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  1. Chosing between two schools for FNP program
    I am doing South University and the fee is about 248/hour for the MSN-FNP program.
    May 17
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  2. Newly Weds and Nursing School
    I have been married for over 30 years. 15 years ago my husband returned to school for his MD...he and I were apart for almost a year before I was able to move and join him. Now it is my...
    May 17
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  3. Ack! I'm being published!
    Congratulations! It's always nice to be recognized for a job well done.
    May 16
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  4. PLEASE help me w/ letters asking for references / recommendations
    I think that sounds really good. Good luck!
    May 13
    Forum: Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance
  5. PLEASE help me w/ letters asking for references / recommendations
    If you haven't maintained a relationship with your preceptor, and you didn't "hit it off", I would not recommend asking for a letter of recommendation. Instructors whom you had a good relationship...
    May 9
    Forum: Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance
  6. Texas or florida?  Ready to leave california
    I currently live in Florida, but have resided in Texas and still have many friends there. The economic and job markets in Texas are MUCH better than Florida. Florida is still in a slump...my county...
    May 2
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  7. Non Funded Patients
    The hospice where I live does take care of anyone regardless of the ability to pay. That being said, they do MANY fundraisers throughout the year and receive substantial donations too. I am...
    May 2
    Forum: Hospice Nursing
  8. Fastest Way to NP
    Dr. Mark...have you checked out the DC-NP program listed in your chiro magazines? My husband is a chiro and thought about it until he saw what I am going through doing my RN-BSN bridge and now my...
    Apr 29
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  9. How should a petite girl prepare for lifting pts?
    Depending on the patient's need for lifting, you can really hurt yourself. I wound up losing 2 discs from a patient lifting experience! I would suggest working with PT about good body mechanics and...
    Apr 29
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  10. RN as patient in own hospital
    As much as we would like to believe everyone will follow the privacy guidelines, it doesn't happen. Obtaining information about yourself or someone else without authorization is a violation of...
    Apr 29
    Forum: HIPAA and Nursing Challenges
  11. Learning Spanish a plus for nursing?
    Positively! The Hispanic population is growing and many have poor English skills. Also, when working with patients and families, it is nice to be sure they understand what they are being told in...
    Apr 23
    Forum: Arizona Nursing
  12. Regarding Nursing powerpoint presentations.
    Here are a couple of sites that may be useful...also, check with your online school's resource center - they often times have programs. Create your first presentation - PowerPoint - Office.com...
    Apr 23
    Forum: Nursing Online Distance Learning
  13. Window 8
    I am going to South University, and their system does not integrate with Windows 8 either.
    Apr 23
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  14. Role of Hospice RN at a death.
    I took a class on death and dying and here are some really good tools that might help: Book: Final Gifts by Callanan and Kelly (1997) Maggie Callanan | Biography |The Official Site Video:...
    Apr 19
    Forum: Hospice Nursing
  15. advantage and disadvantage of out of state online NP programs
    Around here they don't. Many of the NPs have online degrees or come from schools all over the country (Florida gets a lot of transplants). What they do look for is how you present yourself and your...
    Apr 9
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  16. cheating on NS
    You can report them to the instructor if your school has an honor code, or you can just let them be. When they go to take the board exam, they will most likely fail. When my husband went back to...
    Apr 9
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  17. Letters of recommendation...?
    When I had to obtain my letters, I was fortunate that I have known two of the three nurse practitioners I contacted for more than five years. The third one I developed a nice rapport with during one...
    Apr 8
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  18. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's
    Many of the supplements found in retail are "substandard". By this I mean something in the mix did not meet the professional side's standards. When a product does not meet with the professional...
    Mar 29
    Forum: Holistic Nursing
  19. OMG Say it correctly!
    How about "cut on the light"?
    Mar 26
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  20. OMG Say it correctly!
    My mother-in-law is from Oklahoma...say tile (towel).
    Mar 26
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  21. online school vs traditional
    The comfort and flexibility of online classes is great, but requires strong motivation and discipline. There is a LOT of writing with online classes...especially in regards to the forums (like...
    Mar 25
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  22. advantage and disadvantage of out of state online NP programs
    I live in Florida and am starting my FNP program online through South University out of Savannah, Ga. Your degree only needs to be from a recognized/approved school. Florida has a couple of online...
    Mar 25
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  23. OMG Say it correctly!
    Ooh, I get riled up with axed too! Another of mine is the prostrate.
    Mar 25
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  24. Would like some feedback on what course to take for sociology credit
    I also did the Into to Sociology via CLEP.
    Mar 18
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  25. Nurse refused to give CPR
    In any outside setting, calling 911 is the "gold standard". No one is going to know if a person wants CPR or not. I believe in this case, the policy needs to be re-evaluated...possibly that if no...
    Mar 12
    Forum: Nursing News