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 Programs

   I believe that Drexel has eliminated their post-master's ACNP program.
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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

   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 keep thinking about it and make a decision later o...
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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

   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 office. I've also discovered that the office bore...
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   Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   yellow finch replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   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 education.
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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

   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 post-master's certificate in ACNP but I don't wan...
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   preceptor help!!!!

   yellow finch replied to auntrh's topic in 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 introduction, a clinical resume, go door to door, and ...
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   ANCC or AANP Exam - Which to take???

   yellow finch replied to npstudent's topic in 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 of the two. In the end, you only have to maintain l...
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   Low GPA

   yellow finch replied to check_21's topic in 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 you!
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   Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   yellow finch replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   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 DNP program. Problem is, I can't find any DNP school...
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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

    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 years? I just resigned from my ICU job this week. W...
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    Some advice please...

    yellow finch posted a topic in 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 confronted the next day by my manager and HR rep. They...
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    Ever have problems with RN's?

    yellow finch replied to Lilith's topic in 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 of applying for jobs that would allow me privileg...
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    Best Schools for NP Programs?

    yellow finch replied to NStiger88's topic in 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 she learned First Assist on the job. It was part of ...
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    Yeah for Me! I passed ANCC FNP today!

    yellow finch replied to newgradfnp's topic in NP

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

    yellow finch replied to christvs's topic in NP

    Wow! Congratulations!!!