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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. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. Psych Nurse Practitioner

    jkpowell23 replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Psychiatric

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

  11. About to start clinicals... A little freaked out!

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, freaked out is a bit of an understatement. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm in an online FNP program (University of South Alabama) and I am feeling a little alone. I have to find preceptors, get contracts...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  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. 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

  16. 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...

  17. Online classes suck!! What's your experience!!

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

    I too am in an online program. I feel like I am 'self taught' but expect nothing less. However, for the most part, when we are partnered with someone or a group, there are rules about participation....

  18. Any info on University of South Alabama

    jkpowell23 replied to Live Well RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    92mxmom, Thank you for all the advice!! I couldn't have asked for anything more helpful. Right now (first semester of clinicals) I feel like I'm drowning. I cannot find my observation sites (only 2)...

  19. Help deciding between WHNP program or dual WH/ANP program

    jkpowell23 replied to Fade to Black...'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think the additional semester would absolutely be worth it. In my location (S.Mississippi) there are almost NO WHNP jobs that I'm aware of. I work (as an RN) in women's health, and initially, WHNP...

  20. Can a nurse just be a nurse anymore???

    jkpowell23 replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every year, during our evaluations we are eligible for either 2%, 3% or 4%. Every year we'd all get 3% and were told if we made more 'contributions' in addition to our good attendance and our good...

  21. Any info on University of South Alabama

    jkpowell23 replied to Live Well RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in the FNP program at USA. This is my 4th semester, my first of clinicals. My MAIN cons are these 1)we have to set up our own clinicals (as with most online programs I guess) this is proving to be...

  22. University of South Alabama FNP

    jkpowell23 replied to odugrad's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in the FNP program at USA and should be graduating December 2011. I think there are about 150-200 in my class at this time. I don't know how many I will graduate with though. Hope that helps! (oh,...

  23. UVA- I need some therapy(advice)

    jkpowell23 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's a bit of a long story. I'm in the FNP program at USA. I'm starting clinicals THIS SEMESTER. I'm feeling dread and sadness. What I really want is a PMHNP. Do you ever have a feeling about...

  24. UVA- I need some therapy(advice)

    jkpowell23 replied to jkpowell23's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, for now. I'm still on the hunt! A few things that weren't a perfect fit for me. 1) they only took 12 hours of transfer credit. I don't know if this is the norm for grad schools... But I've got 18...

  25. Advice on Goal

    jkpowell23 replied to Ang_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't know about other programs, but I do know that USA requires 2 years nursing experience in whatever area you want to concentrate in (for the advanced degree). If I were you, I would tackle the...