djmsailor

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1. Saturation of NPs?

   djmsailor replied to stillwater's topic in NP Students

   I don't think you can make a decision right now about the job market in three years. I am starting ANP school in January, I haven't done any research on the job market right now because it doesn't apply to my situation. Also - ANP is what I want to...

2. Need opinion! ASAP

   djmsailor replied to IreneM555's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am an EMT and found that the knowledge gained in practice was helpful during nursing school for two reasons: I already could recognize many signs and symptoms of emergent situations and I was already comfortable with patient contact. But that was ...

3. Stonybrook NP Program?

   djmsailor replied to NYNewGrad's topic in Post Graduate

   hey, sorry to restart an old thread. Can anyone give an update on this program. I am about to start the application process for Summer 2011. I have had some online classes in my BSN program so I am familiar with the format. The theory classes I d...

4. NCLEX and Kaplan

   djmsailor replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX

   I took kaplan and my averages were about the same as you. I had 82 questions on NCLEX. There was another in my Kaplan class who twice failed the NCLEX but took other prep classes. She said that Kaplan was head over heels better than the others. I...

5. Salaries for new RNs/BSNs in the tri-state area

   djmsailor replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

   Long Island: $35.~ for RN/BSN and $3.5~ for night differential

6. MSN or MBA

   djmsailor replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Management

   For those who are taking online MSN/MBA have you found any prejudice from your superiors against online programs? The online plan is great, but I would be concerned that if two applicants applying for a management posititon are compared side by side...

7. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

   djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to everyone for the posts. I am going to take a prep course in Jan/Feb then recertify for EMT and take these at the same time. Fortunately, my wife works and we have money saved so I can afford to take the classes if we feel they will help g...

8. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

   djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to all for the advice.

9. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

   djmsailor posted a topic in Emergency

   I will be graduating from an accelerated program in December. I am very interested in getting an ED position after graduation and I know that several hospitals in my region have ED fellowships for new grads. Can anyone advice as to whether taking...

10. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    My undergrad was 3.8 GRE math:660 verbal:570 I think it is ok to send grades in, GRE will send score directly to them.

11. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    I too would recommend the program. I am in the one year and while the workload is tough it is doable. For example the summer semester starts next week and since it is summer the semester is 12 weeks instead of the usual 15 weeks, but they still hav...

12. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    It took about 55 minutes this morning. I plan on leaving early every day (around 6:30) to beat the traffic, then go to library or gym and swim/run/bike until class starts. then the same after classes and wait until traffic dies down.

13. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    that is my plan! I have cousins that live in the area if there is a snow storm (or a late happy hour), but I have a 4 1/2 month old at home, so the wife won't tolerate too much of that.

14. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    I'm an EMT as well (volli at East Norwich Fire Co) I ordered the shoes online shoebuy.com Bought Men's Merrell Encore Moc Pro. they were pricey though. But better to spend an extra $30 then to have your feet kill for 6 hours a day all year.

15. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York

    Went there today for the fit test. Very simple, only took 10 minutes. Didn't think to get the kit though. I have a steth and bp cuff already, what else is in it?