alwaystheoptimist

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 with assigned folders for each class. Then, the ...

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 that I received a fantastic education from Kennesa...

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 school. She has been applying for years, became a me...

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 graduation, I moved states, which made it very difficult ...

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 she was accepted, haha! Thanks for your input!!

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, stethoscope, multi colored pens, highlighters, Chapstick, han...

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 stethoscope and I think I am going to decorate a ...

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! :)

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 offer, but I was too shell-shocked to think straight!

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 and when I was offered the position I was told that...

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 priorities. I think I was mostly thrown off beca...

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 well!

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 family practice clinic which is affiliated with this p...

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

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. Thanks for your response!

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 suggest using the career services center and scheduling...

Awesome! Thanks for all these ideas!

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 first. I'm currently working as an MA in a private pra...

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 yet aware of, and knew I'd get good advice from th...

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

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 commitment letter to the nursing advisement office this m...

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 like I am now! Can't wait until orientation!

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

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

Congrats!!! So exciting!!