PA_RN87 BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

PA_RN87 has 11 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN, APRN and specializes in Primary Care.

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   How long to get ANCC recertification approved?

   PA_RN87 replied to JVS's topic in Advanced

   I'm also curious about this... I just submitted my renewal back in June (about 1 month prior) and am still waiting to hear back...
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   Pre-Admission Testing NP

   PA_RN87 posted a topic in NP

   I'm wondering if anyone has every worked (or currently works) as a pre-admission testing NP? I'm thinking about leaving family practice and found a job listing for pre-admission testing. I heard it's a decent job... I have the description copied belo...
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   New Clinical Educator

   PA_RN87 replied to abqregisterednurse's topic in Educators

   I've been teaching clinical for an LPN program for 3 years. I found that students definitely need structure or they act like lost sheep. Depending on the units they were on and how they flowed, I would make up assignments for them to do to guide thei...
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   FNP Specialty Hour Requirements

   PA_RN87 replied to PA_RN87's topic in NP Students

   I should clarify, we need 224 hours per semester, for a total of 672; of the total 672 hours, 112 need to be in each pediatric and women's health.
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   FNP Specialty Hour Requirements

   PA_RN87 posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm looking for thoughts from current FNPs, both experienced and new grads. I'm currently in Simmons College's online FNP program; our clinical hour requirements must include a minimum of 112 hours of pediatrics and 112 hours of women's health specia...
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   New Clinical Nursing Instructor

   PA_RN87 replied to angelamb328's topic in Educators

   Maintain structure and organization. I've worked as a clinical instructor for about 2 years, and I think the one thing I found students need more than anything is structure and uniformity. I'd make a little syllabus or "clinical expectations" print-o...
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   Traditional BSN for 2nd Degree?

   PA_RN87 replied to jj16's topic in General Students

   Make sure they don't have a limit on the number of credits you can transfer. Some colleges will only accept a certain number of transfer credits, so you'd basically have to "re-take" some classes you've already taken if you went the transfer route (w...
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   ABSN schedule

   PA_RN87 replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Students

   Exact time commitments and schedules will vary from program to program. I'd look at your school's website, they should have more detailed information about their program. What won't vary is the high intensity of the class and clinical work. Accelerat...
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   Students and Facebook

   PA_RN87 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Educators

   I'm an instructor and stay vigilant about not sharing personal contact information with students until after graduation, including email, phone number and social media accounts. However, I seem to be the minority in my beliefs. I think times are chan...
10. 

    Getting into an accelerated program

    PA_RN87 replied to AllyCat131313's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree. I was accepted into an accelerated BSN program with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in my Bio degree. I'm certain my strong admission essay and faculty interview is what helped to set me apart from the others. It's not just about GPA!
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    Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    PA_RN87 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

    Currently in my third term PT... the school isn't perfect, but of all the schools I've attended over the course of my education I've found that no school is perfect. I do like Simmons and I'm glad I chose them.
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    Do I Have the Stomach for Nursing?

    PA_RN87 replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Students

    Every nurse has their "thing" they can't stomach. With most things, you eventually learn little tricks (Vicks under the nose if you know it's coming), or plum get over it (desensitized) and they are manageable.
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    MSN while part time faculty?

    PA_RN87 replied to MassED's topic in Educators

    I'm currently part-time in my MSN-FNP program and working as a clinical instructor PT as well. I spend quite a bit of time outside of work grading care plans and notes, and putting together learning activities to prepare for clinical nights. I think ...
14. 

    Nurse or Biologist?

    PA_RN87 replied to pineapplepie's topic in Career Support

    As far as job security and availability goes, I think you need to research what is available in your area. I actually got a Bachelor of Science degree in biology first for the same kinds of reasons, I like science and being outdoors. After graduating...
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    Anyone else starting a business as a nursing student?

    PA_RN87 replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    You're starting a home care agency, or you're starting AT a home care agency? When you say starting a business, do you mean something as heavy as a home care agency, or becoming a consultant for Jamberry, Thirty-One, Pure Romance, Avon, etc.? I work...