shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Studying nursing in the USA from UK

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

    To start with, go to the websites of the nursing schools you are interested in. The admission requirements are right there. You will have to complete all the prerequisite courses with the best...

  2. Need school advice from actual nurses

    shibaowner replied to Seyleigh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with all the posts. Another option for you is a direct entry MSN program or an accelerated (ABSN)

  3. Did you read all of the assigned readings in nursing school ?

    shibaowner replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    I'm really appalled at how many of the students here don't think they have to read or don't want to bother. Guess what, when you are a nurse you will have to read! And if you want to advance in your...

  4. Help !Can't pass one class to graduate.

    shibaowner replied to Yuri1984's topic in General Students

    One my friends in nursing school had the same problem - nervous about taking tests. He really knew the material and was a kind caring person with a great bedside manner. He just got so nervous...

  5. Confused and discouraged new graduate

    shibaowner replied to MHF0808's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds to me like you have great experience! There is a huge demand for healthcare professionals that can speak Spanish. You might want to look in other locations where this is important. I live...

  6. just passed NCLEX-RN after graduating 3yrs ago. What should I do to get an interview/hired

    shibaowner replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You definitely need to have references available, so contact your professors and preceptors and explain your situation. It might be hard to get a job since you took so much time off after nursing...

  7. New Grad, Can't Get Hired?

    shibaowner replied to Justineqt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You might want to consider other areas. Sometimes the smaller cities have more opportunities. I don't mean the middle of nowhere, but cities of 100,000 people or so often have difficulty recruiting...

  8. Did you read all of the assigned readings in nursing school ?

    shibaowner replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    It depends on the class. Talk to other students who have already taken the class. And ask your professor! Sometimes they give additional readings just for people who want more info. In some...

  9. Help !Can't pass one class to graduate.

    shibaowner replied to Yuri1984's topic in General Students

    I am sorry you are having a difficult time. Since you only have one class to go, it would be a shame to give up. However, if you are having health issues that make it hard for you to study, then you...

  10. How important is it to get a BSN?

    shibaowner replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Students

    More and more hospitals are requiring a BSN. Studies have shown that BSN prepared nurses have better outcomes, so that is the reason for the requirement. You can start out as an ADN then do a bridge...

  11. Chemistry has got me down

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

    Chemistry is the bane of most prenursing and premed students, so you are not alone! Hang in there. Look, you can always take the class over again if you have to. I went through the same thing as...

  12. Taking both General Biology & General Chemistry

    shibaowner replied to Anaya96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a good high school GPA. Most schools will make accommodations for people with disabilities, so ask about this before school starts so you know what the school can do to help you. At this...

  13. Family not supportive, is nursing really that bad?

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

    There are plenty of nurses who suffer from anxiety, depression, etc. When you say you are an anxious person, what does that mean? If you feel it is a problem, seek treatment. Otherwise, if it does...

  14. Requirments to enter traditional BSN

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

    You do not need an AA before entering a BSN program. If you want to be a nurse and professional, you also need to learn how to find answers to your questions. This information is readily available...

  15. So excited to start nursing school! How to prepare this summer?

    shibaowner replied to dancergirl27's topic in General Students

    I agree that the OP should relax and have fun before nursing school starts. However, if the OP wants to do some prep, I recommend self-study on medical terminology. That course helped me so much in...

  16. Anyone take a live Barkley & Asso Review?

    shibaowner replied to utbcool's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I purchased the Barkley CDs and yes, I felt they were good. The CDs are recordings of a live review. I chose the CDs so I could listen to them while I was driving back from school on the east coast...

  17. Freaking out..accepted to MSN program

    shibaowner replied to indygirl526's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Your age doesn't matter - many nurses get graduate degrees in their 50s or 60s. As for working and going to school, yes it can be tough, but many people do so. You have to be...

  18. Post Master's Psych Certificate

    shibaowner replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I suggest you look at local schools in your area, as they are more likely to have local contacts for preceptors. In general, the top schools do find preceptors. Otherwise, contact the schools you...

  19. Psychiatric NP

    shibaowner replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    I appreciate your concern. Malpractice is always a possibility, no matter what. In the area where I will be practicing, there are communities that are literally 2 to 4 hours away from any healthcare...

  20. Looking to Move Out of New Jersey

    shibaowner replied to Diamond88x's topic in Nursing Career

    Baltimore is a good choice. I've never seen a city with so many hospitals! So there is no shortage of healthcare jobs, plus you've got some great nursing schools there, too. JHH doesn't pay that...

  21. STETHOSCOPE HELP

    shibaowner replied to Danielledlt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Please invest in the best stethoscope you can. I would recommend the EM Littman Classic III or the Master Classic II. You can buy these on Amazon. There are lots of interesting reviews and...

  22. Job Hopper - What's wrong with me?

    shibaowner replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Maybe you should try per diem/travel nursing. That would expose you to different things and might help you find something you like. However, there is no perfect job out there and sometimes, you just...

  23. Financing your doctoral education

    shibaowner replied to KVA's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You can do a Google search on "fully funded nursing PhD." Yale has one - they even pay a small stipend. There are also some other

  24. HELP!! Low GPA, Grad School, Nursing student problems

    shibaowner replied to BDsn456's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You've gotten a lot of great answers. I would also add that if your GPA went up at the end, then that is in your favor. That is something you can address in your essay. It will be harder to get...

  25. Psychologist thinking of late in life career change....advice?

    shibaowner replied to live4ward's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can do this! I did. I was a business executive and changed careers - started ABSN at age 53 and earned MSN at age 56, got psych NP job within 2 months of graduating. Suggest you do a...