BrandiannRN

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1. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

   BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   Okay, gotcha, you're thinking that I would have to complete the program before assisting? Thats just not an option. I already am taking NP classes full time I can't imagine something like that. Upon NP graduation will I still have to take the RNFA st...

2. Which nursing school?

   BrandiannRN replied to cadyjayne's topic in Oklahoma

   I'm a teacher in OUHSCs nursing program and if money and time are an issue I would suggest OCCC? I know some of my RN to BSN students went there and seemed pleased. They do well in the courses here.

3. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

   BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   You know whats funny is I can actually hear his theme music playing also! I spoke with everyone I know today including the OR manager and my current DON. They had no idea what the rules were. I hate the Oklahoma board of nursing because they are so h...

4. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

   BrandiannRN posted a topic in NP

   Okay, maybe you guys will know this. David you seem to know everything so I figured you might be able to help. I'm currently in FNP school and have 3 semesters left. I work at an orthopedic hospital and was offered a position with a surgeon recently....

5. Over Educated, and under experienced??

   BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   I completely agree about not knowing what the degree will do for us, but I keep thinking what if in twenty years it does do something (because in Oklahoma we don't even have a program) at least I will have it finished already. I guess what I'm conce...

6. Over Educated, and under experienced??

   BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   Fully developed? Arizona State's program is tied with Oklahoma's and its two full semesters and a summer. They pull credits from your master's program, and you have 560 more clinical hours....I'm not sure what you were asking??

7. Over Educated, and under experienced??

   BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   I don't believe it would allow me to do anything different in practice, but I do believe its a final degree and I would be "finished" While I have the money and time, I think its better to just do it instead of waiting and then getting married and ha...

8. Over Educated, and under experienced??

   BrandiannRN posted a topic in NP

   I was wondering how everyone felt about going straight from the master's program to the DNP program with out ever working as an NP. I'm thinking about doing this, but people keep saying that I don't want to be over educated and under experienced, but...

9. ASU's DNP program

   BrandiannRN posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Is anyone currently in this program? I'm finishing up my masters and am waiting to go straight into the DNP program, but is that possible or should I work as an NP first?? I would like to hear from people in the program!! Thanks for any information!

10. Confusion on housing stipend

    BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Travel

    Thank you! So, as long as I have receipts from all last year and this showing that I pay rent to my mom then I should have "duplicated" but maybe I should just have it taxed that way I won't have to worry.

11. Confusion on housing stipend

    BrandiannRN posted a topic in Travel

    Okay, after reading everything, I'm very confused on the housing stipend, and I don't want to pay any taxes at the end of next year! Here is my situation...I'm currently living with my parents in NW oklahoma, and I'm about 100 plus miles from anywher...

12. NP salary negotiations

    BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

    Wow. that was the best answer I could have asked for. Now, I didn't understand lots of it, but I will. I just want to thank you so much for taking the time for such a thorough reply. It just touches my heart that you take your time to help so many pe...

13. NP salary negotiations

    BrandiannRN posted a topic in NP

    I'm currently in an FNP program in Oklahoma, and have been approached by a hospital in my hometown about coming to work for them. I remember reading a long time ago on here about a PA, maybe his name was David...Carpenter (its been sooo long) and he ...

14. Very Important question about NP loans! Please help!

    BrandiannRN replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

    You are in my pathology class? It's hard and I think if I had more time I could have an A instead of a B! So is 50,000 going to be that hard to pay back? Should I use the new grad plus loans? I have so many questions!!! Next semester I have policy an...

15. Very Important question about NP loans! Please help!

    BrandiannRN posted a topic in NP

    I'm currently in the FNP program at OUHSC in Oklahoma. I have three years (with summers off) till I finish. I'm currently working full time in a level one trauma ICU, and I'm thinking about quiting. The stress of the job and school is wearing on me, ...