DnvrOutdoorsRN BSN, APRN, CRNA

Keep getting As in the other classes. I don't think it's overkill to redo anything you haven't received an A in, however it comes with a caveat. Have you asked an admissions advisor for whatever program you want to apply to what they think of your ...

Current TX Wesleyan SRNA here, 10.5 months to go. It takes sacrifice for sure, what you're doing is not that uncommon. Sold my house to fund school. I understand the anxiety and feeling underprepared, there's no way to get rid of that. Had my sha...

Canookies, here's what I told another person: -Make sure you know your own field. I'm a CT nurse, so talking about post op hearts, complications, interventions, medications, etc was important. They want to see how you think. Prepare a few patien...

Congrats to those who got a spot in Denver! Ive worked at U of Colorado for the past 5yrs and its a great place to work. I thought both interviews were less intimidating than I expected. Being able to chat with current students prior was super hel...

Dec 12th for me.

Nice! Sounds like my unit. You said it's a residency, how long do you have being precepted and what kind of support do you get? Classes etc? A good place I think to start would be reviewing all of the normals for hemodynamics: PA, svo2 etc. De...

Typically speaking, no. However I always think about my patients, their privacy and include them as drivers of their care when Im able to. If a patient requests a female to help them toilet, etc then I dont take offense to that and help.

Do it. Never too late to follow your passion and desire to give back. Second career nurse here, started an accellerated BSN when I was 31.

Congrats to the other ppl with an interview in CO. Ill be interviewing at both sites in December. Looking forward to it. Got my email from TWU on 11/9. Id imagine they have maybe 20 or so interviewing but who knows. I emailed Lisa back to confirm...

I'd rec what most were saying and just apply to several accelerated programs. Do not go for an associates or any of that with a BA already. I was a 'non-traditional' student, 2nd career RN. First degree, Chemistry, 3.0gpa barely. If you did poo...

I guess it depends on what you mean by 'most experience'. Do you mean just seeing lots of different things, patho, patient populations? If so, then Step-Down / Progressive Care is the way to go. Worked my first 2yrs at a high acuity med/surg step...

Very cool! I made the transition from banking to nursing at 30. It can be done. One, if not the best decisions I've ever made. Will you be doing a traditional BSN or accelerated? Just curious. Regardless, good luck to you, and welcome.

Without a doubt, I'd take the time to set up a portfolio. I'm a new grad, so mine was relatively simple to set up. Divided it into sections one each for my resume and references, letters of recommendation, transcript, certifications ( including pri...

Hey Cardioverter, welcome to Colorado. I too will be in the UCH new grad cohort on 2/19. Stoked! Sunnyside would be a straight shot on i70 East to i225 south. I'd guess about 20 minutes. Traffic can get congested at the intersection of 70 an...

I graduated from the UCCS ABSN program last August. My recollection of the process was a phone call in January for those selected for interviews. Nobody was accepted into the program until the end of February, beginning of March. Can't remember ...

There are a few that I know of. University of Colorado Hospital: Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program - University of Colorado Hospital (next cohort's application is in march) Vanderbuilt University Medical Center: Nurse Residency Program ...

Entered nursing school with a 3.0 GPA cummulative, 4.0 prereq's. First degree in chemistry. Graduated last August, 3.8 GPA. Our school's grading system was tough, using + and -, to get an 'A' you needed a 95. Frustrating when some classes ended ...

I'd say learn to use your time wisely and organize. Make time for your hobby, some might disagree with me but I believe it helps with your mental health during nursing school and provides balance. I did an ABSN program, worked incredibly hard but s...

Good for you, getting a early start! I used to be the biggest procrastinator, but nursing school changed that. How to prepare for the NCLEX is very subjective. I think you need to look closely at yourself and understand how you best study, and ...

Honestly, I think the best way is to set up every dosage problem the same way, EVERY time. It doesn't matter what the units are. Here's what I do. Step 1: Determine what the desired result is. In this case.... gtt/min Start with that, since t...

My suggestion would be to go to the library and check out the practice question books. As many as you can. I'm a bit confused as to why you said you do not know where you made mistakes?? Pretty sure if you fail NCLEX they send out a report with th...

When you start school on the 7th, I imagine they're going to provide very specific guidelines to be followed for clinicals and professionalism, since when you walk into clinicals you are a representation of that program. My BSN program here in Color...

I was exactly the same way. I worked full time through college, and liked to party then. Was happy with B's and C's. In nursing school, my focus and what I expected out of myself was much higher.

Just completed my 16 month accel BSN this past August. I was a complete screwup the first time through college 10+ years ago. Just needed to get my foot in the door to explain my grades and lack of maturity then. Graduated nursing school with a 3....

Hands down, pharmacology. Lots and lots of material to go through on each test. I had a unique way of studying for them, instead of looking at the effects, side effects, etc...I studied the mechanism of action. That way I could avoid memorizing ...