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  1. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best of luck to

  2. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just the standard "Why should we choose you for our program?" "what is your biggest strength? Biggest weakness?" Kinda questions

  3. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Video essay? We did a video interview and had to write a statement of purpose

  4. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Video essay? We did a video interview and had to write a statement of purpose

  5. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Got it on

  6. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've gotten email with my forms for completion about my vaccinations, licenses, etc.

  7. Preparing for MSN-FNP... The equipment edition

    NursingNerd1 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious. I'm starting an FNP program in the fall and am trying to get my ducks in a row. The question is... Do I need to have both a regular adult stethoscope and a pediatric stethoscope? I know...

  8. Professionalism as a student

    NursingNerd1 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OK. Don't laugh at me for this question (too much). I'm curious about my image as an FNP student. I love bright colors and cute accessories... I'm the nurse with the bright colored Vera Bradley bag,...

  9. going straight into becoming an NP after BSN?

    NursingNerd1 replied to schallerjasmine's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completed my ADN in May '15, BSN in May '16, and will be starting my MSN-FNP in August. I believe the experience is HUGE, but I also feel that going into the program with much of my "book knowledge"...

  10. How fast did you land a job?

    NursingNerd1 replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    Most of my graduating class (43 of us? I think?) had jobs secured with a contingency on passing NCLEX. Our program has a tremendous reputation in the area, though. I know others from other programs...

  11. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it's under "accept award"? I have a hold d/t "unusual enrollment history" so I can't accept yet. I called and its from my graduating with my ADN 5/15, BSN 5/16, and now enrollment in grad...

  12. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    On the Samford portal under the banner

  13. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Per financial aid, I can receive $15,499 subsidized, $20,000 unsubsidized for the 2016-2017 school

  14. Are nurses generally more attractive

    NursingNerd1 replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    [ATTACH]22107[/ATTACH]hehe

  15. are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

    NursingNerd1 replied to kelligracie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our hospital has all RNs wear a white scrub top with their unit's designated color bottoms and the other departments like RT, Lab, CNAs, Sitters, etc all have specified solid color sets. Luckily (I...

  16. Visible tattoos

    NursingNerd1 replied to brittiany96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Tats have to be covered up for nursing school clinicals... And our facility says they must be covered up per our dress code, but I see tons of people, including supervisors that have them. I have a...

  17. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    NursingNerd1 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I, personally, rarely swear, so I would prefer it if my patients don't swear at me or use truly obscene language... But, I understand, also, that when people are in pain, they don't always think...

  18. 5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    NursingNerd1 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. What have I learned this week? I learned that I am no longer the "greenest" nurse on my unit and was able to fix multiple issues a newbie was having without second guessing myself or needing...

  19. Going Back at 40 years old...

    NursingNerd1 replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not quite 40... But I got my ADN at 37, my BSN at 38, and have been accepted to an MSN-FNP program that I will complete at age 40. You can do

  20. Obese Nurses

    NursingNerd1 replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This thread gave me the giggles. As a night shifter who just regained consciousness after a crazy night, I thank the lot of you. Now, I shall go oil my hair (free-flowing, of course) to get ready for...

  21. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The deposit was $750, which was listed in the admissions data on the application. I'm in the MSN-FNP track for Fall 2016. When I received my portal login, I could access what financial aid would be...

  22. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So, I just officially accepted and paid my *gulp* non-refundable deposit. I prayed about my decision and actually feel at peace with my choice to attend to Samford. Which of y'all will I meet there?...

  23. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied maybe a week before the deadline? I do t remember exactly. I do know that I submitted my video interview the day it was due, rather than early because it was my long week at work. Respond by...

  24. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm waiting to hear back from one other school... Hopefully I'll have a decision to make.

  25. Samford FNP Fall-2016

    NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Email this morning. My snail mail is on the way, it