paige1665

paige1665 has 20 years experience and specializes in PACU, IV TEAM, GI, Ambulatory Care.

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1. Should I get the DNP?

   paige1665 replied to ktc328's topic in Doctoral

   Hi KTC328. I have looked at several DNP programs online and the time and expense required in a DNP program is steep. I will wait as long as I can, if it becomes a requirement in the future. You can bet that most programs will be available online, and...

2. UAB FNP Program

   paige1665 replied to Bunny Bear's topic in Post Graduate

   I live in Oregon. My sites are different. One of my advisors told me of the clinical sites available in Oregon. None are in my area so I have to make my own. It is a little overwhelming because I have to find preceptors willing to work with me then s...

3. Questions about Endoscopy Nursing!! :)

   paige1665 replied to Sl1011's topic in Gastroenterology

4. Wasting Controlled Substances with only an RN & Tech in OR setting?

   paige1665 replied to caniacRN's topic in Gastroenterology

   I have the same issue for weekend call. I also go to PACU and waste with an RN there. I take my unused amounts, waste them in front of the PACU nurse as we put the info in the Pixis. Our techs, even if they have an MOA background, do not have access ...

5. UAB FNP Program

   paige1665 replied to Bunny Bear's topic in Post Graduate

   I will be attending my first onsite clinical visit at UAB in 2 weeks. I am being tested during my health assessment class. They have been working with us so that we will be prepared. Having said that I am still nervous.

6. Pros/Cons of ONLINE NP program!?!?!

   paige1665 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi LuluRN, Benedictine (MSN in education) is a good school. I had issues in my nursing and politics class with the instructor that left a bad tast in my mouth but otherwise the experience was good. They work fast to get you enrolled, and they call yo...

7. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

   paige1665 replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate

   "Is anyone here actually in the program or been in the program that would be willing to give me info on specific questions I have about the program? I would really really appreciate it! I am applying for Fall 2011 but am planning to get ahead and tak...

8. Pros/Cons of ONLINE NP program!?!?!

   paige1665 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Post Graduate

   Hello Pretty wings. I have not graduated from my online FNP program from UAB but this program works for me. I spent 1 year in a MSN nurse educator program through Benedictine University ( online) and I was on 10 week terms. It was intense! I switche...

9. MSN program at Benedictine U

   paige1665 replied to TLD222's topic in Post Graduate

   I went to the online Benedictine Nurse education program but stopped in the spring to pursue a FNP program. I was excepted into the UAB FNP program just this week!!! I went for several terms at Benedictine, so what would you like to know? I will tell...