FullGlass

FullGlass BSN, MSN, NP

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  1. 38yo male, VERY non-traditional potential nursing student... advice?

    FullGlass replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't say you had to be a CNA, just that taking a training class is helpful in determining if nursing is a good career choice. In addition, RNs also have to do the "dirty stuff." A CNA may not...

  2. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

    FullGlass replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The federal government offers the Nurse Corps program. There is also an NHSC program. Nurse Corps has a scholarship and a loan repayment program. You have to apply separately to each one. The...

  3. FNP Oversaturation

    FullGlass replied to brinksta's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The FNP supply and demand varies widely by location. Google this report: "State level projections of supply and demand for primary care practitioners" There is a high demand for FNPs in rural areas...

  4. How do you feel?

    FullGlass replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm still not sure!

  5. How do you feel?

    FullGlass replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm surprised at the negativity regarding NP schools on this thread. It is up to applicants to research the school. You can look at rankings, but also talk to current students and to NPs that you...

  6. Get over California.

    FullGlass replied to Ms.PreReqs's topic in California Nursing

    The OP confuses the Bay Area with California. The Bay Area is just one city in a HUGE state - the 3rd largest state after Alaska and Texas. That said, California is not for everyone, but I am...

  7. Quitting Nursing school before it even begins?

    FullGlass replied to guest517's topic in General Students

    Please seek counseling and treatment for you anxiety. No matter what career you choose, you need to deal with this. Info Tech is not easy - that was my previous career. It is an industry that...

  8. Career path help

    FullGlass replied to Lc645's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UC Irvine and UCLA have direct entry master's. Many of the Cal State Colleges and Universities, do too. Go to the California Board of Nursing website and find the list of accredited MSN/NP programs...

  9. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

    FullGlass replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are a lot of good online PMHNP programs. Take a look at the US News and World Report Rankings for PMHNP and check out each school to see if they have an online program. Off the top of my head,...

  10. ACNP and the future

    FullGlass replied to bosstyn21's topic in Advanced Practice

    Why are you having these doubts? How far into the NP program are you? Since you have a lot of RN experience, you may indeed have to take an initial pay cut as an NP, but over the long run you will...

  11. Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    FullGlass replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of BSN RNs who are "bedside

  12. nursing student physical requirement

    FullGlass replied to JaimieM's topic in General Students

    In order to become an NP, you must complete a BSN or equivalent and that will include clinical rotations, I assume. I'm not familiar with the nursing education process in Canada, just the US. As an...

  13. Career path help

    FullGlass replied to Lc645's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here are the 2 fastest options: 1. Get an Accelerated BSN (ABSN), then an MSN. The ABSN will take 13 to 16 months, depending on the program. The MSN will take 16 to 24 months, depending on which...

  14. 38yo male, VERY non-traditional potential nursing student... advice?

    FullGlass replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to be an NP, go for it! Rural areas desperately need primary care providers. NPs have full independent practice authority in 23 states and that will only grow. NPs can also work locum...

  15. Flu - Missing Class

    FullGlass replied to Phlebotomist21's topic in General Students

    As lehaley1989 pointed out, while your school may not require a flu shot, most, if not all, of your clinical sites will require the flu shot. If you can't get placed in clinical, you can't complete...

  16. Graduating RN BSN at 32

    FullGlass replied to bluestar776's topic in General Students

    I started my BSN at age 52 and completed my MSN NP at age 55. Plenty of my classmates in the BSN program were in their 30s and

  17. What is going on?! RN from KS to CA going through License by Endorsement

    FullGlass replied to NurseEmily0907's topic in California Nursing

    You can also email them through Breeze. I did get response when I did that. You might also try contacting the California state RN associations for help. Good

  18. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

    FullGlass replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear you. You can PM

  19. Is a government job worth it?

    FullGlass replied to imanfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another type of government job to consider are state and local jobs. Here in California, state college student health NPs can have a really sweet deal. Work 4.5 days during Spring and Fall Semester....

  20. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

    FullGlass replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's in a rural area in California. I don't want to be more specific, as I gave so many details. I will say it is a great area for people who like outdoors activities like fishing, camping, hiking,...

  21. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

    FullGlass posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new grad Adult and Geri Primary Care NP. I do not have RN experience. Since I started seriously pounding the pavement in my job search, I have had numerous phone and in person interviews....

  22. DNP or MSN? Which one? And why?

    FullGlass replied to kevinm23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My professors, most of whom are DNPs, told us to get the MSN and start practicing. The DNP can be done part time while one is

  23. Good NP Schools

    FullGlass replied to monamie83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I suggest you look at the US News and World Report

  24. RN with medical marijuana card

    FullGlass replied to youenjoymyself's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this and am wishing you the best. You might also want to check your employer's policy. Here in California, while marijuana use is now completely legal, it depends...

  25. The NP who can't function in the role

    FullGlass replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! One of my best preceptors is an NP at a nice LTC. It was one of those humongous campuses with independent, assisted, and then full care of various sorts. Every day she had a list of patients...