RN543

RN543

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  1. I Hate Psych

    RN543 replied to b52RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to chime in here. I've worked in psych for 6 years now and it's my passion. But psych isn't for everyone. If you don't love psych nursing, then you aren't doing yourself or your patients any...

  2. First semester schedule

    RN543 replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    I did LPN school first, then LPN-RN, then RN-BSN so my answer may be different than others. My LPN school was a year long, separated into 4 quarters. That whole year I pretty much had school...

  3. Job Outlook & Pay for LPNs

    RN543 replied to debbielee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Since you already have a bachelors degree, have you considered an accelerated BSN program? I hear they are pretty intense, but it may save you time if your ultimate goal is a

  4. What would you do in this code?

    RN543 replied to nursejackie821's topic in Critical Care

    This sounds like PEA or pulseless electrical activity. Although there is some electrical activity, there is still insufficient cardiac output to produce a pulse and the patient is still in cardiac...

  5. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

    RN543 replied to BDev's topic in School, College Programs

    I just went through this a few months ago. On your "to do list" (I think that's the first page that comes up when you login)... Click on the blue plus sign to expand your requirements. Then for each...

  6. How can I be more competitive in the job market?

    RN543 replied to DorothyR's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, the biggest factor in getting a job as a new grad is who you know. Someone else may be able to provide you more insight about things you can do to beef up your resume, but I would...

  7. University of south alabama msn-fnp applicants

    RN543 replied to VIDASH1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For fall, our application deadline was April 1st. I expected to hear something mid to late May, because it said 6-8 weeks. However, I got my acceptance letter on June 18th, so it was about 11 weeks...

  8. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

    RN543 replied to BDev's topic in School, College Programs

    I just started at USA this fall. For us, the initial orientation was done as an online webinar. We had modules to complete in the couple weeks before class started, with videos to watch and some...

  9. MSN Online - USA or UF?

    RN543 replied to CheezheadFLRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh no problem :) There is a Baptist Health Care Corporation in Pensacola which includes Baptist hospital in Pensacola. I don't know if that's the same thing or not, probably not. I'm not sure if this...

  10. Applying to NP school before graduation

    RN543 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know some schools, at least the school I'm attending, will take into consideration the amount of experience you will have by the time you actually start your clinical rotations. It's different in...

  11. University of south alabama msn-fnp applicants

    RN543 replied to VIDASH1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't remember it saying anything about that in particular. I don't see why that would be a problem but I could be wrong. I don't think they really gave specifics like that, but if it was not...

  12. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

    RN543 replied to BDev's topic in School, College Programs

    As far as the experience, I was going by what the admissions requirements said on the USA website. However, I guess they do make some exceptions for those that don't have enough or the right type of...

  13. MSN Online - USA or UF?

    RN543 replied to CheezheadFLRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh a couple more things lol... I know a lot of people have concerns with finding preceptors for online programs. USA already has affiliation agreements with several hospitals and other facilities...

  14. MSN Online - USA or UF?

    RN543 replied to CheezheadFLRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh no problem. Yea I think each school decides what they consider full time and part time. Some schools require 9 credits for full time status. I think USA states that 6-10 credit hours is considered...

  15. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I plan on working full time the whole program too. But I switched jobs... Was working 3 12-hour shifts in a row 7p-7a and have switched to a job where I'll be working Monday-Friday 3p-11p. I figured I...

  16. MSN Online - USA or UF?

    RN543 replied to CheezheadFLRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I can't really answer your questions because I'm just starting at USA next week (MSN psych track) but I thought I would say hi and voice a few thoughts. First, I think you are making a great choice my...

  17. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

    RN543 replied to BDev's topic in School, College Programs

    You DO have to have psych RN experience, but don't have to have the full 2 years until you start clinicals. If you apply to the post-BSN family psychiatric (MSN) program, you start your clinicals in...

  18. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got my course schedule a couple days ago via e-mail. And mine was different then the schedule on the website as I'm assigned to take NU 608 this semester instead of NU 607. Also taking NU 545 as...

  19. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I haven't done the orientation yet. Does it say the courses aren't compatible with mac? I didn't just buy mine but that's what I already have. I guess I will have to buy a new PC too if that's the...

  20. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Heather... the tuition is 481 a credit hour. I just registered for the 6 hours that was on my curriculum schedule. It came to 2,886. Plus some fees for a total of $3041 for the term. The 15% is...

  21. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yea I just got mine from Eric via email and it says I'm supposed to be taking 545 and 608 this semester. Glad I didn't order any books the other day or register before I got my personalized

  22. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well that's disappointing. But maybe it's for the best... For me at least. It would have been a tough year and a half with all those classes and having to work as well. And I was stressing about...

  23. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I emailed Eric Light yesterday and got a reply this morning. I asked a few questions... Such as when/how we would be notified about the condensed schedule. And said I mailed my completed packet on...

  24. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    RN543 replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I could be wrong, since I haven't gotten mine either. But I don't think the letter told them about their schedule. I believe shantel got a letter but she wrote above that she has still been trying to...

  25. Mailed acceptance packet for USA now what!

    RN543 replied to rnmindy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. From what I read, we can register for classes starting august 1st. But I haven't received the letter yet and others that have mentioned something about registration instructions... So maybe...