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  1. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I plan on applying for the ADN progam at UALR soon. I am a nervous reck. I know there are more people applying than spots available. I have about 96 quality points. I made an 84 on my evolve exam. I...

  3. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on here in a while so I'm sorry for just now responding. St. Vincent will hire new grad nurses for specialties like OR, ER, and

  4. OR nurse schedule - 4 10's or 5 8's?

    ladyvp05 replied to Lee824's topic in General Nursing

    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

  5. OR nursing--- career killer???

    ladyvp05 replied to Baileyhoffman's topic in General 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...

  6. Associates degree RN to non nursing BS/BA

    ladyvp05 replied to Carabella's topic in General Nursing

    My sister has a masters in mental health counseling. However, she did get her bsn along the way. She currently runs her own counseling business but works prn as a RN in

  7. Disrespectful medical assistants

    ladyvp05 replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    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...

  8. Is it hard to transition from OR?

    ladyvp05 replied to YouknowwhyImhere's topic in General 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...

  9. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

    ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  10. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

    ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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.

  11. ADN or second degree BSN program?

    ladyvp05 replied to Mslma's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    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...

  12. UWorld RN prep.. Is it reliable?

    ladyvp05 replied to mrs.lowery22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  13. Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    ladyvp05 replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General 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...

  14. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    ladyvp05 replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    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,...

  17. How do I get into the OR as a new grad?

    ladyvp05 replied to amari's topic in Operating Room

    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...

  18. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    ladyvp05 replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    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....

  19. Medical Assistant - Which path: LVN or RN?

    ladyvp05 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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

  20. Getting into nursing school when you have a previous bachelor's degree in something else

    ladyvp05 replied to jabita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It could hinder you from getting financial aid. You wouldn't qualify for grants. I was also only able to get loans for 1 year. I did not reach the $57,000 student loan max either. My school has a...

  21. Ualr RN Program Applicant '16

    ladyvp05 replied to sineadlatrice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You just have to be enrolled in it and pass by the end of spring semester. The ones in my class were put on the wait list until they sent in transcripts showing it was completed with a a C or better....

  22. UALR or UAMS?

    ladyvp05 replied to TaylorJ19's topic in General Nursing

    I go to UALR and yes you can work while in school. Both are good schools. I say apply to both and then decide on the one you want to attend after being accepted. I don't really know a lot about uams,...

  23. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    ladyvp05 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I made it through my hardest semester yet. Ob and peds. I got a B in ob and a C in peds. I was sad about the C, but I'm happy I passed. Also, I finally took chemistry again. 10 years ago I...

  24. Nurse considering law school

    ladyvp05 replied to kristie778's topic in General Nursing

    I know 4 people that graduated law school. My cousin graduated in 2008 and she currently works at walmart in the money center. I met another woman during clinicals at the hospital that graduated in...

  25. Bio Degree to BSN???

    ladyvp05 replied to aarchie09's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bachelor's in a totally different field. I'm in school for my adn. The downside is once you get a bachelor's degree you are no longer eligible for Pell