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I have just shy of 2 years experience working as a nurse for a pediatric neuropsych inpatient unit in Baltimore, MD. I have my BSN. I am moving to Boca Raton or Delray Beach. Already have my FL license. I am thinking of moving into a more medical di...

I have a similar question, moving to S Florida from Baltimore. It looks like I will be taking a pay cut but cost of living is lower so it's basically the same. I have looked at several hospital websites but not seen any pay scale posted. The jobs don...

I just finished the program and earned my BSN with WGU. I started January 1st. It took me exactly 6 months. I already had my statistics credit but had to take biochem. I am strong in the biological sciences and I got through the material and passed t...

I'm in the program now, so far I have finished 32/39 credits in about 3.5 months. The beginning was really easy- history, humanities, biochem... all stuff I already know- just needed to review. Passed each in about a week. Some nursing classes were e...

I did not look into UT but I am attending WGU for the RN to BSN program. I am loving the competency based program and I am accelerating through the the courses because I have a strong science/nursing background. There is a good chance that I will com...

I work on a pediatric neuropsych inpatient unit at a psychiatric hospital. About 75% of our patients are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The goal of admission is to stabilize these patients who are experiencing exacerbations of their cond...

Jan 2016, new grad offers- RN Medstar Union Memorial: $25 plus differentials Davita Dialysis at Hopkins: $29 NO differentials University of MD Medical Center: $28.XX plus differential St. Joseph Medical Center: $25.65 plus differential

January 2016 medstar union memorial $25/hr for new grads, differentials are around $3ish for eve/night/weekend that seems lower than Hopkins anyway you slice it.

I found out that I did pass, so for me, the Pearson Vue Trick worked. YMMV

I took the exam yesterday and tried the trick about 26 hours after my completion time. I got a message that said "...Another registration can be made at this time." Bhasse08 Please keep us updated. I'm wondering if you did pass, will you be able to ...

I am working as a CNA while finishing nursing school. I have always felt appreciated and respected by the nurses, doctors, and patients. I love the work I do and feel like I am learning a lot while making a positive difference for the patients. The o...

I am a student and just had my first day in a real hospital. None of my patients were on special precautions but almost a third of the unit was on contact precautions. I watched so many people in and out of those rooms, I decided the floor of the wh...

Hi- I am applying in Sept. 2013 for CCBC RN program. Not sure what the schedules are like for the online vs day program. (I realize the space is very limited for for the online program but am hoping to still have a 4.0 at application time, so I may...

I have heard of people graduating with job offers in place. I am not sure how that works- but I would love to have a job by graduatuon. Do you just go in and apply for nursing jobs and say "I can't start until Jan. 1 because I need to graduate and ta...

Can anyone tell me how this works for full-time RNs and what the conditions are? I am graduating from an ASN program this year and want to enroll immediately in a BSN program while I work. I have an interview at a Medstar hospital but am having trou...

Thanks so much- I actually got a pamphlet that says just that. Appreciate your help.

Union Memorial or Franklin Square

If your patient asks you for a hug what do you say? Twice when I went to say good bye to my patients for the day they put their arms out for a hug. Truth is, I hugged them both. While it was happening I felt like, this is probably discouraged. Profes...

This is ridiculous. You should not be made to wear a women's jacket- however I disagree with those that said just buy the men's jacket and wear it. Since you already brought it to the attention of the school and they said not to do that. I am hoping/...

Don't let the "it's so hard" hype shake your confidence. It is hard for most people but most people also pass. Keep your head full of positive thoughts- you'll do fine :) The hardest thing for me was saying goodbye to my 4.0 and making peace with the...

75% no rounding must have 75% (no rounding) average on exams before other course work is calculated into grade 1 dosage test per semester- 95% (but you can try 3 or 4 times on dosage)

For the same reasons you mentioned, I took AP1 and Micro in the semester. I got an A in both, but I wasn't taking any other classes. I thought AP2 was easier than AP1, so maybe you could take AP2 and micro at the same time.

Former nursing students sue Excelsior College over 'deceptive or misleading practices' @insidehighered you are not alone

OP, RubySlippers offers great advice, Also- Everyone is piling on you here so I will just suggest you read RubySlippers post. I'm sorry that group disrespected you and your property- it isn't right.

Don't worry! This has to be an exception! I am in my forties and really enjoy my classmates (ranging from ages 19-50) and as far as I can tell they like me too. I don't know of any kind of dysfunction like this among any of my classmates. I feel espe...