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Based on some things I've read on this website, I know that I'm not, but I just cannot STAND how 12 hour work days consume my life! There is no time to do anything besides work on those days and prepare for the next work day. I would be so much happi...

Hi all! I am curious how different units incentivize their nurses to obtain a certification in their specialty. Posting in NICU because that is my own specialty, but really curious to hear from all units. My former unit would increase your annual all...

Thank you all for the responses so far. My follow-up question is, aside from what your unit may offer you, what made/makes you want to get your certification? I got mine after 3 years of NICU nursing because that was my goal when I became a new grad;...

No other incentive, I agree. I'm trying to figure out a solution that would make more people want to get it (other than their own intrinsic motivation to). Thanks for replying!

Thank you, prmenrs. Was the $100 per pay period, per month, etc.? I think our differential is union negotiated as well, but I'm not 100% sure.

Here is an updated list and link to the NANNP page: Graduate Programs | NANN

Based on my experience/a lot if the new NICU nurses I have worked with, this is totally normal!! I felt super overwhelmed after orientation for six months, and after a year I wasn't terrified of coming to work anymore. It really does get better with ...

"Missing education history" is just a placeholder that they use on the website until your application is actually looked at. "No license information available" just means that you don't have a license yet and they still are processing your applicati...

I finally got my license just now!!! So happy!!!!!!!!! Here is the final breakdown of my licensing timeline: March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed all application materials, including transcripts/Nur...

Nine weeks now since check cashed. Two calls to BON in the last week- first call (6/5) said they couldn't tell if my transcripts were there, but that it would be "about another 4 weeks" until I get my license. Second call (6/10) said they had everyth...

Just got through on the phone with the BON. They said that my FBI background check cleared on May 3 but that no one has looked at my transcripts yet. She also said that they are "currently processing applications from Mid-March". However, a girl I kn...

My timeline so far... endorsing from MD using paper fingerprint cards, no temporary license requested. March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed all application materials, including transcripts/Nursys ve...

Hi everyone, I just graduated from a BSN program and passed NCLEX last week (yippee!) and will begin working in a Level III NICU at a large university hospital in mid-July. I am interested in one day becoming a Case Manager, but I feel lost when tryi...

Well that's good to know! Thank you!

Thank you for the feedback! Any thoughts about appropriate MSN programs for a CM position?

Hey guys, I have been accepted into the Stevenson University Second-Degree BSN program starting in Fall 2011. I was wondering if there are any current students out there in the program? What do you think of it? Do you like the clinical rotations, pro...

I got denied too. Starting a different program in Baltimore this fall. Good luck to you all at CU!

Oh I'm sorry to hear that I haven't gotten mine yet but I am sure that I'm in the same boat! Good luck to you wherever you go!

Does anyone know if your online application summary (on the MYUCDenver page) updates when they send out decision letters? I know we won't find out our actual decision on the webpage, but will they say when "a decision has been made?"

I applied too, all of my items say "complete." The last I heard, we would find out in mid-August, but I haven't had any correspondence with Admissions for weeks. I've been checking for a CU Denver Spring 2012 thread! Thanks for starting this.

Hey guys- Got my letter today- denied. I'm surprisingly not too sad about it because I know I don't have to worry about the costs of attendance now, and I knew going into this it was taking a big chance. (My stats: 3.0 undergrad GPA, 3.8 prereqs with...

Oh man, today was an exciting day! CONGRATS ClarkC and the others who were accepted. Great news. I am sorry to hear that some of you weren't accepted though. Just means that you're supposed to be on another path. I have yet to hear anything and just...

Nope! ClarkC and KKandes, I am thinking of you guys!

Sweet! I hope I am part of that group too. If I don't hear by Friday I will be extremely disappointed.

Hilary- Congrats!! I'm gonna ask you what I've been asking everyone. When did you apply, and do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks! (By the way, isn't it obvious how antsy I am getting- I am checking my e-mail so often that I am able to respond on h...