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  1. Study tips on passing ANCC AGPCNP

    Take the Barkley review. Period. This man and his associates not only gives you a condensed but thorough review, he also tells you what to key in on, what to study, how to study, what time frame,...
  2. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

    Does anyone know where to find your facilities
  3. Is CRNA realistic?

    Absolutely can be done. If it's what you love, do it and do not waver. You have had some great responses and if you need specific feedback, PM
  4. Letter of recommendation (LOR)

    I will tell you on good knowledge that an immediate supervisor doesn't matter. You need a well written LOR from someone with some clout. It is way too competitive to count on someone who can't write a...
  5. EKG Competency fail

    I have put together a few talking points for my meeting, some based on your responses. Thank you very much! I am not new to this facility and have passed in the past but like I said, this has been a...
  6. EKG Competency fail

    You have all given me some good talking points, and my goal is to find a solution and to change this process of testing without discipline. I believe there is more underneath this situation but I'd...
  7. EKG Competency fail

    Thanks for the replies. This has been going on for a very long time. An educator who is nearing retirement, people have just accepted this forever. I haven't heard of anyone being fired over
  8. EKG Competency fail

    Hello everyone, I am hoping for some feedback on a work situation. I am an ICU nurse and we hold mandatory competencies annually. One component is an EKG test. It is the typical test with identifying...
  9. The Ohio State University GE Nursing Program

    I am in the NP program at OSU but I am a nurse so I didn't do grad entry. I'm also doing Acute Care so I don't know how helpful I would be. Any specific
  10. Temporal Arteritis

    Hi everyone, My family has relied on me to be the "medical expert" in all things from a bruise to a stroke. I'm sure you can all relate that our friends and loved ones look to us for answers,...
  11. Just took the Big test

    Well now, you bring up an interesting point. I've wondered how much Valley helps. Does it keep you focused in the right direction? I'm debating on going to Valley next year or just buying someone's...
  12. Finally DONE!!!!!!

    YAY!!!!!!! I'm just 4 weeks into my program and the time could not fly by fast enough. I know you worked your butt off! Good luck on boards! Nice to relax a
  13. MSN vs. PhD

    Here's the position statement from the AANA: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPPositionStatement.htm Here's a fluff piece on the whole thing:...
  14. Hours per week?

    I just started my program and it's frontloaded. I spend 16-20 hours per week in class and spend the rest of the time studying, working on projects, etc. To say studying is time consuming is an...
  15. Waive Rights or No?

    This is your life, your future, your career. Do you really want to leave it all in the hands of 3 other people? In my experience, I don't think the adcom cares if you waived. You do need to have a...