butterflyeffect

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1. NP salary negotiations

   butterflyeffect replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

   David, Based on your ability to so thoroughly and fully explain this topic and how beneficial it is to all of us who wish to get paid what we are worth it seems like you could really monetize this information for yourself through both paid publicatio...

2. Non-degree RN from CA in AZ DNP program without AZ RN license!!

   butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, in the program...and doing very well....I think it is odd as well that no one said anything to me about the whole oh you dont have a formal RN degree but you have an RN that might not work out for you to move to AZ that only works in CA. I was ...

3. Non-degree RN from CA in AZ DNP program without AZ RN license!!

   butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in General Nursing

   thanks elkpark. i am hoping against hope that the person who is reviewing my transcripts will see that i took all the courses associated with a bsn from an accredited program and that will be that. i was also considering contacting one of the place...

4. Non-degree RN from CA in AZ DNP program without AZ RN license!!

   butterflyeffect posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is really convoluted and insane but here goes... I transferred out of a Direct Entry FNP program in CA into a Doctor of Nursing Practice program in AZ. I have applied for my AZ RN license only to discover that because I had not actually graduat...

5. Non-degree RN license issues...

   butterflyeffect replied to lolale's topic in California

   I am currently residing in Arizona and am one of those who received the RN as a non graduate, however the program I attended the RN portion was part of a direct entry FNP program of which i transferred out of into a DNP program here in AZ...the cours...

6. still a good idea to get med/surg experience first?

   butterflyeffect replied to HowserDoogie's topic in Psychiatric

   I was told the same thing too mainly because I was told that it would make me more marketable and help me hold onto my "nursing skills" which I would promptly lose once I went into psych nursing (supposedly). I already knew that I would never want t...

7. Arizona State University Psych DNP, any graduates?

   butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in Doctoral

   Thank you so much for your reply! What is your background if I may ask? I am in a Direct Entry FNP program and my BA is in psychology...

8. Arizona State University Psych DNP, any graduates?

   butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in Doctoral

   Thanks Zenman, I am pretty much sold on the psych DNP, just want to make sure the program is a reputable program. Do you actually know someone who has graduated from the psych DNP program, or just the school in general? I appreciate your response! ...

9. Arizona State University Psych DNP, any graduates?

   butterflyeffect posted a topic in Doctoral

   Hi All, I am currently enrolled in a direct entry Family Nurse Practitioner program in CA. I recently have been looking at the DNP program at Arizona State University in Psychiatry as this is my area of interest and the area in which I am now comple...

10. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    butterflyeffect replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral

    Them's fight'n words! Sorry...I just can't help it...it just seems that this whole debate has gotten so completely and utterly ridiculous...can I get an amen sistas?! Or just a Thank You would be cool :chuckle

11. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    butterflyeffect replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral

    Oooh so ominous! This guy thinks so too!

12. Who is starting Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP Fall 2008

    butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi crisbiss! I have a place in mind, just waiting for the right time. I will be working through August but I only work 3 days a week doing 12 hour shifts...so I still have a good amount of time to get things together. I sent in all the info I have a...

13. Question: FNP to CRNA?

    butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in SRNA

    Because I have no prior experience as a nurse and in order to attend school I will need to attend a direct entry nursing program at the masters level as I am unable to borrow money for a lower level degree ( I already have two BA's). I could do an A...

14. Question: FNP to CRNA?

    butterflyeffect replied to butterflyeffect's topic in SRNA

    I was wondering if there were any CRNA's out there that started as an FNP? When did you know you wanted to be a CRNA and what path did you take to get there? Thanks for any and all responses/advice.

15. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    butterflyeffect replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral

    What kind of reality? Last I checked advanced education was a voluntary pursuit. If the DNP is not good enough for you then do not obtain the DNP. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, if your gripe is that the DNP is not what is should...