Mindylane

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    Husband just got into ASN program -- should he pursue it?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I am feeling optimistic about it, overall... we are willing to go anywhere; it's just scary that so many things have to fall into place for it all to work out. He was an EMT, a CNA, and is...
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    Husband just got into ASN program -- should he pursue it?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    Considering I'm going to be the one financially supporting him by working two jobs at 60 hours a week, I do have quite a lot to say about it. Obviously I'd like for him to be happy and pursue his...
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    NVCC Hybrid - October 2015 (January 2016 start)

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My husband just got his acceptance
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    how much do you pay on student loans per month

    Mindylane replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I have about $19k left, (started with a whopping $42k, but I've paid that much off since July 2014). I only pay $170 a month,
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    Nurse Case Manager - Phone Interview today!

    Mindylane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am currently a NICU nurse, and I have a phone interview for a case manager position this afternoon. Before I was a nurse, I did case management for adults & children with disabilities....
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    How long is your commute?

    Mindylane replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    18 minutes. Used to take about 45 to come home, because of traffic. We moved and I started working all nights, so now I do the reverse commute, and it's
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    NVCC Hybrid - October 2015 (January 2016 start)

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My husband is in that class now. Good
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    Certifications to get while working?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I currently work full time in a NICU and would eventually like to go back to school to become an advanced practice nurse. I realize that is many years down the line while I get experience;...
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    Frustrating Job Market

    Mindylane replied to katymom's topic in General Nursing

    To where are you applying? Was it a BSN or ADN program? I am pretty sure 100% of my class had jobs within 6 months of graduating, and several people had job offers before graduating. There's an...
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    NVCC Nursing May 2015

    Mindylane replied to midwife1990's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi bluefire! Have you been able to get a job in the area with your ASN? My fiance is starting the program soon...
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    Suggestions for appeal letter

    Mindylane replied to Misrak Bereka's topic in General Students

    Perhaps you should attempt nursing again after you have grasped the nuances of the English language? Not being snarky, but as a nurse, you're going to have to deal with written and spoken language...
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    Mindylane replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was doing my clinical rotations, I had a vented patient continuously mouth, "why are you trying to kill me?" over and over again while clutching her
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    Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    Mindylane replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    I do have to admit that the hospital I work out DOES favor the big name schools and the one particular recruiter likes to have her unit associated with the "good" (read: EXPENSIVE) schools in the...
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    Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    Mindylane replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    NYU was the first school I got into (I lived on Long Island and would have commuted while also paying my $1250 rent, somehow). I would have had probably around $90k in loans, due to some scholarships,...
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    Open mouth, insert foot...

    Mindylane replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    This is kind of on topic, but pre-nursing days. It always seriously embarrases me to think about this *cringe* I worked at a group home and was leaving for another position (the residents said I was...
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    Working Nights and Having a Life

    Mindylane replied to Annath's topic in Nursing Career

    We make 8 week schedules. There are certain requirements, like 2 Friday nights and 2 Saturday nights. I think we end up working 5 or 6 weekend shifts in each 8 week period (it rotates by last name to...
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    Working Nights and Having a Life

    Mindylane replied to Annath's topic in Nursing Career

    I work 3 12-hour shifts a week on nights. I honestly really don't have much of a life. But I love the atmosphere of nights, my coworkers on nights, the tasks, etc. It's hard, for sure... if your...
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    How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"

    Mindylane replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    I, unlike many of my nursing peers, do not have a type-A personality. I'm more reserved, and some people might interpret this as a lack of confidence. But that has given me the opportunity to be a...
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    GWU ABSN Fall 2015

    Mindylane replied to Natalies3's topic in General Nursing

    There are apartments right across from campus. Actually, they're townhomes I believe (independently rented, but you can find people renting them pretty frequently). Just a word of
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    Broke my foot - risking my job?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone. I'm a fairly new grad; have just under a year's experience at a level IV NICU. This past Thursday, I missed the last step coming inside and broke my 5th metatarsal (Jones fracture). I...
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    Broke my foot - risking my job?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone! My manager was actually able to find me a light duty position -- so I will be able to work a desk job pending my second set of xrays! I feel fortunate that they were able to work with...
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    Broke my foot - risking my job?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks :) I called my manager this morning and she was completely understanding. Unfortunately, there's not much I can do and she told me to call HR, which, of course, isn't open this early, so I'm...
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    Broke my foot - risking my job?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for replying. I actually don't, unfortunately... we have to have been there for a year, and my one-year anniversary is July 7th. I woke up super early to call HR and see what they suggest. I'm...
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    Broke my foot - risking my job?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your reply! Fortunately, it didn't happen at work. It happened at home. I already filed a claim with shirt term disability, but I told them I'd also be back on May 18. I guess I can call...
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    Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks, appreciate it. Wasn't trying to "strike a nerve;" as you mentioned, there are opinions on both sides, and I am doing my due diligence to speak with real people to formulate an opinion. Perhaps...