Nurse216

Nurse216 has 4 years experience.

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1. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

   Nurse216 replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado

   Hi Everest! The online program is nice- very flexible, HOWEVER, time consuming. The first classes aren't horrible, but once you start getting into patho and clinicals, it becomes very busy. Lots of reading. Lots of self teaching. Discussion boards, u...

2. UCCS FNP

   Nurse216 replied to lauraross1's topic in Colorado

   There are a few other threads on here about what to expect from the UCCS MSN FNP experience. Here is my post from one of them. UCCS is probably just like any other online learning platform. A lot of it is reading (A LOT) and teaching yourself through...

3. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

   Nurse216 replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado

   Hi all, I'm in the FNP program currently (Since fall 2016) with Slhengy and Tami (though different loads, I'm PT, I think Tami is FT). The work is hard, its a lot of reading and you have to really be a go-getter with your education. It really is what...

4. UCCS FNP Spring 2017 applicants

   Nurse216 replied to katy89's topic in NP Students

   UCCS is probably just like any other online learning platform. A lot of it is reading (A LOT) and teaching yourself through discussions, case studies, etc. Our professors seem nice however I wish they used videos more often as I'm an audio learner co...

5. Question on Denver/HCA

   Nurse216 replied to Sleep03's topic in Colorado

   It depends on the hospital, I think. As far as pay, it has been said HCA pay is "comparable" to other hospitals, and that our benefits are better. If that is the case, I can't say for sure as I haven't worked at other hospitals.

6. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

   Nurse216 replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado

   We'll keep you updated as there doesn't seem to be many threads on this program.

7. BSN premium on the table.

   Nurse216 replied to tokmom's topic in Union

   YES YES YES. Hospitals are all about pushing nurses to get their BSN- only for Magnet. There is no pay increase whatsoever.

8. "Your job is to make me happy"

   Nurse216 posted a topic in Relations

   I was taking care of a patient today who told me... "your job is to make me happy". I was taken aback, but responded "my job is to make you healthy... healthy and happy, but healthy first" I feel a bit guilty, and I feel that I shouldn't. I'm amazed ...

9. Why Colorado Nurses need a Union

   Nurse216 replied to mikkie1317's topic in Colorado

   There was a push back in the early 2000's by a group of nurses from St. A's, apparently that never worked. We need a union. I have 2 years of experience and I'm only making $25.00/hr. For the stress, anxiety and catching Dr's mistakes, I feel my wort...

10. MSN-NP at CU Denver?

    Nurse216 replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

    I did, my email had a hiccup so I had to have it resent, but I got the info! I'm even MORE nervous now that we have our own "individual agenda". Excited, but terrified!

11. I'm a frustrated Nurse who has not been able to get a job in a hospital.

    Nurse216 replied to Mlewis1106's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the need for something different, new, more acute. Unfortunately, again you have to appeal to hospitals. Nurses with a BSN are more appealing than ADNs. Nurses with past acute experience are more likely to get called for interviews than ...

12. MSN-NP at CU Denver?

    Nurse216 replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

    I'm so nervous. I'll be easily picked out as the blonde who looks like a deer in headlights hah!

13. Health One vs Centura

    Nurse216 replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

    I currently work for an HCA/HealthONE facility. I know we have the lowest pay of all of the hospital systems, and also, we are a for profit system. Money is constantly the drive.

14. MSN-NP at CU Denver?

    Nurse216 replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

    I wonder what the interview will be like. I'm a bit (a lot!) nervous about it.

15. MSN-NP at CU Denver?

    Nurse216 posted a topic in Colorado

    Did anyone else apply? I got an email inviting me to the interview. Looking for others in a similar position!