Peachez1 ADN, BSN

I graduated with my ADN at 47. I went RIGHT back into school for my BSN the Aug after graduation because I knew what I wanted for my path and I knew that it required a BSN. I did my two years in Med-Surge and am now in NICU contemplating my MSN. I fi...

Graduated a year ago - if your willing to relocate there are hospitals that will hire you right into the ICU setting! (Mine does) Don’t settle unless you want to - two years can seem like an eternity if your not enjoying your work!

Hca offers StaRN for new grads (if your interested). BayCare is hard to get into but a decent system to work for. I applied for all the systems you listed and many out of state. I got replies from all of my out of state (and 3 job offers) before any ...

There are so many stories out there regarding COVID-19. My story is a simple one. I am a Med-Surge nurse that was floated up to the COVID-ICU during our peak time. I was there when one of my patients was whisked up from ER to the ICU. This patient w...

I am a nurse that is new to the city of New Orleans. I arrived in September. It's been an amazing time here thus far. After Mardi Gras, which was absolutely amazing, rolled through I asked one of my native New Orleans patients; "So, now what happens...

Similar question - Does anyone know how to take liquid fabric softener stains out of their scrubs (that they wash after each shift)? Currently my scrubs look like a blue ball point pen exploded on them - but I didn't wash any pens (this time). Sugge...

I don’t think the experience matters to what shift you are offered. I know at my facility they have a hard time staffing nights. If it’s the same at that one then you may be just fine. Good luck on your nursing journey!

While they do have you sign in with your student number for the workshops and extra learning opportunities - it’s not for any extra credit or anything like that. No points will be given for attending. It does help you study and hopefully get better g...

For first semester - READ what they tell you to read. ALL OF IT. All 19 chapters per test. Don't skip the boxes - some test questions come from those boxes and charts. Get yourself organized. Heck get an planner and keep ontop of things. If you have...

Hi gang! Recent grad here. SPC truly does prepare you adequately for the NCLEX. I don't know of a single person in my graduating class that has failed. It's a GREAT school! It's going to be the hardest, most challenging, FUN ride you've been on yet....

Any recently graduated Level 4 students still out there looking to offer help? (Beautiful pinning by the way!)

Everything "disappears" for a few weeks inbetween semesters while they settle everything in and upload all the necessary documentation. It will "reappear" in a couple of weeks (usually the Friday before) the semester starts again on January 14th

Any 4th level students out there watching?

So far (as I'm only in level 3) I've used most of the books in the package each semester. Level one you'll primarily use the Fundamentals one. Level 2 you'll primarily use the med surge book. But each text is used each semester for portions here and ...

As far as I can remember if you have proof of them that is all that matters. For myself my TDAP came from hospital records as I cut myself a few years prior and they gave me that in the ER. I sent that in and it was accepted. SO.. get your vacc recor...

I think it took about 4 days to a week to get the titers back. I got the Quantiferon TB test done and that takes 7 days. I didn't have time to run back 3 days later for it to be checked for a reaction. Your best bet is to call the health department....

Feel free to ask questions anytime (even after the semester started). Nursing school is hard - but if we all stick together we'll make it through. I'll share tips and tricks as I remember them or as people ask. I may even repeat myself a few times - ...

You will need the some of the codes in the first week so bring them with you to classes. They will be walking through how to get things registered and it's handy to have the codes ready so that when their doing it your done and it's one less thing yo...

For first semester I purchased the book only package that was taped up in a huge box. We basically used them ALL at one point in the semester or another. The ones that were well loved in first semester are: Nursing Fundamentals, drug guide, and nurs...

This is THE.LAST.ONE. to fall off your to do list. Even mine entering in 3rd semester still says pending. It takes a bit for the admin to go through EVERYONE'S information and either approve (or not) who's getting in. I think mine switched a week or ...

Just make sure when your getting your CPR classes that it is the one for health care professionals. I do believe it lasts for 2 years but I'd double check with the instructor you take it with. If you didn't get a flu shot last year - no worries the...

That looks like the one that I had used last fall. I brought mine to my primary and he filled it out and signed it. If you are wondering how do I get all these docs uploaded to castle branch. If you have an iPhone you can use iScanner or Android has...

TB test is done annually for clinical placement - because you can catch TB anywhere! I just had mine redone last week.

Hey guys! I would say its safe to jump on everything. The key is you don't want anything to expire while your in classes (in any of the semesters - even summer if your going through the summer session). It is a tremendous pain in the behind to renew ...

Adviser can be done at any time. I recommend Tammy Capleman, but I just went to the campus i was at that day for my summer classes and they signed off on it. Flu shot if you have 2017 send that in but ALSO get 2018 when they come out. I believe CVS/...