BlaineCM

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  1. finding cervix

    BlaineCM posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi! I am a FNP student and no matter what technique I use, I can hardly ever visualize the cervix during speculum exam. I have tried angling the speculum downward on insertion, going back as far as...

  2. NICU duties

    BlaineCM posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What are the daily duties of a RN in the

  3. BS In Psychology, Now Looking At Nursing

    BlaineCM replied to JD810's topic in Nursing Career

    What are your future goals. Do you plan to stop at RN, do you want to get a MSN eventually, and do you want an management positions? An accelerated BSN program is much shorter and oftentimes no more...

  4. Nurse practitioner VS. MD

    BlaineCM replied to Keyzee's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi! I am 3 months away from becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. I too, graduated with a liberal arts degree, decided to go in to an accelerated nursing program and went straight to NP school (with...

  5. thinking about CRNA school

    BlaineCM posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am really interested in the field of nurse anesthesia. However, I am worried about how hard the schooling is and how hard the job is. If one can get through the BSN program with pretty good grades...

  6. gpa to get into nursing school?

    BlaineCM replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a previous BS in psychology and I graduated with a 3.6. I got into an accelerated BSN program at a major state

  7. 75 questions on NCLEX-RN

    BlaineCM posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just finished taking the NCLEX-RN. My exam stopped at 75 questions. Either I passed with flying colors or failed tremendously. I am so nervous. This is going to be a long 48

  8. BS Psych to RN ?

    BlaineCM replied to lectersmeal's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated with mt BS in psychology as well. I went the accelerated BSN route and just graduated. I would highly recommend the accelerated BSN route. It was a lot of hard work, but the pay off will...

  9. FCCJ Fall 2007 letters are out!

    BlaineCM replied to miss rochelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on the

  10. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    BlaineCM replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I learned this in a similar manner: Snow(white) over grass (green), Smoke (black) over fire (red), and a big pile of poop(brown) in the middle. I like your "white on right"

  11. short cut to remember!nclex study tip...

    BlaineCM replied to renri4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    These helped me during pathophysiology exams: I ate three five inch bananas (potassium 3-5) The pool was 100 ft give or take 5 (chlorine 95-105) When you are young, you glow (hemoglobin lower than...

  12. How many in your class Started/Finished

    BlaineCM replied to carilyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We started with 54 students and I don't think we lost anyone. We were in an accelerated BSN

  13. hesi test for entry in RN program

    BlaineCM replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had to take the HESI before our last semester. I can't imagine having to take it before you having any nursing

  14. What area of nursing would you like to go into???

    BlaineCM replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before I started nursing school I thought I wanted to work in the NICU. Now that I am in practicum, I am not sure what area I want to specialize in. I am starting the family NP program in the fall...

  15. 12 months accelerated BSN's with winter start

    BlaineCM replied to firstyearRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All the ABSN programs I am familiar with start in the summer. I wish I could be of more

  16. anyone taking an accelerated BSN course?

    BlaineCM replied to mafiamom's topic in General Students

    I have 5 weeks left in a 13 month ABSN program. It has been the hardest thing I have ever done. However, it is doable. First semester was the hardest because of trying to get into the swing of things....

  17. 12 months accelerated BSN's with winter start

    BlaineCM replied to firstyearRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a 13 month BSN program. What is your

  18. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    BlaineCM replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing a second degree accelerated BSN program. I was 27 when I started and will be 28 when I finish in a month and a

  19. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    BlaineCM replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What happens at the pinning ceremony besides having someone pin you? I know many of you mentioned speeches and slide

  20. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    BlaineCM replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I won't be attending my pinning ceremony in May. I love all of my classmates, they are great. However, my closest friends aren't doing it so neither am I. I will be attending the graduation though. We...

  21. I Did it! I Did It! I'm in!!!!!

    BlaineCM replied to starbabyfive's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!!! What school will you be

  22. I am thinking of becoming a NP

    BlaineCM replied to jessiev's topic in General Nursing

    yes, you do need to have your BSN prior to entering the NP portion of the program. Students obtain their BSN in 13 months, then enter the masters portion. The masters portion is completed in 1.5 years...

  23. I am thinking of becoming a NP

    BlaineCM replied to jessiev's topic in General Nursing

    You could see if there are any accelerated BSN programs in your area. I took this route. These programs let you obtain your BSN in a year since you already have a bachelors (or masters) in another...

  24. acute care NP

    BlaineCM posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What types of settings do acute care NPs work? Can they treat all age

  25. Which pre-req's have you enjoyed?

    BlaineCM replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Developmental Psychology was my absolute favorite pre-req. I also enjoyed Sociology and Nutrition. Human A & P 1 and 2 were alright as