wih02906

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1. Can a NP (or PA) provide emotional support to patients? How so?

   wih02906 posted a topic in NP

   Hi, I'm looking into becoming a mid-level practitioner (NP or PA). Can a NP or PA provide emotional support to patients? How so? For example, are they able to take time to spend with patients who are going through a rough round of chemo, or take time...

2. Would writing on a college app. that I want to become a PA (someday) look bad?

   wih02906 replied to wih02906's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hmm... how to explain this. There are actually a bunch of reasons. 1. As of yet, I don't have the required patience care experience to even apply to a PA program. Most PA programs require x amount of patient care experience to apply (even programs th...

3. Specializing as a Nurse

   wih02906 replied to frogger32091's topic in Pre-Nursing

   the association of perioperative registered nurses (aorn) is the professional organization for perioperative and operating room nurses. it lists programs too, follow the link to find ones in your state: http://www.aorn.org/applications/coursedirector...

4. Does the edition of a textbook really matter?

   wih02906 replied to krissy28561's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The material is probably the same, however the layout/format may be different (different pictures, new margins) that may affect what page number things are on. This could become a problem if the prof refers to page numbers, but this probably won't ha...

5. Would writing on a college app. that I want to become a PA (someday) look bad?

   wih02906 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   So some nursing (BSN) programs I'm looking at want me to talk about my future career goals. At this point I actually want to become a PA (but not a NP, please don't turn this thread into trying to convince me to become a NP over PA. Just know that I...

6. Education Q: Any MSN/NP programs 4 non-BSN RN (who has a bachelors in another field)

   wih02906 posted a topic in NP

   Supposing I had an ADN and a BS in Biology and wanted to become an NP...what colleges/universities could I apply to (without having to go through a looong bridge program...I'm okay with short bridge programs )? -For example, at Case Western Reserve U...

7. Career Change

   wih02906 replied to RedRage00's topic in General Nursing

   mbarn08 had a mba before going back to community college. maybe mbarn08 wouldn't mind answering some questions for you?

8. Need opinions as to which is a better plan

   wih02906 replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in General Nursing

   From what I've heard it's difficult to get a psych position with "only" a bachelors degree (especially if it's a BA). Might be different in your area though. If I was in your position I would go w/ the cheapest program (as long as they're comparable)...

9. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

   wih02906 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

   The link didn't work because there was a period placed at the end of the sentence which became part of the link; making it an incorrect link ;-) Thanks for the comparison! The only thing I have to add to the thread at this point is that Medicine Sans...

10. ADN versus Second Degree BSN with non-nursing degree

    wih02906 replied to future123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I interpreted something incorrectly. I apologize. Allow me to correct myself: All students who want to obtain their MSN must first take the NCLEX-RN. However, not all direct-entry MSN programs grant another bachelor's degree. Sooo, you'll ...

11. ADN versus Second Degree BSN with non-nursing degree

    wih02906 replied to future123's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to stop at getting a RN license: I would advise you to consider ADN programs at community colleges. I hate to say it, but you're right, second degree BSN programs are incredibly competitive. And yet there is a bonus to going to a communit...

12. Suggestions plz about Transition from RN to PA

    wih02906 replied to mjcornnielies's topic in General Nursing

    As you probably already know be prepared to work for a little bit as a RN before applying to PA school (in order to get the patient contact hours that most PA programs require). Best wishes.

13. What level of education do you need to have to teach LPN, medical assistant, RN, MSN?

    wih02906 posted a topic in Educators

    Any and all info is greatly appreciated. My vague (and probably incorrect ) understanding was the following: To teach CNA: LPN or "higher" degree (now, I also thought medical assistant couldn't teach CNA classes because they weren't taught under the ...

14. Can one challenge the NCLEX-PN partway through a RN program in VA?

    wih02906 posted a topic in Virginia

    i was considering attending: abington memorial hospital's dixon school of nursing danville regional medical center, school of health professions: nursing program riverside health system, riverside school of health careers: school of professional nur...

15. What RN programs either help w/ job placement OR have good job placement?

    wih02906 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The program can be anywhere in the US and can be a ASN/ADN program, hospital diploma based program or BSN program. Thanks a bunch! P.S. And of course, I know how this recession is hurting job placements for nurses...