littlepeopleRNICU

littlepeopleRNICU

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  1. Nursing Student : Back Injury

    I can't speak for everywhere, but the few friends I've had that've worked in offices say they oftentimes felt just as busy in an office as they did in hospitals. Lots of standing in the patients'...
  2. Nursing Student : Back Injury

    You could join me in NICU 😉 we still do a lot of walking/standing/running around, but the biggest patient I've ever had to lift there was in the low 20 pound range. On a more serious note,...
  3. Starting BSN -DNP in fall

    You too! Unfortunately, I have to. I am planning to go part-time come clinicals though.
  4. Vaccinations

    Look at CVS/Walgreens, grocery store pharmacies, Walmart. Most big retail pharmacies that provide vaccines will also give them to
  5. Starting BSN -DNP in fall

    AG acute care, as well. University of South
  6. Acute Care Clinical Prep?

    Interested, so I'm bumping up this
  7. Goal is NP. ASN>BSN>MSN -or - ASN>MSN???

    There are some ADN-MSN programs, but they're very limited in number. At least for online study, if you're looking for that. I got my ADN, then went on for my
  8. Taking Advanced Patho This Summer!

    How is it going so far? I haven't started yet, but I was recommended the book Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple by Aaron Berkowitz as a supplement. I have been reading it here and...
  9. Starting BSN -DNP in fall

    Not starting DNP, starting MSN first. Congratulations! What school are you going to and what's your track? When do you
  10. The future is now!!!

    Congratulations! What path are you planning to
  11. University of South Carolina Online NP

    Right, I can't imagine having to fly in for this I hope they let us know so you can get it squared away! Is your boss willing to work with you to get it taken care
  12. University of South Carolina Online NP

    Hopefully tomorrow then! I have to put that schedule in at work
  13. Engagement Ring help!

    You can still buy her the engagement ring she wants/you wanna give. If it's got a diamond, she can leave it at home during work, or wear it on a necklace. I have also seen some nurses pen them to...
  14. University of South Carolina Online NP

    Has anyone gotten the orientation email we're supposed to receive by June 1st? We only have 2 business days for that
  15. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    I would just stop while you're ahead. Find another job that makes some side money. I know in nursing school, it's hard to balance work and school, but...plenty of people have done it and not involved...
  16. University of South Carolina Online NP

    What he said. It is full-term. The first summer, we have 1 class, and second, none. However, for MSN, I only saw 6 semesters. Fall, Spring, Summer first year, Fall, Spring second year, and Fall of the...
  17. Applying to NP schools

    It won't let me edit again. I also had to write an admissions essay for one. So, for the one I was accepted to and will attend, I think all of that plays a part, however, I'm unsure of how weighted...
  18. Practicing as an RN for me. Yes, the studying, tests, and balancing act that is life-consuming nursing school is stressful, but it's nothing compared to actually being the one responsible for your...
  19. Applying to NP schools

    I have a cumulative 3.5. Nursing only is a little higher, but I don't remember what. My experience is 5 years- 2.5 NICU and 2.5 telemetry. I have charge nurse, preceptor, and ECMO team experience. I...
  20. How to eat on night shift

    I eat something before going in at usually 430, and then I'll eat "lunch" at anywhere from 1130 to 1ish. If I am hungry when I get home, then I eat something very small, just enough to take away...
  21. ACNP jobs

    Thanks, everyone, for responding! I'm glad to see there is more of an ACNP population here than I originally thought.
  22. ACNP jobs

    That sounds like such an awesome and exciting opportunity!
  23. ACNP jobs

    Thanks for the responses,
  24. ACNP jobs

    I've noticed that. Shame, because I would love to pick
  25. Vanderbilt MSN

    I'll echo what they said. I know 2 people who have gone there. Both had to cut down to PT/PRN because of campus visits, but like the programs they're in. One did FNP and the other will be graduating...