just_cause

just_cause BSN, RN

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  1. Military Pay Off Loans

    just_cause replied to UjonesRN's topic in Government, Military

    active duty army up to 115k over 3

  2. Experience?

    just_cause replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree in many respects ruster - but I think the onus of this has to be on the certifying agencies rather then on potential students.. if the institution needs to change I think the accrediting body...

  3. student loan nightmare!!!

    just_cause replied to May2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f57/ pm me if you have any specific questions. v/r ps you might also look in the military at the US health corp - they are federal.. a non-fighting branch that pretty much...

  4. student loan nightmare!!!

    just_cause replied to May2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    katmarie, lol good point. If you do have the opportunity to serve overseas your loans will be quickly repayed tax free + combat pay Of course... if you look at the numbers of reserve nurse corp...

  5. November/December AMMEDD Board

    just_cause replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    wahoo and congrats army2be anyone now the jan deadline and board date??!

  6. NP "Glut" on the market

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

    True, but they do require 78 Semester credits of pre-reqs, along with an ADN and a GRE test. The credentialing agency stated the BSN provided students with humanities and science skills above and...

  7. Any diabetes NPs out there?

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

    Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management info: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/NurseSpecialties/DiabetesManagementAdvanced.aspx#

  8. A Healthcare Bubble?

    just_cause replied to wjf00's topic in General Nursing

    It's currently in between or just after the stages you mentioned.... and will continue - you will likely be in the wrong place at the wrong time.. as will i

  9. student loan nightmare!!!

    just_cause replied to May2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can look at several options: check local hospitals in your area for student loan tuition repayment. check your state/county/fed programs for student loan repayment or forgiveness. If you have...

  10. NP "Glut" on the market

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

    From the website: "Though some arts and science courses are included in ADN programs, the BSN provides a much stronger base in the humanities and sciences."...

  11. NP "Glut" on the market

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

    What portion of the BSN curriculum do you find necessary that it would be that beneficial? Most of the ADN to MSN programs I have seen have a course bridge - to provide those 'missing skills' and...

  12. NP "Glut" on the market

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

    np2b, I think it's also worthy to note that the BSN/ADN limiting factor is not only faculty - but available preceptor positions at local facilities. The states BON have their ratios acceptable for...

  13. Online program recommendations

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

    I believe Mr Carpenter was alluding to the fact that the level of degree does not necessarily equal a level of, or lack of, competency - I think the statement had brackets... I think he agrees and...

  14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    just_cause replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    PHD, I agree with you on this, What specific attributes/traits are beneficial to patients and nurses by having the entry level NP degree being a DNP vs an MSN? I've looked at the curriculum and see a...

  15. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

    just_cause replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    I think the wait lists are geographically / school specific. I live in the north west and of 8 schools near me none have 'waiting list' for ADN or BSN programs. The programs accept applications and...

  16. Which degree do I do?

    just_cause replied to miseje's topic in General Students

    I am in similar circumstances... you have four major routes: 1. ADN: low cost, fairly quick (some feel that it's hard to get into... if you are competitive its not an issue unless your schools base...

  17. Online program recommendations

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

    Tammy, Thanks for the feedback.... You've talked to someone and I've talked to someone - both recruiters and both with different results. :) I value the online concept but hope to see programs come to...

  18. Master Degree in Nursing

    just_cause replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree - TX

  19. Looking for Accelerated BSN program, but ...

    just_cause replied to sandiegoaaron's topic in General Nursing

    Aaron, Check out this list - it was helpful to me. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/FactSheets/AcceleratedProg.htm I first created a list of pre-reqs I was willing/able to complete. I made a list of...

  20. Online program recommendations

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

    The navy has recently stopped accepting those with an online BSN from applying to becoming a commissioned officer in the navy nurse course. (for students who were ADN RNs and then did online...

  21. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    just_cause replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    Yup, the board info is pretty much isolated to the recruiter and the health care recruiting team..which unless you know somebody there isn't really a contact you make, you should be talking with the...

  22. Corny question

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

    The AANC has a PDF on 'how to list your credentials"... here is the link from there website.

  23. SO nervous - any help here?

    just_cause replied to averna's topic in General Students

    averna, Everytime you think of catheters give yourself a peanut m&m. In fact, keep a pocket full of m&ms nearby... soon you will salivate at the mere thought of catheters! Joking aside - do...

  24. OR vs CTICU vs ED

    just_cause replied to LVAD RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would choose the ED - as it sounds like you are partial to it and it leads to a great transition to being an NP. However, if you do the OR - it can also be a good transition to becoming a surgical...

  25. Recruitment Checklist

    just_cause replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Jams, I didn't know if you were looking at a certain service, - I'm partial to the Army. Here is a useful one that I keep around (found on google search)....