Big Nate BSN, RN

Big Nate has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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1. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   Actually, what it says is that among those with an EFC below 6345, only those in tier 1 have historically received awards.

2. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   The APG is pretty clear that they only consider applicants with an EFC under 6345. (Pg 12).

3. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   I am in the same situation. While I do not know the percentage of those who received credit checks and were subsequently selected as finalists, I do see from reading previous years threads that applicants did often receive the email several days afte...

4. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   I also got credit check. EFC 4360. applied for funding for DNP PMHNP, have worked in CAF for last 2 years

5. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   This is the document I originally quoted, the APG.

6. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   This is for the Loan repayment program.

7. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   Based on historical data, the HRSA is pretty clear that given your EFC you will not receive an award. "Applicants with an EFC between $0 and $6,345 are considered to have the greatest financial need. The FAFSA’s SAR is calculated by the Departm...

8. HRSA 2021-2022

   Big Nate replied to almost_A_nurse's topic in General Students

   There are instances in which continuation awards are granted. Please see page 13 of the 2021 APG for further details : "It is expected that approximately 252 new and continuation awards will be made for the 2021-2022 academic year. In the past,...

9. Trying to get into the ICU but no luck as a new grad

   Big Nate replied to guest1076655's topic in General Nursing

   What happens if you break the contract? Just take the job you can get now. After 1-2 years the whole world opens up career wise

10. Contested a Doctor's Order Psych ?

    Big Nate replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    The lesson to learn is: if you already know what you want, call the provider that will just say yes to your suggested intervention.

11. Are there less dangerous areas of Psych Nursing than Inpatient Psych?

    Big Nate replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

    Substance abuse is pretty laid back for the most part. Residential level psych may be more your speed.

12. How long to run a code?

    Big Nate replied to smary8055's topic in Critical

    I’m hung up on how it can be a “ccu” in a long term hospital w no doctor on site. I think by definition that is not critical care ?

13. Rehab? Asking for a future nurse

    Big Nate replied to HiddenShadow20's topic in Recovery

    As others have mentioned, if you have no criminal history, nor have been admitted involuntarily for psych treatment, your medical history is protected private information and you would do well to keep it that way. I know several folks with similar st...

14. Is maintaining a 3.0GPA in a nursing program difficult?

    Big Nate replied to Nic000's topic in General Students

    Depends on your school. Go hang around outside the nursing skills lab and ask the current students. I’m in a program where the vast majority of students scrape by with Cs, completion rates hover around 20%, and NCLEX pass rates are 100% for grads.

15. Stethoscope

    Big Nate replied to araew2129's topic in General Students

    I am in my final semester of an ADN program. I use the Littman Classic III, and have had no problems identifying murmurs and adventitious Lung sounds. I do utilize the tunable diaphragm, but have had to provide literature to professors to support my ...