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  1. University of South Alabama - FNP
    Most of the information on the FNP program is old? Would somebody that is presently in the program comment on the program ? Please! I do not want to waste my money. I am serious about going to...
    Apr 25
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  2. Returning to Nursing from Disability of 5 yrs durationNeed Some Suggestions
    The ACLS has changed over the years, and even though the class is not easy - it is easier than it was in the 1990s. I took it a few years ago and the code was run as a team effort - the theory is...
    Apr 24
    Forum: Nurses With Disabilities
  3. Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015
    The AACN is pushing the DNP requirement. I read a paper at IOM.edu - The future of Nursing Education (2011) by Cronenwett from the University of NC Chapel Hill - copied and pasted some of itMost...
    Apr 21
    Forum: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  4. Need Your Help!! Graduating soon but Project could end my career!
    I am not in school yet. I can't help you with that but I had a prof that was unfair - the only thing that got me thru was PRAYING every day. Just keep trying. Don't give up. I don't know you...
    Apr 20
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  5. admission for FNP Fall 2013 - University of South Carolina
    Has anyone received their acceptance letter from the University of South Carolina, FNP program? I have a 3.4 GPA, but my GRE scores were not good. I have been out of school for a long time, but I...
    Apr 20
    Forum: Advanced Practice Nursing
  6. FALL NP 2013 Admissions
    Congrats "Sbaxt1837" ! I am still waiting . I replied to your first post without seeing that you had been accepted.
    Apr 20
    Forum: Advanced Practice Nursing
  7. FALL NP 2013 Admissions
    I was turned down by one on April 10th and applied to another school on April 18th. I looked at Duke University, program - good program but expensive. We may not be talking about the same school -...
    Apr 20
    Forum: Advanced Practice Nursing
  8. Has anyone gained acceptance into the University they applied for in Fall 2013?
    I did not get accepted at one school because of my GRE scores. Still waiting to see if I get in at the other school. I am researching other programs just incase I get turned down. Good luck to...
    Apr 20
    Forum: Canada Nursing Programs
  9. University of South Alabama Nurse Practitioner Summer 2013 Admission
    How long did it take you to get your acceptance letter? Congrats to you and I wish you success in the program. Sounds like a great program. I have applied to 2 programs - turned down by one and...
    Apr 20
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  10. Has anyone gained acceptance into the University they applied for in Fall 2013?
    Katie, I talk with an advisor today from a different program in SC and they don't start acceptin until May. It is making me crazy too. I took the GRE recently - still waiting on scores. My scores...
    Feb 21
    Forum: Canada Nursing Programs
  11. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013
    I took the GRE today and it was hard. I have been out of school 10 years so that probably made a big difference. I studied for 3 months, but the math was awful. I did ok on verbal. I may need to...
    Feb 12
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  12. GRE: how bad is it really?
    Thanks for your reply to my post. I was wondering how you did on GRE since u took it in Nov ? How bad was it? Did u get accepted to the MSN program?
    Jan 2
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  13. Nursing Sleep Study: How do you stay alert?
    I try to make sure I get at least 6 hours of sleep a night. I have to be at work at 5 a.m. I am a dialysis nurse. I go to bed at between 9:30 and 10:00.
    Jan 1
    Forum: Academic Nursing Research Participation Requests
  14. GRE: how bad is it really?
    I am taking GRE in Feb. Do i need to start applying to schools before I take the test? I have been reading about applying to several grad schools and wonder if you all are paying for applications to...
    Jan 1
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  15. How long until you felt comfortable in KD?
    When I started (almost 15yrs ago) I worked in a chronic unit and we had to take call for acute patients. It took 6 months for me to feel comfort when I got called in by myself. However, I started...
    Sep 17, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  16. Should I get An Associates in History?
    I don't really see that will help you in the long run. I have my BSN and some other degrees, but they only look at the BSN. I would put my effort in nursing.
    Sep 17, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  17. Burned out and undecided
    Working at a smaller hospital would probably be less stressful. They also work short staffed, but at least the drive would be less. Working as a floater would give you alot of experience in...
    Sep 17, '12
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  18. Dialysis isnt for everyone
    If you don't like it as a tech, you want like it as a nurse. Do something you like before you have even more time invested. Jobs are hard to find, so make sure you have another before quiting and...
    Sep 17, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  19. Need Resume Advice
    try to do a functional resume and leave out dates until you get an interview
    Sep 13, '12
    Forum: LTC: Directors Nursing / Assistant (DON/ADON)
  20. New RN needs advice asap
    Most of the time RNs are put doing something like care plans. I have worked LTC as a CNA and a RN. It is busy but I loved working with the elderly, but quit because i did not like giving meds all...
    Sep 13, '12
    Forum: Geriatric Nurses / LTC Nursing
  21. American Renal Associates
    This is a new company coming to South Carolina. I want the low down on the company and if they really care about the patients and staff. They are hiring a PD/HHD nurse and if I'm not busy in those...
    Sep 12, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  22. Experience dialysis nurses....PLEASE HELP!
    I work in acute dialysis and we do not always get our hours - no patients equals no hours. We usually get 60 to 70 hours per pay period. If we are on call one day then our manager will call us off...
    Sep 12, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  23. Dialysis companies other than DaVita
    I miss when the doctors owned the clinics. It will never be great again. It seems like all these big companies care about is getting lots of patients and getting the most profit possible. It makes...
    Sep 11, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  24. Dialysis companies other than DaVita
    Has anybody worked for American Renal Associates, if so , what is your experience with the company? They have a job open for a PD nurse, but that is not the whole story. Turns out that clinic has a...
    Sep 11, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  25. Policy on draining Peritoneal Dialysis to toilet?
    I am a dialysis nurse, and we do this a my hospital. Just make sure the line is not touching the water in the toilet. it does help the nurse that is discarding the set up not to lift heavy drain...
    Sep 11, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology