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    Just curious.. will I get a pay cut as an NP

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to tammyg652's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We've seen a great salary range for people graduating in the same year (depending on where they are practicing, which specialty, etc). The range for FNP graduates last year went from $55,000 -...
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    Application photo?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mattfd37's topic in General Students

    I've been in admmissions (grad and undergrad) for over 20 years. A former employer used to use photos in freshmen applications. There were 3 reasons for this: 1. Identify gender (we had many...
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    A few questions needing a few answers

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to 2010NRS's topic in Men in Nursing

    JT: Check with the Navy folks, but I think you need to have your BSN in hand before you can join the military nurse corps. I know it is that way in the Army and Air Force nursing corps. Second,...
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    Hellpp!! Advice on going to graduate school!!!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to nina10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are really two answers to this. One is when will schools allow me to apply? Most NP schools want at least one year of full-time RN practice before you enter an APN program as a fulltime...
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    What's the point of the ACNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you do not want to do primary care, then do not aim for a FNP/PNP role. Those programs focus on the treatment of clients in primary care settings. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner...
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    Cheapest school in Hampton Roads

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

    Looking at the website for Tidewater Community college, tuition/fees looks to $101/credit. It is about $90/credit at Thomas Nelson CC. These look to be the cheapest ADN programs in Hampton Roads....
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    ADN vs BSN--advice

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

    If you already have an undergraduate degree in another subject, the accelerated programs make great sense. The ABSN program at George Mason can be completed in 12 months, the one at VCU in 15 months,...
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    Can one teach at the university level with a DNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Sunflower3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think all BSN and graduate nursing programs want doctorally-prepared nurses on faculty. We use doctorally-prepared faculty for all of our nursing core and specialty classes (as well as didactic...
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    Piedmont CC vs. Germanna CC

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to wonderment99's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There are two sources on the web where you can look for other impartial data on nursing programs. The State Board of Nursing lists the NCLEX passrates for all schools in Virginia at...
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    Can one teach at the university level with a DNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Sunflower3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Sunflower: At my SON, all fulltime faculty serve on at least 1 committee (tenure-track and general). As an Assistant Dean, I serve on all committee that affect students in one way or another (8 of...
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    Can one teach at the university level with a DNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Sunflower3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The University of Virginia is a research-intensive University, and we have both PhD and DNP prepared faculty. We have two 'tracks' for faculty: tenure track and General Faculty. Tenure track...
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    Apply for job before graduation or wait......

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to SBT85's topic in General Students

    Apply now. Many new grad positions assume that most new grads finish up in May/June, so positions tend to start in the summer months. Interviews for May grads at the local academic medical centers...
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    Do you think this is true about ADN and BSN nurses?

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

    Current studies from Dr. Linda Aiken, FAAN at the University of Pennsylvania show strong correlations between the level of education of the RN and better patient outcomes. There is a positive...
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    University of Rochester Acclereted MSN

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to sunny13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Contact the other 5 schools, and let them know you need to reply by February 2 to another school. Ask them if an early response to you is
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    Writeatermpaper.com

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    As a point of information, a few years ago one of the professors at my university (not in nursing) wrote a simple computer program that looked at a string of 6 identical words that were submitted in...
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    NVCC or Global Health..which should I choose?

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

    The Virginia Board of Nursing website gives the NCLEX passrates for all nursing programs in Virginia at http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_edprogs.htm. The NCLEX passrate for at Global for...
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    CRNA wants to sit for FNP boards

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to chellrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You'll need to complete an accredited (CCNE) program that prepared FNPs. Many of these post-masters programs are about 12 months long. You'll also need a minimum of 500 hours in FNP clinicals that...
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    BSN Advice

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

    I might suggest Spanish (unless you have a great command of professional Spanish already). A good nurse should be able to communicate and educate with all patients/clients -- and being able to speak...
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    Can FNPs specialize?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is important to look at your individual state's Nurse Practice act, and see if there are any restrictions on practice. I know of at least one NP professional organization that is lobbying various...
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    NP- info?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Nurse wanna-be's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nurse Practitioner (and all Advanced Practice preparation) is done at the graduate level. There are both ADN-MSN and BSN-MSN programs in the country (about 200+ of them). There are plans to raise the...
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    I need help with choosing a school.

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

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has a number of listings of Schoold of Nursing with LVN to BSN. Acceletated BSN, and Direct Entry MSN prorgams. These lists are organized by state....
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    Advice on Grad school

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to chiqueta77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely. Many hospitals offer education benefits for employees who continue to work full-time while taking courses. The tuition benefits vary from employer to employer. Here in my state, I've...
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    Does Program Prestige Matter for FNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Barkow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm just a guy who has been in higher education administration at Georgetown, Michigan and Virginia for 25 years now (most of it as an Assistant Dean). I'm also the founding President of AACN's...
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    Does Program Prestige Matter for FNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Barkow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How well connected are the local schools in terms of locating practica for you? Many of my own students have made great connections (networking, getting job offers) from their practica. As can be...
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    Any Psych NP Students out there?

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

    Lippv12: It is my understanding that the scope of practice for the PMH CNS and the PMHNP will vary from state to state. In my own state of Virginia, PMHNPs cannot be reimbursed for therapy. One...