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  1. United States University (USU) FNP

    laRN1 replied to Mrskeene3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Bump...intrigued but not yet convinced. Anyone know anyone who graduated from USU's FNP

  2. Did your school's reputation affect getting hired?

    laRN1 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi there. I'm curious if anyone had any trouble getting hired to their job of choice because their degree was online vs. from a traditional school? Or, if you went to a lesser known school than an...

  3. Aspen University MSN

    laRN1 replied to nenurse1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Same here, considering Aspen for the MSN Administration for possible start Fall 2017 or Spring 2018. Would love to hear updates. Good luck on the upcoming start of the program

  4. M/s tele now want ICU position

    laRN1 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi. I've seen some posts about transitioning into the ICU. Here's my scenario. Over the next 2 years, I would like to first leave m/s tele (9 years experience) and then start an online fnp program...

  5. M/s tele now want ICU position

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm not 100% sure when I will move but I think it will be fall 2015. The fnp will be mostly online with 1-2 visits to campus (max) or if I get into the school I want (twice during the entire...

  6. simmons online fnp

    laRN1 replied to daniellebrown03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thanks for the insight

  7. M/s tele now want ICU position

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in MICU, SICU

    At this point, they are equally important. I would likely stay in ICU about 3 years but not all of them in the same hospital...I know. I'm planning to move to Texas and I would like to have...

  8. how to get to critical care?

    laRN1 replied to marta02225's topic in Critical Care

    Question for you hollykristinxo. Do you know why your manager prefers new grads? I'm assuming she prefers them over experienced nurses. Just wondering because I have 9 years experience and having a...

  9. M/s tele now want ICU position

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Bump

  10. simmons online fnp

    laRN1 replied to daniellebrown03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks zmansc. I want to know how these folks decided upon Simmons over schools like Frontier. So far I have only found one downside to Frontier and that is the program's focus on rural nursing....

  11. simmons online fnp

    laRN1 replied to daniellebrown03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great thread. Glad I found this. I am considering Frontier vs. Simmons. Anyone have experience with Frontier? Anyone heard/know anything negative about Frontier?

  12. Did your school's reputation affect getting hired?

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks everyone for your feedback. Yes, number one priority for me is to learn so I can be the best I can be out there with my patients. It makes me breathe easier that the school name matters...

  13. FNP at Western University of Health Sciences

    laRN1 replied to alphabetk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Jollie and OCRN3, I'm also thinking of applying to this program for a few reasons. Did you end up liking the whole program? Would you recommend it? I'm interested in their FNP program. How long...

  14. Frontier Nursing University Class 132

    laRN1 replied to ValerieJobe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi SamRNmedic, Just curious because I'm also intrigued by Frontier. What makes Frontier your top choice? I am trying to do some research before I commit. Do you know alumni who have had no trouble...

  15. Considering leaving the U.S.

    laRN1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi. Can someone point me to a couple threads that discuss considerations regarding moving from the U.S. to Canada as an RN? What are the differences in practice, pay, benefits? What's life like for...

  16. WGU RN-BSN, any tips? Starting this summer...

    laRN1 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi there. Starting the RN-BSN program at WGU this summer. So far I have completed the assessments and I've requested all my transcripts. Waiting for the phone interview. I'm getting excited. Anyone...

  17. Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    laRN1 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    I always check BG before giving any kind of insulin. Yes, it is a number but if I chart it and then the patient bottoms out, I know I have that number to back me up. And yes, I would take into account...

  18. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    laRN1 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Purpledrop! I'm all set to start the program on June 1st. In looking back at the admissions process, this was quite simple. The trouble was with the transcripts because I didn't expect to send in...

  19. Curious about RN to FNP transition

    laRN1 replied to clc007's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wanna know

  20. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    laRN1 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    I have sent a generic e-mail to some local brick and mortar schools that I would consider applying to for my MSN and they have all e-mailed me back that they do accept WGU's BSN. They are Azusa...

  21. any tips that help this first time online student...

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Snickers0417: Got my babysitter lined up. What I'm also trying to figure out how long should these blocks of time be? I guess it will just be trial and error in the beginning. I'm gonna start out with...

  22. any tips that help this first time online student...

    laRN1 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi again, I will be starting WGU this summer. I have never done online only. Anyone have tips on how to focus on your online studies? Any gadgets that really made the difference? How did you get the...

  23. Looking to move to a different state, but where?

    laRN1 replied to JEP2011's topic in Nursing Career

    HouTx: Thanks for the rundown. I have been interested in moving to Texas so this helps

  24. Nursing scholarships?????

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in General Students

    Thanks

  25. Nursing scholarships?????

    laRN1 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all. Know of any nursing scholarships that could help me pay for RN-BSN school? Is there a book I should borrow from the library or buy? I dislike searching for scholarships online. It seems scary...