yellow finch BSN, RN

yellow finch has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU.

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   Drexel University Online MSN Programs

   yellow finch replied to medicrnohio's topic in School, College Programs

   I believe that Drexel has eliminated their post-master's ACNP
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   Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

   yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   And thanks to everyone who responded. I suppose it's hard to find a good medium and "level of respect" amongst MDs with the graduate level of education and a doctoral degree. My issue... suppose I'll...
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   Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

   yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Now that I'm completing my program, there is little opportunity to round through the hospital as the FNP program I'm in forces me to complete hours primarily within a Family Practice/Internal Medicine...
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   Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   yellow finch replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Thanks. That's sort of how I envisioned it. I'll give it a couple of years of experience before shocking my husband over yet more
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   Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

   yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   The ERs are still hesitant in my area to hire NPs. One local hospital has a PA that works the afternoon shift. The ICUs, however, are present in many of the larger hospitals in town. I'm looking at a...
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   preceptor help!!!!

   yellow finch replied to auntrh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I had this problem in my last semester (that started just a couple of weeks ago) where my preceptor backed out the day after school started. What this forced me to do was put together a letter of...
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   ANCC or AANP Exam - Which to take???

   yellow finch replied to npstudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'll probably register to take both exams basically due to fear of failing one exam and passing the other. It's a realistic option but I appreciate all the comments on the ANCC exam being the easier...
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   Low GPA

   yellow finch replied to check_21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   One option is to be very frank and honest in your essay where you address your past, present, and future potential. Grades are not the sole reason for admission. Best of luck to
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   Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   yellow finch replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Now that I approach the end of my FNP/MSN program, I would like to expand into the area of ACNP studies because I crave the hospital experience. I could go for a post-master's program or apply to a...
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    Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

    yellow finch posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Now that I'm wrapping up my final semester as a FNP student, I'm realiy wanting to work in the ER/ICU. What are my options? I've looked into Acute Care DNP. Is that a good direction to go in a few...
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    Some advice please...

    yellow finch posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    If at all possible, can some of you folks share with me your experience after being drug screened/positive for drugs while at work? Last week I was accused of stealing needles or syringes and was...
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    Ever have problems with RN's?

    yellow finch replied to Lilith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry to hear how much flack you're getting. I haven't seen our mid-levels treated with disrespect, but then our hospital is flogged with mid-levels. To be perfectly honest, I was originally thinking...
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    Best Schools for NP Programs?

    yellow finch replied to NStiger88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a Neuro ICU. The current NP and the new NP they just hired both are First Assist in the OR. When I asked the first NP (she's ACNP if that matters any) how she got into it, she simply said...
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    Yeah for Me! I passed ANCC FNP today!

    yellow finch replied to newgradfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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    I passed my NP exam!!!!!!!

    yellow finch replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow!