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  1. Most logical route from ADN/BS to NP

    just_cause replied to how_you_doin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. No there are plenty of ADN to MSN programs out there.... some of them require a bridge course(s) but many do not. Your prior bachelors will help. The "Direct entry" would not apply to you because...

  2. Torn over FNP or MD...

    just_cause replied to vetiver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is no fast track for PA2MD at this time..... some in the PA community have shown interest but it does not exist

  3. FNP exam pass rates

    just_cause replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    so OP is referring to entry level FNP programs... where they gain RN license but lack prior RN

  4. Torn over FNP or MD...

    just_cause replied to vetiver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes they can - however it requires going through medical school.... :) There has been some talk on the matter as PAs have shown interest but there is not currently a mechanism for a 'quicker' route to...

  5. What's the best way to join the Navy nursing program????

    just_cause replied to nkslats79's topic in Government, Military

    The comment about 'credit' is related to the security clearance packet which you submit. The key point is to ensure someone isn't a candidate likely to need money so bad to do wrong - etc. I...

  6. What's the best way to join the Navy nursing program????

    just_cause replied to nkslats79's topic in Government, Military

    alibi to previous poster - Army reserve is the only military entrance for those holding an ADN....

  7. Are there programs that offer RN-DNP

    just_cause replied to want to do good 86's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    ...there are Entry level DNP programs for those with a prior bachelors (non-nursing) and who have completed the general pre-reqs.... yes you could be grandfathered in with the 2015 masters if you made...

  8. Preparing for Med School??? Working along the way

    just_cause replied to mdtcc's topic in General Students

    CNA vs PCT really depends on your hospital/clinic/doc implementation. In my area CNA are called PCTs as the hospital has the model of nursing that does not use LPNs or CNAs - only RNs... they hire...

  9. Career Changer-Need Advice / Guidance

    just_cause replied to mlj2314's topic in General Nursing

    late 30's is not to old to enter active duty nursing in the military. did you know the army now accepts a number of nurses up to the age of 60? the standard cutoff age is mid fourties... so don't...

  10. Should DNPs be called doctors?

    just_cause replied to Serenyd's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Only if they specify they are a nurse.... ....'Dr' within the hospital refers to physician - in the eyes of the public. Over time this can change by educating patients / public on changes in nursing...

  11. Preparing for Med School??? Working along the way

    just_cause replied to mdtcc's topic in General Students

    Nursing school will require a grouping of pre-reqs that is almost completely different then pre-med. Though some content overlaps - you will have to still essentially start from scratch as a pre-med....

  12. Is this a Good Stethoscope??

    just_cause replied to Sl1011's topic in General Students

    Yes, that is a high quality scope - It should be one that you can use in school and for your career -... just keep sticky hands away from it

  13. Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    just_cause replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    August - awesome, thanks - great info! I'll plan on waiting for 8 weeks out for orientation date as well as attending... pda info very helpful... thanks a bunch for the

  14. Torn over FNP or MD...

    just_cause replied to vetiver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you want to practice medicine or nursing? Perhaps - if looking at mid level clinician... you get your BSN and get some experience and then move towards FNP if you like nursing, or towards PA if you...

  15. Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    just_cause replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    August, Computer Labs: Do the computer labs enable you to do all the PDA interactions that are required for the informatics program? Info for New Students: Did you ever receive information on what...

  16. Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    just_cause replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    August, Does the health campus have a library and computer center (with printing capabilities) that students are able to use?

  17. Army Branch Transfer

    just_cause replied to CTGuy's topic in Government, Military

    There is also a "FNEP" funded nurse education program for active duty enlist and commissioned (though there is a max rank... you can look up with program details) where if you can finish your BSN in X...

  18. OR Nursing

    just_cause replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    lifeafter, I am in the same boat - please come online when you dig up some info! I did think this was unique, http://www.usuhs.mil/gsn/cns/index.html , the USUHS offers what they claim is the only...

  19. latex allergy and nursing school

    just_cause replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Local CC i went to is latex free... and worst case scenario you just keep your own gloves in your pocket. I would say thanks for the advice and continue down your path. best of

  20. oakley boots

    just_cause replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    ICU, do you wear ACU to work then change into scrubs or? Army provides scrubs or an allowance or? What shoes/boots are worn with scrubs? Any other scrubs info would be appreciated..

  21. Emergency Room NPs?

    just_cause replied to CoolhandHutch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ... At the same time perhaps a pre-applicant blurb stating that state BONs regulate which specialties are accepted, be advised and check with your own state of interest for details. I do not think...

  22. Emergency Room NPs?

    just_cause replied to CoolhandHutch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    cdm, thanks for the posting! do you have more information on who is working on the ENP NP exam? I'd be very interested in learning which agency is developing this, in order to try and pass on the...

  23. What's the best way to join the Navy nursing program????

    just_cause replied to nkslats79's topic in Government, Military

    nkslat, first opportunity would be the candidate program at start of junior year - otherwise, as far as the navy reserves goes, you would have to enlist. Is it possible to budget and take out loans in...

  24. Drexel ACE Program

    just_cause replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    colorful, may i ask what data you have for an 'attrition' rate at drexel's aBSN program?

  25. army nurse training

    just_cause replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    lionstudent, great questions - I will answer what I know. Disclaimer: Please be aware that I left the Army last February as a CPT from a non-med branch.. so my answers are based on that + info I've...