Briem143

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1. best RN exp. for a PNP career

   Briem143 replied to dilleweed's topic in NP

   Congrats... I think I had seen your name on a thread I had posted about the program at Vandy. I applied for the PNP program their this semester, yet I applied in Feb. and still have not heard anything. I know that they were still taking applications ...

2. best RN exp. for a PNP career

   Briem143 replied to dilleweed's topic in NP

   Hi, I know you really already received input on your question but I have been an RN for a few years now and only done Peds. I first worked on a general med-surg type peds floor, then in a peds clinic, and now work in a level one trauma center in an E...

3. Migraines....Anyone else have 'em?

   Briem143 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, How are you... I have also suffered from migraines for years and like you believe that mine are stress induced. I take imitrex for acute episodes and have for years, yet just began taking Topamax last week. I am curious to see if you have had any...

4. Any Vandy Applicants out there?

   Briem143 replied to Briem143's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi, I know a couple of people have said negative things about the program at Vandy. I can't speak for everyone but we have a nurse practitioner working in our ER that just graduated from Vandy and is wonderful. She said she felt very well prepared an...

5. Any Vandy Applicants out there?

   Briem143 replied to Briem143's topic in Post Graduate

   Awesome... Thanks so much for your help. When did you apply? I applied late I didn't turn in my application until the beginning of February as I just heard about their program. How long have you been a nurse? Are you applying with an ADN or a BSN? Th...

6. Vandy NP programs

   Briem143 replied to Briem143's topic in NP

   Not sure when I will find out I applied at the beginning of February which was late, but they indicated that it was fine since I was an RN already. Thanks for all the advice I might think of some other questions, and I will let you know how the appli...

7. Vandy NP programs

   Briem143 replied to Briem143's topic in NP

   Did you live at a distance when you completed the program? Do you find that you were well prepared after graduation? Did you work as an RN before you began the program? If so where and how many years? Do you think this expreriece helped you? Thanks s...

8. Vandy NP programs

   Briem143 replied to Briem143's topic in NP

   Yes I made it to the open house... I thought it was really good. I am just waiting to hear back. Did you go to the open house? Or do you attend Vandy now?

9. Any Vandy Applicants out there?

   Briem143 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hi everyone, I applied to Vandy's PNP program, yet have not heard back yet. I received a letter about financial aid though. Has anyone else heard back from Vandy? Anyone going to the open house on March 1st? Is anyone currently in the program and can...

10. Vandy NP programs

    Briem143 posted a topic in NP

    Hi Everyone, I am applying for the PNP program at Vandy I am an RN in Orlando and have been for two years. I currently work in a peds ER in a level one trauma center. I would love to ask someone about their experience at Vandy and other questions if ...