UVM has transitioned from a master's entry program to a direct entry doctoral program so there have been changes to the curriculum. Although I withdrew after starting the NP studies, I did complete...
StarofLifeRN replied to OneMurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
We do a BID med pass as well. Unless there is a good reason to deliver a med at a certain time (cardiac, insulin, # hours between admin), AM meds can be given at any time on the day shift, and PM meds...
StarofLifeRN replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I can't help gagging a couple times when it comes to vomit or a particularly smelly BM. I even did it with my own kids! I carry a small tin of Altoids in my pocket - I find that having one in my mouth...
Worked for me on Monday (8/19). Took the exam at 8:00, done by 9:00, checked from my phone before I left the parking lot and got the "good popup." By 10:30 the Vermont BON had my license #
Although the first semester of the second year looks really intimidating (advanced everything!), it's only 12 credits and it's scheduled so that there are at least 2 free days. We're all hoping to...
Blizz, I wouldn't give up yet. Some of my classmates got later acceptance letters - like April or May later. Congrats on Simmons in the meantime! Tess, here's a link to a resource at UVM about...
Hi Tess! This is a career change for me - I worked at a small college here in Burlington for 21 years before deciding to make a mid-life career change. I am enjoying the program so far. There are 15...
StarofLifeRN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students
It's vomit for me, too. Cleaning up after my own kids or even hearing someone retch on tv makes me dry heave. I have worked on an ambulance for three years and although I haven't overcome the response...
It's disappointing but it doesn't have to be the end of the line. I only applied to one program last year (MSN) and was denied. I hounded everyone I could find at the program to get advice on how to...
StarofLifeRN replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN to RN
Although it's uncomfortable to respond to these types of things, being direct is the best way to get the point across and establish boundaries with your classmate. Tell her, "Sharing work could get us...
I'm glad to be in such good company! I'm 46 and left a 21 year career in higher education last fall to focus on my prereqs. I was accepted to a master's entry program (adult nurse practitioner track)...
StarofLifeRN replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing
I have been a volunteer EMT for two years and that inspired me to make a career change to nursing. I was a college administrator with an MBA, so it's a big change! I've spent the past three semesters...
StarofLifeRN replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students
We put personalized plates on our kids cars and told everyone what they were. The kids thought they were super cool with their vanity plates, but little did they know it was the best way to keep tabs...