JayMH1984

JayMH1984

PICU, NICU, Peds ER, Gen. & Spec. Peds

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About JayMH1984

JayMH1984 has 4 years experience and specializes in PICU, NICU, Peds ER, Gen. & Spec. Peds.


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  1. Anyone having MAJOR second thoughts?!

    I know exactly how you feel. I am currently in a BSN to DNP program to become an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in health care for 10 years, the first half in health information management, and the last half in nursing. I a...
  2. University South Alabama DNP - Review anyone??

    i am in the bsn to dnp acute care pnp program... is that what you will be doing? either way, the director for each program is the same, (moderator edit of name - please do not post names in public per tos) i am not into the pedi specific coursework...
  3. University South Alabama DNP - Review anyone??

    As far as psych specific, I haven't heard much from my cohort, because we haven't gotten to specialty coursework yet, but I do know that USA has a good reputation for preparing PMHNP's. I have only heard good things, but again, it is all hear-say. ...
  4. University South Alabama DNP - Review anyone??

    About to start the Fall semester at USA... it will be my 3rd semester, and I have a had a good experience so far. What is everyone elses' experience with USA... Those that have moved further along since this thread was started? Sincerely, Jay H.
  5. It's okay... I totally understand! I don't check very often either! Thank you for the info... I was wondering about any and all of the courses you have taken so far? Talk to you soon! Sincerely, Jay
  6. Lisa - Do you happen to have any syllabi that you can share? I am interested in seeing what the courses this next semester have to offer, and hate that I am not able to see the syllabi until the course starts! Thanks so much for your input, and l...
  7. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    That's great! I think you will love it... I am loving it so far! Best of luck! Sincerely, Jay H., RN, BSN, CCRN, CPEN
  8. Hi Lisa - I am in my 2nd semester of the BSN to DNP program, and so far, I feel that I have gotten a lot of use out of the required book on the book list. I have not purchased anything from the "recommended" book list, but I can tell you that I hav...
  9. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    I am in my 2nd semester and I still work full time, 36 hours a week (three 12 hr shifts). It is do able, but you REALLLY have to be able to manage your time and schedule time to work on your school work. Are you in the BSN to DNP program? Are you ...
  10. First RN job & it's pay

    Four years ago, I started out in PICU in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, TX Metroplex at 26.78 base pay, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends. New grads in this area have a wide range of pay... anywhere from $19.50 up to about $28.00. ...
  11. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    I am in the BSN to DNP program at USA, I started last semester Spring 2011, and I am loving it so far. I am in the Acute Care PNP program with Nursing Education subspecialty added. I loved meeting other people in various stages of the DNP program a...
  12. criticalcare rn - I am not sure about the amount of applicants for the MSN to DNP program, but I can tell you that the residency is 540 clinical hours divided into the 3 final semesters of the program that are dedicated to a major doctoral project in...
  13. University of South Alabama DNP Spring 2011

    Kev - You can enter the 3 year program in the Fall and the Spring, but the Spring "3" Year is more of a 3 year and 1 or 2 semesters. Romanryster - Feel free to send me a message asking any questions you may have... I will answer as best I know how!...
  14. University of South Alabama DNP Fall 2011

    I started The University of South Alabama this Spring 2011 Semester, and I am loving it so far. The instructors and professors have all been wonderful, I love the flexiblity of the online coursework, and it is organized in a way where I feel like I ...
  15. It is all online with a session on campus once per year of 3-5 days, and clinical and residency experiences established in your area. Everyone in the distance nursing programs pays the "Web" tuition, and it is very reasonable. Less than what I was pa...