chiromed0

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    Chiropractor to FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, the CPNE, I think it's attitude. Out of 6 paramedics, me and LVN/LPN's only two of us passed. I knew I didn't have the bedside experience that the others had just more education. That's not...
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    Chiropractor to FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    University of Portland has a direct entry MSN, no previous nursing needed. Full time though. I just finished my ADN, taking my NCLEX in June. I was the last D.C. admitted to Excelsior College's...
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    Chiropractor to FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    B Hart. Yes there are programs. No you don't need a BSN. There are plenty of RN-MSN programs out there and many FNP concentrations. You can also do an alternative entry MSN-NP but might have to...
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    Chiropractor to FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    DC1st the real benefit to becoming an NP is that you don't have to be a D.C. at all anymore. As it was explained to me by Dr. Scott Wofford of MidAmerica Nurse Practitioner School (A D.C.-R.N....
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    Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    chiromed0 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted no b/c this is a blind bill. Meaning if your representatives, your legislators don't even care to read or know what is in the fine print of the bill how in good conscience can you support it?...
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    Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    chiromed0 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tasha, here's my experience. From my user i.d. you can tell I've got another degree so I do have lots of experience with exams, etc., however I wouldn't say that it totally transfers to a nursing...
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    nclex-pn 3000 free link!!

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

    Thaaaaaaannnnnnnk U. That's
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    Your thoughts on the nursing jurisprudence examination?

    chiromed0 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I pulled up the references online just in case I had to use them. I didn't. I didn't read anything and passed it in about 20-30 min's. Most state jurisprudence exams are a complete joke. I really...
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    Physician assistant versus Nurse practitioner

    chiromed0 replied to xng's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure who you're addressing or what your suggesting. We are talking NP or PA not RN vs PA. Anything an NP would learn in nursing school to differentially diagnose? Uhhh....yeah...Advanced...
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    Chiropractor to FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I guess I'll chime in on the old thread. First Mid-America seems to have bitten off more than it can chew for the time being. Have friends who finished the BSN portion and passed NCLEX so it...
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    Chiropractor to CRNA advice

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

    Huh...why would a chiropractor want to be a nurse? Just kidding. Well, just so you know there are many, many of us Chiro's going into nursing at the moment. Most of us are going the RN to NP...
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    Physician assistant versus Nurse practitioner

    chiromed0 replied to xng's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm neither NP or PA but have looked into both extensively and decided NP for me for several reasons. I've read and corresponded with both NP's and PA's in private practice. Both "can" open a...
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    Would it be best to go for the BSN or ADN in my situation?

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

    Only suggested D.O. b/c of age & pre-reqs. Texas schools, comparatively, are pretty cheap. UNT-HSC tuition & books is about $18K/yr. If one already lives here it's certainly doable....
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    Don't you want to be a Doctor?

    chiromed0 replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think Greg Focker addressed this issue already in "Meet the Parents". (just for a laugh).I am a Doctor (not MD/DO) and now I'm a nurse. So what. Just take care of people's needs, fill a void...
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    Trouble on the homefront

    chiromed0 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    Define Happiness? You've only been married a couple of years...I'm on my way to 20. There's a big difference b/t the two no matter what job you have. Knowing what the heck it means to be "happy"...
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    Would it be best to go for the BSN or ADN in my situation?

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

    Heck, why nursing? If you've got to take all those basic sciences anyway and if you have a 3.2 + GPA then take the MCAT and apply to UNT-HSC and be a D.O. Getting back to you're point if you're not...
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    Career Change Into Nursing?

    chiromed0 replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men in Nursing

    Remember this...you're going to be 43 in three years no matter what you do. You can either be a 43 y.o. RN or a 43 y.o. salesman. Which sounds better to you? Age & time only matter to other...
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    Are all Excelsior Grads "Super Smart" ?

    chiromed0 replied to dbarnes2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This thread makes me chuckle. After many years in all kinds of schools I can only say that everybody can be a rocket scientist if that's what floats your boat. Excelsior students are ALL types and...
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    Overcoming low GPA for accelerated BSN program?

    chiromed0 replied to twois's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be fine in finding a program somewher b/c they will pay more attention to your last 60 hours than your first. Your story is not unlike many (including my party happy wife) freshmen that...
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    LPN starting pay $26.50!

    chiromed0 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good news...your in the right
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    Do you think I can become a nurse?

    chiromed0 replied to strawberry19's topic in General Nursing

    Take their concerns with a grain of salt. I would not be asking other people your age what to do for a career. They don't have one yet. Nursing is a lifelong profession with many, many options...
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    Excelsior College clinicals

    chiromed0 replied to Takeshi's topic in Excelsior College

    Search the net for CPNE workshops. When you get that close, take the workshops. Go to yahoo newsgroups and there are many, many groups for excelsior and cpne specific information. There are...
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    Health Care is a right

    chiromed0 replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A right? I guess as long as you mean nobody has right to deny you it. However, nobody has a right to force me to "pay" for it either. For that matter, nobody should have the right to force me to...
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    Holistic RN or chiropractic?

    chiromed0 replied to abell's topic in Holistic

    Again, let me discourage anyone from pursuing a career without fiscal reasoning. Getting a $100K+ education for a career that may net you from $35K to $1M is not sound. Look at the probabilities...
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    Excelsior and Texas

    chiromed0 replied to sweet_n_low's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Update...for anyone reading the Texas situation is cleared up and Excelsior is good here for 10 more years. Also they are working on clearing up the clinicals situtation in the future. No details...