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  1. What was your 1st OR experience in NS?

    Dreamer-RN replied to MedicalNerd's topic in General Students

    My first OR experience (during my first semester) was a right frontal parietal craniotomy. It was awesome! I came close to seeing an abdominal surgery that day, but time was

  2. Surgery Observation tomorrow.....

    Dreamer-RN replied to kburns0016's topic in General Students

    This thread contains lots of helpful information:

  3. Just a phase?

    Dreamer-RN replied to _Angel_'s topic in General Students

    Angel, Sorry to hear your boyfriend was diagnosed with cancer. My background is in IT (spent 12 years in that industry as a software programmer and project manager). My first bachelor's degree is in...

  4. Best Schools for NP Programs?

    Dreamer-RN replied to NStiger88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The CCI website states how one can be trained to be a Certified RNFA (CRNFA): http://www.cc-institute.org/cert_crnf.aspx Recently, I spoken to a well known Perioperative nurse instructor and author....

  5. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    Dreamer-RN replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a little confused with the above statement. I thought Chem I and Chem II are required for BSN programs (at the least, the majority requires these courses). The Nursing schools I have applied to...

  6. What type of nursing is best for an introvert?

    Dreamer-RN replied to Llynn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a strong introvert as well. I notice there are a lot introverts working in the OR unit I am externing. I think if one can handle the surgeons, it might be a

  7. New grad...OR vs. working the floor

    Dreamer-RN replied to KindredTrinity's topic in Operating Room

    kindred, I cannot give much advice on working on the floor vs. OR. However, I have some experience with working in an OR unit through my externship. If I was in your shoes, I would pay little...

  8. Outcomes of Thoracostomies Performed by APPs vs Trauma Surgeons

    Dreamer-RN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Outcomes of Tube Thoracostomies Performed by Advanced Practice Providers vs Trauma Surgeons Abstract: "Background The role of advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants in...

  9. OR Internship

    Dreamer-RN replied to nessajune21's topic in Operating Room

    If possible as a nursing student, I suggest to look for OR externship opportunities at your local hospitals. This is a great way to get your foot in the

  10. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, they can be slow with completing the paperwork. I finally received my financial aid information this week and I'm a senior. If they are still working on completing the senior year nursing...

  11. Cardiac NP Salary advice

    Dreamer-RN replied to addimama's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These websites may be helpful as well: http://nurse-practitioners.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?cc=105177...

  12. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    APW Program (Semester 1) - We had two clinical days per week after the first four weeks of lab time. Unless there is a change, it should be 16

  13. Chiropractor to FNP

    Dreamer-RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am planning to become ACNP/CRNFA in the future. I do not know what is the percentage of NPs practicing as first assists, but they do exist. I recently made contact with an instructor, in my local...

  14. Benifits and drawbacks to the midlevel position

    Dreamer-RN replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    jzzy88, in regards to your pa questions, i suggest to take a look at the "pa forum" discussion forum. i believe many of your questions are answered there. salaries are dependent upon the...

  15. Whats been the hardest/easiest nursing course for you?

    Dreamer-RN replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    Thus far, Easiest: Med Calc and Pharm Hardest:

  16. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh! I think you do not need to worry too much with standing out from the rest of the class. Despite my class is large, my professors know my name despite I have not introduced myself formally to them...

  17. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hiddencat, If you are looking to only complete the BSN at this time, you may want to try applying for their Traditional BSN program (for Prelicensure Students). For the FACT and APW programs, you are...

  18. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You're welcome! My undergraduate class is the largest class, thus far. We had 121 students and we all had our lecture classes together. For the spring semester, they are splitting the class. So, this...

  19. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have classes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Clinical days are two days out of the week and can fall on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (total of 16 hours per week). For example,...

  20. Which type of Nursing is for Me?

    Dreamer-RN replied to RachelAnneLaw's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe this quiz, found in another forum, can give you a better idea on where your interests lie: https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/what-your-nursing-specialty-263777.html The following are additional...

  21. Critical care NP programs vs. regular NP programs...

    Dreamer-RN replied to climberrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ventjock, Thanks for the URL. That residency appears to offer some good opportunities, given my interests as a future

  22. Jefferson's BSN or APW Students or Grads?

    Dreamer-RN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am in the APW - BSN/MSN program (first semester) and am very please with attending this university. I find the work challenging and the faculty members supportive. It was my first choice school...

  23. What Is Your Nursing Specialty?

    Dreamer-RN replied to Tsaiko's topic in General Students

    I like the quiz! I am still a nursing student. I scored 100% for Critical Care Nursing (1st) and Nurse Anesthetist (2nd). I noticed the results did not include Nurse Practitioner. I like to make that...

  24. Age you will/were graduated?

    Dreamer-RN replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I will be 34 when I graduate in May 2009

  25. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    Dreamer-RN replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 32 and will be starting an accelerated BSN program next week. This is a career change (second