I believe Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA covers the surgery. Best of luck. Jackie

Hi Ryan, I graduated last May (2004) so the memory of taking boards is still pretty fresh in my mind. Basically it wasn't too bad, although I was convinced I'd failed. My computer cut off after 75 questions (it's done online and everyone's test is different -- it shuts off when it determines that your knowledge is good enough to pass) and I was CONVINCED that it meant that I'd failed. 75 questions is the minimum you can have, so actually I did very very well, but I was so nervous I nearly threw up when it was over, and spent days in emotional distress until I got my results. In retrospect, it was silly, but oh well. What I did to prepare was get some NCLEX prep audio tapes and listened to them in my car. They were an excellent review for me, and the guy who spoke was very interesting. I still listen to them, in fact! I also had those NCLEX cards with questions on one side, and answers on the other, with explanations as to why the answers were right or wrong. For many of us, it's not about what we know, but understanding the questions. Best of luck on the 26th! You'll do GREAT!!! Oh and I'm a mom baby nurse, too. Isn't it fun??? Vickie

Hello Ryan, I too, am a L&D nurse, I graduated from U of L in Louisville, KY in May of 1992. I originally started out as a critical care nurse, but for the past 4 yrs I've been practicing in labor hall. September 26, is fastly approaching and you will do fine with your board, just study some NCLEX books like Mosbys and Lipincott. I worked as a clinical instructor for a while and became friends with some of the professors who wrote board questions and thats what reference books that they suggested....but for Kentucky. Labor and Delivery is just a whole different world set aside from med-surg or emergency medicine isn't...mostly everything is joyable set aside from the pain, occassionally you do run across "life isn't fair things", stillbirth or IUFD. I am waiting for insurance approval to have a lap band done, hope you can keep in contact with me. How are you doing with your weight loss? website www.missyrn67@alltel.net. keep in touch, Melissa.

Kat, I've been thinking about you. I wish I could help but I'm the only one working right now putting hubby and step-son through nursing school. My prayers are with you all.

Hey can yougive me their number. I'm not working right now and shoot... if I can find someone to lend a helping hand...I'll work for free. Maybe I can even sleep at the hospital. Please foward me thier address and phone number of the person in charge..... I'm willing to go!!!!!!!! I feel so helpless, at least now I can help ... Gracie Email me the info if you can please: [email protected] THANK YOU!