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  1. PTSD as a result of nursing clinicals?

    tortorRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is crazy to even think of, but it was suggested to me by an instructor just before I graduated. Here's a little backstory... In my 2nd semester, I had a nursing instructor from hell. I was...

  2. UTA RN to BSN Online

    tortorRN posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I've been accepted into the RN to BSN program and have an expected start date in August. I'm still trying to understand how the courses work and how to lay them out so that I can take them efficiently...

  3. Training/Orientation Salary

    tortorRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process of possibly getting my first RN job! Here is a little background: This job is a brand new position in an allergy/immunology practice located in Maryland near DC. They had been...

  4. Moving to the area- have questions!

    tortorRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I am a recent RN grad from a MI ADN school. My husband's military career is taking us to Bestheda, MD in September/October where he will be working at Walter Reed. I know absolutely...

  5. Moving to the area- have questions!

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping this up since I'm moving there in a week! Passed my NCLEX a few weeks ago and I'm going to be ready to start applying for jobs once I arrive! Very nervous to see if I will even get hired...

  6. Need help with HOW not "what" to study

    tortorRN replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll share! I just recently passed my NCLEX for my RN last week and I graduated in May. I originally scheduled me test date in JULY, but had to reschedule it 4 times. I had several life events happen...

  7. UTA RN to BSN Online

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Well, I already have it set up so that I am a full time student and will likely be working full time.. I have not seen many discussions where people share their prospective schedules or their old...

  8. PTSD as a result of nursing clinicals?

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I truly appreciate everyone's response. I no longer am experiencing any anxiety. I was extremely stressed out last week and I believe that contributed towards it. I do plan to see a doctor about this...

  9. UTA RN to BSN Online

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    If anyone is planning to take any of these classes at the same time as I am, please feel free to send me a message to connect! I would not mind having an accountability

  10. UTA RN to BSN Online

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    FNPHereICome - There is a Facebook group for the fall AP RN TO BSN students. I've deactivated my Facebook otherwise I would tell you the exact name of the group. Here is my course plan of action as...

  11. UTA RN to BSN Online

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    RunHeatherRun, you are literally the best! I emailed my advisor regarding my Stats course I previously took and they took the credits! Woot! One less class I have to complete. Last night, I actually...

  12. UTA RN to BSN Online Fall 2014

    tortorRN replied to BrookeWhiteRN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Just got my acceptance yesterday! I have to take 27 general course credits still

  13. Moving to the area- have questions!

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you guys are very helpful!! Wana_Mama, do you have names of the agencies that would help spouses find jobs to help me point in the right direction? Also, it's legal to hold multiple licenses...

  14. What do you wear to an interview for a RN position?

    tortorRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Suit? Business casual? Scrubs? Please state your reasoning behind your choice :) Gonna be a new grad soon and I've heard different things from different people..

  15. Residency programs in San Antonio

    tortorRN replied to isharRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Following. I'm graduating in May and will be moving to SA in July. Hopefully someone responds. I can't seem to figure out when residency applications are due for each

  16. Losing Hope.

    tortorRN replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also one more thing... I know you said it's difficult to volunteer. But if you volunteer like 4 hours a week, it's so invaluable because you will meet so many ppl... Faster than LinkedIn and they...

  17. Losing Hope.

    tortorRN replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just so you know I am an Army wife with a cochlear implant. Please check out Association of medical professionals with hearing loss (AMPHL). They have a fb group for support. There are tons of...

  18. Army spouse

    tortorRN replied to KaylaNelson07's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, my husband will be getting deployed shortly to Afghanistan for "9 months" but we are fully expecting him to be there for 15 months. By the time he gets home I will have graduated and passed...

  19. Army spouse

    tortorRN replied to KaylaNelson07's topic in Government, Military

    I'm also an Army Spouse. I will be done in May 2014 with an ADN and I am scared to death as to what's going to happen after that. I know at some point that year, hubby will be going to AIT for his new...

  20. Military Spouse RN

    tortorRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, hubby is in the Army. I am finishing up school to be an RN. He is supposed to deploy next year, when he gets back... He will be at the base he is currently at now for approximately 6...

  21. For all the HOH nurses out there...

    tortorRN replied to lvnlrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If you have t-coil on your HAs or CIs... which you should, I just discovered a bluetooth amplified neckloop that connects to a bluetooth dongle that you can plug into a cardionics stethoscope. The...

  22. Military Spouse RN

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I heard that you can work in VA hospitals and at US Government facilities overseas using your RN license. They will completely bypass it. Like what JillyRN said... get your experience! That's...

  23. Military Spouse RN

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    That sounds all really good! I went to a Catholic school until 6th grade then a public school, so the religion courses don't bother me one bit. When did you go to school there? I just did a unofficial...

  24. Military Spouse RN

    tortorRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    Ooh tell me more about Liberty please! Sounds nice.. How was your experience? Clinicals? All online or distance friendly. Were you FT or PT? Prereqs? Did you work while in the

  25. Pathophysiology Book Suggesions

    tortorRN posted a topic in General Students

    I currently have the Professional Guide to Pathophysiology and have decided that while it is easy to understand, it doesn't have enough diseases in it. Currently has 400 listed but out of the 5 times...