I agree, you learn TONS as a NAP. I love being a NAP and the experience is invaluable. The state board of nursing does set out exactly what a NAP can and cannot do. If you haven't yet seen it, please...
They are usually listed under either Nurse Apprentice, or just NAP. There is usually a larger pool of openings around graduation (Dec. and May) because they need to replace the graduating NAPs. I...
kdbtab, I noticed you have a BSN. I am set to graduate in May 08 with an ADN. For the hospital billing audits, is BSN preferred, or does it not make a difference. Just curious. This sounds very...
The part-time program is "technically" only one extra semester. When in the part-time program, you go for 7 straight semesters (you have summer sessions). In calander years, it takes 2 1/2 years....
I have a question about OR nursing shifts. I am currently a nursing student with an interest in OR nursing. I have been browsing nursing positions for OR nursing, and most are showing 8 hour shifts...
I am currently in the part time program at CSN. Many of the students in my group work a traditional M-F 8-5 schedule. We have never had a class begin earlier than 5:30 p.m. and all of our clinical...
I went to the health district and got both MMR and Hep B. This was in early 2006, so unless they have changed their policy since, they should do the MMR. I went though my PCP for my titers, and my...
I am going to CCSN right now. I couldn't find some of my records on immunization, so I had a blood titer drawn from my physician. I don't really know how expense it is because I have insurance and...
I will be graduating nursing school soon, and was wondering if it is crazy to want to work part time or per diem after graduating. I have 2 young children at home, have been a stay at home mom for...
Thanks for all the information. Guess I will have to see what is available when graduation is a bit closer and SOMEHOW work with whatever I need to. Full time is doable, just would require a lot of...
I started nursing school in Jan 2006 and my youngest started kindergarten in August 2006. I am also in a part time nursing program. For me, this means that my classes are held in the evening and my...
The point sheet that I have (it is a couple years old, but don't think they have changed it) states that 100-115 is 0 points, 116-121 scores 1 point, 122-127 scores 2 points, 128-133 scores 3 points...