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I'm a 33 weeks pregnant with my first baby. Thankfully, my pregnancy has been smooth. I've had a couple of episodes of night nausea, passed my GDM screening, gained 14.5 lbs, and baby is measuring well. Except, I am a Labor and Delivery nurse. The pa...

I work in L&D and there is definitely tension with PP. To start, I work at a high-risk county/teaching hospital. We do recovery for both mom and baby. We do the baby bath, vaccines, skin-to-skin, breast feeding, baby blood sugars, hemacu, and pro...

Keep an open mind. My coworkers (now RNs) started as LVN's and agree both programs are different in scope of practice. You are broadening your skills and critical thinking. There is always something new to learn. You do not want to start a program an...

I went from med-surg to L&D. The journey is different for everyone. It was all about the right timing/place situation for me. I would sign up for job alerts with facilities that have OB and have your cover letter and resume ready. Med-surg helped...

I am a new l&d nurse with close to 30 days on the floor. I work on a high-risk unit at a teaching hospital. I have 10 days left on orientation but have been caring for patients independently for a week (with my preceptor keeping a close eye, whic...

Hi everyone, I am posting this in dire need of direction. I have been on a med-surg overflow/research ward for 4 months. I did not have the luxury of landing a new grad program so my orientation was brutal- 6 weeks, with starting on the floor at firs...

Thank you for your responses! Just an update- a month and a half after my post, our unit was expectantly shut down. :/

Hi, It depends on a lot of factors. Is someone helping you plan your wedding? If yes, I think you can squeeze in at least 4 hours a day of studying for the NCLEX. If not, consider your study habits. I graduated in early June and got married mid-July....

I am halfway done with my program and I think I have a big part of it down: In the classroom: 1. Set expectations with your study group. Keep it at 5 people max. It's also okay for a study group to not work out- the people you socially connect with m...

Hi! I am hoping there's someone out there applying to Pierce College. I recently found out about their program (ironically, I am from the San Fernando Valley and have been driving across counties for pre-reqs). I am scheduled to take the TEAS V on Ma...

I wonder how many people made it to the selection pool...I got in. This is the 8th school I apply to after completing most of my pre-reqs two years ago. I already have a bachelor's so I applied to all kinds of programs- entry master's, second bachelo...

Did anyone receive an acceptance email out there? :balloons:

Good luck everyone! Now I'm dreading coming home to the mail box.

Has anyone applied to Los Angeles County College of Nusring ADN program? I will be submitting my application and am wondering if anyone is on the same boat. Thanks! :-)

Hi clenggg, Have you heard back from the program? I received the general email from the main office a week ago stating that they're still in the review process.

I'm so glad you responded! I am waiting for my last transcript to arrive and will turn in my application in person tomorrow. With the TEAS, I have the ATI study manual and McGraw Hill's Nursing School Entrance Exams book. I heard the ATI manual was ...

I wasn't invited by this program to take the TEAS. Last year's cut off score was 81 on the point system. Does anyone know what the cut off score is for this year? Good luck everyone!

Hi, my last name starts with a "Cr." My letter was online this morning and it wasn't good. Maybe the good news comes later to those who got in. Good luck everyone!

Hi! ---- in the main office said they'll contact us in April to mid-May. Have you started studying for the TEAS?

Thanks, yukikon and LJ815. My friend that's currently in the program went into the office and got a lot of useful information. Turns out, they already decided on the candidates to interview and they will be contacting those who got accepted this mont...

For those who already interviewed, when did you submit your application? Mine is still "In Review" and one of my recommenders just made the deadline. :sigh:

I haven't heard anything either! I screen my cell everyday and hope it's a 626 number! The wait is out of control!

Thanks for the time frame, Jes24! How was the interview like? Did they have a panel?

@Yukikon: I'm not sure if Mt. St. Mary's is my top choice. I had a great vibe leaving their info. session but have heard mixed views from employers on their program- which is true of any program...I applied to both kinds of programs to increase my ch...

Hi Everyone! I am a re-applicant to the program. It was the only program I applied to last year while having pre-reqs in progress. I felt like I was a strong candidate then but feel like this time around I have more to offer. :-) I have two friends i...