Leah236

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1. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

   Leah236 replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

   I have not read through each response, but one thing that I don't see mentioned here is the fact that even "brick and mortar" NP programs are transitioning their courses to online format! We also must differentiate between "online diploma mills" and ...

2. UAB Fall 2012 Update

   Leah236 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in NP Students

   Congrats! I tried to PM you but for some reason it won't allow me. I was accepted to the ANP/WHNP program as well. I was offered part time but requested full time. Do you know anyone who has completed this track? I know students in other programs tha...

3. Problem with online programs allowing clinical sites in certain states

   Leah236 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hi all! If anyone has info related to this please let me know. I applied to online msn programs as I am probably moving to Maryland this fall and wanted to be able to complete my program from either Florida (my current state) or Maryland. None of the...

4. UAB Fall 2012 Update

   Leah236 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in NP Students

   Has anyone been notified about decisions for the msn programs?

5. UAB Fall 2012 Update

   Leah236 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in NP Students

   I'm jealous that you found out! I don't know anyone who went to USA, all I know is what I've read on allnurses. I know one person who is is the Peds NP program at UAB and she had positive things to say about the program and instructors. Did they not...

6. UAB Fall 2012 Update

   Leah236 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in NP Students

   I applied to UAB's WHNP/ANP, Vanderbilt's WHNP, Georgetown CNM/WHNP, and Emory WHNP/ANP. You??

7. UAB Fall 2012 Update

   Leah236 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in NP Students

   I received the same email! So the anxiety continues! Let me know if you hear anything more and I will do the same. Which specialty did you apply to? Do you know anyone who is in or has completed the program? Good Luck!

8. Emory WHNP MSN program

   Leah236 replied to Leah236's topic in Post Graduate

   I work in labor and delivery right now. I think you can be successful as an NP with or without prior experience, it varies for everyone. Personally, I'm glad I worked before going back to school. But I don't think the clinical time I got in school...

9. Emory WHNP MSN program

   Leah236 replied to Leah236's topic in Post Graduate

   Good to hear! Thanks for the reply! Do you have professional experience? I will have a little over two years by Fall. I see on the application it states if you do NOT have experience, then an essay must be submitted, but does not state whether an es...

10. Emory WHNP MSN program

    Leah236 posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Hi all! I am applying to Emory's WHNP program for fall 2012. I've noticed on other schools' websites don't always state if classes are actually given on campus vs. online. Does anyone know for a fact which is the case for Emory? I would prefer non-...

11. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Leah236 replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    hey everyone! I am applying to the whnp program for fall 2012. does anyone know if the "non-online" option actually has on-campus classes? I was told that even that option holds all classes online. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! good luck!!

12. dual ANP or FNP/WHNP MSN degree programs

    Leah236 posted a topic in Post Graduate

    If anyone knows of a program that offers the dual ANP or FNP/WHNP degree, please post it here!! The only two that I have found so far have been Emory and Vanderbilt. This degree would be my ideal as I want to work as a WHNP but also have the flexibil...

13. Hanging a Mag Bolus?

    Leah236 replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have premixed bags with 20grams MgSO4 in 500cc D5W. We run the pump to deliver either 4 or 6 grams bolus over 30 mins, then continuous dose of 2grams/hr (25cc/hr) for pre-E. We also have to have another RN verify our pump settings and bag dose bef...

14. help surviving first night shift

    Leah236 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hi! I've have been notified that my L/D practicum rotation will be night shift. It will either be 7on/7off or 3 12s/week. I have never done a night shift before. Can anyone give me any advice on how to manage your sleep schedule so that you can func...

15. confused new grad

    Leah236 replied to Leah236's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you so much for your advice! Since I am not sure whether I want to pursue an advanced degree in Womens or Family, if I started off in L/D would that put me at a disadvantage for a Family DNP program? Would it be more beneficial to start off in ...