jkpowell23

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1. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

   jkpowell23 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   Move on????????? Surely you jest!!!!!!!!! There are no nursing positions around here. The mgmt cackle softly to themselves as they watch us struggle.

2. These classes are nonsense

   jkpowell23 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think by 'fluff' they are referring to 'theory'. Not that the class is easy. Just that they find certain theory irrelevant to practice. And in many cases, I see their point. APA is of course, par...

3. nurses intubating newborns

   jkpowell23 replied to gunverferth's topic in General Nursing

   At our hospital, RN's do intubate newborns. They prefer the RT to do it, or the MD or NNP, but they do do it. Our transport team usually consists of a RN and RT. They were discussing it with the...

4. I don't get why you have to become a RN first ?

   jkpowell23 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think that while it would definitely be possible to become a nurse practitioner through the direct entry programs, it's probably not the best idea. The skills that you practice as a nurse are so...

5. Grad School Roll Call for Spring 11

   jkpowell23 replied to gerry79's topic in Post Graduate Students

   1. Name your school: University of Mississippi Medical Center 2. Degree you will be working on (including specialty):MSN, PMHNP 3. whether you will be working full time, part time, or not working at...

6. Looking for advice from working nurses on adn vs bsn

   jkpowell23 replied to rene76's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I just wanted to say, I work with several nurses that are ADN prepared (I am BSN) and they are brilliant. I have NO DOUBT that you'd get a wonderful education. HOWEVER, most of the ADN's I work with...

7. Current Post-Grads: How many credit hours could you take while working full time?

   jkpowell23 replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I have taken 6 hours and worked 3 12's per week. I also have 5 kids, and a hubby that works full time. I would not be able to do much more than that (and pass!!). Do keep in mind that most grad...

8. Orthopaedic Nurse Practioner Program?

   jkpowell23 replied to melodys's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I found this, I thought it may help you... Orthopedic Nursing Certification | eHow.com OCNS-C and ONP-C Examination •The examinations for the OCNS-C and the ONP-C cover either the role of the...

9. Psych Nurse Practitioner

   jkpowell23 replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Psychiatric

   I am starting a PHMNP program this summer... I hope the outlook is

10. South Alabama Students, I need help

    jkpowell23 replied to jkpowell23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did try to email her, but I never got a reply! Any help you can give me is appreciated. Going to PM you now! Thank

11. South Alabama Students, I need help

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just recently dropped my classes for this semester!! I dropped the FNP program halfway through the first clinical semester. I am going to begin classes (I'm aiming for spring) at University of...

12. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

    jkpowell23 replied to bobcambren's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well congratulations on getting your certification! And thanks for coming to

13. South Alabama-FNP, Spring 2011

    jkpowell23 replied to CarolinaGirl'99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, USA's program is online. All but one on campus orientation. At least it is for the MSN. Not sure about the

14. How limiting is adult vs family pmhnp?

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm currently in a FNP program, but am considering switching to PMHNP. The school I am considering offers both Adult and Family PMHNP. I am not interested in doing pediatrics, but how limited would I...

15. FNP vs Women's Health

    jkpowell23 replied to farfalle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My dream was also WHNP, but I've taken a good hard look at the working world around me. And finally realized that what I needed to be marketable was a FNP. Yes, I'd rather work as a WHNP. But will I...