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1. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NP

   Thank you juan de la cruz and emtneel. Both responses were very helpful to me. Juan de la cruz, thank you so much for your input on working in the PICU. I especially appreciate the link to programs offering PNP-AC. I was looking at UCSF for that prog...

2. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NP

   Thanks SydneyJo1. It makes sense that to work in a NICU you need to be a NNP due to the specialized set of skills one would need to know. It does seem that from other posts that a PNP can work in PICU however. Do you agree? What specialty do you plan...

3. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NP

   Thank you viral 2010. Am I correct to assume that you are a pediatric NP? If so then it seems that a general ped NP has a lot of options in terms of working at a hospital. I like the idea of working in a NICU or PICU as well as other floors. Thanks f...

4. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NP

   Thanks traumaRUs. Three programs offer direct entry for NNP- Columbia, UCSF and U Penn. They require a 1-2 year step out in a level 3 NICU after the first year. I like your idea of taking a broad view, ie going for FNP. However these programs are hig...

5. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NP

   Thanks traumaRUs. I am not sure exactly which population I would like to work with- neonatal or pediatric. I am currently doing my prereqs for nursing school and I will apply Fall 2011 to entry level masters programs. Therefore I need to pick a speci...

6. peds np question

   santacruzfuturenurse posted a topic in NP

   Hi all. I have been interested in becoming a NP, with most of my interest focused on becoming a NNP. I have been wondering lately if I would be more employable if I concentrated on pediatrics instead. After all the population of pediatric patients is...

7. Masters online

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to jmaverick101's topic in Management

   Hi, I know a lot of nursing schools have online nursing management masters programs. Some top notch schools like Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt and others do also. I am starting an online Clinical Leadership and Management program through George Washingto...

8. Questions about UPENN

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to jiwonkim89's topic in General Students

   Hi, I am in the same boat as you are. I am also interested in NNP or Critical Care Peds at Upenn. I also have to take the same exact classes as you- bio and chem. I definitely think it is worth it due to the high caliber of the program. Additionally ...

9. GPA for Direct-Entry MSN Program

   santacruzfuturenurse replied to jvan87's topic in Post Graduate

   Hello, I am also interested in applying to direct entry programs. I have found that if you email the school they might, just might, respond to your email. This way you might ask the school directly what they are looking for. I would like to share wha...

10. Rate my chances? Please?

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to Ashley.'s topic in Post Graduate

    Hi, I am also applying to a BSN/MSN program soon. I know the most about UCSF, not one of your chosen schools. Your chances of being admitted depend on your chosen specialty for the Masters program- some specialties are more competitive than others. F...

11. student interested in NICU- what can I do now?

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NICU

    Thanks llg, I have enjoyed reading your posts for some time now. I find your posts to be a calm voice of reason and authoritative at the same time. I love your recommendation. I will volunteer for the "unglamorous" work, especially if it will allow m...

12. student interested in NICU- what can I do now?

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in NICU

    Thanks SteveNNP. I have contacted a local hospital about becoming a cuddler and the wait list is quite long - it could take as long as a year. However, I am on the waitlist and starting in on the long process. Looking forward to helping in any way po...

13. Highest paid specialty in nursing ?

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that nurse anesthetists are the highest paid nurses followed by nurse administrators. There are tools online like salary wizard that give average incomes in metropolitan areas in your state for certain specialties/positions. For instance, w...

14. Coaching and Nursing Perfect for Patients

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to virtualrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the intersting post. Can you discuss how long it takes to get certified and the costs involved please? Also, are there certain schools or institutes that you recommend? Thanks again.

15. Online or campus education

    santacruzfuturenurse replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on making the decision to further your education and career. As for online schools, I say if you think it is for you, go for it. I have taken many classes online and I found that I greatly prefer it to traditional classes. I have a yo...