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  1. Yale's program

    NHavenRN replied to flute421's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I found that by working as an RN while I was completing the program I didn't have any trouble finding a job; no one I interviewed with had a problem that it was part-time as opposed to full-time...

  2. FNP or WHNP?

    NHavenRN replied to kirish34's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As core0 mentioned I'm sure it does depend on your state...but I can speak to the fact that most of the preceptors for my WHNP program were actually FNPs, so I think it must be more common for NPs...

  3. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    NHavenRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Having never worked in an ER, I can't speak to the comparative risks, but I can speak to the fact that a dirty stick can happen anywhere. My first (and only so far - knock on wood!!) stick - as a...

  4. Gre

    NHavenRN replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I bought a review book (Princeton Review, I think), did the CD of test questions the testing co. sent me, and used my hubbie's vocab flash cards (from when he'd taken the GRE a few years before - he...

  5. Is 2 Per Diem Jobs unrealistic?

    NHavenRN replied to brighella's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure my experience would be representative for everyone else...but I held two per diem jobs the summer through the end of fall semester of my last MSN year, and then 3 per diem jobs the last...

  6. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    NHavenRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mae16 - I wouldn't worry too much about what other people think; honestly, the only time I've ever come across hostility based on my coming from a DE program is here (which...just a thought...could be...

  7. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    NHavenRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You know, I can't really speak to what the market's like for someone from a school with a different "rep" as mine, since I haven't had that experience. I did go to a school with a recognizable name,...

  8. MRSA & IVAB - Vancomycin

    NHavenRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Nursing

    I second those above. We only treat MRSA infections; colonizations just get placed on contact precautions but not

  9. Interviewing while visibly pregnant

    NHavenRN replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I should clarify that I definitely agree with the everyone stating the fact that one is under no obligation at all to share this info with an employer, and that it's illegal to be asked. But once I...

  10. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    NHavenRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a very recent (hmm...one week?) grad from a direct-entry program, I was a little worried about finding a job when I finished - mostly due to being a new grad in general, as opposed to being a...

  11. Interviewing while visibly pregnant

    NHavenRN replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I had just started to show when I interviewed for a great position - while I could have chosen not to mention it (since they didn't know what I looked like before the pregancy) I decided to bring it...

  12. Yale's program

    NHavenRN replied to flute421's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just graduated from the ANP program (woohoo!!) - while there were pluses and minuses, in general, I've been happy with my experience there. Feel free to PM me with more

  13. To all the NP students: how many hours a week do you work?

    NHavenRN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    kangaroo - I worked as an SNA (student nurse assistant) for a year before completing the RN part of the program, then immediately began a position as a GN (then RN) 24/wk on the same floor. Honestly,...

  14. To all the NP students: how many hours a week do you work?

    NHavenRN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in school full time and worked 24 hours a week for about 2 semesters before it got to be too much for me. I still managed to get good grades but felt like I was going crazy and was tired all the...

  15. Yale GEPN vs. UPenn BSN/MSN -- thoughts?

    NHavenRN replied to tanya4444's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Tanya - congrats on getting into both programs! As a YSN student finishing up their program right now, I have to say that actually, New Haven is exceptionally diverse. Much of CT is NOT, but New...

  16. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    NHavenRN replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi ladies - congrats on your admissions! I'm about to finish the program (as crazy as that is to say) and came across this thread, and so just wanted to offer some quick advice about the Anatomy...

  17. Plan B

    NHavenRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with that statement - not to get personal, but because I see it as fundamental to the difference between those pro- and those anti-Plan B (and/or other medical issues...). I...

  18. NP education - a rant

    NHavenRN replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lilpeanut - thank you, thank you, thank you for your statements. i've tried to respond a couple of times, but i get so frustrated and long-winded i give up... i suppose i'm lucky, i haven't...

  19. Plan B

    NHavenRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Umm....what exactly do you mean by that? I didn't heard anything in cardiacRN's statement that demanded anything of you and your body. To add to the discussion regarding women using Plan B as...

  20. Plan B

    NHavenRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Jezziemis, thank you so much for sharing your story. I sometimes wonder how prevalent rape actually is, since it's so underreported, not even to mention the countless women who feel pressured into...

  21. what are my chances of getting in accelerated program for MSN?

    NHavenRN replied to sherlee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think you'd probably be okay (my GPA was close to yours), but it might not hurt to try for the GRE again. And a note on Yale - don't write it off altogether! There have been one or two very...

  22. new grad internships- st rays, ynh, nbgh

    NHavenRN replied to edtech's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't have any direct experience with any of these (no ICU for me, thanks!), but I have several friends who started as new grads in the MICU and CCU St Rays, and know of one person (more...

  23. Plan B

    NHavenRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Not being critical, just curious: what do you mean by that? Women who find themselves pregnant unintentionally no longer have Plan B as an option. And only women who are trying to avoid an...

  24. Alternate Entry Msn Program????????

    NHavenRN replied to rachel_tx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting my final year in a similar program, so feel free to PM me with any questions - but I second what sunnyjohn says, you should definitely also check out the extensive discussions here on the...

  25. Plan B

    NHavenRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    numerous studies have shown that having access to plan B doesn't encourage "irresponsible" behavior, e.g. increasing frequency of unprotected sex. Further, there have been no studies which have shown...