FutureNP-PA

Hey there Karaydrian; When did you transfer over? And how is it going so far? I should find out this week if they accepted my transfer. My hospital is offering a critical care course & ACLS starting in January. I really do hope I can start then! =) I'm excited, scared nauseous. So many different emotions but my gut tells me it's a good move. My gut hasn't failed me yet!

I have been in Medsurg for 6 months and just yesterday applied to transfer to my hospital ICU. A lot of co-workers feel that I will do well. My gut tells me to go for it but I am scared as Heck! I feel like your response was directed at me too! So thank you. And.....KayCeeLeeRN thanks for asking a question I needed the answer to. =)

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I was dying to ask the same question!! Either way it's not a pretty sight! YIKES! LOL

138. When you make allnurses.com your home page on your laptop, regular PC and your school computer; so that its the first thing you see when you turn your computer on. 139. Even though allnurses.com is on your homepage, it is the first link on your favorites. 140. When the highlight of your Saturday evening is being logged in to allnurses.com 141. You smile when you get an email stating "Dear FutureRN-PA, Suchansuch has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to suchansuch- in the SuchandSuch forum of allnurses.com Nursing for Nurses. 142. When you realize you have no life after reading 137 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com and actually added to it!!! I love this site!!! BTW I'm officially a GN!!! NO LONGER A STUDENT NURSE AS OF 5/17/07 :balloons:

Go for it!! You are NOT TOO OLD!!! You'll love it to. I'm proud to say that I am finally done! It took me a good 4yrs in a community college but I did it. Several of my best and closest friends are in their 50s and I met them in nursing school. I was also a non-traditional student nurse: married with three children & in my 30s. It was the best decision I ever made. Don't let anyone not even yourself stand in front of your dreams. Please keep me posted on your progress!!!

I love your response! Thank you for your open mindness. I'm a Hispanic American, fluent in both English & Spanish. Sometimes though, if I'm around another Latina I revert to my Spanish language. I'm never disrespectful and don't use it to gossip about my non-English speaking co-workers. I don't have time for that crap. Anyway...I will agree that speaking another language in front of patients with your co-worker is absolutely rude. I was trained that when you are with your patient the focus should be on the care of said patient. Discussing your weekend, class schedules or a movie you watched in any language while caring for your patient is RUDE. So shame on them. On another note, I lived in Germany for 10 yrs, worked on base and shopped on base. I learned just enough to get by & when I was on the German economy the majority were multilingual & had a good command of the English language. We are the only country that speaks only one language & this will eventually put us behind. We need to open our minds & learn to be multilingual. This world is shrinking at a fast pace. I say if they are giving report to one another & you're not involved in the patient's care, let them...it may be easier & faster to do so. If you are involved then they should do so in English. If they are with patients, focus on the patient. If they are in the break room...let them be. It's their time. Peace my friends...Paz mi amigos!

there isn't a big term paper in 112. As far as the readings not coinciding with the clinical experience....well that's true but not a big deal! The hardest part of 112 is getting organized with your READINGS! You're using four textbooks; Peds, Maternity, Med/Surg & Fundamentals. If you can get organized with that aspect you'll do fine. Don't allow yourself to get overwhelmed, believe me its easy to do so in this semester. If you're married with children, you'll probably cry this semester! It feels as though there is not enough time to do it. But.....during those moments, take two steps back, look at how far you've come along, take a deep breath, breath out & keep moving forward! You're half way there. :balloons: So celebrate that success.

Helloooo fellow MONTCO students! :welcome: I' m currently in the Nursing program at Montgomery Community College & as shocked as I am right now, I will graduate this May :monkeydance: I have three children as well, and I work less hrs than Kathy. 15-20 biweekly & as each semester progresses I work less & less. I have gone straight through the program & have found it to be a fabulous experience. Enjoy each moment! Soon it will be all over; for me the count down has started.....117 days left. Advise?? Do your readings! Ask questions & form a study group. I couldn't have passed any of the tests if I didn't read the assigned chapters. Granted, I didn't read page by page, I highlighted key points, looked up meanings of terminology I was unsure of & utilized the internet as a resource as well. Use your journals to ask questions that you're too embarrassed to ask during class ( I hate the feeling of asking a question I feel I should know the answer to!). So I use my journals for just those questions. The instructors have been wonderful and are there to support & guide you to the right path. You would be surprised at that fact if you stop listening to everyone's horror stories. I think that Nursing students love to share "war" stories of the "enemy" and "evil" instructor! I've had many of the instructors others warned me about & have had a great relationships with each of them. They are there to support you, you're failure is a reflection of their teaching skills. That's how I see it. Well, all this positive stuff! It has been a challenge as well. I have a very demanding family & I still work. I think that if you manage your time well, take your vitamins, exercise (that's for the me time) & focus on your goals, you will enjoy nursing school as much as I have. In 211 Seminars become intense. I loved it because it was similar to a clinical experience. It's worth 20% of your final grade & they test you on the material that was covered in seminar. So be wise & take your time with seminar. Don't take it as lightly as your 111 & 112 seminar. If you have any specific questions I will be happy and honored to assist you. I will be on campus this Wednesday in the lab going over skills. I'm quitting my job in February so if any one needs any help with skills, I'll be happy to meet you there.

I got a $500 bonus. Which is fabulous because I work about 15hrs every pay....so that's like a month's salary for me! :icon_cheesygrin: BTW, I work for a worker's compensation company not a hospital. I'll trade that bonus for my RN in a heartbeat. 137 more days AND I'll graduate!!!!!

:monkeydance: Hello!!! I just wanted to thank you all for responding to my posting! The advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have been studying for my last test & final since I posted my questions and have not had a chance to check any responses! Anyway...I passed with flying colors & I can now enjoy my semester break. I will do as you all suggested. I will work on my resume & send it out. Once again, thank you. You are all so fabulous, always so willing to help out a fellow nurse or nursing student! HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!

Does anyone have any information about Temple Hospital? Such as: The nurse-patient ratio Medical Benefits When to apply Parking fees Can I start as a GN while working on my RN? What is their orientation like for new nurses? I graduate this May! (I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel!). I honestly can't believe it. Although, I am trying to stay focused on the present moment, I'm a little nervous because many senior students are telling me that I should be making a list of the hospitals i want to apply to. They are also recommending that I work on my resume so that I can mail it out by the end of January. Am I being naive by thinking that that's too soon? Since I've enrolled in Nursing school, I pictured myself working in Temple hospital. I grew up in NYC and currently live in the suburban area of PA. My goal has always been to work in a diverse hospital & be able to help out the Spanish population. (Being a Latina, I feel it is part of my duty). Anyway, I'm not sure if I should contact the nurse recruiter now or a month prior to graduating. I'm not worried about the pay because I know that wherever I go, I'll be making a lot more than I make now. As a student nurse with three children and a part-time job working 15hrs per pay period, well I'm sure many can relate. I'll be making big bucks compare to now. By the way, I took a drive to the hospital and felt at home. The hustle and bustle of the city along with the diversity embraced me. I hope they hire me when I do apply. Anyway, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Every one has their opinions about nursing and reasons for going into nursing. No offense taken on my part. One last question...if you don't mind. Are you satisfied now in your field? Was all the nausea worth it?

Hi CGFNP, my goals are to become a CNP one day and to specialize in cardiology. But I plan on obtaining my BSN first, work part-time & continue twds that goal. Why were you so nauseous?? What did you find most diffucult in school? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :) Nena