EliApril

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1. ADN vs. BSN in Boston

   EliApril replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts

   What community college are you referring to? Could you please share? Tia!

2. ADN vs. BSN in Boston

   EliApril replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts

   May I ask which city it was?

3. Typical cost for RN-BSN program

   EliApril posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   What do you guys pay for RN-BSN program and how long does it take (online / on campus)? Tia!

4. Honest opinions PLEASE! Am I the right fit?

   EliApril posted a topic in General Nursing

   A question to all nurses with experience! Right now I am applying to nursing schools, but I am seriously wondering if I am the right fit for the profession. I am a 30 y.o. career changer with background in humanities. Science so far comes very easy t...

5. Job at pediatrics and your own kids

   EliApril posted a topic in Pediatric

   How did your relationship with your own children change while / once you started working as a pediatric nurse? Or how did your job attitude change once you became a mom? Do you worry a lot about crazy things that may happen? Do you become overprotect...

6. Any non-science majors here?

   EliApril posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 30 yo, with a MA degree in literature and culture and professional background in cultural management. I am considering a career change to healthcare and NP is one of my options. My fear, however, is whether or not I am the right fit for the pro...

7. Pediatric Nurse vs Occupational Therapist?

   EliApril replied to EliApril's topic in Pediatric

   I just typed a response and am not sure where it disappeared... I wanted to say Thank you very much for talking about this, this is interesting and I surely need to do some shadowing etc. I have arraned an OT observation, but it has been a challenge ...

8. Pediatric Nurse vs Occupational Therapist?

   EliApril replied to EliApril's topic in Pediatric

   Also.. do you mind elaborating just a little about the main differences between RNs and NPs?

9. Pediatric Nurse vs Occupational Therapist?

   EliApril replied to EliApril's topic in Pediatric

   Sorry, I may not have put it clearly... By flexibility I meant is that, as far as I understand, nurses just strictly implement a physician's instructions, IVs, meds, etc as opposed to OTs having to create a treatment plan, nurses practice medicine wh...

10. Pediatric Nurse vs Occupational Therapist?

    EliApril posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am completing my prerequisites for the nursing school. I have always thought about going to oediatrics and if all goes well, getting a ANP degree eventually. However, recently I came across the pediatric occupational therapist profession. It seems...

11. Is it realistic...?

    EliApril replied to EliApril's topic in Immigration

    Not Australian))) Russian!☺

12. Is it realistic...?

    EliApril replied to EliApril's topic in Immigration

    Thank you very much! Honestly, I am just starting to research and did not realize this option exists! I assume in terms of "where in the US" one should look at states with current/projected shortages... I really love New England and MA in particular,...

13. LDRP vs Pediatrics growth opportunities?

    EliApril posted a topic in Career Support

    I have just started exploring potential specialties, and I am trying to figure out my focus and how to best manage my interests and goals... I am basically considering getting an advanced degree (MSN) to work eventually as either a LDRP, Neonatal or ...

14. Is it realistic...?

    EliApril posted a topic in Immigration

    Hello everyone! I am about to start a nursing school (ABSN), and I am currently an international student in the US. As far as I know, after graduating and passing NCLEX exam one is given 1 year of OPT. Apparently, BSN is not going to give any chance ...

15. Job options while at school?

    EliApril posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! So I am considering applying to one of these ABSN programs and am taking my prerequisites right now. I am wondering what job options are available for nursing students. I looked up clinical medical assistants, which would be perfect for me, bu...