mvanz9999 RN

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    Letters of Recommendation - Direct Entry

    mvanz9999 replied to mvanz9999's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, I really don't have much time. Applications are due in 2 weeks. LOL! But thanks everyone. I got one from a co-worker, one from camp, and the final one from a PNP. So that's the end of it....
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    Letters of Recommendation - Direct Entry

    mvanz9999 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm looking at Direct Entry programs, which I'm sure many of you already know. Anyway, it suddenly occurred to me that I'm going to need letters of reference, specifically for grad school....and I've...
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    How Many Times Do You Have To Take A&P1 ?

    mvanz9999 replied to juicy_jade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you answered your own question. Unless science simply isn't for you (and for some it really isn't), you should have to take it ONCE. Show up to every class, pay attention, and STUDY. That's...
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    What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

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

    Where is pinoyNP? Please weigh in.
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    Anyone have an "unsupportive mate"?

    mvanz9999 replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I have been through that (and yes, men have their share of troubles). I divorced her 3 years ago. No, it wasn't easy financially or otherwise. But staying in that wasn't worth my sanity or...
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    Retail-Based Clinics: Passing Fad or Here to Stay?

    mvanz9999 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is this a question? Seeing how nurse practitioners don't particularly enjoy working in them, and the businesses can't really afford to pay them.....I suspect they will dry up as all the other fads...
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    The fatting of America.

    mvanz9999 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Bleeeeeeeeh. McDonald's. I guess I've never had a problem with food making me happy. I think you're right that attaching emotion to food is not the best idea. I don't know how that happens though....
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    The fatting of America.

    mvanz9999 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    OK, let me revise my earlier statement. If you look at UNDOMESTICATED wild animals, they do not consume the milk of another species. Wild cats would never drink another's milk, and the adults do not...
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    UIC College of Nursing

    mvanz9999 replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No I am not. LOL! I am applying (and hope to get accepted) to UIC's Graduate Entry
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    Mandatory overtime. Yuck!!!

    mvanz9999 replied to CountryGirl1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot speak about what is legal or what you should do, BUT I applaud you standing up for yourself. I say
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    Advice for newbies in the OR

    mvanz9999 replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the info. We need more posts like this from nurses in every
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    The fatting of America.

    mvanz9999 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    TWEEEEEEETY!!!! I'm glad you wrote this. It's rare to hear someone mention this fact. No other animal drinks another species
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    family NP vs. Acute care NP

    mvanz9999 replied to KatieRN04's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think what's more important is which patient population you prefer. Because if you'd rather treat acutely ill adults, FNP is going to make you miserable. If you'd rather treat the entire age range...
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    The fatting of America.

    mvanz9999 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    So...is running around during 3 or 4 shifts not considered exercise? 'Cause I think it is.... One thing I don't see on here is portion control. I bet 9 out of 10 people have no idea what a portion...
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    Finding an LPN job w/ benefits loosing battle

    mvanz9999 replied to HotmaleSPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    alicet, I see you posted this a couple of places. Be patient, we have some good help on the board. I'm not really in a position to advise, but maybe you could post more details. How you got...
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    To Be or not To Be a Nurse

    mvanz9999 replied to katiti69's topic in Nursing Career

    But WHY do they think it is not a good
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    Paying for school: using your IRAs

    mvanz9999 replied to Suki-P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ Correct. Don't be misled into thinking that you can take out your entire IRA/401K amount. You can only take out an amount up to your Qualified Educational Expenses. See:...
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    Loans And Credit

    mvanz9999 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not that you will quit. The theory is that people with bad credit are more likely to steal, accept bribes, or have other financial troubles that will affect job performance. This isn't actually...
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    Loans And Credit

    mvanz9999 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It takes a long time after bankruptcy to rebuild your credit. Years and years, despite what the "bankruptcy credit gurus" are telling you. I don't think anyone is going to advise you for or against...
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    A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    mvanz9999 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Marieb, A&P 7th edition. I kept the text, plus the bundled junk. I must say you are correct. The website design is TERRIBLE. I thought they would offer a PDF of the actual book. But no, it's a...
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    Will we remain divided and conquered?

    mvanz9999 replied to anonymurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not disputing the fact that there IS a nursing shortage. I'm disputing the fact that the shortage is caused by those nurses that are licensed but not working. To me, constantly labeling the "31%...
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    What are the roles of FNPs in hospitals?

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

    Certifications make my head hurt and make no sense. There should only be one certification. Could you then certify with BOTH boards, ANCC and AACN, or is there something that prevents you from doing...
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    A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    mvanz9999 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone have this option: My class just started today. The professor told us that we can purchase the e-book, which is obviously the textbook in online format. It sells for about 1/2 of the...
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    What are the roles of FNPs in hospitals?

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

    Once again, if it hurts your head and you ARE ACNP, imagine the confusion to those of us who are just looking into getting trained as ACNP, and cannot get a straight answer about what they can or...
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    wanted to be a doctor?

    mvanz9999 replied to moyz's topic in General Nursing

    I have. I did. It wasn't that cut and dried, though. Basically I took all my pre-meds several years after I graduated, and then applied to med school. I didn't get in. My second attempt was kind...