nurseman78

nurseman78 BSN, RN, NP

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  1. What would you do?

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    You'll just have to weigh the pros and cons. Do a lot of research, as many private college programs aren't exactly upfront with you all of the time. Some things to consider are: - Actual NCLEX pass...

  2. What would you do?

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but every school you go to you have to do two years of prerequisites. Every Associate's RN program has 2 years of prerequisites required (A and P, Patho, Microbiology, Chem, Math, English,...

  3. What would you do?

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I got that e-mail about the new program from University of Southern Nevada. I'm a little skeptical about it, frankly. For one, it's $30,000 a year, so you're looking at $60,000+ debt once you...

  4. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I got that e-mail about the new program from University of Southern Nevada. I'm a little skeptical about it, frankly. For one, it's $30,000 a year, so you're looking at $60,000+ debt once you...

  5. Really...how hard is Chemistry?

    nurseman78 replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, the instructor definitely matters. Some instructors are incredibly smart people, but horrible teachers. Check out ratemyprofessor.com, and make sure you pick one that is highly rated. I did...

  6. Really...how hard is Chemistry?

    nurseman78 replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's silly for people to just say classes like chemistry, calculus and pathophysiology are "easy". Based on my experience in these classes, very few people get through them with good grades...

  7. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    nurseman78 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ability of a nurse/NP to actually deliver a baby depends on the facility and situation. One of the instructors in my RN program isn't a NP or a CNM, just an OB nurse, but she was trained...

  8. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Also, a lot of schools don't have waiting lists, such as Weber State, Davis Applied Technology College (where I'm going) and Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College. They are all great programs, and...

  9. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Utah_Nurse1, thanks for clearing that up. I think sometimes people have a tendency to bad mouth private colleges because of the price and because of the lack of some accreditation. I work with some...

  10. Any other GNs starting at Barnes in June...?

    nurseman78 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    My dilemma here is that i really want to get into an ICU internship, and I"m willing to relocate anywhere that I can. Utah is one of the states that does NOT have a nursing shortage, so while I know...

  11. There seems to be no jobs for a new graduate nurse

    nurseman78 replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering of the originator of this post was able to find a job

  12. Any other GNs starting at Barnes in June...?

    nurseman78 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in working out at Barnes-Jewish when I graduate. I'm from Utah, but Missouri is a compact state, so that shouldn't be a problem. What is the starting wage there? And does that wage...

  13. Nurse Residency Programs

    nurseman78 replied to boykinm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The main drawback to the U of U hospital is the pay. Last I heard, they were paying around $21.00/hr. But, that's about what you'd make at any Utah hospital. Utah pays generally less than a lot of...

  14. Direct entry CRNA programs

    nurseman78 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In other words, give it a shot, but don't put all your eggs in that

  15. Direct entry CRNA programs

    nurseman78 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ah, good that you noticed that. I figured it was too good to be true. I had known that it was for RN's, but I didn't know it still required ICU experience. Oh well, just do it the hard way, I...

  16. Direct entry CRNA programs

    nurseman78 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    University of Pittsburgh offers a direct entry program that will allow you to complete both the BSN and then the MSN, and you can choose NP, CRNA, CNP,

  17. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Ruffle feathers? I think it's completely justified. They give A's for a reason. And, honestly, nurses have it a titch easier when it comes to retaking classes than doctors. If you retake a pre-med...

  18. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, six times retaking a class raises the eyebrows a little, IMHO. I can see having a bumpy semester once, but if it takes you six times to pass A&P, Chem or Patho for example, it makes me...

  19. Private Colleges???

    nurseman78 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    I would up being accepted to Davis Applied Technology College's LPN-to-RN program (gives you an ADN from Weber State University after the RN year), so in my case, I won't have to worry about...

  20. U of U Nurse Intership: Critical Care

    nurseman78 replied to CRNAspire's topic in General Nursing

    Very smart advice. I've heard that's a good way to go when applying for any ICU

  21. Pay range for new grads...

    nurseman78 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be attending the DATC lpn-to-rn program in Kaysville, Utah. Basically, you're taught for four semesters at DATC, but receive an Associate's from Weber State University. It starts in August and...

  22. Pay range for new grads...

    nurseman78 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    I made some phone calls to various HR offices, here's what I found out... IHC pays $21.80/hr for new RN grads. University Hospital only pays $21.00/hr, and Davis Hospital in Layton (IASIS healthcare)...

  23. U of U Nurse Intership: Critical Care

    nurseman78 replied to CRNAspire's topic in General Nursing

    The nice thing is, you need at least 1-2 years experience to get into most CRNA programs anyway, so a 2-year contract isn't really a problem in that

  24. Pay range for new grads...

    nurseman78 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    An update would be great here. I'm starting an ADN program in August, should be done by December 2010. I'm interested in finding out what hospital chains each pay. I know for a fact that IHC pays...

  25. All CRNAs need to READ this

    nurseman78 replied to janecristensen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Egos, egos, egos... I think those who feel the need to pit MDA's and CRNA's against each other are lacking something. The same with RN's who think they're smarter or better than doctors, and vice...