kinkin92

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1. Health Issues in School Setting

   kinkin92 posted a topic in School

   Hello All, I am writing a policy memo for my program. The community health setting is with special needs students. What are some issues facing this population? The current topic I am looking at is the collaboration between school nurses and special...

2. RN-MSN looking to be a NP

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in Advanced

   Yes, definitely I don't think there any schools that offer direct entry. That was my thought process so I'll just have to kick-butt in school and get good experience as a RN. Thank you for your response!

3. RN-MSN looking to be a NP

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in Advanced

   Yes, this is my reasoning since I hold a baccalaureate degree other than nursing. So, are there any schools that accept a non-traditional student like me into CRNA programs?

4. RN-MSN looking to be a NP

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in Advanced

   Thank you. Yes, after I posted this I did some reading and have come to find out that the two are different roles.

5. RN-MSN looking to be a NP

   kinkin92 posted a topic in Advanced

   Hello Everyone! I just got accepted into a direct-entry MSN program in Illinois! I will be obtaining by RN license in 18 months after taking the NCLEX. At the end, I do plan on gaining bedside experience for a minimum of 18 months- 2 years. My end go...

6. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

   Wow that is fantastic! A huge congratulations to you! Thank you, you as well! I cannot wait to be debt free.

7. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much for your reply! It's really assuring. I am very happy to hear that your degree is taking you far! I hope is continues to do that and more!

8. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

   I guess the real question is -- when we graduate what is the likelihood of hospital/facilities hiring new grads with our types of degrees. I do not know why but I keep reading so many negative things about the program. To me as a outsider of this fie...

9. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

   kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the sound advice! Yes, definitely going to aim high and get that 4.0 Obtain as in, since we have a non-traditional MSN degree when going back to receive let's say NP will it be difficult? This certificate you speak of - is it generally ...

10. Online Nursing Programs

    kinkin92 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Nurses & Students! In your opinion, what is the credibility of online nursing programs? Are there any students enrolled in an online nursing program? How is that going? How do you do the clinicals? Any nurses out there who have done this in t...

11. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    Are the certificates for FNP or CRNA easy to obtain with the type of MSN we obtain? When you're a bed-side nurse can you work in any department? I really want to be in ICU or Er/ Trauma. Yeah, I have my BA in Biology & Psych and I feel like if I...

12. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    The only concern I have is that I have a Bachelors already and I feel like I am going backwards if I get a BSN. If I continue with this MSN route-- will it be completely impossible to get my NP/CRNA? I will definitely get minimum 2-3 years of experie...

13. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    Thank you this is all very helpful! The schools I am looking at offer the MSN (CNL certificate)/ RN license. Will the RN license be able to be transferred to other states? I definitely know I want an advanced specialty degree - either NP or CRNA so ...

14. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    kinkin92 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone, So I am thinking about applying to a few schools in Illinois for the Master's Direct Entry program for Non-Nursing Majors. However, I have a few questions for anyone who is in the field or currently in this program. - Do I receive my Ma...

15. UIC Direct Entry MSN Program

    kinkin92 replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much! Yes, I hope so. Good luck with you as well!