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    Any St. Louis University out there?

    yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks! I'm set to graduate from my FNP program 12/08 and will probably wait until passing the boards before applying to their post-master's program. It'll be at least a year before applying. I'd also...
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    Help are there any online nursing schools for pre nursing students

    yellow finch replied to loriwga's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, you have a few options. I started off with the same BA as you, but when I was looking for nursing schools there were remarkably fewer options and that was just about 6 years ago. The only...
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    RN to BSN programs in georgia

    yellow finch replied to Triple A's's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm from Brooklyn, too! Grew up in Brighton Beach and lived all around the boroughs. Which program did you get into up there? The traditional KSU program is competitive, but as far as I can tell, the...
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    Hospital tuition reimbursement

    yellow finch replied to srg4784's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Talk to your financial aid office about GA state work-repayment "loans". My tuition was completely paid for by the state as long as I fulfilled employment for 2 years within the state after...
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    Any Excelsior grads working in Georgia?

    yellow finch replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    I didn't attend Excelsior, but worked with a girl who did the LPN-RN program. She said she didn't have any problems with licensing and is actually working in a CVICU in Atlanta after many years in...
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    RN to BSN programs in georgia

    yellow finch replied to Triple A's's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Kennesaw State University has a transitions program that can be done at your own pace. You can go full-time or just take one course at a time. Many of those courses have an online option as well. I...
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    Quit job or go to school at night?

    yellow finch replied to mya1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you already have a BA/BS degree? If so, have you looked at the Direct Entry programs? There are ones online, as well, that cost only as much as in-state tuition. If you would like to discuss it...
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    Question

    yellow finch replied to russp2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jeremy answered your questions pretty darn thoroughly, so all I can add is wait until you finish your BSN program, land yourself a job where you feel you can learn about basic nursing, and start...
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    Ok, let's be honest about NP salaries

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

    You make a good point. These are aspects I'll need to consider before starting the job hunt. I wish there were an easy way to know what to ask for when you're a new
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    Wow. That's a lot of books....

    yellow finch replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Half.com is your best friend about half the time. I use Barnes & Noble online... bought the membership to save an extra % on all my textbooks. It paid itself off the first semester. And I get...
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    Once I earn FNP... should I go for ACNP, too? Pros vs. Cons?

    yellow finch posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been thinking about the future lately. Although I don't graduate from my FNP program until next December, I know that the time will fly and it doesn't hurt to think of the next step. From my...
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    Once I earn FNP... should I go for ACNP, too? Pros vs. Cons?

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

    You're asking the same question I've been wondering. As far as I can see, other groups with midlevels allow their NPs and PAs to enter the ICU to assess, chart, and order for the patient. Afterwards,...
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    Why did you do NP?? Instead of Nurse Specialty?

    yellow finch replied to RN28MD's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Merry Christmas to you, too, RN28MD! I've done some "shopping around" for post-masters ACNP certificate programs and found the one at St. Louis University had the least amount of requirements with the...
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    What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

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

    I wish my husband would be more of an adventurer. As of now, he doesn't want to leave his comfort zone in order for a better life. What are the chances that once I graduate I'll enjoy a more rewarding...
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    Getting Flack from "real nurses"

    yellow finch replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto. I'm horrified that anybody would speak like that about you without knowing anything about the program. While I did not attend EC, I worked with a girl who started as an LPN, then earned her ADN...
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    Most affordable Online Masters of Science Nursing Degree

    yellow finch replied to pworth54's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I attend Indiana State University and pay in state tuition being an online student. Full time semesters typically add up to $2500. That's pretty good! I've also heard that University of South Alabama...
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    Once I earn FNP... should I go for ACNP, too? Pros vs. Cons?

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

    Thanks for your comment, pinoy. You've just confirmed what I was thinking. My interests lie in not only working out of the office but also performing in patient procedures as you outlined. I want the...
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    Is anyone here a Hospitalist NP?

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

    Internal Medicine seems like a terrific area to work in, but I would want to earn a few years of experience in order to build up my knowledge base and skills in IM before seeking out a Hospitalist...
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    Online work at your own pace courses/financial aid question

    yellow finch replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm... I did a whole lot of research on online NP programs before choosing my current school, and didn't come across any that were self-paced. That doesn't mean there aren't any. Try posting your...
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    Anyone else feeling antsy during their winter break from NP school???

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

    I'm completely antsy! School is over and I have all this free time on my hands! I'm currently focused on making sure my school has all the paperwork for my Spring preceptor on hand, but once that's...
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    Is anyone here a Hospitalist NP?

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

    Hi there! I posted threads like this ages ago and never really got much of a response. It's possible we just don't have anybody here working in that area. I was initially interested in going into the...
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    Why not get FNP & ACNP at same time???

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

    Hey, Crazypremed... I'm glad you bumped this thread up despite its age. :) I'm in the same boat as you (sort of). I started my FNP program and will be graduating in a year. It's been a terrific...
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    Imposter Syndrome/ Phenomenon

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

    OMG! I felt the exact same way through my first two clinical rotations!!! I'm starting up again in the Spring and am absolutely terrified of looking like an idiot... again! Luckily, I've already...
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    Why did you do NP?? Instead of Nurse Specialty?

    yellow finch replied to RN28MD's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ah. I see. Back when I was deciding what to choose I went by what the educational programs offered, what was required for school, listened to experienced nurses describe the jobs, and finally made my...
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    ACNP or FNP???

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

    Wish I'd bothered to read the forum before posting my thread asking almost the exact same question. There are some excellent responses here that we can take into