Gentleman_nurse

Gentleman_nurse MSN

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  1. Two weeks in-not sure I can do this!

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    Every person has their unique learning style. Unfortunately you figure it out only through the pain of trial and error. I found I could read everything but it still would not make sense or stick...

  2. Job vs grades while in school more important?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Mikespeese's topic in General Students

    I give you the advice I wish someone would have given me when I was a ADN student. Join a nurse professional association of your interest and attend local chapters events. Meet other professionals...

  3. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    Gentleman_nurse replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let me clarify. It seems many pursue FNP which is a generalist field rather than a subspecialty as you mentioned. I was wondering if this root cause. The feeling FNP's are interchangeable and have...

  4. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    Gentleman_nurse replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Goldenfox I recall reading many posts about nurses pursuing FNP vs. AGNP because it was a broader scope of practice. Do you think lack of subspecialty fields has anything to do with the

  5. Never let a recruiter tell you can't get into the ICU Speciality

    Gentleman_nurse replied to WindycityICURN's topic in General Specialties

    WindycityICURN I hear you and agree with you. Just to give you perspective. Recruiters are body seekers for the facility not a career counselor. They want to fill jobs quickly with a nurses who are...

  6. Nursing Day VS Nursing Night Pre-requistes

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kati2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was curious so I checked the website. The evening program is part time so you need to have your liberal arts classes completed before you take nursing classes. The day program is full time so you...

  7. Online FNP that doesn't feel self taught?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Marina.h's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to direct you to ask that question to the schools you are interested in. Not that I'm being a jerk but because what they say to you and how they say it to will tell you if they embrace...

  8. Online FNP that doesn't feel self taught?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Marina.h's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In graduate education you are expected to be an independent learner. There is only so much that can be covered in a class, course or semester. There will always be the need to learn information...

  9. Can't Choose Between 2 Residencies

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Examine the quality of training between both positions. Some places call it a 'residency' but no education is occurring. Are there didactics outside the usual topics of infection control or...

  10. FNP getting psych certification

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Cindy-20 This is not meant to be a chastising 'you got be committed' speech. I get it. You want to work as an NP. FNP career opportunities are not presenting themselves and you're looking at...

  11. Should I appeal?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to aaronadams92's topic in General Students

    I don't know you and you don't know me so I'm going to give the benefit of doubt what you posted is true and complete. Unfairness is not a valid defense. Review your institution and department...

  12. Kicked out of nursing school, I don't know what to do now

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Ac4414's topic in General Students

    OK first thing take a deep breath and calm down. Your future in nursing isn't over. I attended Hunter, not for nursing but did investigate it when I was applying for RN programs. Now things may...

  13. New grad struggling to find jobs

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tanny22 You are not doing anything wrong. There is nothing wrong with your applications. The nursing hiring process is badly broken. The goal of HR is not finding the best and brightest but to...

  14. Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    Gentleman_nurse replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing to do with you or your credentials. They would have gave you the 'someone was a better fit' line. Sounds like the budget for that nursing position was diverted to another department or...

  15. Help with board complaint

    Gentleman_nurse replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    FrenchieB1986, your post sparked my curiosity to check out the MS BON discipline page. The cases primarily centered around substance impaired nurses, med diversion or patient harm. Unless your...

  16. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    An interesting idea, but then they could nail the OP for bringing in unauthorized items (not registered inventory with a MSDS). This will give the employer a bonifide reason for

  17. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    No need to punish yourself. You're quite employable. Assisted living facilities are known to be difficult places to work with high staff turnover. Termination wouldn't be held against you unless your...

  18. New Grad RN moving to NYC from TX

    Gentleman_nurse replied to dagley's topic in New York Nursing

    You could get your TX license first then get NY through endorsement or take the NCLEX and apply. Regarding relocating to NYC. Do not come unless you have a job offer. Competition for new grad...

  19. ADN program in urban area costs more than BSN program in rural area. Which one to choose?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Ptntcrgvr's topic in General Students

    The cost of education is definitely something to consider but also think about the value of that education. A cheap school you don't graduate from or get anything out of is no bargain. Which school...

  20. NP education

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Drewsky7x's topic in Advanced Practice

    The glass is not half empty. It's half full. I read many threads complaining about NP schools should teach this or teach that. Just because it's not in the curriculum doesn't mean you can't go...

  21. How hard is it to get a nursing job in New York City?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in New York Nursing

    Very hard unless you have connections. The competition for positions is such applicants must walk on water. I've heard it's more reasonable

  22. Is a level of behavioral health nursing missing?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Tommyd2's topic in General Nursing

    I think I understand your point and suggestion. Do you mean counseling principles of holding patient's accountable or programs using confrontive therapeutic techniques especially for conduct...

  23. Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    It happens to me about twice a year. It's never personal and the patient apologizes to me later. They're often more upset over their behavior than I

  24. NP program with low gpa

    Gentleman_nurse replied to SchoolRN2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look deep within first. Ask yourself: Why do you want to become an NP? What do want to learn? How do you learn? What are going to do with it? Don't concern yourself with GPA now. Seek schools...

  25. NP program with low gpa

    Gentleman_nurse replied to SchoolRN2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Mushyrn I was a teacher in another life. One the surface a 2.7 GPA looks bad. Without context, the GPA actually tells us little. High GPA's could be from grade inflation. Low GPA's from forced...