shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Nursing School Student Is LOST!

    shibaowner replied to CRODRIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, you stated you were dropping out. Other responders were also confused by your statement. What are you dropping out of? Second, I tried to provide you with useful information, which evidently...

  2. Does it really matter where I complete my BSN? - Health Complications

    shibaowner replied to Katie978's topic in General Students

    You need to deal with your health issue before anything else. Otherwise, you will have difficulty working as an RN. Please see a doctor and get a proper diagnosis and treatment. If this is...

  3. Why preceptors don't precept

    shibaowner replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A $1,000 state tax credit per student is really a good deal - that's a credit, not a deduction. Many preceptors will precept at 2 or 3 students a year, so that adds up. (Maryland has a $10,000 max...

  4. Aesthetic advice

    shibaowner replied to Danielakcardozo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    University of South Florida offers a DNP that provides an opportunity for a derm practicuum. If you really want to do aesthetics, try to get derm or aesthetics clinical rotations. You can offer to...

  5. ADN-MSN-NP

    shibaowner replied to tthaker's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure why you want to go this route. Here is what you should consider: 1) Expense. USC is expensive. A cheaper, and more common, route is to work as an RN and do a bridge RN to BSN (which...

  6. Complete career switch...Help!

    shibaowner replied to Jai&Rob1's topic in General Students

    You can't specialize in psych in undergrad nursing school. However, most programs provide some choices in clinical rotations. For example, in my BSN program, during our public health course I asked...

  7. Applying to NP Programs Senior Year

    shibaowner replied to csat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You need to check with your selected schools as to admission requirements. Some schools do take BSNs w/o RN work experience - check with the school. They will also require that you pass the NCLEX...

  8. Applying to NP Programs Senior Year

    shibaowner replied to csat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The OP stated an interest in PMH

  9. California Nursing Advice

    shibaowner replied to NorCalPal's topic in General Students

    I stand corrected. Mt St Marys has an ABSN and a regular BSN USF has a BSN Azusa Pacific Biola Univ Cal Baptist Point Loma Nazarene Dominican Univ of Calif Holy Names Univ Simpson Univ Pacific Union...

  10. Question for Military Spouses with baby: stay behind for BSN?

    shibaowner replied to Chapelc13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a military spouse, you can get some tuition assistance. Check out this link: Military Spouse Education Benefits | Military

  11. Nursing School Student Is LOST!

    shibaowner replied to CRODRIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't specialize in aesthetic nursing or dermatology in nursing school. Try to get a dermatology clinical rotation during school. After earning your RN, then try to get a job in aesthetics,...

  12. Why preceptors don't precept

    shibaowner replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would be great to see more states and even the federal government provide some reward to preceptors. Maryland and some other states do offer a substantial state tax break to preceptors (MDs, NPs,...

  13. Why preceptors don't precept

    shibaowner replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with most of your post but I am a bit confused by your last paragraph. You start out saying you don't want to precept students for for-profit schools but end by stating that education is not...

  14. Salary info for NPs in California

    shibaowner replied to ICULatte's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new grad NP going into outpatient psych in NoCal. During training: $90 K, increasing in steps to $100K, $110K, then $140K within 18 months. This is also in a very low cost of living area (1...

  15. Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    shibaowner replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    The current DNP programs do not provide clinical education, so I don't see the point. The MSN prepared NPs are doing fine, as evidenced by their outcomes vs MDs. Unless the DNP NPs can demonstrate...

  16. DNP FNP school loan

    shibaowner replied to jensfbay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't listen to all the negativity here. If you want to be an NP, go for it! Only you and your significant other know your budget. Estimate your future earnings as an NP versus the monthly student...

  17. California Nursing Advice

    shibaowner replied to NorCalPal's topic in General Students

    A for-profit school should be your last resort. A private nonprofit school would be better and likely less expensive. Univ of San Diego (USD), Univ of San Francisco, and Mt. Saint Mary's are good....

  18. Chances of getting into nursing school?

    shibaowner replied to lotus_37's topic in General Students

    If I understand correctly, you have a 2.75 science GPA and you are a Biology major?! What is going on? And your cumulative GPA is 3.2? That is decent. Nursing school is going to be heavy on science...

  19. Question for Military Spouses with baby: stay behind for BSN?

    shibaowner replied to Chapelc13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does the military offer financial aid to spouses? Please check as there may be programs to help spouses. I'm an army "brat," so can provide some perspective. Military personnel must be prepared to...

  20. doctoral degree when not a nurse practitioner

    shibaowner replied to NWright1020's topic in Post Graduate Students

    An NP can certainly earn a PhD. This is a good option for an NP that wants to focus on teaching and/or

  21. How long is your commute to school?

    shibaowner replied to TheCommuterx's topic in General Students

    Some people just like driving! As long as you don't mind, it's fine. It might be interesting to calculate how much you spend on gas each month versus renting a room closer to school to see if you...

  22. Doctoral degree for non NP??

    shibaowner replied to NWright1020's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You do not have to be an NP to get a PhD in nursing. You do need to be an NP to get a

  23. Minimum Scores for Boards

    shibaowner replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We all expect nothing less than 100 percent from

  24. Minimum Scores for Boards

    shibaowner replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Why don't you share with us how you are doing in your MSN program, if you are in one? Also, once you take your NP license exam, please share your score with the rest of

  25. Minimum Scores for Boards

    shibaowner replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Given that NPs do provide good quality care, that is your evidence that the license exams serve their purpose. The license exams just ensure a basic overall knowledge. The new NP is going to learn...