Kensington

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1. Any Direct Entry NP programs that will take a non-RN with a BS from another field

   Kensington replied to Teapot12345's topic in New Nurse

   In fact, that's exactly what the direct-entry programs are for -- to give someone with a non-nursing bachelors degree the opportunity to become a NP within 3 years (give or take). I'm at Yale right now, and am really enjoying the program! Good luck...

2. Are there any Cardiology NPs here?

   Kensington replied to christvs's topic in NP

   Hi Kristiern, are you an ACNP? FNP? ANP? Just curious!

3. NPs in California

   Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in NP

   Thanks you guys, I appreciate the info. I'm gathering, basically, that California is following suit, and that scope of practice is becoming much more narrowly defined and mandated. If I have that wrong, let me know. Thanks again!

4. NPs in California

   Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in NP

   Hmm, perhaps this is why I never read anything on California, LOL. Anyone, anyone? :)

5. NPs in California

   Kensington posted a topic in NP

   Hi all, I read a lot of "scope of practice" discussions about NPs in Texas, and how their BON is really cracking down on FNPs in the hospital. What about California? Can anyone speak to the situation there, and how likely it is that FNPs will be pu...

6. another "what are my chances" thread

   Kensington replied to sprinklez's topic in Post Graduate

   You completely have a shot. Most direct-entry programs really look at the whole package, and I mean that -- they really do. I interviewed at several schools, and have talked with many other applicants from those and other schools, and there are alwa...

7. applying to direct entry masters programs

   Kensington replied to peonie's topic in Post Graduate

   Unfortunately, Yale's financial aid package isn't the best. They have a really strong program, however, and they cost less than Columbia! You definitely need the right combination of factors for you between location, reputation, specialty offerings...

8. Heading to San Fran

   Kensington replied to registeredin06's topic in California

   I would start to look at areas near your hospital, because getting around the city takes more time than you think (my friend lives four miles away and it takes me 20+ minutes to get over to her via car). There are so many wonderful areas to live in,...

9. applying to direct entry masters programs

   Kensington replied to peonie's topic in Post Graduate

   Hey you guys, I'm going to be starting Yale's direct-entry program in the fall, and would highly recommend looking into their program. They have a lot of specialty options, which is what originally attracted me to them. :) Good luck! The process i...

10. Where is Family NP heading?

    Kensington replied to buffscotty's topic in NP

    Are those 2 NPs in trauma FNPs?

11. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    Kensington replied to krazykev's topic in California

    I live in the city, and I just love it. If you want an urban environment, and be able to walk and public transport to many things, it's GREAT. Yes, parking can be a pain, but you don't have to pay $400/month for a spot. I pay $150/month, and my fr...

12. What should I do?

    Kensington replied to dohzenOFF's topic in Post Graduate

    I would definitely apply this year if you can pull it off. You have nothing to lose (well, except for all the time it takes to put an application packet together!), and potentially everything to gain. Yale, where I'm headed in the fall, doesn't hav...

13. GNP or FNP?

    Kensington replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in NP

    Right, and I think that's the big question for me in California. If I can be in the hospital with FNP, then it seems like a really good way to go, because I can also be in primary care down the road, and pretty much have doors wide open for me. HOWE...

14. Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    Kensington replied to Carianne's topic in Uniform/Gear

    So . . . update! I returned my Danskos to Nordstrom (which were the black cabrio leather -- the more shiny, regular black leather). The sales guy offered to bring me lots of different ones in my size, just to have a last try. I tried all the regul...

15. GNP or FNP?

    Kensington replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in NP

    Wow, so how on earth does one go about figuring out what's the best specialty in their state? I'm just beginning school (direct-entry program) in the fall, and the FNP vs. ACNP debate has been heavily on my mind. . . . I plan to work in California ...