spudster

spudster has 13 years experience and specializes in I.C.U., PACU, Endoscopy, Med Surg, E.R..

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1. Recently failed ANCC n AANP

   spudster replied to Marie81's topic in NP Students

   Greetings, First off, take a deep breath. It is going to be okay. I know the stress is probably through the roof but you have to relax somewhat in order to be successful on any test I believe. Anyway, I studied in the following way for the AANP. I d...

2. Anyone else feel this way?

   spudster replied to young33's topic in Male Students

   I have been in healthcare for 16 years now. I can honestly say that I have interviewed for jobs where I was "unofficially" informed that they are looking for a male. They may have been doing this to pander to me since I am a man. I don't know. There ...

3. Frontier University as FNP

   spudster replied to tknrosales's topic in NP Students

   I am a recent graduate of Frontier. The remote proctor is actually pretty simple to use. You plug it into your computer. You make sure your workstation is set up like a classroom desk would be (ie. clean and free of materials), you fingerprint in. Th...

4. Passed AANP boards - tips and lessons

   spudster posted a topic in NP Students

   I passed my AANP boards this past week. I wanted to share a few facts that I found helpful and one or two that may be useful that I did not use. 1. I graduated from Frontier Nursing University which required me to take a 11 week comprehensive course...

5. Accredited online NP programs for Texas

   spudster replied to radoncnurse's topic in NP Students

   Check out Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky. It is online and the certifications you sit for afterwards are accepted by the Texas Bon.

6. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

   spudster replied to spudster's topic in NP Students

   I am officially in. I will be attending Frontier Nursing University in class 103 in the CFNP path.

7. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

   spudster replied to spudster's topic in NP Students

   RNewbie, I DID include all of the optional info. I know that Frontier is really focused on bringing healthcare to rural underserved areas. I am from a rural underserved area and will be practicing in this type of area. Therefore, I wanted to let the...

8. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

   spudster posted a topic in NP Students

   I am sending my application in tonight. Wondering if anyone else is applying to this class. i am going FNP route.

9. opinion on ICU Nursing Assistant for a student?

   spudster replied to meghan91's topic in Critical

   meghan91, I worked as a nurse aide in critical care through most of my prereqs and then converted to a nurse tech role in my hospital after going through my first semester of BSN classes. I had 3 years of experience in ICU before graduating and was ...

10. How to start an IV

    spudster replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Shop around before sticking the vein.....one of the biggest mistakes I see with new nurses is that they try to spot a vein immediately and go after it. Sometimes, waiting a moment or two and looking will reveal a better vein than the first one spotte...

11. Male Student looking for advise/info

    spudster replied to Drotondi1518's topic in Male Students

    I would say that nursing has been a great career path for me as well as my wife. I have been a nurse for about 9 years and there have been many doors open in my life that wouldn't have been in other careers. When I applied to nursing school it was to...

12. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    spudster replied to JG_0311's topic in Men

    Man don't sweat it. Certainly, don't take it personally. It most likely wasn't about you as much as some internal conflict they had. They would have likely reacted that way with any male. It probably wasn't about you...it's likely about their issues...

13. I need help deciding :/

    spudster replied to zippeh's topic in ADN/BSN

    Zippeh, That is typically how it works out for people. This is a big part of why I switched to the BSN program. However, I would still caution you against going into large debt for the BSN if you can get your ADN close to home. Think about it this w...

14. I need help deciding :/

    spudster replied to zippeh's topic in ADN/BSN

    After hearing more of your situation then I could certainly see the benefit of staying near home. I have many friends who have done their ADN and are excellent nurses and had no pay difference straight out of school from me. You are right in the fact...

15. I need help deciding :/

    spudster replied to zippeh's topic in ADN/BSN

    Zippeh, Also, I forgot to mention. A.D.N. programs take 2 years by themselves,plus the prereqs. So, a lot of A.D.N. graduates have around 3 years invested in their Associate Degree while BSN grads have around 4. So, the difference is a little less t...