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  1. New Grad hoping for NICU

    heartNICU replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! :) How many positions did you apply for, and how many interviews did you get before getting offered the position you have (if you don't mind me asking)...? Any

  2. New Grad hoping for NICU

    heartNICU replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm in southeastern Louisiana.. I'm more than ready to go somewhere new! The only tech experience I have is on telemetry.. unfortunately they don't really take nurse techs in NICU in my area. I did...

  3. New Grad hoping for NICU

    heartNICU replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    rileyross- What state are you in? I graduate this upcoming May and I'm really hoping for NICU as well. I'm willing to move anywhere in the country to get into

  4. 2012 Nurse Residency Program at Vanderbilt

    heartNICU replied to rlt0006's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Zippy7 and smb84- Thanks for sharing, that does help a lot! I'm applying for the Summer 2012 cohort. I also did a nurse internship this past summer, and I do belong to a few nursing organizations....

  5. 2012 Nurse Residency Program at Vanderbilt

    heartNICU replied to rlt0006's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    To those who were lucky enough to get interviews.. Do you mind sharing what your GPA was like when you applied? And did you have health care experience or volunteer work? Extra-curricular...

  6. Anyone know anything about the St. Thomas/Baptist Nurse Residency Program

    heartNICU replied to lcr3020's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Interested as well..

  7. SELU spring 2012

    heartNICU replied to RN2B12's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Unfortunately, they are unorganized and do everything pretty last-minute. It sounds like every nursing school is like that

  8. Summer Nurse Tech 2011

    heartNICU replied to su9032's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    For those of you on the Northshore.. Does anyone know anything about what the nurse techs at Lakeview

  9. New job, accelerated nursing program, AHHHH!

    heartNICU replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sounds like it will be pretty hectic! Congrats on the job and getting in to nursing school! I have an interview tomorrow for an ER tech position, different hospital though. I'm also currently in my...

  10. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    heartNICU replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    I'm having the same issue! I start clinicals next week, so I'm trying to get in the habit of eating breakfast. So far, it consists of coffee and a pop tart . I will be trying to work on this breakfast...

  11. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    heartNICU replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    No. Here is the list of professions I originally wanted to pursue, starting at the age of 6... Grocery Bagger Disney Character Pediatrician Veterinarian Flight Attendant Actress Meteorologist Marine...

  12. SELU accelerated program?

    heartNICU replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi! I think I'm the only SELU person that lurks these boards! I'm currently in the traditional BSN program, about to start the second semester. Last semester, there were 3 accelerated students in my...

  13. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

    heartNICU replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    semester one went like this.. 3-4 hours per night. wake up at 6:00 AM, get to school for 7 to study. lectures/labs started at 8.. times were different each day. go home and nap for 2-3 hours, run...

  14. What grade is "passing" in your nursing school??

    heartNICU replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

    at my school, we need a

  15. Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

    heartNICU replied to Cathylady's topic in General Students

    I have not started clinicals yet, but from what one of my teachers told me in class, smell is a very important factor in relation to disease. For example, she said if you have smelled Staph before...

  16. Nursing school starts Tuesday!!

    heartNICU replied to capemay5143's topic in General Students

    I start the first semester of my BSN program on Wednesday. We already have 8 chapters to read so far by the first day.. eek! I'm excited, but very nervous as well! Good luck,

  17. I failed the TEAS-RN so now going for Charity LPN...what do you think?

    heartNICU replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sorry, I didn't realize you can only take the TEAS twice.. my school doesn't require an entrance exam so I had no idea. I think you should definitely retake it before applying to the LPN program just...

  18. I failed the TEAS-RN so now going for Charity LPN...what do you think?

    heartNICU replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You should stop thinking negatively because it's not helping you. Don't ever give up on a dream or let anything stop you. If you failed the TEAS test, then take it again! If you fail it again, keep...

  19. Physical Assessment or Medical Examination

    heartNICU replied to usernameistaken's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Do you mind me asking which clinic this is? I will be getting my physical assessment done for free at my school's student health clinic, but I am curious to know since I've heard about the price being...

  20. Micro after Bio or after Chem?

    heartNICU replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro the first time right after Bio and ended up dropping it. However, I am currently taking it right now (after just having Chem), and I find it a LOT easier, especially when it comes to the...

  21. Pre-Nursing students what has been

    heartNICU replied to anon321d's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i would definitely say i struggled with statistics the most.. though somehow i managed to pull a "B" in

  22. Any Southeastern Students?

    heartNICU replied to pihlaja's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    is there anyone on here that applied for spring

  23. Were you CPR certified before you applied?

    heartNICU replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    at my school it is required before you start clinicals.. i already did my CPR certification in the spring.. i figured if i get in to nursing school for january, it will be one less thing i have to...

  24. LSU BSN

    heartNICU replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm waiting for my letter from SELU.. it doesn't seem like there are many SELU people on this forum. Anyway, I'm just as anxious as you guys are!! Good