Carolinarainbrella

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1. Taking leave from the field for a while....A mistake?

   Carolinarainbrella replied to Carolinarainbrella's topic in NP

   Thank you all so much for your thoughtful advice. I can't tell you how helpful it is. I've been been vacillating painfully for several months about this and the things you've mentioned have really given me new insight. For example, I had never consid...

2. Taking leave from the field for a while....A mistake?

   Carolinarainbrella replied to Carolinarainbrella's topic in NP

   Wow, thank you all for your insight and advice. It really helps to hear it from those who are in the 'know'...both as NP's and those with families, too. I didn't even realize that some employers (primary care) might be interested in a PRN NP becaus...

3. Taking leave from the field for a while....A mistake?

   Carolinarainbrella replied to Carolinarainbrella's topic in NP

   That's a good point. I've looked at a couple states (including my own) and couldn't find any specific state-based requirements. I know the ANCC has a couple different tracks by which you can recertify (ie. if you don't have practice hours, you have t...

4. Taking leave from the field for a while....A mistake?

   Carolinarainbrella posted a topic in NP

   Obviously no matter what field or profession you're in, there are challenges in re-entering the workforce after being 'gone' for a year or two. That being said, what are your thoughts on doing this as a primary care PNP? As someone in their early 30'...

5. Take a new grad RN job or continue to PNP program....HELP!

   Carolinarainbrella replied to Carolinarainbrella's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for your response and reassurance that my hospital experience hasn't been all for naught! I could probably pick up a few hours here and there as a CLS per diem, but not consistently. As you said, working an RN job through the program would be ...

6. Take a new grad RN job or continue to PNP program....HELP!

   Carolinarainbrella posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello, I'm a '2nd career' student about to graduate with my BSN in a couple weeks. Prior to nursing school, I worked as a child life specialist for 8 years in an inpatient pediatric hospital. I'm currently trying to decide whether to take a job as an...

7. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

   Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

   i'm so confused.... at 9:15am this morning, i had an email that said, "please note: the recipients of the gurtler and pc fellows scholarships for returned peace corps volunteers, the merit scholarships, and the fuld fellowships for summer bs accel...

8. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

   Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

   Ah, so close.. I was 2005

9. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

   Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

   vnmeltzer, when did you graduate from goucher?? I went there, too!

10. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    FNPHopeful: I have the same questions about the merit and the job stuff... just wanted to let you know you're not alone :) I went to accepted student's day in March and someone asked about gym's. Apparently there is a gym in the School of Public Hea...

11. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    Leenak, That's great that you won't require financial aid! What a relief! I also have some savings I could/will tap into, but at the same time I've also heard people say, 'don't be afraid of student loans because employers will sometimes help you pay...

12. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    I guess it's comforting to hear from others who are in the same boat..lol. Are there still a lot of loan repayment/forgiveness options? I've heard of a lot of hospitals that no longer pay off student loans as part of their 'tuition reimbursement" and...

13. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    This is kind of a touchy subject so without going into a lot of detail, are people generally hoping to receive a lot of grant/scholarship support from Hopkins? Or are most people resigned to the fact that they will have to take out a pretty big stude...

14. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    leenak, I'm by no means an expert on real-estate in Baltimore...however based on my experience I haven't seen many grassy yards in Canton, Fells or Federal. Now, your definition of "yard" may be "outdoor space that is primarily concrete with 1 sofa-s...

15. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    Carolinarainbrella replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate

    Being a Baltimore native, I can also attest to the fact that there are lots of places to rent... So out-of-towners, don't let that stress you out too much. With Baltimore being such a huge mecca for college students, there is a pretty good stream of ...