FinallyMine

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  1. Direct Entry Psychiatric NP

    FinallyMine replied to historymajor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have only one semester left in my direct entry psych NP program and will graduate in May. I chose the DE program here in Maine (USM)and am happy with the strong academic and clinical base I have...

  2. Suggestions for online Psych NP Program

    FinallyMine replied to xmas16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The PMHNP program at USM is a solid program with an emphasis on therapeutic interaction/psychodynamic therapy. They have a part time option where many students work part time or per diem. The starting...

  3. Psychiatric Institutions

    FinallyMine replied to doegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You would have more luck getting hired as a AND RN the more north you are. The Portland area hospitals generally will only hire BSN RN's. I think EMMC hires ADN RN's but not MMC. There are also...

  4. Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    FinallyMine replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    Before I started in nursing school I worked in social services/mental health. I always had my full name on my badge or business card. I feel it is appropriate and professional to let my...

  5. Can a teacher do this?

    FinallyMine replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had almost the exact same thing happen at my last med/surg exam. The class average was a 74. The teacher is new to our school and isn't completely sure of what our knowledge base is at this point in...

  6. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its in April or may. The website will tell you when they start taking

  7. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you two found our facebook page yet? There's about 18 of us on it. Let me know if you are interested or if you need help. There is a whole conversation about the orientation. I wasn't able to go...

  8. Study time?

    FinallyMine replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a single mom to a 2.5 yr old. I am in a direct entry MSN program but right now I'm working on the accelerated rn part of it. I took 20 credits over the summer and I have 17 credits right now (18...

  9. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There isn't any problem with loans you have taken out thus far. The only loans you have to worry about are the ones for next semester and beyond. You don't have to return your loan for the summer...

  10. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know another woman at my school receiving a HRSA scholarship...and the school has messed up the paperwork. However, HRSA worked with the student and school to obtain the correct documentation...

  11. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're having a hard time finding the Facebook page, try searching "NSP HRSA" instead of "HRSA

  12. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check the site! I have to sign in as a Participant now! Looks official. I have to go to clinical now so I can't explore but I'm excited that it's changed over! Good

  13. Nursing school preparation - downsizing

    FinallyMine replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I knew going back to school was going to be a huge challenge. I am a single mom with no savings or family support. So, I spent the year before school grooming my friends to become my family network....

  14. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was specifically speaking about the ability to take out loans to supplement the $1298 monthly stipend. I was only sharing this to update a previous conversation I was having in this thread. HRSA...

  15. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know how many of you were following previous posts regarding the availability of additional federal loans if the HRSA scholarship was accepted. Originally I was told that I would be unable to...

  16. Moving to Bangor

    FinallyMine replied to bizzymum2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry no one has answered your post. I am in Maine but in the south. I am not familiar with Bangor other than how to get there! I can say that Maine in general tends to be dog friendly. Bangor is...

  17. Bachelors in Liberal studies ~>MSN degree???

    FinallyMine replied to Spercy55's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am in a direct entry MSN program at the University of Southern Maine. I'm in the psych NP track. I have a BA in psychology with no nursing experience. Yes, it's

  18. Uniforms

    FinallyMine replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Ours are royal blue or white, whatever style you want. I have all blue Dickies. We need white lab coats to go in the night before to get our patient assignment. School patch on the sleeve and name...

  19. Past HRSA scholarship recipients

    FinallyMine replied to nyjcq's topic in General Students

    I will need to find a qualifying job in 3 years when I finish my program. I am also struggling in finding listings. One thing I have found is that there are several "HPSA health clinics" nearby but...

  20. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    FinallyMine replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jrmalin, I actually had one person at HRSA tell me that it was fine to take out loans as well. I was skeptical so I continued to research. My student account office discussed this with me as there...

  21. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    FinallyMine replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Health Resources and Services Administration. It is a federal program that awards scholarships to nursing students in exchange for at least a two year commitment to work in a nursing shortage area...

  22. Best online collaboration with other students

    FinallyMine replied to germsjackson's topic in General Students

    I almost forgot. I started a Facebook page for my cohort too. We share links to tutorials or other resources we come across. We can also support each other in a more lighthearted way. We also use it...

  23. Best online collaboration with other students

    FinallyMine replied to germsjackson's topic in General Students

    We have been using drop box to share class recordings. We also have shared study guides posted on Google docs that can all contribute to. We just completed one for our pharmacology final tomorrow and...

  24. Half way through nursing school and may have to quit

    FinallyMine replied to jaelloumom's topic in General Students

    I also suggest talking to your schools financial aid office. Some schools have scholarships or other funds for students who may have to drop like you. The nursing dept may also be a good resource. I...

  25. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    FinallyMine replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am hoping to start a thread for current students who are receiving the HRSA scholarship (or others who have received it in the past). I just accepted my offer and will receive the scholarship for...