I filled out and submitted my application to USF College of Nursing RN to BSN program today. Now to see if I get in. Wish me luck!
Nursing
More confident
Here I am nearly 9 months into my nursing career and I have had students with for probably 3.5 of those months. Sometimes it blows my mind to have students because I still remember being one of those students. I get students from my very own alma matter wearing those whiter than white tunics with …
All set for Orientation
I signed up for orientation for USF even though I haven’t even applied to their nursing school yet. (Application not available until May 1 for Fall 2013.) Even though I chose an orientation date very close to the semester starting I had to pay for orientation now. I had to pay $50. CAn you believe …
Article: Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart – General Nursing Discussion
Very interesting article. Read on. Article: Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart – General Nursing Discussion.
What I learned today
I say in a Trauma interdisciplinary conference today. The topic was Thoracic Trauma. My area of interest. What I learned today. 1. I don’t think I want to be an oncology nurse. My interest doesn’t lie there apparently. Chest medicine is where it’s at for me. 2. I miss the vents, and the occasional excitement …
For nursing jobs, new grads need not apply – Jan. 14, 2013
I am so glad I got my first nursing job when I did. For nursing jobs, new grads need not apply – Jan. 14, 2013.
BSN
Due to unexpected financial expenses (Buddy’s tx) I have delayed school another semester. So now I’m all set to start UCF in Fall 2013. I have my plan of study already. This will not stop me from applying to USF program though which I feel is better. I would rather do the USF program. The …
A month in update.
We are now into January and I have been on my own for almost a month now. It’s only gotten slightly easier as I gain more confidence but I still feel like an idiot much of the time. I feel inadequate much of the time as well. It has been stressful. I have to ask …
First day
Today is my first day off orientation. I have four patients. Wish me luck.
Possible change of plans
I was turned on to another university nursing program by a friend from work. The program I speak of is at the University of South Florida . They have a completely ONLINE nursing program, with NO clinicals and NO practicum. Ding Ding Ding! Plus there are three different tracks you can take, leadership, education or Clinical …