missnurse01

missnurse01 MSN, RN

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  1. RN program duration

    missnurse01 replied to pacjeffery's topic in Virginia Nursing

    it is usually pretty standard across the country. That is for the nursing program itself, when all prereqs have been done. ADN- 2 years BSN - 2 years (can be more) accelerated BSN - 1 year. diploma -...

  2. Stagnate LPN ! / LPN School A Waste Of Time !

    missnurse01 replied to LPN_Undecided's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sadly you may find the same problem as an ADN. It is getting pretty tough for new grads all over the country. Keep applying, and increase your commuting distance. You might get lucky. There are so...

  3. New grad Nursing areas

    missnurse01 replied to witness2012's topic in Canada

    I was an LPN first, I started on telemetry. But I wanted to work ER. I actually wrote a letter to the nurse manager after applying for an RN ER job and stated all kinds of stuff about being a hard...

  4. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

    missnurse01 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I worked in Maryland and Bethesda a few years back and would do a lot of agency. All I know is that they were hurting for nurses...hurting. I would enroll in a rn-bsn program asap, put that down,...

  5. starting to worry I'm to old (51) to be hired.

    missnurse01 replied to Patricia Moore's topic in Nursing Career

    I am on the interview committee at work, we care about what people say, not how old they are. That being said, we haven't had anyone probably over 32 apply. Usually older nurses are nurses that have...

  6. Science pre reqs

    missnurse01 replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make sure you link in to anything that will help you study. Study groups with other students, tutors at the school, Khan academy - they have a ton of free bio stuff on there. Dont give up

  7. Pain medications & pt preference

    missnurse01 replied to compassion#1's topic in Patient Medications

    no you don't need to call, they have probably figured it out by

  8. Internal Medicine/Telemetry Unit

    missnurse01 replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    usually you are assigned 'x' number of pt's and you do everything for them. As well as help out anywhere else. So, vitals every 4 hours, helping with baths, to and from the bathroom, etc. Some...

  9. I'm having second thoughts

    missnurse01 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Online Distance Learning

    'employers won't recognize any school that's not in this state' ?? totally confused over what this means. I have worked in many states and no one has ever cared where my adn or bsn came from. Take...

  10. Advice and thoughts please!

    missnurse01 replied to Devin6xx's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you are super interested in actual pt care, then rad tech will not be for you. There is not a lot of ongoing care there, it is mostly doing the exam and returning them to the nurse or to home. EMT...

  11. VCU vs. Georgetown

    missnurse01 replied to kdlrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    emailing you

  12. CRNA in Texas

    missnurse01 replied to kmiller520's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    only you can decide which school is right for you. There are tons of things to look at to determine this...I ended up making a list as I found more and more things that might impact my decision. You...

  13. FUTURE CRNA

    missnurse01 replied to lynnjohnson13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey future I understand you! I am about to enter a program at

  14. Requirements to becoming a CRNA

    missnurse01 replied to MissMaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OP, most people apply to all of the schools in communting distance for initial RN degree - ADN or BSN. Competition is very fierce! There are not a ton of jobs at this point in many parts of the...

  15. federal scholarships or loan repayment anyone?

    missnurse01 replied to denver nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    you get about 2 grand a month stipend. You can take the hplr at the end of your schooling, I think it is 50 grand, but they tack on extra time. I really have always wanted to serve, but think I will...

  16. VCU vs. Georgetown

    missnurse01 replied to kdlrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did you get the whole list of people in the program? It has their contact info. I would first call MTG and ask her if anyone else is looking for a room-mate. If she hasn't heard of anyone I guess...

  17. federal scholarships or loan repayment anyone?

    missnurse01 replied to denver nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    denver I have about been making myself sick looking at gvmt grants and scholarships, the air force reserve, and the dizzying amount of scholarships out there. So many exclude grad school, or are...

  18. VCU vs. Georgetown

    missnurse01 replied to kdlrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey kd! congrats and yeah!! where are you going to stay during the week? Can your friend board

  19. VCU vs. Georgetown

    missnurse01 replied to kdlrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Kd money was a reason I knocked georgetown off my list. I would love to have you in class with me, but if your fam can't relocate with you it might be tuff. Either running two households or trying...

  20. CRNA JOB MARKET

    missnurse01 replied to OscarRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Did you end up shadowing both? Good

  21. So nervous! CCRN time!

    missnurse01 replied to Maevish's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes still

  22. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    missnurse01 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey Jaelle, I am taking the human phys through them right now. You can get a certificate which means nothing at schools if you wish to by taking their tests. It has been a great review so far. If...

  23. CRNA debt load, plus mortgage, kids, single income

    missnurse01 replied to simvee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NHSC scholarship and loan repayment is not open to CRNAs. It is for primary care only service from what I read on their website.

  24. CRNA debt load, plus mortgage, kids, single income

    missnurse01 replied to simvee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    denver you already have that

  25. Aspiring CRNA - Nursing School and my Biological Clock?!

    missnurse01 replied to SarihnDipity's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    you will have to call and ask. I think cumulative with time off for baby is one thing, leaving the unit to work in a non critical care area is another. beware many other applicants will have more...