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  1. Simmons Online FNP 2017

    staceym replied to Kk23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got into the March 2017 PT cohort. I have no idea how many students they admit each cohort but they do take 5 cohorts a year so your odds are probably good. I can't remember my exact GPA but I'm...

  2. Thoughts on going for NP with 2 young kiddos?

    staceym replied to BabyFood26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm starting FNP school in March with a 4 month old and 2 1/2 yr old. My plan is to not work and my oldest is in preschool all day, 2x a week. I'm going to stay very organized and remain flexible with...

  3. Excited & Nervous NP student

    staceym replied to laughlove's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can you share any of the tips you've found so

  4. Is it possible to go through fnp program online and have newborn and toddler?

    staceym replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you can totally do it if you really want to! Graduate school will certainly always be there if you want a little more "selfish" time with your babies (and who would blame you!). Just like...

  5. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    staceym replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have an 18 month old and we are trying to get pregnant And I could probably use a few more years of experience but I'm still in study mode since completing my BSN last year. Timing is such a tricky...

  6. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    staceym replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JessicaLovesJeff, you are making me feel like I should apply!

  7. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    staceym replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Haha, that's great. I'm sure you'll get in. At this point I'm leaning toward applying for next May bc I'm not sure I can work full-time and go to school part-time while my husband is currently going...

  8. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    staceym replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is what I'm curious about. I also have a young family and a husband in a Master's program while working full-time. I will definitely be going back to school, it's really just figuring out the...

  9. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    staceym replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm interested in applying to Simmons for the Sept or Nov 16 cohorts. Are you all working fulltime? Are you applying to the fulltime or part time option? I am curious how overwhelming the part time...

  10. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

    staceym replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @arlucero1 I'm not a full fledge NICU RN yet (still training) but I assume that's perfectly normal. Some days will probably be awesome and you have everything going the way you envision and then other...

  11. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

    staceym replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Enjoying reading these tips! I start my Versant program for my NICU position next month. Very excited and ready to absorb everything I can in order to take care of my

  12. Effective Learning

    staceym replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Great article,

  13. Mom & Nursing Student

    staceym replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in General Students

    So

  14. To all the parents, yes YOU can do it!

    staceym replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    This is super encouraging!

  15. Case Study #2

    staceym replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Interesting! So a TIA is not serious enough to warrant a dosage of tPA, correct? The patient would be given something else like an anticoagulant? I really need to review this stuff bc I'm already...

  16. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnosis

    staceym replied to Khalesi25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love these

  17. Case Study #2

    staceym replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Answers! Answers! Also, if her BP is high and we are worried about a second stroke, is there a drug protocol to try to bring the BP down asap? I'm asking as a SN (student

  18. Is Pregnancy During Nursing School Doable?

    staceym replied to 2bNurseHammonds's topic in General Students

    We did it. I'm due in August (we get summer breaks) and I start back in September. I'm in a full time BSN program with very little leniency as far as making up clinical hours, etc. I've had a normal...

  19. Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    staceym replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    There is a guy in my FT program that works Friday, Saturday, Sunday in order to get his 40 hours in every week. Granted he doesn't have children (just a wife) but he has still managed to never miss a...

  20. Organizing for nursing school

    staceym replied to azjen43's topic in General Students

    I'd definitely get everything organized while you can... think your study area, common living areas, etc. I also stock up the pantry, school supplies, coffee (LOL),

  21. What do you so to relax from nursing school?

    staceym replied to Dancingqueen94's topic in General Students

    Anything and everything I can think of! Yoga, run, meditation, bubble bath, bottles of wine, CrossFit, etc. It all really depends on what there is time

  22. Pregnant while in nursing school?

    staceym replied to jmichelle820's topic in General Students

    I'm interested to hear more responses; I have a friend that got pregnant during her program. Her pregnancy went well enough with the typical morning sickness during the first trimester and she was...

  23. Do you study over summer break?

    staceym posted a topic in General Students

    I just finished my first year of a three year program and have a nice three month break. After four weeks of relaxing and taking it easy, I'm getting anxious to start again and feel like I should be...

  24. Keeping your head in the books - what do you do when your brain isn't in it?

    staceym replied to ebinbrooklyn's topic in General Students

    If I really can't study, I stop and go running. This really helps with stress and clearing my mind. I can usually get some good studying done after this bc I feel more focused. Maybe something like...

  25. Accepted! Now what to do?

    staceym replied to hgt219's topic in General Students

    If you can stand it, wait as long as possible to begin reading. There will be so much allll year and by the end, most of my peers and I were simply burnt out from SO much reading and studying. I would...