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1. Advanced Patho Vs. Pharm

   Teacher First replied to nightnurse279's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I took Advanced Assessment and Pharm at the same time. I think if I had added Patho at the same time I would have caved. I was working full-time

2. need advice again...please give input

   Teacher First replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Liver enzymes and alk phos can be elevated with fracture. Joint pain common with low Vit D. Thyroid ok?

3. Need advice from any university of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN students

   Teacher First replied to carrie380's topic in Texas Nursing

   (b) a Texas NCLEX candidate has approximately 75 days to take the boards as specified by their ATT (Authorization To Test). If this is not done by the expiration date, the candidate will forfeit...

4. Need advice from any university of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN students

   Teacher First replied to carrie380's topic in Texas Nursing

   I don't want to get into a long explanation (and I do not teach for UH), but the BON can make visits to schools for many reasons. Sometimes the school can ask for the visit as well. I am sure that the...

5. Looking into RN programs at Wcjc sugarland, any info?

   Teacher First replied to carrie380's topic in Texas Nursing

   http://www.wcjc.edu/ed_programs_n/allied_health/associate_degree_nursing/default.asp

6. Any insight on Centura?

   Teacher First replied to Liz520's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Argo, are you currently working in Vail? I have often dreamed of working there....would love to work there in the summer! Do you know if they have "seasonal"

7. Asking for Opinion/Advice from TEXAS

   Teacher First replied to JUDERN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

   Seriously you should all invoke safe harbor. Safe harbor protects your license from sanction during the time the issue is undergoing peer review, but it does not protect you from civil liability. When...

8. How long was your NP program?

   Teacher First replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Mine was a post master's program.....started in August 2007 and finished in May 2009 while working full-time. I got so little sleep that I think I really hurt my brain! Took about a year to "recover."...

9. Housekeeping wish list

   Teacher First replied to Missclean's topic in General Nursing

   I suppose I am lucky, everywhere I am affiliated with has good housekeeping

10. Is APN realistic at my age?

    Teacher First replied to Mudwoman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went back to school in 2007 at 53 for a post-master's FNP. I finished last year and passed certification just after my 57th birthday. I think I have a lengthy career ahead of me, so I say "Go for...

11. AANP Certfication Exam ( I failed it)

    Teacher First replied to ERandAestheticFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please don't feel like a failure, it is a tough test. I have been a nurse full-time for 33 years and have worked in critical ICUs and almost 20 years in the ER, as well as having taught for over 26...

12. Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    Teacher First replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I am more disturbed by the OP's reaction than I am to the patient calling him. I think you need to get a grip, and learn to manage your own emotional response to such situations. I would not want you...

13. Does Anyone Know Anything About Nix Hospital In San Anotonio?

    Teacher First replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just a chuckle,...I was born there 56+ years ago. I didn't know it was still there! Good luck! There are many nice places to live, just ask around. As noted before, there are many nice parks, shopping...

14. Friedman Assessment Model (anyone have the long form)

    Teacher First replied to bambam1288's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I hated this assignment!! Our teachers did not help at all with this, I had to search like crazy to find it. I have been a teacher for 27 years and I have never left a student "hanging" to find a...

15. help me with answers to test

    Teacher First replied to RobynL's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that if we give you the answers you will be less likely to read the rationale that goes along with gaining the knowledge. Looking up the information not only will garner the answer but also...