HelicopterMom BSN

HelicopterMom has 20 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Flight RN, Trauma Resus, ACNP Student.

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1. Nurse Practitioner- Job Outlook

   HelicopterMom replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Advanced Practice

   Those jobs exist and you can apply as an FNP; however, they will probably choose an ACNP over FNP for those

2. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

   HelicopterMom replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

   You are comparing apples to oranges. I happened to LOVE organic chem and did very well in it. I sucked at my BSN nursing theory and leadership courses. I would take chem any day over those

3. CA BRN Endorsing license to another state

   HelicopterMom replied to sb12345's topic in California Nursing

   It is absolutely appalling. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my endorsement is 10 weeks at this point and looks like it won't go through for another 3-4 weeks. I lost my temporary license 4...

4. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

   HelicopterMom replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't say that. I said if she had planned accordingly, she would not be SURPRISED that a BSN is required. I'm confused about how that is "extremely offensive". I'm not the University that...

5. UTA FNP Spring 2020

   HelicopterMom replied to ernurse7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I started at Walden and the "rule of thumb" was 5 hrs per credit/week. I usually did about 10-15 hours/week on those classes. I'm unsure about UTA but that was my experience with

6. Walden University & Regis College PMHNP

   HelicopterMom replied to JByrnexx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I was in the Walden program (AGACNP) for 2 quarters but recently switched to UTA. I had a good experience with Walden but thought it would be in my best interest to go to a University with contracts...

7. New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

   HelicopterMom replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

   I have no "tricks or tips", you will find out what works for you. Some people do all their shifts in a row... some people don't. It's all preference. Some people completely "switch" their life to...

8. Successful in nursing after a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

   HelicopterMom replied to jds87's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I had a TBI in nursing school (15 years ago) from an MVC, in my 4th semester. I managed to graduate on time and now getting my APRN. I do have memory issues and difficulty finding words sometimes...

9. AM I TOO OLD???

   HelicopterMom replied to Cinda's topic in LPN to RN

   I'm sorry about your husband's passing. You are never too old to learn and get a degree. It will be a rewarding accomplishment, at any

10. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    HelicopterMom replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    If you planned accordingly, you would have got a BSN... doesn't sound like you "know exactly how to get there". Good luck to you. I think when you mature and become an RN and CRNA, you will realize...

11. UTA FNP Spring 2020

    HelicopterMom replied to ernurse7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my situation, it doesn't really compare. There were 600 applicants for my BSN program in 2003 and 30 spots. It was extremely competitive. There are not as many applicants for NP school, so if...

12. UTA FNP Spring 2020

    HelicopterMom replied to ernurse7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just moved from CA to TX 6 weeks ago. There is a FB group for UTA MSN students that we can all use to keep in touch. I am in the AGACNP program, starting Jan.

13. UTA Spring 2020 AGACNP AO

    HelicopterMom replied to Magik04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I am also starting UTAs ACNP program in Spring 2020. I started this program at Walden University (for 2 quarters) and decided to switch to UTA, because I think that will give me an advantage....

14. UTA-FNP Spring 2018

    HelicopterMom replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hi! May I ask why? I'm currently at Walden U but just got into this

15. UTA FNP Spring 2020

    HelicopterMom replied to ernurse7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was just accepted to the program for Acute Care NP, starting Jan 2020. Did you get in