TerryBSN

TerryBSN

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  1. Graceland University online FNP program

    I am interested in any information and opinions surrounding Graceland University online FNP program. I am considering applying to the program and would like to hear from anyone that has been through this program or knows of someone who has. Thank yo...
  2. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    From reading the comments, I would like to say that even if the individual does complete an online program they are still required to sit for national certification. If these places you speak of are just diploma mills how can you expect them to pass ...
  3. Need advice on this offer..New Grad

    That does seem a little low to me as well, I went today for an interview they advertised as needing a NP full time and then proceeded to say after 2 months of full time the hours would go down to 16 hours per week at 36 hour with no bonus, no insuran...
  4. Passed AANP!

    I sit for the AANP exam in January 2012, any ideas of what to study or review books would be helpful to ensure passing the exam? Congrats to you, I hope I pass the first time I sit as well.
  5. FNP Online through USI

    I would like to check on current or past students taking the FNP online through University of Southern Indiana (USI). Is the program sufficient in meeting your expectations? How are the online classes structured? Any and all information would be a...
  6. I would like to have any and all helpful information from current or previous students of Ball State University in the FNP or ANP program.
  7. Frustrated with FNP program :(

    I am attending RODP through ETSU for the FNP we too have to locate our own preceptors. They provide us with a list of those who already have a contract, but I have called everyone on the list and have been getting the same response either they are t...
  8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    There is also the DrNP - which is a clinical doctorate and is described as an academic practice doctorate that is both a research and practice degree which requires a clinical dissertation. (Academic practice doctorate). The PhD is the doctor of phil...
  9. Best place to buy stethoscopes from....

    Thanks for all the responses, I actually contacted Visa to try to recoup my money which they said would probably be next to impossible, but I did place an order with allheart for the exact same thinklabs electronic stethoscope.:wink2:
  10. which stethoscope is best

    WARNING - DO NOT USE STETHOSCOPES.COM I ordered an electronic stethoscope on August 9, 2009 and have not received I have email numerous times and called only to find out that there mail box is full. I researched them at that point and they have 33 c...
  11. Best place to buy stethoscopes from....

    WARNING - DO NOT USE STETHOSCOPES.COM I ordered an electronic stethoscope on August 9, 2009 and have not received I have email numerous times and called only to find out that there mail box is full. I researched them at that point and they have 33 c...
  12. Dosage Calculations

    Please disregard my previous message, I figured it out today, just too tired I guess last night and my brain was not working. Thanks:yeah:
  13. Dosage Calculations

    If anyone would be willing to help me with the following problem would be greatly appreciated. Calculate the creatinine clearance for a 70 year old who weights 150 lbs and has a serum creatinine of 2.5mg/dl using the following formula: ClCr (male) i...
  14. High blood pressure

    Someone had ask for my source of information, I have two resources which are required text for my graduate classes. Primary Care A Collaborative Practice, 3rd edition by Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey & Sandberg-Cook. Pg 572 and 573 define the JNC 6 ...
  15. Grad school grades

    My grades are better, but I made A's and B's in the BSN program, so far I have a 4.0 GPA in graduate school, but unlike others comments of finding graduate school easier, I find it extremely hard, and spend all my spare time studying and writing nume...
  16. Online FNP/ACNP Programs

    I am currently pursuing my FNP online through the RODP and ETSU, it is not that expensive. I was accepted to Ball State, RODP/ETSU, Indiana State Univ. and Graceland. I chose RODP/ETSU due to expense as well as graduating with my BSN from ETSU 14 y...
  17. My Miracle Last April

    Thank you for sharing this story, you told it so beautifully, I too lost my first child (miscarriage) which he is still in my heart and my thoughts, I could not imagine giving birth and seeing the baby to lose them so quickly. It makes me proud to k...
  18. The Operating Room

    I began my career as a OR nurse, back in 1996 I was a circulator and then back in 2000 I began as a travel nurse in the OR, I can tell you that in 2002 I had a neurosurgeon from a large famous medical center threw a scapel across the room, I was circ...
  19. 10 Tips for Home Health Nursing

    I have been in Home Health for the past 7 years and I love it. And I agree with either you will love home health or you will be running back for your prior specialty. Many nurses do not like home health, while others love it, it is like any special...
  20. HELP!

    You should have counted with Nurse B to make sure the narcotic count was correct before she left and handed her keys off. If the count was off she should have looked over the MARS to make sure she had signed off each narc med given was signed out. ...
  21. High blood pressure

    They changed the guidelines and lowered HTN 130/80, so anything above these parameters are considered hypertensive.
  22. Tn Rodp Msn Fnp

    I too am in the TN RODP MSN FNP through ETSU. I received my BSN from ETSU in 96 and wanted to get my MSN as well through ETSU.
  23. How many schools did everyone apply to?

    I applied to 5 schools and received acceptance to all 5, actually I just received 3 acceptance letters in the past couple of days. I have already started at South University but am considering changing career paths from Nursing Education to FNP.
  24. South University does not require GRE
  25. Online MSN?

    I am currently attending South University MSN program for Nurse Educator. So far has been rewarding as well as labor intensive.