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  1. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi All, After working as a Neonatal Nurse Practioner for 10 years I "retired", and have been living abroad for several years. I am really wanting to return to nursing and realized I must first get my...

  2. Am I too old to become a CNM

    debbren replied to oldenurselady's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    hi there, wow, so great reading your question as it could have been me writing the very same one! i am just 52, in great shape, athletic, will watch my youngest graduate from college this weekend,...

  3. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello again, It is so hard to believe in these days of dire nursing shortages (which I have seen first hand with my mother in the hospital!), that great nurses like you...with years of experience ,...

  4. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, I too have been sidelined for over 10 years, and just got my RN back....why I ever allowed it to lapse...anyway would love to hear what you are doing with your licence now! All the

  5. Lost Midwife

    debbren replied to Belinda-wales's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello, I too can feel your frustration! I am living in HK and want to get a post masters degree in Midwifery (Neonatal NP for 8 years) So I am starting the same hunt...only my issue is doing...

  6. Stony Brook vs Downstate MSN Midwifery

    debbren replied to OB-RN-NYC's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello again, just waiting to hear from NYS regarding my licences. Then I can proceed with future education plans. I too worked full time with 2 kids when I was getting my MSN. Took me 18 months, we...

  7. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Shery, I am reading Med-Surg Demystified at the moment. I also have downloaded at least 100 podcasts on my itouch and listen to lectures everyday when I exercise and when I can't sleep. Sometimes...

  8. The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

    debbren replied to caitiecait's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great, I actually recieved a nice note from Frontier, so I think I will just plan to contact them directly and have them fill me in on my situation and needs. So appreciate your

  9. The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

    debbren replied to caitiecait's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am wondering about how long is your class work going to take you? Also, I already have a MSN, so do you know how that changes the total time spent with class work? And how did you do finding a...

  10. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, good for you...I am so excited to get going I will tell you. I have downloaded some review books on my new Kindle (small, and portable) and I am waiting to hear what NY says. I am pretty sure I...

  11. International Nursing Jobs?

    debbren replied to truejewel82's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I am currently a Hong Kong resident (past 5 yrs) (USA Passport )and thinking about working here. I have a BSN and MSN and was a NNP. I would love to know where your friend works. I am...

  12. Getting back into NP practice

    debbren replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was able to find the web site thanks. Not sure that this is what I need for Neonatal NP. I will check

  13. Stony Brook vs Downstate MSN Midwifery

    debbren replied to OB-RN-NYC's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello there, I have been following this thread with interest. I will have to do a distance program. I am looking at Frontier and Stoney Brook. I was wondering, about how long did you precept for,...

  14. Getting back into NP practice

    debbren replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will check out the CD's, are they easy to find on Google?

  15. Getting back into NP practice

    debbren replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there, here is just one of the many. Go to ITunes, Science and Medicine-click on that, then below you will see another group open up. It says Medicine. If you click on that and search you can...

  16. Getting back into NP practice

    debbren replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I too live overseas (Hong Kong) and I am also trying to get back into my field. I was a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I have moved 4 times since I was last licenced in a state...so...

  17. The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

    debbren replied to caitiecait's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there, I would love to know what direction you have decided on...I am in the beginning stages of looking into schools with distance as well. Frontier has always had a great

  18. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Thought I would see how you are doing. I have filed all my paper work with NYState, and hope to hear something back soon. I have been taking practice NCLEX exams and doing general reviewing each...

  19. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say, if I were you, it will be the best $1500 you ever spent. You will have someone there to encourage you and you will feel much more confident. I am just so surprised with the nursing...

  20. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    In the list of refresher courses listed in NY state, the one for Central NY came back with no longer available.....so I will keep looking...NY has been really responsive. I just heard from a very...

  21. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Very helpful link, thanks. I am realizing that until I actually speak to the folk in NY , I won't be sure the exact course I must take. My two issues breakdown like this: 1. Expired licence 2. Out...

  22. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess that is what I have to figure out. NY state will be the final word I guess. I also live in Hong Kong at the moment 'so the time thing is a pain. I want to call people but no one is up yet,...

  23. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Today I have started tackling the very large job of tracing my nursing license from TN, GA, CT and all that entails. My license actually expired 10 years ago in CT, but I wont be living there, I will...

  24. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    You are so right....NEVER LOOSE THAT LICENSE.....I have just downloaded and printed the 40 page NY state Licensing application packet...will let you know how it goes....looks like I need.. 1. 2 CE,...

  25. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    debbren replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Nice to know I am not alone. How are you doing with your efforts to get reinstated? I know I just have to decide to bite the bullet...and all this encouragement really