chartreuse

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1. Trying to decide between accelerated BSN, entry-level MSN-NP, and ADN

   chartreuse replied to NorthBeach's topic in Male Students

   I have to chime in because I feel that some of these responses (in many other threads, not just this one) are incomplete or have inaccurate info. There are different masters programs that offer you a MSN degree. Some take you straight to a NP and ta...

2. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

   chartreuse replied to Anonymous666's topic in Relations

   Anonumous666, I think you should have listened to me. maybe next time!

3. What program to apply for?

   chartreuse replied to GuiltyLove's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There are indeed programs that offer a MSN for students with a non-nursing degree. A CNL is not an advanced practice position. If someone wants to become a NP after a CNL MSN, there are certificate programs designed to accomplish that.

4. New Grad needs job in Atlanta Metro area

   chartreuse replied to terri8's topic in Georgia

   Congrats Terri8, I'm sure we'd all love to hear about your offers!

5. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

   chartreuse replied to Anonymous666's topic in Relations

   OP, it seems like you might as well stop following this thread. Online forums can be great, but they can also be a huge pain in the rear, especially when people don't take the time to read your responses throughout the thread and feel like unloading ...

6. Which path should I take to become an RN?

   chartreuse replied to Catherine Stickles's topic in General Students

   Yes, look into specific programs you are interested in and see what courses they require before signing up. I haven't seen any in my area that didn't require anatomy and physiology and microbiology, so I think you can start there. But some schools ar...

7. Private loan and no co-signer

   chartreuse replied to Davis.M's topic in General Students

   I thought I would say that I'll have much more than that amount of debt when I'm done and while I am worried about it, it is the best decision for me. I am starting on the path to become a nurse practitioner and looked at many factors for the decisio...

8. Petition to Force NP Programs to Provide Preceptors

   chartreuse replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP Students

   I don't think it's much ado about nothing to care about the future of your profession. Anyone pretending they operate in an isolated bubble is unrealistic.

9. Petition to Force NP Programs to Provide Preceptors

   chartreuse replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP Students

   I certainly don't apply the common sense argument to the intricacies of diagnosis and treatment in practice. From my latest research on the topic, outcomes from NP providers have passed the muster test. My argument for common sense was directed towar...

10. Petition to Force NP Programs to Provide Preceptors

    chartreuse replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP Students

    It's called common sense. Just because something doesn't have mounds of data behind it doesn't mean you can't logically compare facts and come to a conclusion. A program that thoroughly vets its preceptors vs a program that allows you to pick any NP ...

11. Tell us your career path after leaving the bedside.

    chartreuse replied to chartreuse's topic in Career Support

    I like your lifelong learning plan! And I didn't mean "leaving the bedside" as in never working near it again. I'm not sure of a better generalized way to describe career paths other than staff nursing, so that's what I used. I can definitely see ho...

12. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    chartreuse replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Post Graduate

    This applies to lots of areas in life, as well. And the search bar will point you to many threads with good information.

13. Is a ponytail appropriate for a possible interview?

    chartreuse replied to nurse_starlight's topic in Job Hunt

    I've never been a subscriber to the belief that hair needs to be back and away from the face for an interview. I've almost always had my hair down and curled because I feel most confident that way. It doesn't seem to have held me back. If you're goi...

14. How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

    chartreuse replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I already have a bachelor's but had zero pre-req sciences completed. On top of that, I wasn't sure which type of program I would apply to (PA, direct entry NP, ASN/BSN/MSN) or which school, so I had to take a lot of course just in case. I took 19 hou...

15. Seeking Advice About Jobs

    chartreuse replied to LMH2687's topic in General Nursing

    This. And also, a bird in the hand... Always give yourself options and in this market don't turn away a good job in a department you know you like. Best is the enemy of good, or whatever that saying is! Not to be a Debbie downer, but until you have a...