MsBrain MSN, DNP, RN, APRN

MsBrain has 8 years experience as a MSN, DNP, RN, APRN and specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Latest Activity

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   RN Job Market in Houston

   MsBrain posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello everyone! I am a nurse practitioner in the Houston area. I am seeking a Per Diem RN position to make extra money outside my full-time NP position. I noticed that obtaining a PRN Registered Nurse position in Houston is very difficult. I am with ...
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   NP Job Offer in NYC

   MsBrain posted a topic in NP

   Hello everyone! I got a job offer from a company in NYC for a NP job. This will be my first job working as a NP. I am a little suspicious about the way the company proposed the offer. A few days after my interview, they sent me an employment contract...
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   How to Land an ER/Urgent Care Job as a New Grad

   MsBrain posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello everyone. I recently graduated from my post-masters FNP program in December 2019. I made arrangements to take my boards in March, but my exam was canceled due to COVID-19. I have 2 years of med/surg experience and I still work on a med/surg uni...
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   Completing DNP While Working Full-Time

   MsBrain replied to MsBrain's topic in NP

   I already have my NP. I am just concerned about the on campus days in my program. I don't think most employers want their employees taking 3 weekdays off twice a semester for academic related campus visits. If this is a potential problem, I will cons...
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   Completing DNP While Working Full-Time

   MsBrain posted a topic in NP

   Hello everyone! I was accepted into a hybrid MSN to DNP program that starts this fall. I am required to attend on campus sessions twice a semester and these sessions last 3 days per occurrence. For the fall I will have to take off from work Monday-We...
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   DNP from Yale?

   MsBrain replied to NP-Swigart's topic in Doctoral

   Congratulations! I graduated from an accelerated MSN program at an Ivy League school and I have not noticed any distinct advantage in terms of higher level positions or higher pay. I have heard that DNPs in general sometimes get higher pay than NPs w...
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   NP Preceptors Memphis, TN

   MsBrain replied to ladybug28's topic in NP Students

   I am looking for a preceptor in the Memphis area as well. Would you be willing to send me the list from your school as well?
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   New Grad RN Salary Range

   MsBrain replied to MsBrain's topic in General Nursing

   I do not have any prior RN experience. While I agree with your main point, I still believe it is important for me to know what is an appropriate salary range for the job I'm seeking while considering level of experience and education. Many new gradua...
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   New Grad RN Salary Range

   MsBrain replied to MsBrain's topic in General Nursing

   According to U.S. News and World Report: #1 Duke University #2 Johns Hopkins University #3 University of Pennsylvania #4 Emory University #5 Ohio State University
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    New Grad RN Salary Range

    MsBrain posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. I will be graduating in August with a non-specialty MSN and I am currently looking at different employment opportunities. I am specifically interested in a resident position in the ER. What would be an appropriate starting for a MSN, ...
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    Help! Concept Map Confusion

    MsBrain posted a topic in General Students

    There are some things I need to improve on my concept map for med surg, but I need some pointers. I have included an overview of my patient as well as my prioritized nursing diagnoses. I was told that the risk for impaired cardiovascular function sho...
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    FNP programs for Non specialty MSN grads

    MsBrain posted a topic in NP Students

    I will be graduating in August 2017 with an MSN degree, but it will be non-specialty so I will only be an RN. I am interested in becoming a FNP, but most programs I have read about don't cater to the degree I'm receiving. I would preferably like to b...
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    Grade Forgiveness for nursing school

    MsBrain replied to MsBrain's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took several challenging math and science classes throughout my undergraduate career while juggling a busy schedule of extracurricular activities. Also, because of my experiences in the science area, I see myself beyond well qualified compared to a...
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    Grade Forgiveness for nursing school

    MsBrain posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm interested in applying to some direct entry MSN programs and I noticed that most of the programs require a 3.0 GPA on your first degree to be considered. So far with all of my credits, I have 2.95 GPA, but I retook some classes in the past and re...
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    Graduate School nursing admissions

    MsBrain posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have already obtained an undergraduate degree outside of nursing and I would like to attend an accelerated BSN program. I would like to eventually apply to a CRNA school once I complete my BSN and get some experience in the ICU. Will CRNA programs ...