punkydoodlesRN BSN, RN

Hi, Seems that when I was completing my LVN, I ran across some mnemonics for Isolation precautions that were very) helpful. I'm positive that I saved the thread, but can't seem to find it now. Anyone have any? For some reason, I can understand ever...

I got the pop up minutes after I finished my test, quick results today showed I passed!!! My BON (Texas) also told me yesterday that the temp (GN) license is removed immediately if you aren't successful - so that's another "trick" to check.

Where on earth did you find it for that price?? travelling to Haiti to work in a midwife clinic before I begin my L&D job as a new grad and would LOVE to have this to read while I'm there!

I cannot wipe the giant smile off of my face - I keep pinching myself! Not only did I land my dream job, I got the offer before I even graduated!! I wanted to ask some seasoned L&D nurses for their wonderful wisdom & advice... What do you wi...

Do a Google search for John Hopkins Interview - should point you to a 13-ish page .pdf with great interview information! Scroll down a bit to get some ideas for questions for you to ask - some people just gave me great advice. I interviewed today :) ...

Overwhelming majoring of my classmates want ED, ICU, L&D, or NICU. (We graduate next week!!!) Very few have accepted positions in these areas, though some have! Many are headed to Med-Tele units, while majority are still (desperately) seeking. We...

I have landed an interview next week at my dream job and while I feel I am prepared for most questions they may ask of me, one that I'm not is "do you have any questions".... So... Do you have any advice on questions I should ask? What do you wish yo...

Thanks!! That's exactly the impression I want to give because it's the truth!

Thanks! I'm a little familiar with the unit, as I completed my 120 hr preceptorship there, but still nice to have things to ask them! If they get to ask me, I think it's only fair that I have a few questions in return.

Hey guys - if you read through past class threads, you'll see the same "well I was told this, I was told that" story... I KNOW its hard, believe me, I do! It doesn't make it right, but sometimes they say anything to get off the phone - try to imagine...

Yes. The job market is very tough for new grads, even more so now that hospitals are waiting until after the NCLEX to even offer jobs. In the class that graduated last April, only one is still not working, however, that person only recently passed th...

Clinicals: You may or may not get to "chose" - it depends on the course. If students get a say, you may only get to give your preferences for days/times (there are some weekend clinicals) and not have any idea of location other than katy, galveston, ...

The past 6 semesters have all been 120 accepted. Due to the state mandates, I doubt that number actually decreased; if anything, it should be going up. I don't know about the applied figures for this semester - it varies each time.

I like it. Of course, it has it's fair share of issues - but then again, I don't think there's a nursing school in this country that doesn't! No one can be perfect. I'm graduating next month and feel 100% prepared to pass the NCLEX on my first try (t...

I have several classmates who began an ADN program then were accepted at UTMB, however, they didn't "transfer"... meaning no credits were accepted from their other program - they started from scratch, again. So keep that in mind when making the decis...

Hi! I am currently a SENIOR and just received my capstone placement in L&D - I am beyond excited and cannot wait to begin! One of our class requirements is to complete at least one professional nursing CEU activity and complete a write up. I am a...

I had looked at medscape, and countless others. Anything more than around 1.8 hrs was a paid thing, which I wouldn't mind doing if I didn't already have everything I needed for my 2014 renewal!! I gave up and took AWHONN's basic fetal monitoring. I'm...

Sanitas on sale right now at zulily! Ends on Saturday I think!

Got an email about Sanita clogs sale this morning - they have kids and women's, some up to 75% off!! http://www.zulily.com/e/sanita-122612.html?email=sea_ya%40hotmail.com Happy shopping :)

The SON decided not to do interviews this time. Students who were admitted early were done so based on academic achievement (GPA & TEAS along with no outstanding prereqs) or they were "rollovers" from the past semester's waiting list for an issue...

Hi Guys, Congrats to the new admits! I know its an exciting step. For those still waiting, I have some advice. No news is good news. UTMB has done their admissions this way for a long time and while from the outside it seems absurbd, it works for th...

My program has pretty much the same rules... Only after 3.5 semesters, I have discovered (through the actions of my classmates, not my own) they pretty much don't enforce them. at all.

Dear Instructor, I love you, I really do. But right now I HATE that you're ignoring my question about an exam answer. Despite what you think and despite the fact that over 60% of the class got the answer correct, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN INTACT E...

You will have to get titers if you cannot prove vaccinations. And every must have HepB titer, even with proof of the completed series. And yes, students are still called in up until the first day of class - for those of you waiting, hang in there!

Uniforms, vaccinations, CPR, housing if you need it...