MallysMama

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  1. If you were a pre-nursing student in Oregon, what schools would you be looking at?

    MallysMama replied to DontWantNoScrbs's topic in General Students

    Wouldn't the costs of moving to another state pretty much make up the difference? Southern Utah University is a good school to look into if you can afford the move. The cost of living is still quite...

  2. If you were a pre-nursing student in Oregon, what schools would you be looking at?

    MallysMama replied to DontWantNoScrbs's topic in General Students

    Have you looked into OHSU? I don't know their undergrad tuition rate, but they seem to prepare excellent nurses! The ones I work with that went to school there are all very smart and catch on quickly...

  3. FNP vs. AC-AGNP

    MallysMama replied to Rjoshi19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I couldn't agree more! Unless your program has many in-person days, I would Not choose online for acute care! We do simulation labs all the time. We spent an entire quarter learning procedures and...

  4. FNP vs. AC-AGNP

    MallysMama replied to Rjoshi19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, AGACNPs can work in urgent care- you just can't see pediatrics. I work per diem- usually only like 3x a month. I also have kids, so my time is divided in more ways than those who may be single...

  5. DNP vs PhD?

    MallysMama posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know, I know- I'm sure this topic has been discussed a time or two. But my search wasn't incredibly helpful. I'm currently waist deep in my MSN program (graduation set for 06/2016). But I've been...

  6. FNP vs. AC-AGNP

    MallysMama replied to Rjoshi19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in the middle of an AGACNP MSN program. I attend school in-person (but it has a few of the "fluff" courses online). The program is expensive- it's around $30k per year (though I think that number...

  7. DNP vs PhD?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ha! Apparently! They caught me hook, line, & sinker!

  8. DNP vs PhD?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the warning! I'm not sure why they approached me. Most of my cohort is doing the DNP already. (It's actually REALLY late for me to switch over right now- and would not be the easiest thing...

  9. DNP vs PhD?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    (Even though I'm not interested in doing a lot of new research- I actually already have a topic I would love to focus on if I were to pursue the doctorate. I just need to figure out which route is...

  10. DNP vs PhD?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you both for the responses. Do you not think it feasible to begin working as an NP while going through that 3rd year? My school makes it so that DNP students are eligible to take boards after...

  11. NP school reputation

    MallysMama replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree! Could we use less fluff and more medical/"ology" type classes? Most definitely! But there are still programs out there that give an excellent education. My program uses medical text books...

  12. NP school reputation

    MallysMama replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would have too! And totally agree with you! But I was curious why Dranger felt an NP program wasn't worth moving for. Whether it's adequate training or not- it's all we've got right now. If I'm...

  13. NP school reputation

    MallysMama replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm curious why you feel medical school would be worth a move, but not NP school? Is it because of the program length? I lived in a state that doesn't have a B&M school with an ACNP program. So I...

  14. NP school reputation

    MallysMama replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm curious if you all feel it's better to attend a locally known school or a big-name, nationally known school? Do employers look at school rankings (from like US News reports)? Or do they care more...

  15. Going to Graduate School Directly After Graduating

    MallysMama replied to 2016BSNGraduate's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think a lot of it depends on the specific person. Are you a "fast" learner? Can you adjust to working as a new grad RN while also going through a rigorous graduate program? My program (acute care)...

  16. What criteria can be used to select an employee of the month on a med-surg unit?

    MallysMama replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think the criteria you stated are great! Can't think of any

  17. What criteria can be used to select an employee of the month on a med-surg unit?

    MallysMama replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you have good intentions, but I agree with the above poster. If you're having a high turn-over with lots of employees feeling burn-out, then it's likely that an Employee of the Month is not...

  18. PACU RN experience helpful?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for sharing your point of view! I have a urology rotation coming up in 2 weeks. I'm not looking forward to it! 😞 Good luck on beginning your NP

  19. PACU RN experience helpful?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh- and I can't take an RN OR job (as much as I would love to). Since I have no prior OR experience, they would expect a lengthy full-time training. I simply don't have the time to do that- between...

  20. PACU RN experience helpful?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you! I plan on doing first assist training after graduation. I just wasn't sure if PACU experience would benefit the NP part of the job. I hope to manage the patients after the OR too- I don't...

  21. How many schools did you apply to?

    MallysMama replied to NurseIndependa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had intended on applying to 4-5... Only ended up applying to 2 (earlier than I had originally planned). Moved 1,000 miles away to attend a great

  22. Education Advice appreciated

    MallysMama replied to ggoodman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As of January 2016- NPs are required to have the RNFA cert. (I assume this just means ones not already working as a first assist.) Here is the AORN link for info:...

  23. Is this normal for pathophysiology

    MallysMama replied to 2bnpcout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The teachers still teach. They just expect you to have a solid, basic understanding before coming to class so that you can participate in the discussion. They expect a lot more of the students...

  24. Is this normal for pathophysiology

    MallysMama replied to 2bnpcout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Definitely normal! Try reading only the book and then having a "prep" quiz at the beginning of class!! No powerpoints or guidance about what will be on the quiz. And after the quiz is when we actually...

  25. 9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    MallysMama replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In the description it does say ANP (which is primary care). But still seems like a helpful tool on lots of topics!! Thanks for