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  1. Why such high new RN turnover?

    Patti_RN replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Esme wrote, "We called the MD, we called the pharmacy, we yelled at lab....because we were the ones smart enough to know better." I see many of your posts, and I usually agree with most of what you...

  2. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Patti_RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And, to answer another question posed: our clinical rotations are done in person, with a preceptor. And, agree that traditional online programs can be lacking in quality because of the lack of...

  3. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Patti_RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's true that delivering online classes CAN be more cost effective for schools, but not all online programs are created equal. The most revolutionary online program is one I became interested in,...

  4. Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    Patti_RN replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    The victim doesn't necessarily need to feel uncomfortable for a situation to be sexual harassment. Even if the victim welcomes the advances of a supervisor, a professor, or other person in a position...

  5. Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    Patti_RN replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    Seems to be some misunderstanding of the the definitions of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment can be unwelcome verbal or physical contact or approaches, not limited to...

  6. Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    Patti_RN replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    Behaviors that constitute illegal sexual harassment in male against female interactions are identical to the unlawful behaviors in female against male interactions. But, men who are harassed are even...

  7. Trying to find a NP job

    Patti_RN replied to BMW330's topic in Advanced Practice

    I checked out another post you wrote and saw that you completed your program in Canada. A friend had a similar situation; a couple prospective employers asked why she went to NP school in Canada (her...

  8. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Patti_RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good point, nomadcrna! I'm guilty of using that term, myself! Sheesh! As long as we lump ourselves BELOW physicians, we'll be thought of as having less expertise and lower competency. I've heard some...

  9. acceptance...now big decisions

    Patti_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck to you! I hope it's an enjoyable three years, too! By the way, time with your son is precious, but having him see you work, go to school and struggle will give him incredible respect for...

  10. acceptance...now big decisions

    Patti_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My method in these types of decisions is to break it down to two questions, "What is the ultimate goal?" and "What path is most likely to lead to success at achieving that goal?" So, it seems your...

  11. Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    Patti_RN replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm not only a nurse, but went to law school, so I'll offer some other considerations. First, as I and virtually everyone here suggested before, hire an attorney. Lawyers take oaths and have a legal...

  12. Tips for getting help from family while in school....

    Patti_RN replied to hb08491's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The advice others gave is excellent. Being 'supportive' isn't quantifiable. Checking off chores as they are completed is! It goes back to Psych 101--reinforce desirable behaviors with rewards. First...

  13. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Patti_RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are many, many reasons a student might choose or need to take courses online instead of in a traditional classroom setting. Access is one of those reasons. I completed an online program where...

  14. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Deadhead, did you get in? I hope you're part of my cohort. My GPA was a 3.78 and I have some very unique aspects of my resume that seemed to set me apart. I'm not sure if the >3.5 rule is true,...

  15. Georgetown FNP Program

    Patti_RN replied to scjeevans's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was just admitted and I'm starting next month in their March cohort. I compared many programs before deciding on Georgetown. In fact I started a program elsewhere last year and became so frustrated...

  16. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Patti_RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some for-profit online college programs have hurt the reputations of all online educational experiences. Schools like University of Phoenix have terrible reputations and have tainted all online...

  17. Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    Patti_RN replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Every state is different, and every case is different. I can't imagine NOT hiring a lawyer, no matter what you think you may be faced with, or what your particular state laws are, or what your...

  18. anyone currently enrolled in Georgetown?

    Patti_RN replied to KyelvertonRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nessa, have you started an NP program elsewhere? If not, maybe you should still consider Georgetown. Yes, the tuition is expensive, but you should look at this as a business decision. First, their...

  19. Bully?! Help,I need good comebacks!

    Patti_RN replied to rn865's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't be obnoxious; it escalates the situation. You've said that you're shy and looking for help on this forum, so you're not the type to come up with stinging remarks that you're willing to spew. If...

  20. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    The curriculm has changed. Full-time students take Patho, Assessment, and Research Methods/ Biostats the first semester; part-time students take Patho and Research/ Biostats the first semester. I was...

  21. anyone currently enrolled in Georgetown?

    Patti_RN replied to KyelvertonRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you looked into the tuition forgiveness program? In exchange for working in underserved areas after graduation, the government forgives all (or portions of) your student

  22. Can they demand a 4 week notice and pay me minimum wage? Abandonment?

    Patti_RN replied to Marie.rn's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. Since you already are terminated from the job, and this situation is over, you need to focus on the future. Are you in a large, urban area with other facilities where you...

  23. Can they demand a 4 week notice and pay me minimum wage? Abandonment?

    Patti_RN replied to Marie.rn's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds odd that your salary would be reduced to minimum wage. I'm really puzzled as to why an employer would do this, except to intimidate employees and try to retain them... not an effective...

  24. Georgetown University ONLINE FNP...

    Patti_RN replied to flower25's topic in School, College Programs

    I haven't been accepted (yet! but have my fingers crossed!) I've had an amazingly positive experience, so far, with Georgetown. An admission counselor guides you through the process, gives you...

  25. Starting 5weeks of mother/baby on monday, ill take any advice!

    Patti_RN replied to icarr757's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have a good friend who is a male midwife. Why is that so much different than being a male OB/Gyn? And, what's the difference between those two than a male nurse working in maternity? You're there as...