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  1. New and not so new nurses..

    swtpea48 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the floor and had something similar happen to me a few days

  2. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

    swtpea48 replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It never hurts to be ahead of the game in the job hunt keeping in mind that the majority of hospitals will not consider you for a position until you have graduated and some not even until you pass...

  3. care plan- smart (specific, measureable, accurate/achievable, realistic, timeframe

    swtpea48 replied to tassie1955's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No one will do your homework for you. Post a few nursing diagnoses on here to get feedback. You're more likely to get help that

  4. How Long?

    swtpea48 replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    I lucked out in the current market too. Graduated in May 2011, passed NCLEX in June, and had a job in

  5. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    swtpea48 replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    9

  6. Calhoun RN Grads: Have you found jobs?

    swtpea48 replied to trayeh62's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I didn't graduate from Calhoun but from Wallace in May. I was able to find a job pretty quickly. Since you are just starting school my number one piece of advice would be to make a really good...

  7. Need help for nursing school

    swtpea48 replied to Natasha101's topic in General Students

    If you are trying to get into super competitive program you may need to consider retaking anatomy again so you can get your grades

  8. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

    swtpea48 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I would gladly give any vet extra points for a nursing school admit, job, etc for fighting for and preserving my

  9. New Grad... Job hunting advice anyone?

    swtpea48 replied to Camemile's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First thing you should worry about is passing boards. No one will consider you for a position until you are done with NCLEX. Once that is taken care of apply for everything you possibly can (full...

  10. Need study help for repeat nclex-rn taker

    swtpea48 replied to SJI10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would recommend hurst review. The instructors make the content fun and easy to understand. You'll also get some good study tips. Good

  11. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

    swtpea48 replied to bornthisway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to use a contact I made during my second semester in clinical. My instructor told me to call her as soon as I graduated and she would help me get an interview. She did and I start my new job...

  12. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    swtpea48 replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely bullying occurs in nursing and unfortunately some of it begins in nursing school among students, clinical instructors, faculty members, and nurses at the clinical facility. The best way to...

  13. Hybrid/Online RN Programs..

    swtpea48 replied to yellowfoxx21's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I did! I passed with 75 questions and will be starting my job on 8/1. Have you taken boards

  14. Hybrid/Online RN Programs..

    swtpea48 replied to yellowfoxx21's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I also just graduated from Wallace in May. The program is very fair and the faculty really care about their

  15. USA vs Faulkner State/BSN vs ADN?????

    swtpea48 replied to Mary Ann Y.'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Has a new nursing graduate (I got my ADN) I would strongly suggest you just go to USA and get your BSN. Most hospitals that I know of would prefer to hire someone with a BSN over an ADN. Good...

  16. Possibly Moving To AL

    swtpea48 replied to mamayogibear's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The schools here do not require CNA certification prior to starting nursing school. You may want to consider just going on with an ADN or BSN program since you have so many classes completed and your...

  17. Virginia College

    swtpea48 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    FYI- if you are interested in cont your education and going for a BSN you might want to make sure that the classes at Virginia college will be accepted by a higher level

  18. Information on Lawson wallace and jeff state nursing programs

    swtpea48 replied to HopefulRNAmy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    It should be on your application info. If not I think that an A = 4pts, B = 3pts, and C=2pts. Good luck and hope you get accepted! With your grades and GPA I don't see much of a problem with that...

  19. Information on Lawson wallace and jeff state nursing programs

    swtpea48 replied to HopefulRNAmy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I would definitley try to have your anatomy classes out of the way before you start nursing school. It will help a lot with understanding the material and be one less class for you to worry about...

  20. Information on Lawson wallace and jeff state nursing programs

    swtpea48 replied to HopefulRNAmy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Wallace does not accept a nursing class during the summer, only spring and fall. I would check out the Alabama Board of Nursing website and look at NCLEX pass rates for the schools you are...

  21. Textbook rental website

    swtpea48 replied to Product's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You may want to hold off on renting text books if your just starting a nursing program. Many of the books I had to buy last semester we will be using again in the upcoming

  22. Calculations/Pharm study aid books?

    swtpea48 replied to Product's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Wallace students dohave to have calculate with confidence. It is the main book you will be using in pharmacology for your first

  23. what kind of shoes should I get for nursing school???

    swtpea48 replied to Cadnac22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found some white slip on merrells that are awesome. Good arch support and they clean up easy. I found them on

  24. Calculations/Pharm study aid books?

    swtpea48 replied to Product's topic in Alabama Nursing

    calculate with confidence is an excellent book. you may want to check out the nursing made easy books. they have one for dosage calculations and

  25. Letters go out next week...good luck!

    swtpea48 replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in Alabama Nursing

    They set you up in blocks to make scheduling easier for your first semester. Don't worry about it. They will cover everything at orientation. I strongly suggest to everyone who gets in to go get a...