Update: I just graduated yesterday will my BSN from UALR. Passed every class with an A. If UALR every produces a MSN program I would likely apply for that program. Good luck everyone on your nursing journey!
I work 12s in the OR. I wouldn't mind 10s either. But I would die if I had to go back to 8's. I value that extra time off. When I worked 8's I always felt tired everyday.
ladyvp05 replied to Baileyhoffman's topic in Nursing
My sister started in the OR and worked there for 3 years. She has since worked med-surg, mental health, home health, and now she's working in rehab. It hasn't killed her career at all. I almost gave up on my dream of working in the OR bc of people te...
ladyvp05 replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory
I agree with AAC.271, BSN, RN. I used to be a medical assistant before becoming a RN. The awful truth of the matter is an office can be ran without a nurse. I honestly think we should've had a nurse (LPN or RN). In my state medical assistants can giv...
ladyvp05 replied to YouknowwhyImhere's topic in Nursing
My sister started out in the OR. She did it for 2 years. Since then she has worked med surg, mental health, home health, and now rehab. She said she was afraid that she would lose all her nursing skills, but it all came back to her when she started w...
My license posted today. PVT works and I recommend uworld. All my classmates that used uworld are passing too. To future testers: you need to read the rationales (take notes if possible) in order to be successful with uworld. Good luck everyone.
Congrats! Just an update. I took nclex today and it shut off at 75 questions. I got the good pop up. So fingers crossed. I cried when I made it home bc the test was that awful. Lol.
I have a bachelors degree in another field. I chose an ADN program. I just graduated last month. I had no trouble finding a job despite not having a BSN. I got a job at a magnate hospital in the OR. I start the onlline BSN program in August, and I do...
Are you a part of the uworld Facebook group? Everyday I see a lot of people posting that they passed nclex with uworld. There are even repeat testers that said they tried everything to pass and uworld is the only thing that worked. I'm scheduled to t...
ladyvp05 replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in Nursing
I was in your situation before. I finished me degree bc i felt i was so close to graduation. I wish I would've just stopped the degree. You may need a Masters degree if you major in psychology for certain jobs. Also, once you have a bachelors degree ...
Final update: Today May 14, 2016 I graduated. I made a B in critical care and an A in competency. I also accepted a job working in surgery (operating room). I will be starting the RN to BSN program in August. Good luck to anyone reading this. I love ...
Sorry I'm just now seeing this. For 1300 I only used the fundamentals book. However, if you aren't good at math maybe get the calculate with confidence book. Congratulations on getting accepted and good luck. It is a wonderful program.
My hospital may be one of the very few out there that counts ANY healthcare experience as RN experience. I got offered $3 extra for my medical assistant experience. Other classmates that where cnas, pharmacy techs, EMTs etc.. Got extra pay as well.
There is hope I got into an OR residency as a new grad with only an ADN. I will start this June. I actually applied for an ICU position, but I told the recruiter I thought I was better suited for OR and she agreed to let me interview with the head of...
Apply to both. ADN is not a waste of time. I'm in an ADN program and already have accepted a job at a magnate hospital. I graduate in 13 weeks. I'll be starting the online bsn program next semester. I'll be making real money sooner while letting my j...
ladyvp05 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
I was a medical assistant and I chose RN. Get it over with before you have kids. It's hard going to nursing school and working while having small children.
