HappyGirl2011

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1. NELRP is there a thread?

   HappyGirl2011 replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

   Just checked today and my application still says submitted. I can't seem to find a HPSA score for my facility, although it is a disproportionate share hospital. Not feeling too optimistic

2. Any June NCLEX Test Takers Out There?

   HappyGirl2011 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm taking NCLEX on June 15th! I am excited and scared! I'm doing the online Hurst review and questions from Saunders and LaCharity. I can't wait for this test to be

3. Reno Nurses, I need some help! (New Grad)

   HappyGirl2011 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

   I recently moved back to my hometown of Reno after being in Oklahoma for the past 3 years. I moved there with my husband while he went to law school and I went to nursing school. Well, we are back now...

4. Question about Renown

   HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Which rural hospitals are you referring to? I have also applied to the hospital in Fallon. There are not many rural hospitals near Reno- Fallon, Fernley... Elko is 4 hours away but would be willing to...

5. Question about Renown

   HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Thanks for the reply. It's hard to be picky right now about where I will work since St. Mary's doesn't seem to hire many new grads. I have applied to Carson Tahoe, the VA and the hospital in Fernley,...

6. VA hospital nursing in Oklahoma

   HappyGirl2011 replied to NaKcl's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

   I am a student nurse tech there and I absolutely LOVE it there! Most of the nurses are really nice and helpful. The veterans are wonderful and make everything worth it! It is a really special thing to...

7. U of U new grad intern program or VA

   HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply. I was originally moving to Utah because my husband was going to take a particular job there. That seems to not be working out so well, so he is applying for jobs in Nevada...

8. Question about Renown

   HappyGirl2011 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

   I am currently in my senior year of nursing school in a different state. However, I lived in Reno my whole life up until the past 3 years (went to Wooster HS, UNR, etc). Now that my hubby and I will...

9. U of U new grad intern program or VA

   HappyGirl2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone. I will graduate with my BSN in May and will be moving to Utah right away. I am planning on applying to the ICU new grad intern program at the Univ of Utah, but am wondering if anyone has...

10. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    HappyGirl2011 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for an attorney during my last year of undergrad. He encouraged me to take the LSAT and go to law school. I wasn't sure of what to do when I graduated, so I took his advice. My now husband...

11. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    HappyGirl2011 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. I will owe about 70k for my BSN. I owe 16K for a semester of law school. My husband is in law school and will owe about 150K. When we get out in one year we will have about 236k in student...

12. Loans, interest, decisions, oh my!! Help!

    HappyGirl2011 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    Do it! I owe 16k in student loans from undergrad and am now attending nursing school at a private school where my tuition is 24k a year. I also take out an additional 12k a year for living. On top of...

13. Info, ideas or suggestions about LPN in Reno

    HappyGirl2011 replied to aoobennett's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Try looking into Gentiva. My mom works for them and said they hire lots of LPNs. Personally, I think taking the LPN exam and then continuing on later for your RN is a great idea for your situation....

14. Going to the neuro floor today- what to expect?

    HappyGirl2011 replied to HappyGirl2011's topic in Neurological

    Thank you for your response. I should have added that the patient has bipolar disorder. I am watching the video from your link on the neuro exam that shows how all the cranial nerves are tested. Is...

15. Going to the neuro floor today- what to expect?

    HappyGirl2011 posted a topic in Neurological

    Today is my first day of clinicals at a hospital and I am on the neuro floor. I went to the hospital yesterday and picked my patient, and then spent the rest of the day creating a care plan for him. I...