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That's AWESOME. So glad to hear it worked out for you. I agree dealing with mom/baby is definitely better on the other side of the labor/delivery process ;-)

I understand you were advised to discuss it, but I agree with Soprano that if the statement is supposed to be about why you want to attend that program I don't think I would bring attention to the WDs until it came up. Alternatively, if you feel the need to then I would perhaps include it minimally and just be direct and honest and state what you have learned or how you have changed in an effort to explain why this would not be an issue moving forward. Your school charges you with a withdrawal during the add/drop period? I realize all schools are different, but I've never seen that before personally. That's crazy to me. If you changed a class during the time it was allowed which is the same time people can still enroll late, etc that should not constitute a withdrawal. That's tough. In any event I would definitely focus more attention on why you want to attend and just make the withdrawal section short and sweet with an emphasis on how you've grown since. Regarding the WDs themselves I'm sure that they would look for accountability and personal growth. Hope it all works out for you!

I don't know how much this will help, but I have a friend that did this for one school year. It was all over the board. Sometimes she would know she was working certain days to cover days off, etc. Sometimes she was called the night before, sometimes morning of depending on when someone called out sick. It was really hard to predict. It is similar to a substitute teacher. She did have the option to decline, but that was frowned upon. It was too unpredictable for her so she only did it the one year. I would ask the person hiring you to outline more information about the requirements of the position and ask how many hours this position usually averages based on the previous two or three school years, etc. Again, not sure how helpful that was, but good luck to you :-)

My husband is hospitalized frequently and it is usually he that "outs" me or it just comes out because I know someone or they remember from a previous visit. I have not ever pushed it on anyone nor do I try to use to intimidate or get preferential treatment. If anything I try to make it easier on the nurse on shift by doing his showers or bed baths, changing the linens, etc. I think so long as it is handled in a way of showing respect to a fellow colleague there shouldn't be any issue.

I still remember my orientation for nursing school when the program director said that "many of you have been straight A students and as nursing students you will become B/C students because you will have to learn to think completely different then you ever had to before." It's very true. Memorizing and retaining information is only half the battle to a nursing exam because it is applying that information that you are tested on. Many exam questions are subjective because all of the choices may be correct, but it's about which is the first priority, etc. Do not think that you are inadequate, you are learning a new way of thinking. Like another poster stated, the fact that you are this concerned means the world. You are going to make mistakes and have "aha" moments two days later, lol, it happens. You're learning more each week and the further along you get the more confident you will become. The same will happen when you get your first job as a new grad and over time things will become second nature. Please do not equivocate your worth or adequacy with the fact you cannot maintain a 4.0 in nursing school. It is a different world from traditional classes. It definitely can be a shock to the system/ego, but with time you will learn to think more like a nurse and as you do the exams will get easier. Good luck to you!

It truly just comes down to what your HR Dept decides at that time. I've seen people leave 6 months in and not have to pay back a dime and others leave at a year and have to pay back their prorated amount. I believe when the time comes if the hospital has a need in the area you want to transfer to the will probably strike a deal with you. While they will have to invest in more training for you, at least you would be staying with the facility. With that being said, L&D is not always an easy transition as a new grad and it can take a year or two to truly feel comfortable with your skills/nursing judgment no matter where you work. I would see how you feel when you reach a year in and if you still feel like you need the change have a discussion with HR. I would be surprised if they didn't try to work something out with you, especially if you're willing to reimburse them if they require it. Good luck to you!

There are things such as the hand sanitizer that can cause false positives and many unreliabilities with this test that are coming to light. There is a SAMHSA bulletin regarding this and many studies in place regarding different issues that have risen. Contact your state's Bar Association for assistance in locating a lawyer if they indeed try to take further action on your license. Congratulations on turning your life around and I sincerely hope you are able to resolve this situation!

I'm not sure how this much will help answer your specific question, but here is what I can tell you. ..... Every school has different rules and there may be some ways to raise your overall gpa based on the rules of your school, but your cumulative gpa will not change based on the fact that your starting the nursing program. Your transcript will still factor in your entire academic career. Have u retaken the courses that you did poorly in that first semester? Many schools will only factor in the grade from the retake towards your gpa although the first attempt will still be listed on your transcript. Was it five years from when you took those first classes before you returned to school? If so, some colleges have a forgiveness that you can apply for. Again, it remains on your transcript, but is not included in the gpa. I would review the college catalog for your school and see what the academic policies are or meet with an academic advisor to see what options you may have. With that being said, the fact that you were accepted into the nursing program and that you are successfully completing all of your courses is wonderful and what you should focus on. I know its not optimal that your success is not reflected in your overall gpa at the moment, but your gpa does not define you. Now, perhaps you are asking this question because the nursing program requires you to maintain a specific overall gpa or something of that nature? I wouldn't expect they would admit you If you didn't already meet that qualification because that wouldn't make any sense. Their rule may only apply to certain courses such as math/science prerequisites or the rule may apply only to the courses within the program itself. Things vary so much from one program/school to another. If this is part of your concern I think your best bet is it meet with an academic advisor who is familiar with all of your school's policies and can either give you direction on what you need to do or put your mind at ease that the path you're on is fine. Sorry, I can't be of more specific help. Good luck in the nursing program!

1. I agree with the previous poster that if you had no feedback regarding this issue at any point in the semester until the last week that you should begin with your classroom instructor and work your way up the chain of command to ensure that there isn't an issue with improper protocol here. It is the responsibilIty of your clinical instructor not only to ensure you are training safely, but to provide you with regular feedback so that you can improve where necessary. 2. I did not personally fail a clinical, but three people in my class did at different points in the program. The rule at my school was you could fail one class or clinical one time and retake it, but a second fail whether in the retake or any other portion of the program meant dismissal. Two of the three students successfully repeated the failed clinical and graduated one semester later with the next graduating class. 3. It varies by school, but again at my school a successful repeat meant that although the fail stayed on your transcript, only the passing grade would then be part of your GPA. Yes, in general the last semester is the hardest for some, but remember at this point you have learned many things that you are building upon. Regardless of the improper way you were made aware, you now know what you need to focus on and you can reach out to faculty and your guidance department to help find ways to overcome. Your professors will respect you for coming to them for advice and showing that you're working towards improvement. I say do not give up! I know it feels like the end of the world right now, but truly it's a minor setback that will not preclude you from graduating, continuing your education towards a higher degree later, or from gaining employment. Good luck and I'm rooting for you :-)

You are very welcome! I wish you all the best and I'm sure you will make a great nurse!

Thanks Tasha92337! I look forward to hearing about your success!

There is an association with a website dedicated to nurses that work primarily with HIV patients, but they also dedicate their time to nurses with HIV. There is absolutely no reason why your status would preclude you from nursing school or the profession. As the other poster states, it may come up on the physical you would need after acceptance into the program, but again as long as your medically cleared that does not matter. You're also protected by the ADA from having to disclose any further, so it is a very limited need to know situation. Some state boards of nursing require you disclose to them, while most do not. This link to the nursing organization I spoke of includes a link to frequently asked questions of those with HIV desiring to enter the profession. It also includes contact information to get more assistance if you have further questions. With hospitals I believe again it would only be part of the questionnaire associated with employee health clearing you as fit for duty after a preliminary offer of employment and you are protected by the ADA from having to disclose to anyone else at your employer. Here's that link: HIV+ Nurse Specialty Committee - Association of Nurses in AIDS Care My brother has been HIV positive for just over ten years and is just fine. You're right that some people are not educated, or refuse to understand, that this is not the 80s and that this is a manageable disease like any other. If you are passionate about becoming a nurse I say go for it! Do not let the possibility of a few select small minded people finding out along the way and having a negative response deter you. Instead, think about how much you can do to help others in a profession that you have a calling for. Best of luck on your endeavors!

You're very welcome. I think it's great that you are so excited to get into the program and am happy to help you! I've been in the medical field for ten years and a RN for four years. I worked in home health for more than half of that time including a year as a Clinical Care Manager at a company that did primarily private duty nursing and some skilled nursing visits. Most of our PDN cases were staffed by LPNs and they were really great. I taught several nursing education classes during my time in that position as well as training of nurses when they first started their cases. It was my favorite part of the job. Another nice thing in private duty is one on one patient care, but depending on the area of the country the pay isn't always as good as other options. I've since moved on to the hospital, but I still work a PDN shift here and there to fill in on my very first case that I had worked over a year. It's nice to see how the kiddo and family are doing when I get the chance to cover a shift. They say there is at least one patient you will always remember and he is definitely mine :-)

For letters the rule is you use a comma after the salutation in personal correspondence and a colon in businesses or professional correspondence. Dear Uncle John, Dear Sir or Madam: Professor Smith: Dear Mr. Smith, (if a personal letter) Dear Mr. Smith: (if to your boss or a business contact, etc.) I think I have a better understanding of your triangular distance problems. You would use the pythagorean theorem which is a squared equals b squared plus c squared. The distance between the two points will be the hypotonuse (which is a in the formula and the longest side of the triangle). SO, if they show you the distance on one side to be 3 miles and the other side to be 4 miles then your calculation would be a squared = 3 squared + 4 squared. So now you have a square = 9 +16 Then a squared = 25 So, to get the distance and solve for a you take the square root of 25 a = 5 So, the distance between the two points is 5 miles. IF the provide coordinates such as longitude and latitude the same principal applies, but you would have to follow the following in order to get your answer: The Distance Formula: How to calculate the distance between two points. YouTube Lesson, interactive demonstration, with practice worksheet :-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-)

You are very welcome! Good luck!