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Important Question about Nursing!

UVA Grad Nursing replied to NewgradR.N2022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Elkpark is correct that the national CRNA organization is the only APN specialty that has embraced the DNP. All CRNA programs will admit students at the DNP level only by 2022. A practice...
Total Lab/Clinical Hours in different nursing programs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to chendamoni's topic in General Students

Our traditional BSN program has 1075 clinical hours (the final 280 of which are in a synthesis practicum). Our Direct Entry MSN has 1000 precepted hours (all of the clinical experiences are 1:1)....
Important Question about Nursing!

UVA Grad Nursing replied to NewgradR.N2022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Nicole: Some hospitals care very much about graduation at all levels -- not just upper management levels. There are two hospitals in my town, and neither will hire diploma graduates into new nurse...
When is it too late?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to KHT's topic in Nursing Career

You're never too old to learn new things. We've had a number of folks in their 50s enter our nursing program. One person I know worked as a social worker with the incarcerated, and loved working with...
Advanced Degree; Need some seasoned advice :)

UVA Grad Nursing replied to NYCRN6's topic in Post Graduate Students

I agree with the above posts. One more thing to consider: a Family NP is a primary care role. Many of the State Boards of Nursing are looking at recommended changes to the relevant Nurse Practice...
What kind of background check does hospitals want - doing clinicals?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to N2NRSING's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

The requirements will vary from state to state, and perhaps from institution to institution. At our medical center, anyone who works with children, the elderly, or those with disabilities is...
UVA- I need some therapy(advice)

UVA Grad Nursing replied to jkpowell23's topic in Post Graduate Students

Lammy: Feel free and give me a call on Monday morning (I will be in the office even though it is Labor Day). Because of the particular nature of your situation, I would prefer to talk with you...
help me decide what to do! :(

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Highschoolfuturenurs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You will need to ask the sponsors/donors of your scholarships whether those awards need to be used now, or whether they can be used at a future date. I would encourage you to look at both options....
Help with online BSN or MSN programs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to coopman712's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Coopher: Congrats on your decision to pursue further education in nursing. You ask good questions, but the answer to both questions will depend on the school. For a BSN program, there will be two...
Where are the Nursing Shortages??!!!???

UVA Grad Nursing replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

The job market is tight for new graduates nearly everywhere in the US. An article from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in June 2010 indicated that only in Nevada and Alaska were...
Is This Realistic?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to rr0416's topic in Post Graduate Students

The workload will likely vary from school to school, as well as from term to term. We polled the students in our Direct Entry MSN program about average hours spent on the program (classroom time,...
Combined MSN programs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to danceluver's topic in Post Graduate Students

Two things to consider about these dual certification programs: 1. They will likely take an extra year of study. Each Advanced Practice certification will require distinct seminars and at least 500...
Do I really need to get my BS in Nursing??

UVA Grad Nursing replied to 49*1's topic in Nursing Career

The job market for nursing has changed a great deal since the time your cousin entered nursing 10 years ago. What are your goals in nursing? What sort of environment do you want to practice in? Do...
(17 year old here. Help!) How to become a CRNA?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to VJDTropical's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Probably 4 years of study to the BSN. Then work as a RN for 2 years in an Intensive Care Unit. Some schools will allow you to apply with a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience -- but the more...
Interview Attire Recommendations

UVA Grad Nursing replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

While I am not in HR (I am an assistant dean). I have interviewed hundreds of people over the years. Always dress to impress -- as the posts above indicate. If you do not own a suit, a nice pair of...
2 year ACE program and wedding conflicts

UVA Grad Nursing replied to cknorr's topic in Nursing Career

Different schools have different calendars and vacations. I know of some ABSN programs that follow a regular academic year, and another that gives a Christmas Break of approximately Dec 22 - Jan 3...
Confused evaluating RN to BSN online programs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to SkateBetty's topic in Online Distance Learning

Don't forget to check out the programs that might be offered at universities in your home state. Just because the college in your city does not offer an online program does not mean that there are no...
Accelerated programs...expensive or cheap?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to johninalameda's topic in Male Nursing Students

You might want to consider other public universities. For example, George Mason University in Fairfax, VA has a 12-month ABSN program. Their instate tuition is about $16,000 (I think) for this...
LPN programs in Virginia

UVA Grad Nursing replied to tillyrn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

You can find a list of the approved LPN programs and NCLEX pass rates on the Virginia Board of Nursing website at Virginia Board of Nursing Education Programs. Several of the community colleges in...
Accredited??

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Roxy625's topic in General Students

Most international schools (including those in the Caribbean) are not accredited by US-based accreditation agencies (NLNAC, CCNE). So you will need to go through CGFNS to see if you are eligible to...
Pursuing further education after Medical Careers Institute..

UVA Grad Nursing replied to tony77's topic in Virginia Nursing

MCI is part of the ECPI College of Technology. The Virginia Beach campus of ECPI has regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The other campuses of MCI/ECPI...
looking for accelerated BSN program anywhere

UVA Grad Nursing replied to nurse_olga's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You can find a list of 230 Accelerated BSN programs at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/BSNNCG.pdf. A list of 65 Direct Entry MSN programs can be found at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/GENMAS.pdf....
Graduate with honors or with a double major?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Ashley.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

While one will give you the greater sense of accomplishment. Neither one or the other will really affect your employment or graduate school
can you go from ADN to MSN?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to isabella200's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Things vary from school to school. At my University, our RN-BSN can be completed in 12 months. We offer a RN-MSN option for only one of our 10 MSN specialty areas. Another University in Virginia...
How common is it for employers to pay for BSN?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to SerenePeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

It will vary from hospital to hospital, and from region to region. I visit dozens of hospitals each year recruiting students for our RN-BSN and graduate programs. At most places in the past year,...

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