shellfrmmo ASN, BSN, LPN, LVN, RN

I just got my BSN and want to keep moving forward. 1992 CNA, 1996 LVN, 2009 ADN, 2020 BSN. I love to learn. I have worked full time since 1992 in the healthcare profession in just about every specialty in some form or another. End goal has ...

EmiC408 there are a lot of good NP programs out there. Just got to research which is best for you. I was really impressed with Georgetown but their set up does not match my work hours so I couldn't go that route. I looked at about 6 different online ...

Wow- I have exactly the same question! I got BSN from Aspen and have chosen MSN at WGU. I am going for MSN in leadership and management. Please let me know how it’s going and how different it is. I really do nit know what to prepare for. Start 01-20...

I would love to try it out with CNA's, in my state you have to have a year of LTC experience to teach CNA's. I have never worked full time for a Nursing Home. I do not know if that could be cumulative (private duty as a CNA for agency, staffing agenc...

Just trying to decide what avenue to take for my next step. When asking peers many say the Masters Healthcare Administration route is the one they wish they had taken or that they recommend. Others love having their Nurse Practitioner. Anyone wi...

I really want to do FNP. I do. Just trying to weigh my other options. I get tunnel vision a lot and want to make sure not to think it through more. Of course, I have some time yet. I don't plan on starting that process until 2022 BSN student loans ar...

It will either be HCA or FNP- problem is not sure of job opportunities available for HCA in my area.

I will be graduating with my BSN in September. It is an accelerated RN to BSN online program. I am wanting to continue my education with end goal being Nurse Practitioner. I have looked at BSN to FNP online programs and have found some that interest ...

You can do a MSN specialty nursing degree and THEN go into FNP OR choose a BSN to FNP program called and MSN-FNP. some college require that you have a masters to get accepted into FNP program. some colleges have the MSN in FNP

so no to skipping MSN and just going for a BSN- FNP program?

Okay, I will be finishing my last BSN class on 9/28/2020. My loan will be paid off in 2022. I will then apply for the FNP program at USU. Any tips on finding out if hospitals/clinics in my area would hire a FNP from there? Or is it all based on passi...

I went to Chamberlain for my BSN and it wasn't for me- so I changed over to Aspen and loved it. I can't speak for the FNP program but I do know the BSN program was difficult to navigate online. Aspen had wonderful advisors and professors. Many of who...

Please please please update me! I am very interested in this program! [email protected]

So I applied for this job that I really want. I went for my first interview and wow- I want it more now. I got called back for a second interview last Friday and I think it went really well. Well... it is Wednesday and I haven't heard a thing and th...

We started back on July 31st. We are back in to full swing! The kids start on August 13th. Lets get this party started!!! I don't know about you but fall seems to go by so fast and spring DRAAAAAAAAAAAGS!!!! Even though the actual school days are sp...

Just remember on Stauffer's animal crackers and Brach's peppermints and other snack items to check the label for food allergies. Those two products in particular are manufactured in a facility that may manufacture tree nuts, peanuts, soy.... Always c...

Being a school nurse does require some extra thought when it comes to privacy. We started out in a huge classroom that was made into a nurses office. We had no privacy so we bought screens to use. It worked great for exam purposes. We also have curta...

Starting as a sub is a great way to get your foot in the door. good luck to you and come ask us any questions you need to know.

you did the right thing. You would have lost your sanity doing that job!

Flare- how well does yours merge data? Does it compile non-compliant immunization lists? can it make reports such as how many times a student has been in the nurses office? we just use that basic component PowerSchool has (its not even the health com...

I agree with everyone else- its the phone calls home. No number works. I do the kids cell phone thing too! or when no one can pick up a child. They want them to stay until the parent gets off work. So they want me to keep the puking kid in my office...

I agree with flare. I kept my old job for my first two years. Now my childrens activity swamp my evenings and weekends. I think you should do the per diem thing. You will have control of when you work and that extra money will be a nice bonus.

I didn't get any orientation. Luckily there was another nurse here so I asked her a lot of questions. Its a learn as you go deal. This is my fifth year and I would love to be any help that I can. You can email me anytime. [email protected] a...

That is different based on your state and your school district. I got my RN because I thought I needed it, well it turns out my LPN would be just fine. There are a lot of LPN school nurses in my region of the state. So always check that out first.

I do have snacks and juice for my diabetics but they usually supply their own. Mine are for use only if they run out. We also have saltines for our stomach ache students and peppermints. If students have special needs I have their parents bring in st...