RN-APNstudent

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1. Feel dumb?

   RN-APNstudent posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi guys! I've been on this site a while now, I rarely post but I am reading threads all the time! Anyways, I am an RN of 4.5 years and recently started the DNP program after finishing my BSN this summer. My concern here is wondering if anybody feels ...

2. From RN to NP

   RN-APNstudent replied to Breh_118's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Getting a few years of RN experience is definitely beneficial and will make you a better NP. I have been a nurse 4 years and just started the NP program and I'm so happy I have the knowledge I do from my 4 years of nursing

3. How do you explain the DNP?

   RN-APNstudent replied to FreudianSlip's topic in Doctoral

   DNP is a terminal nursing degree for those interested in the clinical setting. It will allow you bigger opportunities to teach and having a doctorate versus masters is more appealing to physicians when looking for jobs (as said by various physicians...

4. not on the work schedule

   RN-APNstudent replied to HAYNURSE's topic in General Nursing

   I'm pretty sure that is illegal in some way!!!

5. terminated- feeling like a failure

   RN-APNstudent replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

   It absolutely does not mean you should leave nursing!! I spent the first 2 years of my nursing career as a eager youngster that got bullied tremendously. You learned from your mistake, which we all do!! Don't give up

6. Starting Nursing School!!

   RN-APNstudent replied to jmonge's topic in Alaska

   Plan on dedicating your life to studying!! Don't slack and don't let yourself get behind, organization is key!

7. University of Michigan Flint

   RN-APNstudent replied to gabby0319's topic in Doctoral

   Funny this thread came long I am actually in my first semester of the DNP program at u of m flint! It's very difficult to find any threads about my school on here, did you end up going there and how has your journey been? My first month has been kick...

8. Needing some details about DNP track

   RN-APNstudent replied to Fluxmaster's topic in Doctoral

   Getting your RN and then BSN will take a good 4-5 years, I would focus on achieving those and then looking into NP programs. Things are continually changing and you'll want to probably assess your options later on, once you've figured out a path and ...

9. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

   RN-APNstudent replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

   I feel the opposite! I am very proud to be a nurse, whenever somebody asks me what I do and I tell them I'm an RN I never have gotten a bad reaction. People seem to be very trusting of nurses, and most of the time acknowledge how hard we work.

10. Disappointed in the book format

    RN-APNstudent replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    I've used online books for a few of my classes for the RN to BSN program I just finished, it sucks! I like hard copy books WAY better- consider renting them! I'm not sure of a source but I know of many people that find books to rent and it's cheap.

11. Took the NCLEX...all 265 questions

    RN-APNstudent replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations!!!!!!

12. Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    RN-APNstudent replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for the disappointing news. I know we all had high hope for you with this opportunity. I wish there was advice I had for you, but unfortunately there is not.

13. Fluid overload with low Bp

    RN-APNstudent replied to uae808's topic in Urology

    How low of BP?

14. How long should I stay at my first nursing job?

    RN-APNstudent replied to chewbecka's topic in General Nursing

    Also- a lot of positions require 1-2 years med/surge exp so getting that time frame in on your unit may benefit you if you ever decide to leave ER. Just my thoughts

15. How long should I stay at my first nursing job?

    RN-APNstudent replied to chewbecka's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have a policy of being an employee for 6 months before you can transfer internally. If you know you love the ER I say go for it- the whole "getting a year or two at your first job" doesn't really matter that much In the long run espec...