Riburn3 BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

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    Which school for NP?

    Riburn3 replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my opinion the best school to attend is one that is local/regional, affordable, and helps you in obtaining clinicals. Outside of maybe 2 or 3 schools, nursing degrees are all a piece of paper....
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    Why did/or do you want to be an NP?

    Riburn3 replied to NUR864531's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I want to become one for the same reasons listed above. Autonomy, prescriptive authority, personal satisfaction, and career advancement all appeal to me. I think any experienced nurse has had that...
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    Does School Really Matter?

    Riburn3 replied to pinkORT's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a difficult question as it's largely dependent on location and situation. For example, if you are planning to work in a large urban area with numerous regional and top national programs in...
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    Davita working environment?

    Riburn3 replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Remember folks to take criticism with a grain of salt. You rarely find people on internet message boards writing about how much they love where they work. Same with consumer products. You rarely...
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    RN jobs in El, Paso Texas

    Riburn3 replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live and work in El Paso and there are a wealth of opportunities in all areas for you to work. Whether you are experienced or a new grad you will find something. Here's some info on the hospitals:...
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    Riburn3 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    A) Someone looking for a PDN can choose whomever they want, based on whatever the want. That said, flat out posting it on the job listing is pretty lame, but it still probably gets the point across....
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    Nursing student wants advice on becoming a good candidate for job placement

    Riburn3 replied to wpallais's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is to learn as much as you can during your clinicals and maintain a good attitude. While grades are important, when interviewing as a new grad, displaying an eager, pleasant...
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    Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

    Riburn3 replied to VeraciousRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviosuly everyones experience differs, but I think on many units, new nurses have an enjoyable experience. It's all about perception. 1) I notice a lot of new nurses that have a rough orientation...
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    If you did not need the money...?

    Riburn3 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously it takes more to be a good nurse then money, but one of the reasons we all get into it is because it provides job security, mobility, and a good middle to upper-middle class lifestyle. Those...
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    CVICU Nurse looking to travel.

    Riburn3 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, I've been a CVICU nurse for 5 years now and my fiancee (also a CVICU nurse) and I are looking to get into traveling. I'm not in any rush or anything, but currently I am a charge nurse,...
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    CVICU Nurse looking to travel.

    Riburn3 replied to Riburn3's topic in Travel

    Thanks for this. I actually have contacted two companies while I begin my search, and both my recruiters specialize in assignments for couples. One of them even gave me the contact information of a...
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    To those that have gotten into CRNA school....

    Riburn3 replied to Riburn3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks. Yeah this is helpful. I'm seeing I have fairly similar stats to a few people that have gotten in, and I actually have noticed not too many people have the CCRN in the research I have done....
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    Routes to CRNA

    Riburn3 replied to mohamma1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The fastest route would be to finish your current degree and apply to an accelerated BSN program. It usually takes 1 year to 18 months to finish the accelerated BSN, and it largely depends on the...
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    To those that have gotten into CRNA school....

    Riburn3 replied to Riburn3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow thank you so much for this. Yes I am a BSN, and I have looked up the requirements for my two schools of choice. My top choice only has the extra requirement that all applicants be CCRN...
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    TCU Applicants...........

    Riburn3 replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A co-worker of mine recently was accepted to the DNP program and she starts this January with the online
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Riburn3 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've been reading this thread for the last month as I prepared to take my CCRN and it was immensely helpful. I took my exam today and passed. I appreciate all the useful study tips and strategies...
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    NCLEX 2nd attempt

    Riburn3 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all,I have been a long time viewer of this site but am a first time poster. I would first like to say that everyone in here is awesome and they make taking the NCLEX and waiting for your results...
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    nclex at 4 weeks time,been doing kaplan!

    Riburn3 replied to VIRG2Z's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just do question after question and get used to the way the NCLEX wants you to think. Read every rationale, even the ones you thought were easy and you will think like an NCLEX nurse. This was the...
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    10 days before NCLEX advice please!

    Riburn3 replied to LoveNursing1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best thing I could say is to just answer a 100 or so questions everyday before the exam from all different contect areas. A day or two before the exam just stop even thinking about it, stop...
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    guys I'm freaking out cos of NCLEX

    Riburn3 replied to asys's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also live in Texas and received my Quick Results from Pearson Vue and my lisence in the mail before the BON had my name on the website. I have had friends that have had their results posted the day...