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