yellow finch BSN, RN

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  1. Now that my first semester of grad school (FNP track) is over, I feel very excited about starting back up in the Fall. I'm kinda upset that the school doesn't offer many Summer
  2. Which school are you attending? I just finished Theory at Indiana State University and had similar assignments.
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    Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    This thread is depressing. RNs in the Southeast earn the lowest salaries out of the entire country and my husband has no desire to move. As a new nurse the salaries start around $20 plus (if you...
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    Accelerated BSN

    Hi there. I completed an Accelerated BSN in December 2004. My first degree was in Developmental Psych and was never really all that good at science. However, by taking the time to focus on my...
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    ON-line NP programs

    Hi Ken, I just finished my first semester at ISU in the FNP program. I don't actually know how competitive their admissions are, but I was thrilled to know I didn't have to take the GRE for...
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    What about the thesis?

    While I haven't looked too far into the thesis part of my program, I do have an idea of what I'd like to write about. Here's a link to one of my professors' webpage with further links to thesis...
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    First semester in NP program

    Kevin, I'm Jules. I agree... it wasn't exceptionally thrilling, but a few things stuck with me. Guess most of these basic classes are a necessary evil for the MSN degree.
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    Geez! Just spent over 1100.00

    Thanks for the heads up on buying equipment for clinicals! Although I'm sorry you had to dish out so much money. I'm paying back tons of student loans right now and feel your pain. Guess I know what...
  9. Hi! Check you email. I finally got around to replying. P.S. Your PM inbox here is full
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    First semester in NP program

    Are you in the online program because I just finished Nursing Theory at ISU, too.
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    Looking for PRN work outside the hospital

    Guess I wasn't very clear in my first post. I'm also looking for specific names of businesses that others have had experience with. There are probably loads of places looking for RNs, but being new...
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    New Grad ICU programs at ???

    Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA has a new grad ICU program that is supposed to be
  13. Hi there! I'm enrolled at Indiana State University in their FNP program online and am now finishing up my first semester. It's been challenging yet rewarding. I've been stressed out at times (like...
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    Seton Hall University distance program?

    Seton Hall has a great reputation and the name is recognized outside the state of NJ. If WHNP is your passion, then it can't hurt to apply! I think our lives are far too short to miss out on those...
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    NP w/no desire for RN?

    I certainly don't see anything wrong with somebody having the aspiration of becoming a NP without working as a RN. At the same time, if you worked in any other career field, experience will offer an...
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    Considering GA ..please help

    Welcome (possibly) to GA! I'm from NYC originally and am slowly making the transition into the suburban life. Right now East Cobb and Gwinnett Counties have the best public school systems in the...
  17. Any of the Emory Healthcare hospitals have weekend option even for new grads and their differentials are higher than most hospitals for weekends at $9 extra per hour. Good
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    Georgia Wages

    Well, new grads in the Atlanta area typically earn $20/hr as base pay. If you're willing to work nights or weekends, you'll make more money. I worked with one new grad who signed up for weekend...