whitescrubs2012

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1. Pros and Cons of Induction in L&D

   whitescrubs2012 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   This question is for seasoned L&D nurses, CNMs, and OBs: Are you supportive of inducing labor in your patients? Why/why not? After a year of working L&D, I'm stunned by how many of my...

2. Night shift unintentional weight loss

   whitescrubs2012 replied to RegMurse12's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Everyone warned me that I would gain weight when I switched to nights. The opposite has been true. I've been losing weight unintentionally (also @8-10lbs) because of a combination of stress, nausea,...

3. UNM RN-BSN program

   whitescrubs2012 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

   Aerorunner, I feel your pain. I've experienced the same shenanigans. In fact, when I went to register for that ONE class, on the SAME day I was accepted, I was met with an error message saying the...

4. Career prospects in NM?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to iliketosneeze's topic in General Nursing

   If you're not a graduate of an accredited program in NM, the word on the street is that it's especially tough to get a job as a new grad in NM. In fact, it's tough for anyone. Definitely not an...

5. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Thanks to all for your input and

6. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Miss Nurse, Thanks so much for your hopeful reply! I'm really glad to hear that there's a need for nurses in the Baltimore area. Were you working for the agencies w/o a BSN? Were the agencies...

7. Jobs for New ADN Grad RN? Bleak outlook or glimmer of hope?

   whitescrubs2012 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

   Hi Maryland Nurses, I'm looking into working as a nurse in the Baltimore area as a brand-new RN grad from an out-of-state ADN program. Regionally, the program is well respected, but in MD, no one...

8. SFCC or CNM?Accepted at both where do I go?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to corizrf's topic in General Nursing

   ...in a nutshell, if you don't want to spend an extravagant amount of money and you have a high tolerance for disorganization/can roll w/ the punches, CNM is the way to go. I don't regret

9. SFCC or CNM?Accepted at both where do I go?

   whitescrubs2012 replied to corizrf's topic in General Nursing

   CNM has a sophisticated SIM lab -- although, in my experience, it's not often used. The semester begins w/ some on-campus labs, but most of your time is spent doing the real thing: you're in the...

10. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in General Nursing

    I can't recall exactly how long it was, but I think it was somewhere between 1-2 months. Also, I remember that they told us they'd let us know by a certain date...then rescinded and told us they...

11. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Donoharm, Ultimately, I decided to go to CNM, largely because I had already been living in ABQ for many years, and had other friends in various stages of the program. I figured that nursing school...

12. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in General Nursing

    In that case, I wouldn't sweat it! I don't know how much stiffer the competition is since I applied (not too long ago). I had a 98 on the HESI and a 3.8 prereq GPA, so very close to your numbers. I...

13. Moving to New Mexico

    whitescrubs2012 replied to unlvguy's topic in General Nursing

    Rio Rancho is a mess of big box stores and cheap, cookie cutter housing. If that's your preference (and, for some, it is), then it may be a good place for you. If you seek more authenticity and...

14. Applying to CNM in Feb 2013 and wanting info

    whitescrubs2012 replied to smccloud84's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted to CNM a while back. I don't recall how many points I was awarded, but if your GPA and HESI scores are impressive, you can feel confident about getting in. As you may know, CNM did...

15. Stephen Colbert recognizes nurses as Heroes

    whitescrubs2012 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yahoo!!! I am an NYU grad and LOVE Steven Colbert! Did anyone see the interview w/ Anderson Cooper and the awesome nicu nurse in the purple hat? Loved