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RN+ has 14 years experience and specializes in Too damn many.

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1. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

   RN+ replied to gerry79's topic in NP

   the pre-requisites are same as any bringing a bs as a starting point. similar to the online np programs, the didactics are online delivery and the clinicals are arranged with approved providers in ones areas. as for which schools offer the program, j...

2. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

   RN+ replied to gerry79's topic in NP

   Just a note to inform. There ar many many online PA programs out there, and at least two online MD programs. Oceana being the first I remember. Cannot recall the second.

3. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

   RN+ replied to gerry79's topic in NP

   i am unaware of any np program that is delivered 100% "online". (corrections would be appreciated, not insulted). our coursework at texas tech does deliver the classroom didactic(classroom/lecture) portion online, however the clinical rotations are r...

4. Texas Tech FNP program

   RN+ replied to K1985's topic in NP Students

   great program, poor clinical site identification support. not much of a barrier if you have contacts in the profession, but can be frustrating when looking and explaining to care providers your purpose and scope.

5. NP path questions

   RN+ replied to Cynthia105's topic in NP

   Hello Cynthia, Since you han'd got a reply from one of the better educated, I'll give it a go. I'm in a NP program right now myself. If you just get a MSN in anything other than a nurse practitioner program, you will need to do the nurse practitioner...

6. Group One background checks in Texas

   RN+ replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

   One thing I hadn't seen in any of these threads are references to lawyers who can help us chalenge some of this eronious information. I have been a nurse for nearly 18 years with no major issues ever. 2 Years ago I have a conflict of interest with my...

7. new nurse in emergency nursing

   RN+ replied to mikejsmithrn's topic in Emergency

   I think another asked this simular question. If you think ER is where your heart is then stay there. With a decent internship and a good precepter to help put that knoledge into perspective, you can do just fine. Floor and unit experiece helps in man...

8. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

   RN+ replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   autonomy #1 good training for a future NP if that is what ya choose and even better as an at home Mom/MD for the family :) fem abd pain = #10 accounts for 1/2 of all walk-ins and will surely bankrupt any universal healthcare system.

9. RN at triage window?

   RN+ replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

   Same as Wendy's facility, Our PCT's/Admin types see the Pt's first but our nurses are usually sitting right near them. We passed JCAHO not long ago with this system so don't know what requirement you east coast types are talking about.

10. no clinical experience - going to ER

    RN+ replied to AMERICA_my_dreamland's topic in Emergency

    Bahh!! If you want to be an ER nurse , do the refresher course, access the ENA resources and get into a good internship. If the Hospital does it's job and orients you properly, you will have the "basic" tools you need to learn the job. I wasted many ...