LittleLiz8235

I’m a little late to this question but Yes, it exists! I am a family planning/STD nurse for the state. We work in an expanded role-meaning we operate on standing orders so we can dispense birth control, test and treat for STD’s, do Pap smears, pelvic...

If you apply with the state Be prepared to wait for an interview and then to potentially wait some more for a second interview, and then yet more waiting for a job offer and actually starting. State government is Slooooooow. Also, you’ll need solid a...

I live in North Indiana and my hospital would be throwing job offers at you! there are hospitals all over the country that are looking for nurses for all different types of units. I would definitely start looking out of state.

I'm not a NICU nurse (yet! Hopefully soon) but I'm originally from Alabama. I would say look into UAB. There is also a level III NICU in Huntsville, where I'm from. As for a warmer climate, Let's just say that it's hotter than the devil's backside......

My nursing program does that, but we get 3 tries every semester. Even if you don't make it in 3 tries, some of the professors will sit down with you and Walk you through the problems and pass you. Find a dosage calculations book and practice practice...

LOL I think Indiana is it's own world. They definitely march to the beat of their own drum, at least in Northern Indiana anyway

There is racism and intolerance everywhere, on both sides of the fence unfortunately. I grew up in Alabama and moved to Indiana 3 years ago. I would say that racism is worse up here than in Alabama, at least worse than the area where I lived! I alway...

yes you are going to deal with urine, sh*t, vomit, sputum, GI bleeds, gangrenous feet, and everything else you can think of. you're going to have to pay your dues before you become a NP. besides, if you avoid all those things, how are you going to kn...

For my very first checkoff during my first semester, we were supposed to check each others blood pressure with the grad assistant listening on a dual tube stethoscope, and then report what we got. Well, my turn came around and I could not hear a THIN...

I work as a PCT on med/surg at my hospital. Generally, my day consists of bed baths and helping patients ambulate to the bathroom (about 85%), answering call lights, feeding patients who need assistance, getting vital signs, blood sugars, and transpo...

I would've just taken the interview. You could have always said no later. and yes, your name is probably crossed off The list for that hospital. I think that if I were a recruiter it would leave a bad taste in my mouth because I would see you as infl...

A storage clipboard! Pretty sure that and good quality shoes (I love my nursemate doves!) were the best investments that I made in nursing school. :) Other than that you need a pen and a big 3 ring binder or two for power point notes and that's about...

I live by my Google Calendar and Google Tasks. Plan out your entire semester at the beginning-that way you wont be surprised. Then, make a task list for each day/week/homework session or however you prefer. The biggest thing is to prioritize. If that...

Most places will require some form of entrance exam. Not to be rude but If you cant perform those basic skills how will you survive as a nurse?

Umm my aunt lives in Atlanta and she mentioned that Grady is a HORRIBLE hospital that is located in a very dangerous area, and that they have a hard time keeping people because it is so bad. They tried to recruit her daughter to work there and she wo...

I took the Teas today! I studied from the Kaplan and the Ati study guide, mostly from the latter. It was definitely not easy-but doable! I had the hardest time with math, but that is because it is my weakest subject and i got SUPER stressed by the ti...

I have never heard of an A&P placement test. At my school we have to wade through every bit of it regardless. I would get one of those Incredibly Easy series A&P book. I wish id had a copy in a&p 1 it wouldve been really helpful!

I was struggling with memorizing stuff in lab, too. Then a friend suggested that i make a list of all the terms and then find them on myself. IT WORKED! I have gotten full credit on almost all my quizzes since then. Also, take pictures of the models....

Oh yeah, i forgot the :clpty:

Yaaaaay congratulations :) i know you must be very relieved and excited!!

IPFW doesn't have an accelerated program, although I know IUSB does. This is a second degree for me, so I have only had 5 nursing prereqs to work on anyway. I think it kind of makes sense for them to send rejection letters before the deadline if the...

I am applying to the IPFW school of nursing :) the deadline isnt until December 1, though. Im so nervous! I want this more than anything.

Flashcards! Quizlet.com is good if you have a hard time keeping up with paper. Don't just write definitions, turn your notes into flash cards. And then for each subject (e.g., the blood flow of the heart) say it out loud and explain it to yourself or...

Nicu! I want to be an advocate for the ones who can't speak for themselves. I know that it is one of the most emotionally draining nursing fields, but someone has to do it :) I soak up every piece of information that I can find about nicu nursing.

YOU have to have faith in you first. Your faith is the only one that even really matters, because you are the one that looks at yourself in the mirror every single day. If you really want to be a nurse, then by golly become one! Figure out what you h...