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PVT worked for me! Saw it friday after the exam and received my early results tonight...I'm an RN!

I just paid for my early result and bam! Passed! Successful PVT

I just got home from taking the NCLEX and I must say that I cautiously optimistic and appropriately nervous. Admittedly, I just tried the PVT, and I got the pop up. Fingers crossed! I just had to share with somebody until I know for sure and can shout it from the rooftops!

Colorado native here... University of Colorado and Denver Health, which is downtown, hire BSN only. As a new grad looking for a job here as well, I can tell you that most of the hospitals will want to see that you are actively, or at least planning on, getting your BSN. The metro area is fairly large here, and there are great networks of trails and outdoor activities wherever you go. Like Kmiller255 said, the surrounding areas vary in housing prices. But, within each of those communities, there is generally a hospital. Check out Parker, Golden, Littleton, and the Boulder area if you are brave enough Westminster, Thornton, Brighton, Aurora, and Castle Rock are good options as well.

I agree with Lev. You can mention something general about your experience as a patient, but they are not allowed to probe for details about why you were a patient. Really, it's none of their business and I would hate if they held it against you.

I use a regular Jansport backpack that I have had for years. It really depends on your schedule. I usually only have one or two classes a day, with time in between to swap books if needed. Plus, carrying the extra weight on the long walk from the parking lot adds a cardio boost!

In my experience working with ob/gyn, Flagyl was often used to treat BV, or bacterial vaginosis. Irritation, swelling, and malodorous discharge are common symptoms.

Halfway through my first day now. Pinch me! It hasn't quite hit me yet

I just submitted my order to B&N last night, and I saved about 150$ compared to the bookstore at school. Some of the books were cheaper new online than they were used in the bookstore!

I have been working as a MA for the last 2+ years, and will be starting NS this fall. Are there any other MA's that have made the transition to Nursing that can tell me how the skills I use now will benefit me in school? Are most of the skills I already have covered in the first semester?

Thank you so much for your honest, simple, and honest advice! I start 8/20, and the anxiety keeps rising, as well as the fear of failing and the unknown. Good luck on your exam!

I had the pleasure of ordering mine today. Ceil blue top, navy bottoms.... Not bad. However, they are the worst cut Cherokee offers. The tops are so boxy, and I have way more hips than waist, there is either too much fabric on the back or its snug on the hips. Some sort of darting or ties would make a huge difference. The pants have TAPERED legs with an elastic waist.... . The pants I got from Wal-Mart are half the price and 10x more flattering

I will miss lazy weekends! :zzzzz I will also miss being able to procratinate... I am a master at it, and will need to learn quickly (and possibly painfully) that it won't fly in NS.

I will be starting at the Westminster campus this fall, and the hours are when most people work. Generally speaking, the hours are Mon-Thu 830-4, but everyday is different. If you have a job that doesnt have traditional hours, like 8-5 M-F, you may be able to work evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, I work in a physicians office, and will be leaving my position. I have tried for a few months now to find something part time, but as you may have heard, the current job market isn't great.

I understand what you are feeling, and I am positive we are not the only ones. It is the fear of failure that is creeping in, and it is natural. Making the decision to embark on a journey that you hear so my others fail out can sure scare the bejeezus out of you. But I feel like there are those of us that know, deep down, that this is what we are meant for. If we do the work that is required of us, we will make it through.

I start on Aug 20, and I can not wait. I have put off going for 8 years, and now there are only 3 weeks left. Physical is done, CPR is renewed, stethoscope and supplies will be ordered today, and my uniform tomorrow. Orientation is on the 9th, and I am really looking forward to meeting my classmates and getting my books. The last bit to take care of is health insurance. :uhoh21: It occurred to me the other day, that after almost a decade of working full time, I will once again be a full time student and pretty much dependent on my fiance and student loans. I felt a sense of panic that I have not felt in awhile. My job will be to go to school, do well, study, and make our sacrifices for the next two years worth it. I have gotten some review materials for math and medical terminology, and plan on reviewing some A&P. I am anxious to get this started!

I understand what you are going through. Going to NS is something that I have put off for years, and it is finally happening. With that being said, the thought of it all makes me incredibly anxious in good and bad ways. I want to do well, but I know that I have to be better about my study habits. It is going to be tight financially, and I don't want to let my fiance down. Reading threads like this helps comfort my nerves. At this point, I would like it to be August 20th already, so we can get this show on the road! Chin up and never forget that you are not alone in this!

I have also been faced with taking out student loans and working part time when I start school in the fall. I have considered deferring a semester, but have pretty much come to the conclusion that I would probably end up doing the same thing to make it through. My fiance has been incredibly supportive, but I still worry that this is a large burden. I keep telling myself, and I have to believe, that two years of struggle will be worth it in the end. The moment is here, and I need to be brave and believe in myself. We all do in order to make it