shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Pros and cons, new RN in the Air Force

    shibaowner replied to Bsanjos's topic in Government, Military

    You are not too old to join. There are many advantages to joining the military - loan repayment, they will pay if you want more education, great benefits, good career path. The down side is that you...

  2. failed twice Nclex RN

    shibaowner replied to Maria128's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there! A friend of mine had to take the NCLEX 3 times and she is now an NP! I suggest you take a break from studying for awhile. Then consider taking a review course or two. If you get...

  3. Socially anxious nursing student

    shibaowner replied to NZNursingstudent's topic in General Students

    When I was in my BSN program, the clinical instructors kept telling me I was too nervous, and just kept making me more nervous! However, I did graduate and then went into an MSN program and had...

  4. HELP Pregnant and due during semester of A&P!!!

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

    I have seen students successfully do this. You need to talk to your professor ASAP - they will try to work with you and can give you an extension if necessary. In order to get into a good nursing...

  5. Help! Desperately seeking advice before I turn my life upside down!

    shibaowner replied to Tempest626's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I strongly urge you to get "tech" or CNA training first before making a decision. You can do this through the Red Cross for a few hundred dollars, or through a community college. Before becoming a...

  6. Can not make the decision between Medical School or Nursing school

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

    I wouldn't take drunken comments from your friends too seriously. You should go ahead and take the MCAT since you are almost there anyway. Since you like surgery, it might be good to consider being...

  7. do my BSN out east, then work in Bay Area - unrealistic?

    shibaowner replied to Priority53's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am from California and went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. About 50% of the students were from California! So get your degree where you live now and then look for a job in California. I had no...

  8. Which courses should I consider retaking prior to applying for nursing schools?

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

    First, do not take two classes this fall. Microbiology is extremely difficult, so do not take another class with it. Second, to be brutally honest, your grades are not great. However, nursing...

  9. Can I be a NP and still have a good family life?

    shibaowner replied to aobrien728's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on the NP job. You can also work part-time if you want. You should probably look at primary care or skilled nursing facility positions. Many of these jobs have no overtime or on call...

  10. RN license without Nursing major

    shibaowner replied to Ele_123's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't need a BSN to get an RN license, at least in California. The community college associate programs are 2 years. You should check with a community college to see if you can transfer your...

  11. Nclex processing times california 2017

    shibaowner replied to Alisa95's topic in Nursing Career

    According to the NCLEX candidate bulletin: "If more than two weeks have passed since you have submitted a registration for the NCLEX and received acknowledgement from Pearson VUE, and you have not...

  12. Nclex processing times california 2017

    shibaowner replied to Alisa95's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, it's been awhile since I did this. According to the ncsbn website, you would apply for a Calif RN license and register for the NCLEX thru Pearson VUE at the same time. You have to pay for the...

  13. Paying for second degree

    shibaowner replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Many nursing schools have their own scholarships, so you should speak to someone in the financial aid office. Sometimes you have to apply for these scholarships separately. You should call the...

  14. Nclex processing times california 2017

    shibaowner replied to Alisa95's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure what you are asking. You don't apply for the NCLEX on Breeze. You apply for your RN license on Breeze after you pass the NCLEX. The processing times for the RN license are on the BON...

  15. B&M vs Online

    shibaowner replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Jules, We need good NPs, especially in mental health. At least here in California, we have an acute shortage of mental health professionals, as well as primary care providers, especially in the...

  16. Psychiatric NP

    shibaowner replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    California always does things their own way. Many employers require the PMHNP certification, but it is not a state requirement. There are 3 ways to become an NP in California. In fact, one does not...

  17. B&M vs Online

    shibaowner replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Jules, you are entitled to your opinion. However, you are incorrect on two counts. 1) There are indeed global rankings of nursing schools New Ranking of the World’s Top Nursing Schools | Top...

  18. New np beware

    shibaowner replied to Worddeuce's topic in Advanced Practice

    I did not mean NPs should accept subpar wages, because I did not. I have a contract that starts me at $95K, then to 105K within 6 months with additional steps to $140K within 18 months. Decent...

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

    shibaowner replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry I did not post my sources. Yes, Rich (2005) is one. I have two more below. I am not aware of any studies showing NPs with RN experience do better in MSN programs or have superior clinical...

  20. Psychiatric NP

    shibaowner replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    You posted a regulation for nurses, not nurse practitioners. In addition, it is for a "listing," not for a license. Finally you are not from California, so I don't understand why you are debating...

  21. Psychiatric NP

    shibaowner replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    60% of mental heath care is provided by primary care providers. As an AGPCP NP, I did receive formal education in psychiatric care. I'm just reporting the California regulation. Therefore, there...

  22. New np beware

    shibaowner replied to Worddeuce's topic in Advanced Practice

    I graduated with an MSN in Dec 2016 and got hired by the first place I interviewed at. I received an offer in Feb 2017, before I took my AANp cert exam! In addition, the doctor where I did my last...

  23. Psychiatric NP

    shibaowner replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have an MSN in Adult and Geriatric Primary Care and was hired by an outpatient mental health clinic. In California there is no Psych NP license. This clinic is in a rural area so they were more...

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

    shibaowner replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    I earned my BSN at one of the best nursing schools in the world and then straight into the MSN NP program. Many of the top nursing schools such as Hopkins, UCLA, Yale, etc. do not require RN...

  25. MSN without BSN

    shibaowner replied to lvn-bsn2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The MSN is sufficient if you want to be an NP. There is a shortage of NPs now so you should have no trouble getting a job. I graduated with my MSN in Dec 2016 and had a job offer in Feb 2017, before...