SarahLovesNovember replied to NursingStudent18's topic in General Nursing
Not that I'm aware of. I don't think any RN programs recognize the training we've done. The A & P the military did, didn't include a lab so that's squashed. Kinda sucks but it should be
SarahLovesNovember replied to NursingStudent18's topic in General Nursing
I am starting the RN program at St Joe's in 2 days. You have to have a Microbiology and Sociology course already taken to get in and the NET test, I thought, was fairly easy. Most people would have...
I am really, really disheartened right now. I got a D on NC 1 and feel like a total and complete failure. There were so many questions on the test that I felt like warrented two answers as opposed...
Thank you!! I'm trying to stay hopeful about things! I really need to hone in on my critical thinking skills. I totally underestimated it because I thought I "knew enough". Wrongo... Thanks
Hi guys!! Haven't posted here in forever but also been a member forever. Anyway, I'm getting my RN right now and my mom's dream has always been to get into nursing, but due to degenerative disc...
SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Home Health
Oh yeah...most definitely the case. Intermittent cathing is procedure. We actually cath him about 8 times a day. Crazy. And I never knew that high blood pressure usually means that his bladder is...
SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Home Health
Yeah, he's lucky as well as us. I'm getting my RN and have my LNA right now...we also administer meds and the such. Great pay too...it's a lucky position to have during my schooling. He doesn't...
Hi Everyone! I am so glad that I found this thread. I have a struggle choosing between occupational therapy and DD nursing. I really want to have an integrated involvement with patients and truly...
Anyone heard of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences? I'm considering their accelerated BSN program but I didn't know if anyone knows their reputation or if anyone has graduated from...
I am applying to the nursing program at rivier college for fall 2007 and wondered if we have any current or past students of the school here? How was the program? How were the clinicals and what...
SarahLovesNovember replied to tleesto's topic in General Nursing
What's the average salary for an LNA in southern new hampshire right now? BTW, I would LOVE to be a NICU tech! I am going to nursing school next fall and need a job while I am in school. NICU is...
SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing
I didn't realize it was such a difficult test! If I took the SAT's 4 years ago, would they accept those in place of the NLN? They said I should apply early fall of this year for the fall 2007 entry....
When I am in the BSN program and starting clinicals, can I work as an LNA or student nurse in a hospital on my own time? What kind of jobs am I allowed to work in a hospital while I am still in the...
SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing
Thank you very much for your response. I'm excited about getting into this program. I have talked with the admissions counselor and she said my chances look good to get into the program. Are you in...
SarahLovesNovember replied to Hope2BaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I know a lot of us newbies think of L & D as all mushy and holding babies, and yes, I realize that is not the truth but is the NICU the same? What is the difference between working in L & D...
I haven't even started my Nursing program yet, I am finishing my Bachelors in Psychology first, but I work at a military hospital in Germany (U.S. Army Hospital) as a Medic so my experience is...
SarahLovesNovember replied to lisa1130's topic in Nursing Career
I think a lot about doing night shift but how do you do when you come home from your shift? Are the kids in school or do you have a husband or family member to watch over them while you re-coup?...
SarahLovesNovember replied to lisa1130's topic in Nursing Career
For those of you who work nights are we talking 7pm -7am? Is it a really funtional shift for having children? I want to have children one day but also dedicate a lot of time to my career in nursing so...