jkpowell23

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

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 for the course. However, APA structure is irrelevant when your subject is nursing theory that you do not happen to subscribe to. I think in less academic terms, they are asking... "Do you subscribe to this theory crap or not? And if not, how do you feel about its place in graduate level nursing coursework as a requirement?" Or maybe I'm just reading into the comments?

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 neonatologist in our NRP class the other day. (I work mother/baby/gyn, NOT NICU).

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 important. NP's are (in most cases) very autonomous... the time you have to get experience in your clinicals is best used to learn new/advanced skills and to upgrade the skills you have... not to learn 'nursing'. I am probably not making any sense... Basically, assessment and critical thinking are so very important. You can learn them, but it's best to practice them. As an RN, you would have a chance to do this without the added responsibility of diagnosing and prescribing. Once you have developed your RN skills, go back to school and get your NP skills. Either way, I wish you the best of luck!:)

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 all: full time 4. Will you be attending part time or full time: ('ve already completed most of my 'core' classes and will be finishing up at a different school, so I don't know how that's gonna work just yet! 5. And any other pertinent info

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 are back in school. First to complete the necessary pre-reqs and then to get their ADN to BSN and THEN on to MSN. Do yourself a favor... get the BSN. Save yourself some time. We all learn floor nursing on THE FLOOR. Most things are learned hands on. I think it is much more important to work somewhere that supports learning than to listen to the 'ADN students work circles around the BSN students' rhetoric. If necessary, you should apply elsewhere. Good luck!

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 programs do not accept "C's". At USA you are allowed one C. If you make another one, you have to retake that class (offered only once per year), if you make a third C, you are dismissed from the program. I would rather go slowly and make good grades than to try and rush through it and risk the bad grades. Just my opinion!

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 clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or the role of the nurse practitioner (NP). Questions cover the CNS's and NP's roles as educators, clinicians, consultants, managers and researchers. The test also cover client problems such as degenerative diseases, orthopaedic trauma, metabolic bone disease, inflammatory disorders, sports injury, neuromuscular/pediatrics/congenital and orthopaedic oncology, according to the ONCB. Both of these tests consist of 150 questions. Fees •There are various fees associated with attaining any of the ONCB certifications. The initial certification for the OCN credential costs $275 for National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) members to take the ONC test while it costs $390 for those who are not members, according to ONCB. As of May 2010, recertifying your credential costs $200 for NAON members and $315 for non-members. Initial certification fees for the OCNS-C and the ONP-C credentials are $325 for NAON members and $440 for non-members. Their recertification fees are $255 for NAON members and $370 for non-members. Read more: Orthopedic Nursing Certification | eHow.com Orthopedic Nursing Certification | eHow.com

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

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 you!!!

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 Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson to get my PMHNP!! I'm thrilled!! What I need help with is the new school wants syllabi from certain classes to compare with their classes. I don't have any syllabi saved anywhere!!! If you have a copy, or know anyone who does, I'd be VERY greatful!! These are the ones I need: NU 506 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing NU 508 Advance Nursing Leadership Roles and Concepts NU 513 Advanced Nursing Research Your help is greatly appreciated!! Julie

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

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

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 be with only adult. Another thing is, if I were to be hired alongside an adult PMHNP, would all the ped cases get thrown to me because of my family cert? Thanks for your help and insight!

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 be able to move anywhere, or wait >1 year to have that job while still working the floor and paying for student loans? No. My experience is in mother/baby/gyn but I've got 5 kids, and I need to do what I can to make myself as likely as possible to get a job without uprooting them from their schools etc. That's just me. Maybe if I were single and it was easy to travel... But I will tell you this. Your perspective can change! Since starting the FNP program over a year ago, my heart has shifted. I realized what I REALLY wanted was to be a PMHNP. But, after talking to several schools, and what not, I am unable to transfer (and get credit for many of the courses I've already taken). I just can't afford that financial hit. If I still feel the same way in a couple of years after graduation, there is always the post-master's cert route.