jkpowell23

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1. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

   jkpowell23 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   Move on????????? Surely you jest!!!!!!!!! There are no nursing positions around here. The mgmt cackle softly to themselves as they watch us struggle. :smackingf

2. These classes are nonsense

   jkpowell23 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in NP

   I think by 'fluff' they are referring to 'theory'. Not that the class is easy. Just that they find certain theory irrelevant to practice. And in many cases, I see their point. APA is of course, par for the course. However, APA structure is irrelevant...

3. nurses intubating newborns

   jkpowell23 replied to gunverferth's topic in General Nursing

   At our hospital, RN's do intubate newborns. They prefer the RT to do it, or the MD or NNP, but they do do it. Our transport team usually consists of a RN and RT. They were discussing it with the neonatologist in our NRP class the other day. (I work ...

4. I don't get why you have to become a RN first ?

   jkpowell23 replied to xInspiredx's topic in NP

   I think that while it would definitely be possible to become a nurse practitioner through the direct entry programs, it's probably not the best idea. The skills that you practice as a nurse are so important. NP's are (in most cases) very autonomous.....

5. Grad School Roll Call for Spring 11

   jkpowell23 replied to gerry79's topic in Post Graduate

   1. Name your school: University of Mississippi Medical Center 2. Degree you will be working on (including specialty):MSN, PMHNP 3. whether you will be working full time, part time, or not working at all: full time 4. Will you be attending part time o...

6. Looking for advice from working nurses on adn vs bsn

   jkpowell23 replied to rene76's topic in ADN/BSN

   I just wanted to say, I work with several nurses that are ADN prepared (I am BSN) and they are brilliant. I have NO DOUBT that you'd get a wonderful education. HOWEVER, most of the ADN's I work with are back in school. First to complete the necessary...

7. Current Post-Grads: How many credit hours could you take while working full time?

   jkpowell23 replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate

   I have taken 6 hours and worked 3 12's per week. I also have 5 kids, and a hubby that works full time. I would not be able to do much more than that (and pass!!). Do keep in mind that most grad programs do not accept "C's". At USA you are allowed on...

8. Orthopaedic Nurse Practioner Program?

   jkpowell23 replied to melodys's topic in Post Graduate

   I found this, I thought it may help you... Orthopedic Nursing Certification | eHow.com OCNS-C and ONP-C Examination •The examinations for the OCNS-C and the ONP-C cover either the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or the role of the nurse p...

9. Psych Nurse Practitioner

   jkpowell23 replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Psychiatric

   I am starting a PHMNP program this summer... I hope the outlook is good!!

10. South Alabama Students, I need help

    jkpowell23 replied to jkpowell23's topic in NP

    I did try to email her, but I never got a reply! Any help you can give me is appreciated. Going to PM you now! Thank you!!!

11. South Alabama Students, I need help

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in NP

    I just recently dropped my classes for this semester!! I dropped the FNP program halfway through the first clinical semester. I am going to begin classes (I'm aiming for spring) at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson to get my PMHNP!!...

12. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

    jkpowell23 replied to bobcambren's topic in NP

    Well congratulations on getting your certification! And thanks for coming to update!

13. South Alabama-FNP, Spring 2011

    jkpowell23 replied to CarolinaGirl'99's topic in Post Graduate

    Yes, USA's program is online. All but one on campus orientation. At least it is for the MSN. Not sure about the DNP.

14. How limiting is adult vs family pmhnp?

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in NP

    I'm currently in a FNP program, but am considering switching to PMHNP. The school I am considering offers both Adult and Family PMHNP. I am not interested in doing pediatrics, but how limited would I be with only adult. Another thing is, if I were to...

15. FNP vs Women's Health

    jkpowell23 replied to farfalle's topic in Post Graduate

    My dream was also WHNP, but I've taken a good hard look at the working world around me. And finally realized that what I needed to be marketable was a FNP. Yes, I'd rather work as a WHNP. But will I be able to move anywhere, or wait >1 year to hav...