OlyNP2b

OlyNP2b has 8 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

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1. University of Texas Arlington- Online DNP

   OlyNP2b posted a topic in Texas (UTA)

   Have you or anyone you know graduated from UTA's online DNP? Looking for insights on the rigor, academic support, and learning platform they utilize. Or, have you encountered an exceptional distance program? I am a practicing NP in Texas and will be...

2. New ABSN program for the UW!

   OlyNP2b replied to j450n's topic in Washington

   Posted about the ABSN a few days ago - I think its awesome.. but should add that it is for 2nd degree students... students need to have BS/BA prior to starting the ABSN - yes a bit pricey!

3. New ABSN program for the UW!

   OlyNP2b replied to j450n's topic in Washington

   Looks great!

4. Need advice on becoming a nurse w/BA in liberal arts - living in Seattle

   OlyNP2b replied to seattlerainsun's topic in Washington

   Hey J450n, Both UW and WSU allow for this option, I haven't really looked into any other programs. I know of a person who received their ADN and is now working on their Master's through UW. She did not have to take any additional classes, she just ...

5. RN to BSN NYC

   OlyNP2b replied to carmelisa's topic in General Nursing

   Carmelisa, A good place to look for a list of programs by type is: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/nurse_ed/nep_index.htm With a previous bachelors you can look at the bachelors category for "BSN or accelerated BSN for those with previous non-nurs...

6. Pacific Lutheran University PLU ELMSN 2008

   OlyNP2b replied to JuJu_Bean's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi JuJu_Bean, After much much thought and consideration I decided to earn an ADN through SPSCC down here in Olympia. So how do you like PLU's program so far? Congrats on completion of your first quarter, I look forward to hearing about your future ...

7. nursing school options

   OlyNP2b replied to jbc10's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Josh, If you plan on becoming a physician, I do not think earning a BSN is the way to go. Like previous posters have stated, the science prerequisite classes for med school are much more in depth and would not be satisfied with a nursing degree. ...

8. Need advice on becoming a nurse w/BA in liberal arts - living in Seattle

   OlyNP2b replied to seattlerainsun's topic in Washington

   Hi there, I'm in the same boat as you. I have a BA in Education and will begin an ADN program next month, so here's some info I've obtained over the past 1.5 years. First, here is a link to a document that contains all of the approved nursing progr...

9. RN to BSN at WSU in Vancouver

   OlyNP2b replied to jcardwell's topic in Washington

   Hi there, Check out there website at: http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/nurs/rnbsn.html. If you click on the link for RN to BSN admission criteria, it will pull up a PDF file with all of the classes you'll need. I had contacted the school of n...

10. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    OlyNP2b replied to molly9's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Molly, I, too have a BA in Education, and will be starting an Associate's RN program this Fall. After having taught for a year, I felt burned out and just couldn't imagine working within the profession for 30+ years so I decided to join the Army....

11. Am I crazy? -- ADN over Master's Entry program?

    OlyNP2b replied to RNn2010's topic in Post Graduate

    Bree124, No, you are not crazy. Over the past six months I've been pondering the same: I was accepted to two direct-entry master's programs and one ADN and finally decided to get the Associates. I'm very happy with my decision because although it...

12. I'm moving to the Dupont area

    OlyNP2b replied to tavalon's topic in Washington

    Hi there, First off, welcome to Washington! I'm a pre-nursing student, but another hospital near Dupont is Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis. If you go south about 10-15 miles into Olympia, there is also Providence St. Peter Hospital and Ca...

13. Accepted! South Puget Sound Community College

    OlyNP2b replied to OlyNP2b's topic in Washington

    I've taken all of my prereqs at SPSCC and will be attending the first year of the program. I just finished my CNA class so I'm going to try to work at least part time as an aide until school starts in September. I'll definitely look at working as a...

14. Accepted! South Puget Sound Community College

    OlyNP2b replied to OlyNP2b's topic in Washington

    Hi Nurselacey, Congrats on next month's graduation! What did you think about SPSCC's program? Were the clinicals adequate? Any tips for a newbie? Thanks!

15. Accepted! South Puget Sound Community College

    OlyNP2b replied to OlyNP2b's topic in Washington

    Yes, I was accepted to both schools and initially I was planning on going the direct-entry MSN route. But after much thought and consideration, I decided that the ADN would be a much better option for me at this time. If I choose to receive my MSN ...