Longhorngirl

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1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Longhorngirl replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Hi there! I just came across your posts and am very excited for you! I too recently applied and was interviewed for an NP position at the VA and am on pens and needles awaiting a response on whether I was selected or not. How long from your interview...

2. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   So I was right....I knew it! Your experience and professionalism literally "jumps" out of your posts...

3. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   So, so true. You sound like you do this for a living . Your comments put a completely different spin on things for me and have opened up my thinking on the subject. I think allnurses.com should start a column run by you called "Sound Advice on Landin...

4. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   Wow! Invaluable information. I cannot express my gratitude enough. I am printing this out and filing it away. Wonderful, wonderful advice Tammy. Thanks again!

5. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks for the info - I didn't realize it was so involved. Now I see why its so difficult to find a preceptor!

6. state school vs ivy league school for MSN?

   Longhorngirl replied to Selke's topic in Post Graduate

   Ok....well....I'm new to this site and I think I read somewhere that you aren't supposed to do this:nono:.....but um......Vanderbilt University in Nashville... :idntdt:

7. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   Great! Thanks so much. I get the feeling that its a good program, but it helps to hear it from someone who's actually in the program. I've heard others say to "start early" looking for a preceptor - but how early is early? i.e., how far in advance wo...

8. Anyone at Indiana State's distance FNP program?

   Longhorngirl replied to Lifar's topic in Post Graduate

   I have applied to ISU's FNP program for spring 2009 and I just came across this thread. Lisa - I am VERY anxious and curious. How is it going????? :heartbeat

9. state school vs ivy league school for MSN?

   Longhorngirl replied to Selke's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm with you Julie! I have asked this question a million times, and I think it all boils down to the location in which you are planning to practice. There is a certain "prestigious" university that I considered going to, but after speaking with sever...