Stacey Newbern

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1. WooHoo! First Week Down!

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Nursing

   First week of RN nursing school is done!! At APSU (TN) it wasn't that bad! There is alot of reading, but I expected that. The teachers seem very organized and gave us a boatload of information the...

2. Very depressed & q for older students

   Stacey Newbern replied to Christine43's topic in General Students

   I am 40 and just started the RN program. Have you thought about contacting the disability resource center for your state to see if they will provide appropriate childcare for your kids? I have a...

3. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the info. Any suggestions about what questions are most

4. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Students

   That is really what I was hoping to do but I wasn't sure about the pay scale. If I could hire on at the regular new RN rate without a pay freeze, I can't see where it could be a losing situation. I...

5. What about contracting before graduation?

   Stacey Newbern replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice! I am not sure about the policies here at our local hospital and I am really wondering about the pay scale and how much it is reduced if I were to contract. So far all I have...

6. 4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

   Stacey Newbern replied to luckygal5571's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am 40 and starting the RN program this fall. Do not let anyone tell you that LPNs are not real nurses- they are! And if you really want to do it, go for it now!! 28 is still incredibly young and...

7. Anyone contracted with a hospital during school?

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Students

   I am starting nursing school at APSU in TN this fall and am considering contracting with our local hospital to help pay for school. I do not know a whole lot about this program and am afraid of...

8. What about contracting before graduation?

   Stacey Newbern posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone else thought about contracting with a hospital to help pay for school before graduation? I am having a difficult time finding information or opinions concerning this subject. I would like...