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  1. new NP cant find a job
    What? The starting salary of an NP here is significantly more than I make as an RN. So I wouldn't take heart in that if it was me. I'm an RN with 5 years specialty is a certification...I make 24/...
    Jun 11
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  2. Women's Health vs Family NP
    "Facts" that I have yet to see...
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  3. Women's Health vs Family NP
    It's a completely different population, training...hey if that article works for you so be it. We have specialists for a reason.
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  4. Women's Health vs Family NP
    What does comparing Cuba to America have to do with anything? Nothing. Two different societies, medical training, culture, expectations....
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  5. Women's Health vs Family NP
    And if you are so aware about evidence you would know that something from 1995 isn't very impressive.
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  6. Women's Health vs Family NP
    Honestly...ebm is great but there's something to be said for life experience too. For example...I'm an L&D RN and the family docs who do OB make me want to run away screaming. They can do it...they...
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  7. Women's Health vs Family NP
    Just because somebody CAN do something doesn't mean they SHOULD do it.
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  8. What tablet should i buy?
    I personally want more storage because of apps and such. You can't add on and being cheap up front can be an issue down the road. Chances are you will use it for other things....even if you say you...
    Jun 7
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  9. Tips for Holistic Nursing in a pill-pushing culture
    I'm a PedNP student at Drexel. They have a certificate in advanced complementary and integrative health online. I'm starting it next quarter along with my PNP. They have an online program if you...
    Jun 6
    Forum: Holistic Nursing
  10. Online RN to BSN, a scam?
    I did Chamberlain for my RN to BSN...as did many of my colleagues. I'm now in an MSN program working towards my Ped NP at a major university. I have no regrets using Chamberlain for my BSN.
    Jun 5
    Forum: Registered Nurses: Diploma / ADN / BSN
  11. What tablet should i buy?
    My husband is an IT guy who is also going for his RN. He's actually partner in an IT company...he knows his stuff. He's getting his RN...because he can. So anyway....he would recommend a...
    Jun 1
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  12. Need help with goal statement! Completely stuck...
    Speak from your heart...let them know why you want this and how bad you want this (without sounding cheesey). The need to feel your desire and commitment.
    May 31
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  13. Advice for new graduate with BSN wanting to pursue BSN-DNP route
    I know some programs only look at grades from the last x number of credits. So that could work in your favor. Just something to ponder....sounds like that could work in your favor.
    May 31
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  14. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?
    I am be civilized. I am floored by your response. The LAW says LPNs should be assess. The fact that you are an educator and a supervisor and stating what you are stating above...does concern me. ...
    May 31
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  15. What tablet should i buy?
    I'm another with a Mac book, iPhone and iPad. I currently use an iPad mini and LOVE it. I have a full size iPad laying around too.
    May 29
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  16. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?
    You know it for a fact because your sister does it? She may want to go do some research. What I'm finding is that in WI LPNs cannot legally assess. You are an educator? Really? I'm really...
    May 29
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  17. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?
    Like I said....it may vary from state to state. There are many states LPNs cannot assess. New York is one state...where you state you are from and where you are educating. You should know this.
    May 29
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  18. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?
    I see you are from New York so I looked it up for you. I'm actually concerned that you didn't know this given your position educating others. ...
    May 29
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  19. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?
    I am not mistaken when saying there are times they can't assess. I never said they can't 100% of the time. There are states where only an RN can assess. The LPN can do an unofficial assessment but...
    May 29
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  20. Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session
    Well....that's how it is for my husband. The problem....they overcharged for them and he would have been better off buying from amazon.
    May 15
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  21. WHNP vs FNP
    This is probably equal to the family doc who thinks he is the best choice to do a delivery. I cringe at the family doc who comes in for deliveries. Yes, he has some training but nothing...
    May 14
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  22. Listing license on resume
    What? You can find the license number on the Internet. It isn't a secret.
    May 9
    Forum: Nursing Resume Help
  23. new RN Grad with NP questions
    Lol...yay I'm not in a weird universe. Lol. My mother is actually a CNM and an OBGYN-NP (she's "older" and has an older NP). She does everything and then some. She did her NP first and went back...
    May 9
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  24. new RN Grad with NP questions
    I'm telling you as somebody who works with and is related to CNMs and well aware if their education...they can do gyn care and are educated about gyn care. I almost became a CNM and part of my...
    May 9
    Forum: Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry
  25. Diploma vs Associates degree school?
    An ADN is not always more advantageous than a diploma. Where are you getting that from?
    May 7
    Forum: Registered Nurses: Diploma / ADN / BSN