Margotrita

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  1. IV Benadryl

    Margotrita replied to kmrn1737's topic in Emergency

    I recently had a 50ish female pt that I had administered IVP benadryl and she became shaky, flushed and light headed. I did not dilute it. I will dilute in the future and push slowly. Glad you posted...

  2. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    Margotrita replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for the HRSA loan repayment through the government. The next application cycle should open in January. I am a finalist this year. One of my co-workers had over $100,000 in BSN student loan debt...

  3. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent BSN grad and am a finalist. I have signed but have not been countersigned

  4. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    I signed my contract August 6th. I stalk the website daily and it still says Accepted Award - Under Final Review. What is the next step and what time frame should I expect? Is the counter signing the...

  5. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    My debt to income ratio is 200% HPSA 16. Notified

  6. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    I received my finalist email today!!! Thank

  7. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    BSN, RN here. No word. I spoke with a co-worker who received the award 3 years ago. She was notified in July and received her first loan repayment in September. I am feeling less hopeful, now. Darn...

  8. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    If you consolidate your loans, would you be eligible for HRSA if you wanted to apply again for next year? I feel for you. My monthly payments are hefty, too. Would love to hear any suggestions....

  9. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard of any RN's being notified yet. Anxiously

  10. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    Credit report was free through Equifax. I have not heard of any BSN RN's being notified, yet. Has anyone

  11. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    Margotrita replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    How do I find out if they processed a credit check? I am an RN, BSN anxiously waiting. Just checked with Equifax. Credit check 4/19 like everyone else. Trying to stay

  12. best hospitals around nashvile/franklin area-relocating

    Margotrita replied to sillylilly05's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    A friend of mine was a new grad and starting pay at Centennial was $22.50/hr and $2.00 weekend shift dif. Not sure what night shift dif was at that time. This was 2 years ago, so I don't know what...

  13. New grad positions/residency options in Nashville

    Margotrita replied to Kebby1016's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I believe the Vandy and St. Thomas new grad residency programs only high BSNs. Correct me if I am wrong if some one knows for

  14. Info/Advice Needed Regarding St. Thomas Nurse Residency

    Margotrita replied to Kebby1016's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    St. Thomas now requires its nurse residency participants to sign a contract requiring the new grad to reimburse St. Thomas if you do not complete 2 years of employment (that time frame begins when...

  15. So torn between Nursing and Social Work... advice?

    Margotrita replied to nybsn's topic in General Students

    I have my MSW and will finish my BSN in 3 months. I didn't consider nursing as something I could do because I didn't enjoy math and science when I was 18 and choosing my major a gazillion years ago. I...

  16. Accelerated Nursing Programs

    Margotrita replied to darkeyeddreamer's topic in General Students

    I applied to one program and really didn't have a plan B if i didn't get accepted. Your undergrad GPA is probably okay if you have A's in all of your prereq's. Speak with the admission director at...

  17. New Nurse Early 50s in Nashville area?

    Margotrita replied to sheilam426's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi! I will finish my BSN in December and am late 40's. Everyone I meet at my clinicals and university tell me that I will be quite marketable due to my maturity and life experience. I will have a...

  18. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    Margotrita replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    It's too bad, the instructor had to send this. It's very clear at my school what the clinical dress/appearance expectations are, it always baffles me how we always have some one who can't seem to...

  19. how were you able to live (financially) while in nursing school?

    Margotrita replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    I am working 20-24 hours a week, in an ABSN program, living frugally and took out a school loan. I have children and a mortgage, but I wanted to better my future and theirs. It is a sacrifice. I don't...

  20. Seeking Youtube videos and other helpful info for Pathophysiology

    Margotrita replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Khan Academy videos saved me for A and P. If there are Khan Academy videos for Patho, I will use them

  21. Does your school discourage working?

    Margotrita replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I work and I am in an accelerated program. My program prefers us not to work. I had every intention of not working once I started the program, but life didn't work out in the manner I had originally...

  22. Accelerated Program Jitters

    Margotrita replied to iammargarita19's topic in General Students

    You can do it! I started an accelerated program, yesterday. I have school, part time job, 3 kids and a DH. I don't know how I am going to juggle it all, but I will. One day at a time and lots of...

  23. ABSN Program while Working?

    Margotrita posted a topic in General Students

    I was planning to quit my full time job and start an ABSN program in three weeks. Unfortunately, some things have changed with my husband's income and we can't afford for me to quit my job yet....

  24. new grad RN, help finding a job

    Margotrita replied to amy9999's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know that several hospitals offer new grad residency programs. Vandy has a 12 month program, St Thomas is 3 months (?) and Maury Regional has one as well. What school, degree and when did you...

  25. Any student / RN athletes here?

    Margotrita replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    My daughter is a BSN student and a college cheerleader. She took 17 hours each semester her freshman year and worked very part time. She didn't get a lot of sleep and her grades were good but not what...