jensfbay BSN, DNP

Hello. I just happen to see your post and I'm inspired. I'm wondering what you've decided so far. I'm 40 with two younger children and strongly contemplating about getting a psych NP degree

I'm so glad to have found this thread. I have two children, I'm 40, and I work part time as a bedside RN. I'm seriously contemplating about getting my NP and have been discouraged by the tuition, my age, and etc.

I have 10 years of experience as an RN. I'm 40, live in Seattle, I work per diem, and I have two children 3 & 5, and my spouse has a decent job but I will have to take student loans. Is DPN worth it? I want to work in primary care and have been ...

i'm thinking of applying to wsu for next year. do you know if they set up your own clinical/preceptorship? also, do they still have the program where you can earn your NP with an MSN while working on your DNP? thanks!

I moved here from the bay area 3 years ago. My family was able to buy a house in a decent school district, and we are loving it here. However, I am still working in the bay area 4-5 nightshifts per month because I just cannot justify the pay here any...

with the housing market continue to rise at a fast rate, we rn's cannot keep up with the inflation in this area. i have found what worked for me is to work in the bay area part time and get the pay there (plus or minus $100/hour for experienced nurse...

I have 2 years to decide which school and what specialty to get my MSN. I know this is weird, but I'm in this interesting predicament: I have 2 years to take my post 9/11 GI bill to pay for my education (I can't transfer it to my children unfortunate...

My family and I moved from California to Washington. At that time, I was also pregnant. Now that we have our second child, I plan on going back to work. I do want to work per diem, 12 hour shifts twice a week but am not sure if I will be considered c...

That sounds hopeful. May I ask which state you are working? I'm glad it worked out for you.

All my certifications, such as acls, bls, pals, and rn license, ccrn are current. Do any of you happen to have suggestions re books, online classe, etc. that will help me brush up on my skills?

I am looking into obtaining an MSN with an Adult NP option track. However, I am a very busy mother, pregnant, and working. I think that taking one class per semester/quarter would make it more doable. Are there online MSN NP programs that you know of...

lhflanurse If South University allows me to take one class at a time and complete it in 2 years, wouldn't that be accelerated pace? I'm assuming that if I take one class per semester or quarter, it would take me at least four years. I don't want an a...

I am currently taking care of my toddler at home and expecting another child. I am a stay at home mom right now and taking a break from my career as an ICU nurse. While not working, I would like to take classes and obtain my MSN, with specialty in Ge...

My family and I recently moved from California to Seattle. My CA license doesn't expire until 4/2013, but according to WA State, my RN WA license (endorsed from CA) will expire in 3/2013. My family and I might go back to live in CA in 2 years. Should...

I have a BSN and have been working as a critical care RN for 6 years. I applied to get my MSN online and waiting for my acceptance letter. As I wait for it, I'm wondering if I'm getting my MSN for the right reason. I don't really know what my goal is...

Sounds like I'm writing this thread. I am a UCD grad, Human Dev major. I didn't realize that I wanted to be a nurse until after I graduated, so After finished my BS in Davis, i went to sac city college to take 3 prerequisites and then I went to a o...

I recently received a pt. from OR who was already @ 400mcg/kg/min of Neo, but his systolic still went into the 60's after half an hour in the ICU. When he came, the neurosurgeon already said that it was a poor prognosis (although he wasn't brain dead...

1. I currently live and work in the SF bay area and get paid a little over $50/hour. How much pay cut should I expect? I have 5 years experience. I plan on working in Seattle. 2. Any thoughts on which hospitals to apply? VA? Harborview? Which ones ha...

I am a critical care nurse with a BSN and a BS in psych. I like my job but believe that I have a stronger calling in counseling. I am considering two of the many routes: an MSN in psych nursing or an MSW? I am more inclined to do the MSN route becaus...

I have 5 years of experience in acute care as an RN with BSN, and I'm considering taking distance learning/online classses to obtain an MSN in Gerontology NP. I have many questions. Please help. 1. Is it up to my state BRN, which is California, to al...

what's the percentage of your patients actually shiver when used cooling vest? i've had my first one this week, and it's new to our unit. good thing there was an easy to follow protocol. is there a supported evidence or harm about the use of magnesiu...

What kind of RN work or Masters should I pursue if I'm interested in Preventative health? I want to work with people who are either in their active phase of their healing or in their preventative state. I appreciate your comments. Thanks.

I'm thinking of doing something like Physical therapy with nursing aspect. Any suggestions on what kind of jobs or further education I would need? Thanks!

Any suggestions on how to incorporate exercise when working 12-hour shift? I know that we have 4-days off during the week but what if you also need/want to work out for the day that you are working? I end up having to wake up at 4 or 4:30 cuz I'm usu...

First of all, what is the difference between utilization review and record reviewer? Are these jobs as rewarding as bedside nursing? Do you think it's ethical to use my employment in this position as a way out of bedside nursing? I'm already feeling ...