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  1. Saturation of NPs?

    djmsailor replied to stillwater's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think you can make a decision right now about the job market in three years. I am starting ANP school in January, I haven't done any research on the job market right now because it doesn't...

  2. Need opinion! ASAP

    djmsailor replied to IreneM555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am an EMT and found that the knowledge gained in practice was helpful during nursing school for two reasons: I already could recognize many signs and symptoms of emergent situations and I was...

  3. Stonybrook NP Program?

    djmsailor replied to NYNewGrad's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hey, sorry to restart an old thread. Can anyone give an update on this program. I am about to start the application process for Summer 2011. I have had some online classes in my BSN program so I am...

  4. NCLEX and Kaplan

    djmsailor replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took kaplan and my averages were about the same as you. I had 82 questions on NCLEX. There was another in my Kaplan class who twice failed the NCLEX but took other prep classes. She said that...

  5. Salaries for new RNs/BSNs in the tri-state area

    djmsailor replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

    Long Island: $35.~ for RN/BSN and $3.5~ for night

  6. MSN or MBA

    djmsailor replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Nurse Management

    For those who are taking online MSN/MBA have you found any prejudice from your superiors against online programs? The online plan is great, but I would be concerned that if two applicants applying...

  7. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

    djmsailor posted a topic in Emergency

    I will be graduating from an accelerated program in December. I am very interested in getting an ED position after graduation and I know that several hospitals in my region have ED fellowships for...

  8. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to everyone for the posts. I am going to take a prep course in Jan/Feb then recertify for EMT and take these at the same time. Fortunately, my wife works and we have money saved so I can...

  9. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to all for the

  10. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    My undergrad was 3.8 GRE math:660 verbal:570 I think it is ok to send grades in, GRE will send score directly to

  11. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    I too would recommend the program. I am in the one year and while the workload is tough it is doable. For example the summer semester starts next week and since it is summer the semester is 12 weeks...

  12. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    It took about 55 minutes this morning. I plan on leaving early every day (around 6:30) to beat the traffic, then go to library or gym and swim/run/bike until class starts. then the same after...

  13. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    that is my plan! I have cousins that live in the area if there is a snow storm (or a late happy hour), but I have a 4 1/2 month old at home, so the wife won't tolerate too much of

  14. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm an EMT as well (volli at East Norwich Fire Co) I ordered the shoes online shoebuy.com Bought Men's Merrell Encore Moc Pro. they were pricey though. But better to spend an extra $30 then to...

  15. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    Went there today for the fit test. Very simple, only took 10 minutes. Didn't think to get the kit though. I have a steth and bp cuff already, what else is in

  16. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    Have any MEN starting in January been able to find the required WHITE SHOES with enclosed heel? I went to two different uniform stores and neither had shoes that would fill the requirements. I guess...

  17. Second-Career Students: How did you decide to change careers?

    djmsailor replied to aab86's topic in General Students

    Family business for 18 years. Just decided it wasn't worth it any more. I had joined the local volunteer fire company four years ago and did EMT school - loved it. Decided last year to go into...

  18. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't have the paperwork with me but as I remember lecture for the SPRING SEMESTER was Wed & Thurs clinicals vary depending on availability throughout the rest of the week. It will be very...

  19. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    They may have you in the two year program because they think you don't have the pre-reqs completed. Are you taking a class now? If so, at the end of the semester, they will switch you to the 1

  20. Pace University BSN/MA- Westchester, Spring 2010

    djmsailor replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in New York Nursing

    veggiebeast, I though that there was a bus that runs from the Downtown campus to Pleasantville all day long. Has anyone started to look at the math material that we will be tested on the day or...

  21. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    djmsailor posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was just told by someone on the 800 line for the Air Force that there are currently no Reserve Duty RNs that are on mandatory deployment only voluntary deployment. Can anyone confirm or debunk...

  22. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your answers, but my question regarding the hospital is more towards the one weekend a month. If I work weekends at the hospital, but then get into the reserves, I can no longer work EVERY...

  23. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the information. I actually have two more questions: 1. I live on Long Island, NY. The nearest AFB is McGuire in Southern Jersey. Would I have to drive there every month for the...

  24. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Government, Military

    I understand that, I was just trying to get a gauge as to how reliable info coming from the 800 line

  25. No AF Reserve on Mandatory Deployment?

    djmsailor replied to djmsailor's topic in Government, Military

    she cries every time I bring it