grad*student

grad*student has 5 years experience.

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1. help i am torn between a job offer

   grad*student replied to johnson0424's topic in NP

   I think you should practice your negotiation skills w/ him. If he declines, nothing lost. The terms he's presented right now are not favorable. Make a case for what you want, and you will build your confidence for future job offers.

2. Grandfather clause for DNP?

   grad*student replied to forpath's topic in Doctoral

   You're right, it doesn't matter, but it's interesting. I think the poster is a med student, resident, or new physician.

3. Grandfather clause for DNP?

   grad*student replied to forpath's topic in Doctoral

   let me guess -- you're not a nurse.

4. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

   grad*student replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate

   This question is also on the NP page -- about 400 responses or so. You should go through that thread.

5. Grandfather clause for DNP?

   grad*student replied to forpath's topic in Doctoral

   Yes, all MN/MSN's (or even the old BS degrees) who are NP's will be permitted to continue practicing after the cut-off. This is why I chose the MN route this year -- it was the last year my school offered it!! After 2015 or so, a DNP will be required...

6. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

   grad*student replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate

   The advice I've received by practicing NP's is to obtain as much hospital bedside experience as possible. This has been STRONGLY emphasized to me, so in taking their advice, I'm returning to the bedside to work 24hrs/wk throughout school. My experie...

7. My mother is a Diploma nurse

   grad*student posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   She's currently retired, but worked for more than 30 years at the bedside. She's a diploma trained RN, I'm a BSN. My mother is more of a nurse than I'll ever be, she was and is absolutely awesome. I turned to her so many times w/ questions about how ...

8. Benifits and drawbacks to the midlevel position

   grad*student replied to amzyRN's topic in NP

   Izzy, I felt the exact same way as you. Since I already had a BS in Biology & minor in Chemistry, I knew how shallow the nursing classes truly were. In my case, I've chosen the most rigorously scientific nursing graduate program in my geographica...

9. NICUs in Seattle area

   grad*student replied to lvnurs9's topic in Washington

   Children's is a great place to work. I've been here for a year, and am very impressed by the quality of care & environment. Fantastic hospital and employer.

10. BSN with Honors...How Important for Grad School?

    grad*student replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Post Graduate

    little more than zilch your gpa is stellar, they'll notice, don't worry

11. ADVICE PLEASE ! Can't decide between 2 NP schools

    grad*student replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

    I say the second. From what NPs tell me, the reputation of a school is essentially of no consequence in the work place. It's also of little issue to me personally, though (ie. I will be going to a reputable school, but that's not why I chose the prog...

12. Decisions, decisions!

    grad*student replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Post Graduate

    Also wanted to add that you will have an advantage over other MPH's, in that you are already a nurse/clinician. Many do not have a clinical background.

13. Decisions, decisions!

    grad*student replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Post Graduate

    A lot of cool public health jobs that focus on international projects in my area require MPH degrees. However, there is a lot of competition & more graduates than jobs here. I don't think a MSN is that valuable without a clinical focus, and NP li...

14. Over Educated, and under experienced??

    grad*student replied to BrandiannRN's topic in NP

    Since you're only 24 & don't have kids or other ties right now, and b/c you still have the motivation to do more schooling, why NOT just finish the DNP? Go for it.

15. NP science preparation vs. MD science preparation

    grad*student replied to amzyRN's topic in NP

    Maybe it doesn't garner more respect b/c there are misconceptions about the field, but regardless, it probably makes him a better chiropractor!