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  1. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am considering applying to UAB online either ANP or ACNP and was wondering if anyone could comment on the program? How do they like it? How much time committed per week? Full or part-time? Is the...

  2. Mid-Columbia Medical Center

    Riker3 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    My husband is close to accepting a position in The Dalles, OR and I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the local hospital, Mid-Columbia Medical Center. Does it have a good reputation? Good...

  3. Waiting List FNP UAB

    Riker3 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just received an email that I am on the waiting list for UAB's FNP program. My heart just sank! Has anyone else been on a waiting list and has ended up getting into a program? Anyone know how...

  4. Any Kansas City RNs?

    Riker3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I may be moving to KC soon and I was wondering about the area hospitals. I am an experienced (6yr) RN in an SICU at a Level 1 University Trauma Center. What would be KC's equivilent?...

  5. Waiting List FNP UAB

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't think about the non-degree option; I'll definitely have to check that out. I did extensive research on schools in my area, and UAB definitely had the best/most reputable program. Thanks for...

  6. Waiting List FNP UAB

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My GPA is 3.5, perhaps that isn't competitive enough since I didn't submit a GRE? When I called the college and inquired about the program, the staff member that was the head of the FNP program(can't...

  7. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can I ask what program you were in? Full or part time? Did you work? What specifically did you like about the program? Any info or advice would be helpful. Thanks so much! I'm completing my...

  8. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry that it didn't work out for you. I plan on going full time and working PRN (no kids either) so hoping I'll have time for more of the BS :) Do you remember when you applied how long your...

  9. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks everyone for all the input; it really puts my mind at ease to know what I'm going to be looking forward to. I feel good about choosing the FNP program, I think it'll give be a broad knowledge...

  10. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for the advice; I plan on going PRN at work and working 1-2 shifts a week. I really want to do well in this program. UAB told me since I would start in the Spring(if I get in), that...

  11. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What a relief to know! I have decided to apply to the FNP program for Spring 2010. What did you think of the Pharm, Patho and Research classes? Did you work during school? Did you go full or part...

  12. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm sure they have a limit on admissions within the program, even online ( USA told me that) b/c the instructor still can only handle only so many students. I know for admit into USA you do not need...

  13. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UW Madison and Rush are excellent schools! I went to the U of Iowa for my BSN and moved to So. MS a few years ago for a job that my husband took post masters. We are not going to stay here long...

  14. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure the exact specifications as to why UAB is better, US News has a grading/scoring system based on several criteria. I like the fact that is is affiliated with a 900 bed, level 1 trauma center,...

  15. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure if I saw the posting you are referring to...can you direct me to it? USA is rated #115 and UAB #26. No difference in accreditation, just a better school (in the opinion of US News&World...

  16. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    Riker3 replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Beth, We do have the same dilemma! I love SICU, but I am looking towards the future and not wanting to work weekends, holidays, nights, call, etc... I talked to one of the ACNP at work and she said...

  17. How do I find a list of accredited online adult NP programs?

    Riker3 replied to Beth Beck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Opps....that's St. Louis

  18. How do I find a list of accredited online adult NP programs?

    Riker3 replied to Beth Beck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Clinicals are arranged in your area. I believe that the three schools I listed require a couple visits to campus throughout the entire program. What I did was go on "US News and World Report" top...

  19. How do I find a list of accredited online adult NP programs?

    Riker3 replied to Beth Beck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know of any list, but I can recommend a few schools that I have found in my research for online schools. University of Alabama at Birmingham has an online NP programs (FNP #11 in nation),...

  20. Singing River Hospital

    Riker3 replied to Mzjez's topic in General Nursing

    OSH has a SICU and MICU, both have 12 beds. They are starting work on the new CVICU and should be done by the end of the year?? The SICU mostly has CABG's, Cartoids, MVA's, ex-laps, some orthos,...

  21. Singing River Hospital

    Riker3 replied to Mzjez's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely start at OSH; if you want to master your skills or find a higher acuity, you'll have to go to USA in Mobile,

  22. Singing River Hospital

    Riker3 replied to Mzjez's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at OSH for 2 years now and I'm not sure what the new grad pay rate is....I'm thinking $18-20/hr?? Just call HR and ask for Julie, she's really nice and will let you know what the pay...

  23. Help! Moving to Tampa!

    Riker3 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm looking for some advice on which hospital to work at in the Tampa area. My husband and I will most likely live in Temple Terrace. What's the best hospital with the least commute? Pay scale for...

  24. Getting MSN Online

    Riker3 replied to jennieojala's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am considering applying to UNM, Nursing Education program...how do you like it? Approx. how many hours a week do you dedicate to studying/writing papers? I work (3) 12 hr day shifts a week and I'm...

  25. Any Tampa RNs??

    Riker3 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    My husband may be accepting a job in Temple Terrace, FL. Does anyone know what this town is like? I am an RN with 6 yrs experience in SICU, Level 1 Trauma University teaching hospital. What would...