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Hello, I am a new grad, currently practicing FNP, with about 4 years of nursing experience with 3 in L&D. My current job involves caring for women and newborns postpartum in an outpatient setting--not much in depth care, just general assessment, ...

Hi all, I'm just seeking some advice from those more experienced than myself! I have been a RN for about two years, and I am about halfway through a part-time MSN-FNP program, although I have not started any clinical courses yet. I am mostly interest...

Hi! So, just looking for some advice/reassurance! A little background, I worked in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED for my first year as a new grad. I always knew I was interested in women's health, and after my family decided to move, I decided to pursue...

No problem!! I still feel like a new grad at times and I've been out of school for over a year. Being a new grad is overwhelming in and of itself, but being a new grad in a specialty is even more overwhelming. Just keep learning and growing from your...

Hi! I recently switched from the ER to L&D, although I didn't have as much experience as you do (I was a new grad in the ER for a year). I'm sure you would do great! Labor and Delivery reminds me of the ER at times, although obviously much more ...

Hello! I'm a new nurse, I took a job in a level 1 trauma center out of school and have been there for 9 months. Due to job changes for my husband, we will be moving an hour away, and I've been offered a position in labor and delivery at another hospi...

Hello! I have a job offer on my hands and just want to get some insight on what others would think/do in this situation. I interviewed about 3 weeks ago on the labor and delivery unit in the city that I'm about to move. I currently have a year of ER ...

Hello everyone, I'm a new graduate and have been a nurse in the Emergency Department for about 8 months. I have enjoyed it but Im considering other options after my year there is complete. I've always been drawn to labor and delivery, but at this poi...

Hi everyone! I just had a quick question for those who may be in manager, supervisor, or just seasoned nurses who have experience with hiring. How long do you recommend that a new graduate stay in the position that they start in before changing or s...

Hi guys! I'm a new graduate nurse in a level 1 trauma center ED. I'm just asking for learning purposes, what do you guys say to extremely disrespectful and even verbally abusive patients? I'm not referring to altered mental status patients, psychoti...

Hi guys, I am a new grad in a level 1 trauma center ED. I don't think I quite knew what I was getting into when I started, although I did a senior year internship there. I know that new grads in the ER can be controversial but I'm already here, and j...

Hi! Thank you so much for these thoughts. It means a lot that you took the time to share! I'm sure things will get better over time, it's just tough to see beyond right now!

Ruby Vee, Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! It is so encouraging to me. It sounds like we were/are in similar situations. I just got married two months ago and while my husband works, my income is primary right now. Great insight to work...

Hey guys, I'm just curious to find out if anyone has applied to the FNP program at the University of South Carolina online for a Spring 2017 start? What made you want to go this route, and what has your experience as an RN been like? I'm excited to...

That's great! Congratulations!

Hi! I tried to PM you but it said something about your storage being full. I was recently accepted to the FNP program at USC! I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind, about how your classes are formatted and how you get most of your grades? What has ...

Hello, I wanted to seek the advice of some nurses who are currently NP students or already have obtained their NP degree. I will be graduating from a BSN program in May. I am working on an application to the University of South Carolina FNP program ...

I just spoke to the program contact to ask a question about registering for classes. She said that they are still working through making decisions on applications, probably for the next week or two.

That's interesting. I guess they don't give out all the decisions at the same time. Best of luck to you!

Hopefully you'll hear something soon, mine came via email. Have you logged in to check your application status?

Last Thursday! : )

Yes, I was accepted!

Hello, I work in an ED, and have just recently finished my day shift orientation. I also got married about a month ago, so we were just now getting used to my day shift schedule. I now will start orienting to nights, and will stay on nightshift post-...

Hello, My name is Lauren and I wanted to seek the advice of some people who are in these programs, or out on the job market currently. I am very interested in getting my MSN with a concentration in Nursing Education. I love college students and I ...

Hello, I wanted to seek some advice on a recent job situation. I was recently employed as a new graduate in the emergency department. As a student, I spent time in an externship at this same hospital both in the ED and the NICU. I enjoyed both but ab...