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  1. Grad School (NP Program) Interview Tips

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for your reply. I sent you a

  2. I have an interview for my top choice NP program!

    medicrnohio posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have an interview for my top choice ACNP program. I am a bit nervous about the interview. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to prepare for the interview? Any ideas on types of...

  3. I have an interview for my top choice NP program!

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The interview will be in person. It is the program at the University of

  4. I have an interview for my top choice NP program!

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Interviewing is one of their admission requirements. Thanks for the

  5. Live on OH/PA border

    medicrnohio replied to iwanna's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You may want to consider a nursing refresher course. That would look good to employers and get you up to speed with the changes that have occured in the last 4 years. As for part time employment,...

  6. Would you agree that it is okay for a CNA and an RN to do the daily narc count?

    medicrnohio replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with facilty policy first. Even if the BON allows it, facilty policy may not. That being said, it has always been my understanding that narc count must be done by two licensed

  7. what are the different kinds of floors?

    medicrnohio replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    I can only explain the floors/units that I have worked. Telemetry - This can be a catch all type of floor. You would see a variety of things here. On this floor, most patients require continuous...

  8. ASN/BSN: The good- the bad and the ugly-if you could do it again?

    medicrnohio replied to racing-mom4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started out in the Univ. of Wyoming RN to BSN program. I enjoyed the program and found the instructors and courses to be of high quality. My biggest problem and the problems that caused to me to...

  9. Excelsior- What classes when?

    medicrnohio replied to medicmama06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I personally mixed my general ed classes in with my nursing classes. To me it would have been boring knowing I was going to nursing school and only taking my general eds. You may want to save some...

  10. Starting Online Program

    medicrnohio replied to flg2008's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It sounds to me like you talked to a rep from one of the many publishing companies selling Excelsior College study guides, such as Rue or The College Network. An Excelsior rep would not tell you that...

  11. Excelsior RN-to-BSN

    medicrnohio replied to motenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all the congrats! I'm very proud to be an EC grad x 2. I'm hoping to start my MSN in the September or

  12. Life after Excelsior

    medicrnohio replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think you need to talk to some different programs. I know you can go to the Univ. of Wyoming with an ASN from EC. They have an online program. I had a friend that went to Jacksonville Univ. for...

  13. Potential nurse...scared of death

    medicrnohio replied to kix86's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to be afraid of death. I remember having to deal with my first dead patient. I was a brand new medic and we got called out on a run to pick up a body and take it to the coroner's office....

  14. I finally applied for the CPNE

    medicrnohio replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! Your day will be here before you know

  15. Worried about Cdiff?

    medicrnohio replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    We are seeing lots of cases of it right now. We have at least 4 in our 9 bed ICU. I don't worry much about it myself because I follow precautions. We took all of the alcohol hand sanitizer out of...

  16. How does forking over $179 for ANA membership benefit me?

    medicrnohio replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't waste your money on an ANA membership. However, joining a speciality organization is a great idea. I joined AACN last year. For $78 a year I get a subscription to two excellent critical...

  17. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for sharing this information. I will definitely look into this if I end up choosing this

  18. Drexel MSN programs online?

    medicrnohio replied to Athena1970's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was thinking the same thing, it does make me nervous that no one is speaking up. I also applied for Fall 2008. Maybe we will be in class together. I will post if I hear anything. I started a...

  19. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PinoyNP, Thank you for sharing that info. I think I know which program you are speaking of but I can understand not sharing the name for privacy purposes. I have considered that program and may...

  20. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really wanted to attend the information session yesterday. Unfortunately I had a commitment for today here in Ohio and couldn't be out of town yesterday. They have been sending me lots of...

  21. Drexel MSN programs online?

    medicrnohio replied to Athena1970's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was hoping you would get a response to your question. I asked a very similar question a month or so ago and did not get any responses. I too have applied to one of their MSN programs in

  22. Seeking a Mentor for BSN Project

    medicrnohio posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello to all of the staff development nurses! I am a RN currently working on my BSN. I am seeking a mentor for my professional socialization project. The project that I am going to be working on is...

  23. Excelsior RN-to-BSN

    medicrnohio replied to motenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I recently completed the EC RN to BSN program. I liked the program and felt I got a great education. I can only complain about one class that I took and it was not a nursing class. The nursing...

  24. Is there any Paramedic to RN 1 year bridge programs in Ohio?

    medicrnohio replied to BrandonM77's topic in General Nursing

    I completed the RN program at Excelsior college. I thought it was an excellent transition from the paramedic role. However, since you are looking for a regular classroom program, I know of one...

  25. Ohio Employment Website..

    medicrnohio replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

    http://statejobs.ohio.gov/applicant/index.asp Try this page, it has a job search function and application. Good