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  1. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Wondering if someone could clarify what they have heard about adult nurse practitioners in the army. I read on this site that the army does not use ANP's. I have spoken with a health care...

  2. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    I have to say I am so thankful for sites like these. Yes, the military world is very confusing but I feel the responses have been very helpful. I understand the different points of views and feel I...

  3. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    Ahhh, I see...tricky tricky:nono:...These are the hidden aspects that I'm so glad all of you are bringing up. I would have never thought about it in that light. Well, to answer the above post I have...

  4. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    If you could elaborate more on this that would be helpful. What practices have you seen? All of these responses are great and being an outsider to the military world, it is nice to have an unbiased...

  5. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you JDCitizen for your response. My semester starts back in a week and I'm going to ask my professor if they know of any military that are in advanced nursing roles that I can talk to. I know...

  6. Adult Nurse Practitioners?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you olderthandirt2 for your response. I emailed the health care recruiter (Cpt. Amy Mcintosh, Nashville, TN) today and specifically asked again to clarify any confusion, "Does the army use...

  7. HELP!! My grade is in, how will this affect my chances.....

    shirleyTX replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I completely understand how you are feeling. I went through the exact same thing. My first semester 4.0, 2nd semester- 1 B- summer 1-B, last semester 4.0 = graduating w/ 3.87. After the first B I...

  8. Why are pts with low BPs still on meds that could lower their BPs even more?!

    shirleyTX replied to christvs's topic in Cardiac

    From what I gather from this forum, it seems that it is the norm to give antihypertensive meds with

  9. CCRN, PALS, ACLS, what else can you get before applying?

    shirleyTX replied to The Gunslinger's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just FYI, I've looked into the csc (cardiac surg. cert.) and you have to have one of the other certifications (CCRN, or other specialized certi.) before you can apply to sit for this exam, there is...

  10. NCLEX results?

    shirleyTX posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just moved to KNoxville, and will be taking my NCLEX tomorrow. I understand TN is not including in states that offer quick results, and was wondering if anyone knows the average wait for the...

  11. Nurse Anesthesia and family?

    shirleyTX replied to OURN83's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know, for myself, my BSN nursing program wasn't a breeze either. No, I'm sure it can't compare with CRNA school, but starting nursing school with the hopes of becoming a CRNA in the future is just...

  12. NCLEX results?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Boards were fine. I took it May 26th and found out in 48hrs(TX) that I passed. I work at Parkwest and really like it. The new grads with me are very nice and I really enjoy it. What school did you...

  13. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    shirleyTX replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I really wonder when people say that they are VERY interested in becoming a CRNA, then don't know hardly anything about the profession. The funny thing is that EVERYONE can state the starting...

  14. NCLEX results?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Since I was registered through the TX BON, it took 48hours and then it was posted on the website. Everyone in the new grad. program at work is from Tenn., and they said it was taking anywhere from...

  15. ? about student nursing in TN

    shirleyTX replied to adnstudentnurse's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I think its a long ways back. A lot of girls in our program had MIP's(minor in possession) alcohol or what have you, and they all had to fill out specific paperwork for that charge. Needless to say,...

  16. ? about delegation questions

    shirleyTX replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went to nursing school at the university of texas - galveston, and sat for my boards in Knoxville, TN. I took the NCLEX last Thursday )I passed w/ 75 questions. When it comes to delegation, IMO,...

  17. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!

    shirleyTX replied to Kiwi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  18. Advice in the meantime

    shirleyTX posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Now, I can actual say, "I'm on my way" I just found out that I passed the NCLEX, and can really look foward to the future. I start working Tues. although not in an ICU, I'll start in cardio,and then...

  19. "Just a number"

    shirleyTX replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would have to disagree. I remember seeing two questions back to back about a condition, in which I probley got both wrong, but after that I did not see anymore dealing with it. The way I see it, is...

  20. Taking NCLEX tomorrow..how should I spend the next 24 hours???

    shirleyTX replied to newgrad2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I jsut found out my results and I passed. I took the test in TN but I was certified to take it from the Texas BNE. I took it thursday and this morning it was up. If you're state has "quick results",...

  21. Just took NCLEX...

    shirleyTX replied to Kiwi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ITS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The link is up and I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am sooo excited, I even cried. GOod luck and good

  22. Just took NCLEX...

    shirleyTX replied to Kiwi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My experience is the same. i took the test THursday, and have been checking @ 5-6 hours, and nothing yet. Let us know if you get the link. Thanks and good

  23. What if I do not have enough time to do 3000 ques. before my exam???

    shirleyTX replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEx thursday, and let me tell you all the studying in the world doesnt do you any good. The way I feel, its alot of prioritization, but not stuff that's apparent, like no cardio or...

  24. NCLEX results?

    shirleyTX replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    After reading my ATT, b/c my license is through TX, I should still be able to get the quick results. We'll see.

  25. Taking NCLEX tomorrow..how should I spend the next 24 hours???

    shirleyTX replied to newgrad2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also taking my test tomorrow. I'm going to go over lab values and then put everything away. I plan on doing alot of praying tonight and hope for the