Julesmama28

Julesmama28

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  1. Endometriosis

    Julesmama28 replied to snantz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Speaking from personal experience...yes. I was married young and had lots of kids close together. It's when I wasn't pregnant that the cells invaded and I had surgery to take it all out. So...it...

  2. Valor interview tomorrow!

    Julesmama28 replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    I was notified today I was chosen! It starts as soon as the semester ends. I feel so honored and excited!!! Great way to kick off spring

  3. Valor interview tomorrow!

    Julesmama28 replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    No, I'm in colorado. I've done clinicals at the VA here, it's an excellent place! I think they probably interviews around 10 people, but I don't know for sure. The didn't interview all applicants....

  4. Valor interview tomorrow!

    Julesmama28 replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    Good luck! I had mine today, it was fine. There was a panel of nurses from the va asking questions like: "where do you see yourself in a year, 5, 10 years." And situations like "you walk into a...

  5. I need pinning ceremony ideas!!

    Julesmama28 replied to marialaughs's topic in General Students

    No ideas for you, just a senior graduating this December so I'll be watching this

  6. Not to beat a dead horse... But KAPLAN?

    Julesmama28 replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in General Students

    Our school buys the course with our degree. So we have to take the tests every semester and then get a week long review after graduation. It's worked well for a large percentage of our

  7. Just tired

    Julesmama28 replied to Zelda21's topic in General Students

    I totally feel your pain! I was a second semester student this time last year. Honestly, each semester has had it's ups and downs, but second was the hardest. It was soo busy, not much downtime and...

  8. Got rejected from several nursing programs. What are your coping mechanisms?

    Julesmama28 replied to TiffanyLe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied and interviewed and didn't get in. I was so prepared to get in that I was absolutely floored. I picked myself up, dusted off and tried again! I researched interview strategies, classes I...

  9. VA valor program

    Julesmama28 replied to Julesmama28's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in Colorado and we have a VA in our town so no need to commute for me. Good luck in Seattle! My interview is next Thursday, I also have three exams that day...gonna be a bit

  10. Research...ugh

    Julesmama28 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in the forth semester of my 5 semester BSN program. Nursing school has not been easy, but I have done well at it- maybe even excelled in some areas. This semester we have community health,...

  11. Research...ugh

    Julesmama28 replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    I know, stretching. Blah. ? nursing school has so much stretching! Lol I do feel lucky to be in a BSN program, specifically research, with a great teacher. I just wish it were more intuitive,...

  12. VA valor program

    Julesmama28 replied to Julesmama28's topic in School, College Programs

    Just-keep-swimming, I think you have a better chance of being accepted as a veteran! Good

  13. VA valor program

    Julesmama28 replied to Julesmama28's topic in School, College Programs

    It's a student nurse residency program, basically you get paid to work as a student nurse. I hope I get it, it'll be great experience and a foot in the door to be hired at the VA. For us the...

  14. Graduating May 2014! :)

    Julesmama28 replied to laKrugRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Hard work is paying off!! Can't wait to be there with you, December can't come fast

  15. Chomping at the bit

    Julesmama28 replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    I am on the western slope at an unrelated BSN program but I say relax and enjoy your time off! It'll wear on you and it's better to start fresh and ready to

  16. So done with underwhelming clinical experiences

    Julesmama28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Awesome! I'm on semester 4 and in community and feeling underwhelmed for sure. I feel like it's semester 1 again, following nurses around doing nothing. I get med surge 2 after spring break, can't...

  17. Too much? 16.5 credits

    Julesmama28 replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    We are in a traditional program and had 13-15 credit hours every semester. Not unheard

  18. Do nursing schools have to provide health insurance to students?

    Julesmama28 replied to hkneurorn's topic in General Students

    We are all required to carry our own private insurance. The school requires proof before we can go to

  19. What's the worst you've done on an exam?

    Julesmama28 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    82%...but below 76 is failing in my program so even that score gave me palpitations! I am usually hovering around 88-92. That's a

  20. Is my nursing school too selective?

    Julesmama28 replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    We started with 36, we've lost a bunch and added some and are at 32 in semester

  21. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    Julesmama28 replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Netflix...when I actually got a break I took full advantage! Diet coke iPhone...couldn't have done it without my calendar

  22. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Julesmama28 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    December can't come soon enough! You got this Camwill, if you made it this far you'll be

  23. Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    Julesmama28 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    My biggest pet peeve, 3 semester into nursing school? Drama. #2? One girl in our class who has a second cousins sisters aunts dogs brother who has had every disease process known to man. With a...

  24. Name Three Qualities You Want in Your Preceptor

    Julesmama28 replied to november17's topic in General Students

    Patient Perceptive (able to see the skills I lack/need help with)

  25. Will my pregnancy hurt my chances at an externship?

    Julesmama28 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    We've had two people in my class have babies mid semester. It's possible...if that is what you really want. You will have to return to class fairly quickly to avoid missing much, and little to no...