chiromed0

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    In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    chiromed0 replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    It's been a couple of years for me but what I would tell you is that the CPNE study guide turned out to be my best resource. They will hold you to that standard, know that material inside out. If...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    chiromed0 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm...what if single payer healthcare takes effect and this "basic human right" is now heavily governed with nurses and doctors salaries fixed/capped/controlled to cover everyone. How does that sit...
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    Graduating RN to seek FNP....

    chiromed0 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Technically none unless stated by the program; if you are asking about getting into a program vs getting a job afterward. I have zero and got into two programs, one requiring 2 years in the chosen...
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    CRNA Program without BSN/RN?

    chiromed0 replied to Tombot's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like the others have said there is NO WAY that you can be in a CRNA program w/o an RN. Maybe w/o a BSN b/c there are APN RN-MSN programs with a CRNA track but you still have to have a license. I...
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    Frontier FNP portfolio option--anyone with non-nurse BS get in?

    chiromed0 replied to Cauliflower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not applying to Frontier but I do have a non-nursing BS and just an ADN with zero experience. I just got into a few university RN-MSN program with entrance gpa and grad entry test requirements,...
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    chiromed0 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...all I can say is it's apparent to me that you have not read the PPACA. If you had I don't think this pole would be correct. Again, wow, and I'm
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    ADN to MSN NP programs.

    chiromed0 replied to bigraf's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are PLENTY of programs around the country and you do not need to be anywhere near the schools. However, you will have to visit the campuses for orientation, clinical proficiency exams, final...
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    FNP w prior convictions possibility??

    chiromed0 replied to COBSNRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I wouldn't say anything unless asked and don't lie. Apply, apply apply..heck, there's lawyers and judges who are ex-cons. Cops with DUI's. Politicians with...you get the point. Don't call...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    chiromed0 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Well, probably a D.O. I became a chiropractor which is 1/4 a D.O. simply b/c I didn't know enough about Osteopathy to have started down that road. Now, I'm an RN and looking for an RN gig, shortly...
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    chiromed0 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    Well, to Mr. Obama's surprise there still is a 10th amendment. If he wants to allow corpsman to practice as nurses in VA hospitals then fine but otherwise it is up to individual state boards which...
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    excelsior.... sorry =)

    chiromed0 replied to dalman97's topic in Excelsior College

    Great comments and glad to hear them. I'm in Texas and Yes, no problems with Excelsior in Texas. No issues with it at all. Employment may be but I really can't say that yet until I apply for gobs...
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    excelsior.... sorry =)

    chiromed0 replied to dalman97's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, but that's only part of the problem so far...try finding employers that do! Still looking but I think it might be a
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    A male Nurse Practitioner: What are your thoughts?

    chiromed0 replied to indomie23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, in my current profession there are a lot of ex-patriots transitioning over to MSN-NP at the moment w/o any experience as an RN other than clinical rotations. I looked into both a while back...
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    Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    chiromed0 replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    After having gotten an ASN I would suggest at your age do not go for short cuts. Get the traditional BSN and get as much clinical experience as you can. You have time and it will save you from the...
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    Lost my first nursing job... now how do I find another?

    chiromed0 replied to 071911's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for your story. I don't have any nursing specific comment but I have hired & fired a good number of people and my first observation here would be "why" do you feel you need to share this...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, I'm a second career person. Employed and experienced in healthcare, just not in nursing. I'm wanting to make my leap into nursing but need some good advice. Like many on here I've got a...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm the guy that wants the experience bad enough to accept the lowest pay, lousiest shift and empty all the bedpans and do all the enemas and lift the biggest patients. Seriously. I'm not picky, I'm...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your comments. I will follow your advice also. Yes, unfortunately, my day job as a D.C. is my clinical experience which is directed towards outpatient, clinical care and not bedside...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This input I appreciate and I'm still not offended. I know there's some crack pots that came out of Excelsior. Just like I personally know some that came from the University of Texas b/c they are my...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well Green Tea, nobody said being a DC is the same as being an MD so maybe you should read more carefully. As for workers comp, the classification was AD2 Level 2 physician provider same as MD for...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No offense there. That's damn good advice. :) I agree on every point you make and reality sometimes interferes with my fantasies which can be annoying.:) If it weren't for the fact that I routinely...
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    New nurse and need job advice

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in Texas Nursing

    Licensed in July. I wouldn't say "nothing" in common with nursing; physical exams, vitals, case management and some therapy interventions. However, you are indeed correct on the technical side I...
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    New nurse and need job advice

    chiromed0 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Okay, I'm a second career health professional just looking for wisdom on starting my nursing career in Texas. I have a few questions and would be very appreciative of your advice. I have 3 degrees...
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    My NCLEX story...8th times a charm!

    chiromed0 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only reason I'm writing/admitting this is because I truly appreciate the encouragement/information this site provides. I have been down this road so many times it's ridiculous and I have always...
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    My NCLEX story...8th times a charm!

    chiromed0 replied to chiromed0's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BINGO! I saw one reply about "thinking" like a nurse and I would have to say that IS the secret if there is one. Nursing is different and you have to appreciate that fact. As far as "types" of...