MelissaLoyRN

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1. I screwed up my first year and a half

   MelissaLoyRN replied to spar386's topic in Canada

   I obtained my Associate's Degree using the traditional method of going into school and attending clinical with my peers from the didactic courses. I graduated in 2011 and I remember it was hard work and a lot of dedication, especially with time. I ...

2. Tips for New Nurse Educators

   MelissaLoyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I actually finish my MSN in Education in less than a week. I am so excited, but I am also nervous. I just purchased that book used from Amazon for $1.95 with $3 shipping. I am looking forward to using it. Everyone has offered such great advice. ...

3. CNA salary

   MelissaLoyRN replied to mamabear1's topic in South Carolina

   Hello! I am currently a nurse supervisor at my rehabilitation and long term care center in Upstate South Carolina. I work for one of the two largest companies around here and the CNAs make $8/hr. They do not consider your past experience. Apparentl...

4. Screaming match with my preceptor

   MelissaLoyRN replied to jherd's topic in Relations

   Hello! Being a new grad and the lowest on the totem pole at work does not help your case. I don't even know that I would have reported her from the start because I feel that is "stirring the pot" so to speak. Sometimes you either fit in with your w...

5. Full time working moms - how do you manage it?

   MelissaLoyRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I have been working full time and going to school full time. I just finished grad school. What has helped me is working night shift. I only have one nine year old child, but it was a struggle. If I was in your situation, I would continue to work p...

6. South University FNP MSN program???

   MelissaLoyRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   Hey Everyone, I was able to obtain my BSN while working third shift full time and being a single parent. It does take a lot of dedication and faculty are not sources of motivation at all. I have found support from my advisor. I finished my BSN in ...