MallysMama

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  1. Yale vs OHSU for psych NP

    MallysMama replied to hakhama's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's funny that you say you don't want to consider location/weather. That was going to be my suggestion! Haha! But really- they are both great schools...so it then comes down to where you can see...

  2. Can I work in a hospital as a FNP?

    MallysMama replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've never seen a regular family med doc work in the ICU. We have intensivists here. (And where I lived before- the only family med docs who admitted pts to ICU were ones who specialized in pulmonary...

  3. Can I work in a hospital as a FNP?

    MallysMama replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious why you went the FNP route if you want to work in an acute care setting? I'm going through an ACNP (adult/gero) program right now. We get told a lot that we aren't being trained to do...

  4. Excelsior RN applying to Nurse Practitioner Programs

    MallysMama replied to LessValuableNinja's topic in Excelsior College

    I didn't get my original ADN through Excelsior...but I did complete my RN-BSN through them online. It didn't take me long at all to complete the BSN! I'm now going to a great school to become an...

  5. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong

    MallysMama replied to aeris99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second so many of the previous responses!! Just wanted to give some extra encouragement!! You can do this! Don't give up. My wise mother likes to tell me: You can do hard things! It's a simple...

  6. Starting Night shift...Need help!!

    MallysMama replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    You have to remember that you'll most likely be working pretty hard during those 12 hours. If you're tired enough- you'll be able to sleep. You can always buy room darkening blinds (or hang a blanket...

  7. I'm afraid of committing to nursing.

    MallysMama replied to Kaitybar7's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school after having two kids. It's definitely possible to go to school and still be a great wife and mother! It's not easy, though, by any means. It requires a lot of good time...

  8. Vanderbilt vs MGH

    MallysMama replied to acutedude123's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats on both acceptances!! That is amazing to have such great options! Vanderbilt was my #1 choice for a long time- but their cost is a definite detriment. I'm not familiar with MGH's program- but...

  9. Philly nurse seeking to relocate in oregon

    MallysMama replied to ZourRn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Oh! Oops! I thought Shriners had it

  10. Philly nurse seeking to relocate in oregon

    MallysMama replied to ZourRn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I agree with all of the above. I've only been here a couple months (relocated from the SW). If you want critical care- then the larger Portland hospitals are, in my opinion, the best places to look....

  11. starting NP school

    MallysMama replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When you start- don't get behind in the studying/homework. Pace yourself and set aside specific time to get it all

  12. Accepted...have concerns

    MallysMama replied to RB2000's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently going through as the first class in a new AG-ACNP program. However- the school is very well known for it's other APRN programs. I worried at first about it- but was comforted knowing the...

  13. GRE Question

    MallysMama posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I'm taking the GRE for my first time next week. I'm wondering how long it takes to get the scores back? And how long does it take for the schools to get them? Also- I know you can add the...

  14. GRE Question

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't do so well (verbal 157, quant 149, writing 4.5)....far from what I had hoped to achieve! But for barely having studied- not too bad! They were good enough to get me into a program I wanted....

  15. Confused-Which MSN program?

    MallysMama replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think ACNP is the best route if you want to work strictly in the hospital (especially the ICU). But as others have said- in special circumstances, an FNP can also work in hospitals (I've often seen...

  16. Confused-Which MSN program?

    MallysMama replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It was a goal to switch to DNP being the entry level requirement. But that goal has not been reached universally. I've heard they've pushed back that date by another 10 years (but don't quote me on...

  17. Practicing Assessments on Fellow Students?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hahaha! My new moto!

  18. Practicing Assessments on Fellow Students?

    MallysMama posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do your programs have you practice assessments on each other in lab? Is this common?! I was very surprised to find out this is expected of us at my school. It seems a little unprofessional (or just...

  19. Practicing Assessments on Fellow Students?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I probably shouldn't care after having had 3 kids myself! And it totally doesn't bother me to go to the Dr office and let a medical student/intern/resident do my exam. It just bothers me now cause I...

  20. Undergraduate gpa

    MallysMama replied to KB85RN's topic in Advanced Practice

    You could always try taking a graduate level course (like pathophysiology). Getting a good grade in it would show the admissions people that you can handle grad

  21. Practicing Assessments on Fellow Students?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the replies! I have no intention of voicing my discomfort to my instructors... Just needed to question/vent on here! I do expect it of my actual patients...just as I am expected to do it...

  22. Propofol Increasing HR?

    MallysMama posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Has anyone ever seen or heard of propofol causing an INCREASE in heart rate?? I had a neuro pt last night...and HR was 80-90 when I got there. I was struggling to keep BP under control and my charge...

  23. OHSU Experts: Help!!!!

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Matsalleh- thank you!!! Downloaded the app and bought my first ticket! I'll be a pro in no

  24. OHSU Experts: Help!!!!

    MallysMama posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello! I'm starting my first day at OHSU tomorrow for MSN. I just moved to the area. Took my first drive up to campus this morning (so beautiful!!!)- and was completely overwhelmed with the parking...

  25. OHSU Experts: Help!!!!

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So I did a little more research from the sites you listed. (Thanks!!) So if I drive from Wilsonville to the Barbur transit center and park there...the 64 bus comes through there and goes to the hill....