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  1. telemetry nursing organizations

    experiencedrn replied to tma0312's topic in Cardiac

    You can also join the American College of Cardiovascular Nurses, Inc. They are strictly a cardiovascular nurses organization and have a lot to offer, I have been a member since the late 90s and got...

  2. Cardiac Vascular Nurse Certification by ANCC

    experiencedrn replied to XIGRIS's topic in Cardiac

    It is not strictly cardiac in focus. I took it and you should have no problem with it. There is another credentialling for Cardiac nurses that is a three tier program through the American College of...

  3. distance NP education. faculty travel expenses?

    experiencedrn replied to inthesky's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have not heard of such a thing, I am in a web based program and our evals are done via video confrence at the end of each

  4. Should DNPs be called doctors?

    experiencedrn replied to Serenyd's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think that anyone acheiving a doctoral degree earns the right to be addressed as Dr. This is going to be an interesting fight. And as more DNP's graduate we will see it flare. Sadly nurses do not...

  5. I have an interview for my top choice NP program!

    experiencedrn replied to medicrnohio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats on the interview. But why are you interviewing to get into a school? I have never had to do

  6. Paradise Valley Hospital

    experiencedrn replied to Codypatody's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have not heard anything good from the staff that works there, it is an abrazo affiliated hospital so it is for profitt, and has alot of the politics associated with for

  7. Question about Cardizem Drip...

    experiencedrn replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Yes this can and does happen, I have had it occur with several patients one just this week. Great catch on your part. I do have one concern, you work on a tele unit and cary a load of 6 patients, I...

  8. best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    experiencedrn replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work at JCL they have an awesome new grad program and the pay is highly competitive. Benefits are some of the best in the valley and they offer a tution payback as well as tution for continuing your...

  9. Masters in Nursing and health education

    experiencedrn replied to madwife2002's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am a GCU alumni, I would check UOP and GCU to see which program best meets your

  10. Grand Canyon University

    experiencedrn replied to lovensoccer3's topic in School, College Programs

    Undergrad tution is around 395 a credit hour at

  11. Offered Camp Nurse position

    experiencedrn replied to mcknis's topic in Camp

    I can offer this bit of advice. I have been a nurse now for 20 years and I applied for and accepted a camp nurse postion 2300 miles away from home directly after graducation. I loved it! I learned so...

  12. Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    experiencedrn replied to jamonit's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, I am a 2006 graduate of the program as well as 2008 MSN grad and currently in the NP program. The education you will recieve is awesome and well worth the effort. The papers can be demanding but...

  13. Grand Canyon University

    experiencedrn replied to lovensoccer3's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi all, Firs let me commend you on begining your journey through the nursing program. I am a ADN graduate of GCC 20 yrs ago it was a wonderfull program. Over the last several years since 2004 I have...

  14. Anyone doing 9-month MSN at Univ of Phoenix?

    experiencedrn replied to Sunflower3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MCCLRE1, In areance, like I said in my previouse post, it depends where you are in life. Fourtunatly there are many choices to help with what ever path is

  15. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    experiencedrn replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    llg, I think it has nothing to do with articulation of the information. It has to do with by in. If the nurse is one that buys into the whole nursing theory way of being then that is all well and...

  16. Arizona NS Wait Time

    experiencedrn replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jamonit, I agree with you it is to bad there are so many close minded individuals out there you being one of them. If you really read the post and understand what is being said. It does nothing more...

  17. next summer

    experiencedrn replied to adamsmom's topic in Camp

    It has been 6 years since I did a camp nurse job. At that time the camps were alowing a break on tutition for childern of the staff. In our camp we had 4 nurses and the head nurse was able to bring...

  18. Anyone doing 9-month MSN at Univ of Phoenix?

    experiencedrn replied to Sunflower3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I am not in the UofP program but I am in the dual degree program at GCU. I am taking two classes at the same time and although it is tough it is well worth it. I will be graduating in May of 08...

  19. and yet another failed NCLEX

    experiencedrn replied to joyNICU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont give up all, Retest and think positive. I realize it is frustrating, concentrate your review efforts on your problem areas and try using a forum such as this as a study aide. Choose a time every...

  20. did you have an instructor that made it hard on you during nursing school?

    experiencedrn replied to summersent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Summersent First off I am sorry you are feeling this frustration. I think at one point and time we have all had an instructor that has made our school life hell. With that said, I am an adjunct...

  21. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    experiencedrn replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can tell you that in the 20 years I have been a nurse, I have never put to use anyof it. I pretty much feel it is hogwash, and the theroy and method that is the best is what works the best for you....

  22. Getting Additional Loans

    experiencedrn replied to mvanz9999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Another thing I would try is applying for grants and scholarships from your local hospitals and State Nursing org. I know in AZ the state nruses association has a scholarship program for all levels of...

  23. what do you guys think about this?

    experiencedrn replied to BShelleyLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would not hesitate to call the department head or director and ask if you are still in the running for the

  24. undecisive new grad nurse!!!!

    experiencedrn replied to NursingClutz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, if you go into home health directly it will not be to your benefit. Take your boards and get a good six months to year in medsurg then specialize. I know alot of people do not beleave that...

  25. Arizona NS Wait Time

    experiencedrn replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all, I read these posts and feel your frustration. I am an adjunct instructor with the MCC system. First let me begin by telling you the waite can be two months or two years. It is done by...