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  1. iPad for Notes

    alwaystheoptimist replied to FutureRNZehrb2727's topic in General Students

    Every once in a while I would use evernote for miscellaneous notes. My professors would post the powerpoints ahead of time, so I would download and save the current powerpoint into my dropbox storage...

  2. What are the best nursing schools in the state of GA

    alwaystheoptimist replied to hmwaters's topic in School, College Programs

    I am a recent graduate of Kennesaw State's accelerated nursing program. Personally, I loved this school and the time that I was able to spend there. Every program will have it's "flaws", but I felt...

  3. Gift ideas for a newly admitted nursing student

    alwaystheoptimist posted a topic in General Students

    I know I should probably know this, considering I just graduated from nursing school myself, but I'd love some insight from others too! My very very dear friend has finally been accepted to nursing...

  4. Former Teachers turned Nurses?

    alwaystheoptimist replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was a teacher for three years prior to deciding to go back to school. It wasn't so much the schedule for me, it was what I was teaching. My first degree is in Elementary Education and upon...

  5. Gift ideas for a newly admitted nursing student

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in General Students

    Rob4546, that is a given! I definitely plan on being a person for her to vent to, talk to, and just be that supportive person during her time in school. I felt like a proud parent when I heard that...

  6. Gift ideas for a newly admitted nursing student

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in General Students

    Okay, so here is what I came up with. We're having dinner on Thursday to celebrate so I will give it to her then. I made kind of a clinical/nursing school survival box. I got a clipboard,...

  7. Gift ideas for a newly admitted nursing student

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your kind words! Love the personalized tag RunBabyRN! I'm going to look into it now. I think what I am going to do is combine all of your ideas into one. I did order a classic II...

  8. Gift ideas for a newly admitted nursing student

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of your suggestions!! I'm going to take all of them into consideration; a lot of the things mentioned I didn't even think about!! You guys are awesome!

  9. Post Surgical Unit

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Okay, awesome. Thanks. I'm not sure what the ratio is yet. I have to meet with HR in about 2 weeks, and I planned on asking all of those questions then. I should have asked when I received the...

  10. Post Surgical Unit

    alwaystheoptimist posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm just looking for some input from more experienced nurses. I am a new grad, just licensed (yay!) and will be starting out on a post surgical unit. It is a part of an acute care residency program...

  11. Post Surgical Unit

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you both so much! My mom is a nurse as well and she agreed with the both of you; she said that I will be able to really refine my nursing skills and become confident with my time management and...

  12. Starting a position in ICU Stepdown

    alwaystheoptimist replied to ambianco9's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ambianco9, do you mind me asking where you will be starting your new stepdown job in July? I'm also starting a residency program in July and will be on a stepdown unit as

  13. Last weeks interview

    alwaystheoptimist posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I don't post much, but I am reaching out for some opinions on an interview I had last week for a new grad residency. Some background about me: I was a medical assistant for two years at a...

  14. Last weeks interview

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all for your thoughtful and encouraging posts...just to keep you updated, I was offered the position today!

  15. Last weeks interview

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks! I feel like I've definitely relaxed over the past few days. I called the recruiter and left a message, but no call back, which I had expected. So, at this point it is just the waiting game....

  16. Kennesaw State Fall 2013 Applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to melodious82's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congrats to everyone! Regardless of getting an interview or not, you have come this far. That takes a lot of hard work and dedication! For those of you who do have an interview, I would highly...

  17. FNP in hospital settings?

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Advanced Practice

    Awesome! Thanks for all these

  18. FNP in hospital settings?

    alwaystheoptimist posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I was just accepted to a nursing program (yay!) and am totally excited to start in January. My ultimate goal is to work as a nurse practitioner, but I wanted some advice from experienced nurses...

  19. FNP in hospital settings?

    alwaystheoptimist replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks for your response! I never thought of being employed by a practice and rounding for the doctors. That's exactly why I wanted to post my question. I know there are so many things that I'm not...

  20. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    So, I emailed her, but I called also and the person who answered the phone said he gave it to her. Thanks for the

  21. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just sent a request to be added to the ksu sna fb group, even though I won't be starting until the spring. I just figured it'd be a good way to learn about upcoming events. I dropped off my...

  22. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I signed up for the Oct. 20 CPR. I can't make the Nov. 15 class I honestly think I am still in shock, does anyone else feel that way? I don't think I've been so excited for anything ever before...

  23. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just got my acceptance to the accelerated program! Good luck

  24. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My mail lady said I'd get mail from Friday tomorrow waiting

  25. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    alwaystheoptimist replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congrats!!! So