JackChase1212 MSN, APRN

JackChase1212 has 21 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Psychiatry.

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   PMHNP Walden

   JackChase1212 replied to Alix's topic in NP Students

   This has not been my experience at all. I graduated from Walden in August as a PMHNP, passed my board exam with no problem, and was inundated with job opportunities. I turned down 3 before I found a good fit. I will be starting the job of me dreams i...
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   PMHNP Walden

   JackChase1212 replied to Alix's topic in NP Students

   SM75, I can understand you feeling discouraged and confused by the conflicting information regarding Walden. I graduated in August, and felt the same as you when I found this site. I decided not to log on while in the program because it was very...
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   Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

   JackChase1212 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   You answered your own question.
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   Single mother working 12 hours night shift

   JackChase1212 replied to NolaBCbabeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on passing the NCLEX and new job! I sympathize with your situation as I’ve been a single mom for 13 years, and worked 3 12 hour shifts plus call the entire time. A large portion of my salary has gone to child care, and I budget for it...
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   NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

   JackChase1212 replied to Ria21's topic in NP

   Excellent point. Thank you for clarifying.
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   NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

   JackChase1212 replied to Ria21's topic in NP

   This is an interesting topic. I work with a PA who does generate considerable revenue for her practice, however also does assigned tasks that the docs don’t want to do including injections, H&Ps, post surgical rounds, ER consults, and closing at ...
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   Experienced nurse turned down several times..

   JackChase1212 replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

   Excellent advice for us all. Thank you for your insight.
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   Animal abuse

   JackChase1212 replied to K8e's topic in Psychiatric

   K8e I sympathize with your trauma regarding animal abuse, and you raise an interesting question about reporting. This will be an interesting thread when people start weighing in. I think the bottom line though is that animals do not hold the same rig...
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   Requirements to become a surgical NP

   JackChase1212 replied to Reaz's topic in NP Students

   NPs are rarely found in the OR. In 16 years as a surgical nurse I have never worked with one, and I have worked in three states. Perhaps is differs in some parts of the country but I am just sharing my experience. Surgery is dominated by PAs. I’ve a...
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    Walden Success Stories?

    JackChase1212 replied to RNeuro's topic in NP Students

    Agreed. There are some on this site that I sense have a personal issue with Walden and aggressively bash it every chance they get. That aside, you get out of online programs what you put in. Same with any school format you choose. I am halfway throug...
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    Maryville vs Walden

    JackChase1212 replied to Hiking RN's topic in NP Students

    I would jump at the chance to do an additional 100 practicum hours. I’m sure you want to get going, but that experience is valuable.
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    OR Nurse to FNP?

    JackChase1212 replied to thenurseguy88's topic in NP Students

    The program accepted my experience and I am doing well. I’ve held a consistent 4.0, however I do feel at a significant disadvantage due to my are of experience, particularly in pharmacology. The exposure to meds in surgery is very different than ICU,...
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    JackChase1212 replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    MgoBlue I sympathize with your back issues. Many nurses have them after years of lifting patients and heavy equipment. However, to start your career off with what appears to be life-altering level pain is perplexing to me. Indeed taking a position in...
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    Nursing instructor gave a Warning for being late to first day of clinicals despite emailing her? What should I do?

    JackChase1212 replied to faithandfood's topic in General Students

    Well aren’t you blessed to live a life of such perfection lol
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    Bully Scrub Techs

    JackChase1212 replied to Windyhill's topic in Operating Room

    I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. I have encountered some very difficult scrub techs in my career also, and when they have the ear of management it can be hard to deal with. I am a circulator. I would address the issues with management regardless, ...