrbana replied to Jenni811's topic in Relations

    I work on tele/step down unit as well. This is why I'm taking my butt * I wanna write something else but you get my drift* back to school. Lazy management, rude and demanding patients/families, nasty doctors, lack of help from PCA's or worse NO PCAs,...