shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. What would you do? Selecting the right job!

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

    Congratulations to you! What a wonderful dilemma to have! What does your gut and/or heart say to you? They both sound like excellent opportunities. Trust your instincts. Good luck! Please let us...

  2. Everyone is in NP school !

    shibaowner replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are plenty of NP jobs, but not necessarily in places like Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. New NP grads should be prepared to look for work in underserved areas like inner cities,...

  3. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I really don't understand why you won't name the programs. What you have said is public domain knowledge that is right on their websites. I have been very open about the schools I attended. If you...

  4. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I truly do not understand why people are being coy about naming schools. Please just name the schools pertinent to an issue at hand. Juan, I don't know you. However, not attacking people...

  5. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not familiar with the local schools in your area. UCLA and Johns Hopkins both have direct entry MSN programs for individuals with a BA or BS in a non nursing field. You are correct, graduates...

  6. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Chip on my shoulder? No. I am quite happy and secure. I do get frustrated with NPs who do not let the evidence get in the way of their biases. My fear is that such NPs will discourage talented...

  7. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Correct, these are direct entry or master's entry programs. Of course they do not award a BSN! An MSN is awarded, but the students are NOT allowed to apply for an NP license. They are only...

  8. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'd also be concerned if this is the case. NPs are not supposed to do this, but employers and state BONs are also at fault if this is happening. At my school, we had acute care and primary care...

  9. Dissertation

    shibaowner replied to jadek1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps the approach I learned in NP school will be helpful. We used PICO. The examples below are my own work. 1. What is the practice issue? (This section should be 2-3 paragraphs where you give...

  10. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    If they went to Yale, it's even more disappointing. I also went to Yale as an undergrad. On the other hand, I'm thinking the contents of the "rhymes with kale poster" posting demonstrates that this...

  11. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't know what school you went to. Perhaps one that wasn't very good, judging by your attitude and lack of ability to think logically. Or even to do any research to back up your claims and...

  12. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not aware of any reputable direct entry MSN programs that produce NPs without a BSN. Direct entry MSN programs are clear that students will be able to apply for an RN and are considered clinical...

  13. Graduated 2015, took AANP twice and ANCC once all failed. Now depressed.

    shibaowner replied to gdj's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am very sorry you are going through this. First, if your husband is unemployed then he has plenty of time to help out with the kids and housework. Second, you need to be evaluated for depression...

  14. Two year or four year nursing school

    shibaowner replied to Whykris09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The ADN then RN to BSN is the cheapest option if you go to a state community college. However, you won't know if you can afford a 4 year BSN school until you apply and get your financial aid package...

  15. Dissertation

    shibaowner replied to jadek1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's difficult for a group of strangers to answer this question without any background. Here are my suggestions: 1) Talk to your professor for some ideas 2) What are your interests in mental...

  16. A lot of Hate toward NP Students without years of RN experience

    shibaowner replied to jenn17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've found that most people who post on these forums are unhappy for various reasons, hence the negativity. Most people who are happy and successful are not going to bother with these forums. I'm...

  17. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    You have a point. However, NPs specialize and PAs don't. I've been looking at PA school curriculums and their clinicals cover everything - primary care, acute care, ob/gyn, peds, rural health, etc....

  18. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    First, there is nothing to prevent RNs from becoming PAs. If they want the PA education and to be a PA, then just apply to PA schools! No one is preventing this. Second, NPs can practice...

  19. A lot of Hate toward NP Students without years of RN experience

    shibaowner replied to jenn17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Who cares what people on this forum think? I don't. There are plenty of NPs who did not work as RNs. I am one of them. All the evidence suggests that RN experience does NOT produce superior NPs....

  20. Pregnancy jr year?

    shibaowner replied to Johnnywright's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are just starting college, why don't you see how it goes and if you can handle college easily? You've got 2 years to make a decision on this. If you find college quite manageable and feel you...

  21. Back up stethoscope?

    shibaowner replied to sillymu's topic in General Students

    I had an expensive stethoscope and it survived 3.5 years of BSN + MSN. Put your name on it and be

  22. OR for new grad?

    shibaowner replied to YoYosama's topic in General Students

    Johns Hopkins Bayview hired new grad RNs for their OR program. They provide extensive training in return for a 2 year commitment. I'm sure there are other programs like this. Do what you want!...

  23. 2.3 GPA Non-Nursing Bachelor's.

    shibaowner replied to Nurse2bJewel0703's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also had a crappy undergrad GPA. Aim for a 4.0 or as close to that as you can in your prereq's. Consider doing relevant volunteer work or doing some CNA work. I got into Hopkins! So, yes, you...

  24. Working while in NP school

    shibaowner replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Johns Hopkins and the RN students that were working usually either dropped to PT work or quit working for the last 2

  25. Writing the Prescription to Fix Broken Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education (Pt. I)

    shibaowner replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    One does not make policy decisions based on anecdotal evidence and personal biases. Period. NPs who think that is good practice demonstrate a poor education and lack of understanding of evidence...