soon2bnurstudent BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP

soon2bnurstudent has 13 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP.

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1. ACNP - Will I be missing out?

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Apple2020's topic in Advanced

   I am a FNP and I work in the ED in the same capacity as my ED PA colleagues. We are, in fact, literally interchangeable as far as our jobs are concerned (even to the point of staffing model/swapping shifts, etc.) so in terms of PA vs. NP, I don't thi...

2. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

   Yes, you do get to pick your start time for classes. As far as getting your class schedule/selecting classes, if my memory serves me correctly, it wasn't very long after I accepted the admission offer. The class schedule is already available for t...

3. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

   Yes, you will have classes the summer of 2013. It is possible for you to have classes and clinicals the same day (clinicals are done by a lottery system), but I don't know many people who encountered that situation. When I started in the program (I...

4. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

   80K? Good point, windsurfer 8! Although the OP mentioned 17K in undergraduate loans, I didn't really do the math. That is a significant amount of debt and an ADN would be much less expensive, at least in the short run. In many cases, getting an A...

5. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

   I know a couple of people who did the MU program who did not have cars. MU will assume that you have transportation to and from any site or activity and they make it pretty clear that they have no obligation to make any special arrangements for th...

6. ED NP/NP job saturation

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Reagan622's topic in NP Students

   @SkiBumNP...it sounds like you are doing exactly what I would like to be doing and so far I am following the track you have recommended. I graduated with my BSN, went right into an FNP program and I am working as an ED RN while going to school. I h...

7. GMU accelerated

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Pointe1978's topic in Virginia

   Ah...I finished the ABSN program at Marymount in May so I definitely understand the cost issue but I'm still glad I opted for January entry. Have you looked into hospital scholarships? I know some fellow students had INOVA scholarships and I believ...

8. Networking Opportunities for Nursing Students

   soon2bnurstudent replied to sincerelyjane's topic in Virginia

   Try looking up organizations related to specialties you may be interested in, e.g. Emergency Nursing Association, Society of Pediatric Nurses, etc. Most organizations offer a reduced-fee student membership and you may have a local chapter nearby. A...

9. GMU accelerated

   soon2bnurstudent replied to Pointe1978's topic in Virginia

   Your grades and experience are impressive so you probably have a good chance of getting into many programs. That being said, what is making you think about waiting until Fall 2012? I was in just the opposite situation when I went into an accelerate...

10. New Graduate jobs in MD,VA,DC areas

    soon2bnurstudent replied to Bellissimo's topic in Maryland

    It is definitely about timing so if you are a December grad I would definitely start looking NOW! In FL, I am not familiar with the Central FL market, but I did find lots of opportunities in Broward and Palm Beach counties (try Northwest, Westside R...

11. New Graduate jobs in MD,VA,DC areas

    soon2bnurstudent replied to Bellissimo's topic in Maryland

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX! Here (at the hospitals in the DC and Baltimore area) it is NOT normal to go to the unit in person and speak with the nurse manager. In fact, the behavior would probably be considered very unprofessional. Think about ...

12. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

    soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

    I graduated from the ABSN program at MU in May 2011 and just wanted to add what I consider a vital piece of information...the program definitely has a high NCLEX pass rate. Our class has stayed in contact with each other since graduating and it seem...

13. CCNE vs NLN accreditation

    soon2bnurstudent replied to springgarden's topic in General Students

    CORRECTION: NLNAC accredits LPN, diploma, ADN, BSN AND Graduate programs. You can do a program search by visiting http://www.nlnac.org/forms/directory_search.htm CCNE accredits BSN and graduate programs only. You can do a program search by visiting...

14. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

    soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

    IMHO it's a good program. The NCLEX pass rate is high and the 16 months go by quickly. I couldn't imagine fitting all the information into 12 months. Doing it in 16 was very demanding.

15. Marymount Accelerated Fall 2011

    soon2bnurstudent replied to Mamz1's topic in Virginia

    I went through the ABSN program at MU and would not suggest that you work if you don't have to, for at least the 1st semester until you get your feet wet and see how you adjust. It is a demanding program. If you do work at all during the program, I...