Salamanda NP MSN, APRN, NP

Salamanda NP has 15 years experience as a MSN, APRN, NP and specializes in PMHNP, Faculty,.

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1. Feeling called to nursing...some questions

   Salamanda NP replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   You remind me of how I felt when getting my first degree - in Sociology. I was always an English and history girl, too - and terrible at math (which intimidated the heck out of me)! About halfway through college I decided I wanted to be a nurse, and...

2. Good idea to take micro and anatomy together?

   Salamanda NP replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

   I know you said you made your decision, but I wanted to weigh in, too. I took A&P II, Micro and Pathopysiology together two years ago and it was a rough semester. I basically did nothing but write papers, make flashcards, study said flashcards, e...

3. New Job Offer but bad situation with daycare (advice needed)

   Salamanda NP replied to joyfulone84's topic in General Nursing

   Just a suggestion, but are there any stay at home moms on bas who can help you out? It sounds like you really only need help two days - I'm sure one of the women on base would be willing to do that. Good luck and congrats!

4. Short online interview help desired. Please read.

   Salamanda NP replied to Mile21's topic in Geriatric

   Reply emailed to you.

5. Personality Type and Nursing

   Salamanda NP replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

   INFJ here! "I am an INFJ and I am actually really surprised to see so many INFJs in the thread. Obviously the sample size is too small to say there are a lot of INFJ nurses overall, but I always thought the I and the N portions were not that conduciv...

6. does the med asst. program count as my pre reqs???

   Salamanda NP replied to reanbean's topic in General Nursing

   That sounds really incorrect to me. I would call someone else at the school and ask. I am pretty sure that you will still have to complete courses like A&P, Microbiology, etc. Also, have you done all of your gen ed classes? Because if you are goi...

7. second career, nontraditional backgrounds & ALL NURSES w/UNIQUE STORIES!-help r quiz!

   Salamanda NP replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

   how long have you been a nurse? 7 months Age? 29 gender? f What was your previous career? human resources Did you receive a college degree in that specialty? no - my degree was in sociology How long did you work in your previous career? a...

8. Salem State Direct Entry Taking Vacation

   Salamanda NP replied to Musshier's topic in General Nursing

   It's faster than undergrad, meaning that you are learning at 2-3x the speed. For example, instead of 2-3 semesters of med surg (like an undergrad program) you will have one - but will be responsible for learning all of the same material - they don't ...

9. Salem State Direct Entry Taking Vacation

   Salamanda NP replied to Musshier's topic in General Nursing

   I don't want to scare you, but I hope you bought travel insurance. I completed the Salem State DEP program and October is going to be a really really rough time to take a week off - assuming they would even really allow it. You have a one semester a...

10. is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

    Salamanda NP replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in NCLEX

    I did use Saunders,but preferred Kaplan (took NCLEX RN in Sept and passed 1st time). Good luck!

11. Curious high school student

    Salamanda NP replied to chaquana's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend going to the colleges website and looking at the dept of nursing. The website should answer all of these questions for you. If not, call the schools admissions office. Most nursing programs for a BSN require A&P I&II, Microb...

12. Advice about job, please

    Salamanda NP replied to Salamanda NP's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you both for the supportive replies. It's good to be validated and to get advice from my peers. L8RRN - I'm sorry you had such an awful experience in LTC, but am glad that you were able to get a great job at a hospital that you're enjoying! It...

13. Advice about job, please

    Salamanda NP posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi all! I am a new grad (got my RN in September) who has been having a hard time with the job search like most other new grads right now. I know how lucky I am even to be working, but need some advice. I had been working part time in a pedi office fo...

14. Best Public Nursing Schools in MA

    Salamanda NP replied to kellyx218's topic in Massachusetts

    As another poster said, you can't go wrong with any of the state school programs in Mass for nursing; they are all quite good. But, here's my experience with the schools I attended. I did my BS in another subject at Worcester State and loved going to...

15. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    Salamanda NP replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    Maybe consider working in a pediatric doctors office? I'm a new grad in Mass and recently started working part time in a pediatric office. It's a great start, and is easing me into the role of a peds nurse. I'm getting more comfortable with all of th...