jrmcdoug2

I will be in the Family Psych track.

I would have to agree that just reading chapters and taking a test every two weeks doesn't work for me. The online factor doesn't bother me but for classes like advanced assessment and pathophys, I am not sure that this works....at least for me. I am reevaluating as well......

I start spring 2012.

Hey all, I was the one who started this discussion a while back. I was accepted to the psych DNP for Spring of 2011 but decided to attend somewhere else that offered cheaper tuition. I am thinking of asking for my spot back at Brandman for spring 2012 because I truly believe that is where I should be. I love cutting edge and innovation and Brandman definitely is both. Can anyone shed some light on how classes have gone for you thus far? I am hoping it is more than power points that you read or listen to.

To anyone that has started this program: I am a bit worried that psychopharmacology, genetics, nor biostatistics are not offered as part of the program. I want to make sure I am getting what I need to become a great FPMHNP. What are your thoughts? Is it covered in other courses?

Has anyone thought about applying to any of the Brandman University DNP programs? It's an adult education university with a really innovative schedule to get you out of school in 2-3 yrs.

I take it that it was an acceptance letter?

I'm already thinking about the capstone project. For those of you that are already students, what aspects of psych do you plan to focus on?

Thanks for the encouraging words. I tried to PM you but unable to. I would love all the advice you are willing to give...maybe some lessons learned?

I just got my acceptance letter for the DNP program. Blessedx3, I just sent you a PM.

I was accepted to the DNP program and recieved a letter today in the mail. It's been a long wait as I completed my application sometime in July. Good luck everyone and thanks for the well wishes! I think I am goin gto take a vacation soon because I won't be coming up for air for about 4 years.

I just recieved my acceptance letter today! I will be in the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. I'm trying not to combust with excitement right now.

http://uthsc.edu/nursing/future%20students/DNP/psychiatric%20mental%20health/index.php

Not at the moment but I'm sure they are out there.

What do I have to do to become a self-employed RN? Did you have to get a business license and/or go through a regulatory office for other licensing? Where do you get supplies from to take care of the patient? I know malpractice insurance is necessary but what else? I am interested in providing private postpartum/newborn home visits...my target market would be affluent moms who can pay up front. i don't want the medicare/medicaid drama. I want to wake up each morning the way you do James!

I have been looking into starting a OB home health business as well. I'm not interested in the doula thing. I just want to give good professional nursing care. After doing some research for getting established and staying in business, I must say it is going to take a lot of work. Your department of human resources or office of regualtory services should have all the information you are looking for. Here in Georgia, they call it private healthcare providers.

I am a nursing informatics specialist and I built my own website resume. I also specialize in web design for healthcare professionals.

I have just made the decision to leave bedside nursing for so many reasons. I am a mother/baby nurse and in that area, the hormones really fly. I'm sick of being treated like i was hired for room service, i'm tired of hearing the call bell, i'm tired of being the referee for the baby-mama-drama and honestly, I just don't have what it takes to "nurture" or whatever they call it. Actually, I have never been a "people" person and with bedside nursing, you HAVE to be a people person. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about being a research nurse. There is a pediatric research position i'm interested in. I honestly think i'll be much happier growing fungus in a petrie dish so i didn't have interact with people all the time. Sigh:confused:

I just love doing art. sticks!

I'm a term newborn nursery nurse and sometimes we do IV's on babies that may need anitbiotics or D10W for a few days. I'll tell you what....the sicker they are the worst their veins seem to be. The term babies have plumpier veins....you might not be able to actually see the vein but you can sure feel it. I also use the transluminator if need be. The veins in the hand seem to be the easiest ones to me.I think removing the needle after you get some blood return and guiding the catheter in is somtimes necessary. Somedays it's pure luck though. I know you guys must be thinking......"what does this well-baby nurse know about starting IV's on babies". The funny thing is, we should not have to do those things on so-called well-babies in the first place. Hey can I ask you guys a question? Do you guys get a kick out of doing septic W/U and starting IV's? I love it.....that sounds bad doesn't it?