ThePrestige

Yes its perfectly legal, most places use MAs/GI Techs to assist the physician during the procedure which can include opening and closing the biopsy forceps/snare/etc. The physician always directs the forceps in and out and tells the tech when to open and close, very safe when properly trained.

I have a BS and LPN with 3 years clinical experience, but no IT experience. What kind of jobs should I look for to get into this field? I was also looking at an MS in medical informatics, but would like to gain some entry level experience before pursuing this, thanks.

If you got your ADN through Excelsior and then went on to a NP program and graduated, will the state you are applying for a NP license care about your RN from Excelsior? For example, California does not currently accept RNs who graduated from Excelsior, but would they accept that same RN who graduated from a NP program and applied for NP licensure?

Interested in this field, sent you a PM, if anyone else has info please PM me! Thanks all!

Hello, I'm currently an LPN in colorado and i'm looking to get my RN, however there are no programs close to me so i'm looking for an online/distance program for which I can finish my RN. Do you know of any? The only one I know of is in WY. Ideally I would like to finish in under one year, the faster the better. I also have a Bachelor of Science if that means anything. Thanks, I did a search but didnt find any good info.

No this wont work, they require a BSN to enter their program.

Good evening, I am currently an LPN and I have a Bachelor of Science degree as well. My goal right now is to become a nurse practitioner. I'm looking for a unique nurse practitioner program that will fall under these guidelines: 1) Take less than 3 years to complete 2) Would prefer heavy online component 3) Cost less than $50k for the entire program Any suggestions? I've been searching google and all I can find is Bachelor to MSN programs, but most are expensive and most say that you can only work in certain areas. I would prefer to be a FNP. Thanks!

Good job with that 4.0! Keep it up, you will need to if you want to be accepted. CU has a fantastic program, thats why its so hard to get into, they only want the best, good luck!

Hmm well I guess tell that to Harvard, Stanford, all the BEST RANKED schools in the country that having a competitive acceptance process doesnt work, clearly they are not sorting out the brightest, hardest working students in the country. There is a reason why its so hard and competitive to get into CU. Harvard would not have the reputation they have if they let any idiot walk in the door, pay $40K and print out a degree. The NCLEX pass rates dont mean ****, everyone passes the NCLEX, it doesnt mean you were trained well just because you passed.

is FNP recommended for working in the ER as well?

If you have the $$, which is a lot, you can get in, the university of colorado, well you need to be top 10% to get in. Another reason, they are for profit, pay money, they print you a degree. Oh and they are not accredited.

If you dont mind me asking, what does a typical nurse executive make these days?

What can you do with a MSN in management and leadership? Was that even worth getting? It is nice that you can get a post MSN certificate. I would think that a MSN should net you a $70k+ a yr job atleast.

DSON is a joke, i wouldnt hire a nurse from there either...Back to the topic, yes there is a hiring freeze, colorado is a horrible place for new grads right now, and even experienced nurses, everyone wants to live here.

Ok gotcha, so basically this would just help me out with managerial and or administrative positions.