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Hi All, I am in the ADN RN (graduate June 2007) program at DSN. I was about to withdraw recently, because I was afraid that other nursing schools would not admit me to their BSN, or graduate nursing programs. If anyone else is worried about that, h...

I am so glad this was a helpful post. I know that I can't be the only one concerned about my post-DSN career. Thanks for the California information RNnewgrad. I am actually from SoCal, and plan to move back there as soon as I finish my RN program. ...

Thank you for your responses! Even with so much job related discussion in this forum, it's hard to understand exactly what people do at work, and how they feel about it. Any LPN's or OB Techs, I hope to hear from you! Thank you, Anne

Dear Nurses, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice. I have a few questions, for any LPN's who may be out there, working in prenatal, intrapartum, and/or post delivery care. Are you in a hospital or clinic setting? What is your...

Dear Nurses, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice. I have a few questions, for any LPN's who may be out there, working in prenatal, intrapartum, and/or post delivery care. You might be in a hospital or clinic setting. What is y...

Hi There, I am not a CO native, but I do live in Evergreen. We absolutely love it here! I am in nursing school in Denver, and my husband works in Golden. I have worked as a CNA at various hospitals in the Denver metro area, of which there are many...

Whoops...I forgot to offer the heartiest of congratulations on passing your boards! The director of nursing at DSON came running into our class a few days ago to announce that their first student had passed! She was very proud, and I am assuming it...

Hi DanaS and Infullbloom, I am a current student at DSON. I am very, very curious about what IFB's response might be to DS's questions?? Would you mind sharing your thoughts more publicly? Thanks so much, A slightly nervous DSON'er, Anne

Just wanted to back up Tlackey regarding the quality of my experience at DSON. I feel the same as she does about the program so far. I was fairly nervous regarding the lack of accredidation situation, until she posted the facts about the lack of a...

well, i stand by my comment. perhaps i am a naive and new to the nursing world though. what is it, if not selfish, to put your personal needs above those of the people in your care, those who are literally in your hands? rings carry nasty bacteria...

hi ruby and everyone, seems the argument about rings comes down to three issues: 1) wanting to protect your jewelry from the wear and tear of nursing work 2) sacred/religious/personal aspects of jewelry pieces 3) wanting to protect your patients fro...

Hi Dana, I just started the LPN program last week. I went with the Sallie Mae loan, as we just bought our house and don't have much equity yet. Home equity is probably better though, because the SM loan is to be paid back at "current market interes...

Hi Tracy! Good to hear from another DSON'er. I never even went on a wait list at the community colleges, Regis, or UCHSC. I moved here from CA last summer, and did a little research from there on the Denver area options. I assumed Denver wouldn't ...

Hi infullbloom et al! I am starting the LPN program this summer too! Same reasons as well (long wait lists, already have the bachelor's). Are you planning on working while in school? Are you a CNA? And hey, Adventure Girl...how's it going? Any ...

Thanks for the support! I actually did just resign from my CNA position. I am in no way discouraged to become a nurse however. My classes start in June, and until then I will be traveling and skiing. I resigned because the job was too stressful, ...

You are right. There is very little rest, lunch is often not until 2pm, and I am totally tired the next day. Try to avoid more than 2 twelve's in a row, otherwise you will burn out. Most of the CNA's I work with are students, and they seem to mana...

I've only been a CNA for a year and a half, and in that time, I have floated to all ICU/Neuro ICU/CCU, etc., types of units. Generally there are only two maximum CNA's, depending on the size of the unit. CNA work is more about scurrying around doin...

hi Kddex, i am currently working as a CNA on a tele unit. my job is super interesting. here's a typical day for me (not including all of the unexpected events of course, which are many). I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital with a very well known ...