JStollRN

I can't speak for every program, but generally, the statement of goals etc. is an essay. I am in a RN-BSN program now and I believe mine was less than 2 pages double-spaced.

San Angelo, Texas

Thanks for all the information!

Thanks for the responses thus far!

I am excited! I just hope a position is still available in six months or so...I'd love the environment change!

I just resigned from my med-surg oncology position after 8 months due to pregnancy complications, but after the baby is born, I was really thinking about applying to work in this psychiatric hospital in my town. The shift would be perfect so we wouldn't have to put our baby in daycare from 6 pm to 6 am, but my question is... Can you describe what a "typical" night shift is for you? I realize psych is most likely NEVER typical and always different, but ideally, how should your night go, perhaps as far as charting, med pass etc? I've never been on a psych unit at night time and am so curious! THANKS SO MUCH!

I'll tell you what I have told a lot of other new graduates...try Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas!

RN at 25, RN-BSN at 28

I am doing the online RN-BSN program...I, like yourself, already held a previous B.S. degree in another field. I went to Howard Community college after my first degree and completed their accelerated nursing program in 13 months to become a RN. So now that I have been working at a RN, I am taking classes part-time at UMB online. So I am technically a Baltimore campus student, but all my classes are online. I am not 100 percent sure what the differences are between classes from my program to the traditional BSN program. I only have to take 10 classes to get the BSN. I am about to finish my first two, so it will be a couple years before I finish...no rush though! I agree with the previous poster that UMB has a lot of little assignments and GROUP assignments that suck a lot, but I feel like they'd be in any program. Good luck hearing from UMB! They take forever to give people decisions by the way!

I'd go with UMB...I go there now and it is top 7 in the nation for nursing schools...highly recommend!

I am also 7 weeks pregnant and currently work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights on a med-surg oncology floor. You can do it! Stay hydrated and try to eat a snack every once in a while. I actually find I am less nauseous at work, oddly enough!

If you're willing to relocate...look up Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas...

Yes, I am already a RN. I am working part-time in Med-Surg Oncology and taking two classes online right now. You did all of that! Wow, I am impressed! Do you have non-stop energy : )

I am in the progress of taking BSN classes part-time. I am due towards the end of November, and you all know that most semesters end closer to the beginning of December. Have any of you managed to take a class, have a baby, and still pass it? I am trying to gauge on whether it would be foolish to even try it. Experiences and advice welcomed!

Thanks everyone. I told the recruiter that now is just not the right time and thanked her for the opportunity. I realized after posting this, that it probably wasn't a good idea. My gut told me it would be too much. When I do finally get to do hospice, I want to be there 100% for my patients and not have other jobs and school to worry about.

Thanks for the response Vicky, and you make excellent points. I would definitely be new to the policy and procedures and honestly have no idea about how many patients I'd be covering. I am fairly new to this area so I think it would be best if I put this dream on hold for a while. Don't want to overstress myself : )

Hello to my wonderful fellow nurses! So here's the dealio...I am now working Med-Surg Oncology on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, but I always wanted to try hospice. I have been given the opportunity by a recruiting agent to apply for a RN On-call position for Monday-Thursday 5 pm - 8 am. Now I am a night shift person anyway, so the hours/days are just fine to not clash with my other job, but this is the potential issue. I am also taking two classes and working on my BSN, and my husband and I are also trying for a baby. Do you think it would be foolish to try and tackle this new job with everything else I have going on? As I am typing it, I believe it probably sounds idiotic, but I'd like all of your opinions since I REALLY wanted to get my foot in the door with a hospice organization. Thanks everyone!

On our floor, the CNAs are responsible for taking patient's vital signs, recording intake and output, and toileting/feeding the patients...that is if CNAs are actually available to help.

I passed my boards on 09/21/10 and started my job on 10/04/10...almost everyone in my class has a job as well. And I just started BSN classes this spring. It really depends on where you live, seriously!

I just started my online BSN at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Top 7 in the nation for nursing schools...if my employer didn't recognize it, I'd have to b#@$h slap them : ) As long as they're accredited by the appropriate entities, go for it!

I have a little green shamrock on the inside of my left wrist to represent my Irish heritage. It actually helped me in the interview process. I work for a hospital that, the shamrock, is their insignia : )

That's our floor on the regular...33 bed unit, 2 nurse aides (which one, is pretty worthless btw)...it's very stressful, for sure!

I agree with everyone else. Please leave that job...it hurts me just reading it!

Is anyone in the online RN-BSN program that lives in another state? I called a while ago about if I would need to fly to Maryland for orientation but no one has called me back yet...so I am assuming I don't need to. I was also assuming I would not need to buy uniforms either since I have no clinical the first semester, at least. I am pretty confused and feel a lack of direction with the online program. If anyone knows what the next steps are, please post! Thanks a lot!

Hahaha...THANKS FOR THE REPLIES! I'll keep everything in mind tonight! Someone mentioned about having crazy, hot sex! I am married and my husband is already at work when I come home so I WISH that would work out in my favor ! A few others mentioned leaving the stress at work after giving report. I'll admit, that does help a lot, it would help more if I didn't already know I was coming back to see those certain patients two more days in a row! Haha.