KristinWW

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  1. Drexel Fall 2013 Decisions

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your input! I am fortunate in that I work with NPs whom have graduated from all the PA schools, and each has it pros and cons. Workload actually is different at different schools - I...

  2. Drexel Fall 2013 Decisions

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Neuron! I meant that colleges outside of PA do not always serve PA students (or all states for that matter), and it seems one less issue to simply stay in-state. I thought it deceitful and...

  3. Drexel Fall 2013 Decisions

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Neuron (I like your name :)), supposedly nothing is being sent until May, but I thought maybe someone heard differently or received a notification. As for the program, I've heard very rigorous, find...

  4. Finding the right NP program

    KristinWW replied to MidnightTang's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anne, I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for. I thought I was smart to get into a local program on the cheaper side. I also got out as quickly as I got in. I really wanted Georgetown...

  5. Regional or National ?

    KristinWW replied to Sheila82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I made the mistake of entering a MSN program with a school that is NLN, not CCNE. What a joke! Instructor made up the syllabus as she moved along, discussed her family the entire class, not enough...

  6. What's the job market like in Florida right now? New grad.

    KristinWW replied to bluebeetle7's topic in Florida Nursing

    Blue, get ready for sticker shock - pay in Florida will be drastically less than NY, for the same job. I relocated to FL from PA, and moved back up north again. Job market was bad when I left, but...

  7. AG Primary Care vs. FNP - Job Market?

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks, trauma. I did research several FNP programs in the area. If I was younger w/o a family it would be no prob, but now I have to prioritize cost, location, duration of program. With those in...

  8. AG Primary Care vs. FNP - Job Market?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting an AG Primary Care NP program this month, and I'm hoping I made the right decision to go this route vs. FNP. I have been looking at NP job listings and most of them want an FNP. Do you...

  9. Accreditation and Recognition outside of florida

    KristinWW replied to ignite23's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree, be sure to stay with accredited programs... Got my BSN in FL from accredited program, moved to PA, found a job but that was over 7 years ago. I would never be able to do the same in this...

  10. Am I crazy or what to drive 90 miles each way for first nursing job

    KristinWW replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I had to laugh at the commute question/look of surprise, too! However, from their point of view, they want to be sure if they hire you, you won't quit in a month because the commute is too far. My...

  11. Is going straight into a DNP crazy or great?

    KristinWW replied to topaz3335's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Do it now! Like you, I always knew I'd go back once I got my BSN. It ended up being years later. In the time I spent wondering about going back, I could have just done it! I know once I complete my...

  12. Miami judge awards $455,000 for towel left in patient after surgery

    KristinWW posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone familiar with this hospital? Miami judge awards $455,000 for towel left in patient after surgery By Catherine Wilson The Associated Press October 7, 2003, 5:19 PM EDT MIAMI -- A judge ordered...

  13. St. Mary's or Delray?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Has anyone worked or is currently working at these facilities? Please PM me - I will be doing clinicals there and I have a specific question, if you would be so kind. Many

  14. Picis Pulsecheck?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Emergency

    Is anyone using

  15. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    And I thought I was done with tests! Can someone tell me about drug calc test for new nurses? IF I passed NCLEX (I'll know tomorrow), I am scheduled to begin my very first nursing position next...

  16. Physician Abbreviation - Can't Read This One

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick, help! I'm mocking a physician's order sheet and the physician wrote for a Foley "continue to BSD (I assume this is bedside drainage), indication sacral breakdown or I&O MCTU or MLTC or...

  17. Physician Abbreviation - Can't Read This One

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not acting on anything and this is not an order - I'm only making up a form and the doctor is away for the next 2 weeks. I thought it was something very common and I wanted to get the form done...

  18. HUP, CHOP, Jeff, Christiana?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am relocating back to the area, and interviewing at these facilities. I have only been an RN for less than a year, so I'm looking for facilities/nurses that LIKE to teach. I'll be in West Chester,...

  19. Magnet Sites and Nursing Communication

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you are a magnet facility, how do you handle communications when your nurses do not have email

  20. Magnet Sites and Nursing Communication

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet requires communication, and I wondered how Magnet sites are achieving that, given that most nurses are not given email accounts. I'm also seeking an online method exclusively. Thank

  21. Previous Career Measure of Success as 2nd Career Nurse?

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious - there is an inordinate number of former flight attendants in my pre-req classes at a community college who wish to pursue nursing. I also see many former IT folks on the board here. I...

  22. OAS at Cincinnati?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was told Cincinnati is using OAS for electronic documentation - can anyone verify? Thank

  23. OAS Gold?

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone using OAS Gold for electronic documentation? Thank

  24. Breaking Contract - Scholarship Payback Length of Time

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Need immediate help - no lectures, please! Yes, I did it - I accepted "scholarship money" to pay for tuition and signed a contract to work for two years upon graduation. I am graduating in May, and...

  25. Christiana Wilmington vs. St. Francis

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which do you prefer? Does it depend on the department? And what in the world is the D/M or D/E in terms of scheduling at