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  1. Nurse Practitioner Schools in Spain or other Spanish speaking country

    wanderlustnurse replied to CarrieBess's topic in International Nursing

    There are several reputable online MSN/DNP programs in the United States that you can complete overseas. Two that I know from personal experience is University of Arizona and Frontier School of...

  2. Frontier Nursing University FNP Class 139

    wanderlustnurse replied to catrpearl's topic in School, College Programs

    I know this is an old thread but was hoping to get some honest feedback from FNP students going on their 2nd year at Frontier. I have been very wishy washy about entering FNP program for a few years....

  3. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    HI I was accepted to the ANP program too. Still trying to get information about when we need to go to campus. COngratulations to both of us! Can't wait to

  4. New Grads and Prescott Az VA?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Becky8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hang in there! I applied to over 50 positions on the West coast and TX and had few bites - they all seemed to be hiring local grads or you were competing with 500 other applicants. I panicked after...

  5. New Grads and Prescott Az VA?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Becky8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi-- THey are going to ask you to give specific examples when they ask you questions related to the job. Look up the words "knowledge, skills, abilities ) or KSAs and this will give you examples....

  6. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    HI-- Hoping you got a position by now? I have applied to the UAB ANP program for the same reason you did. I do not want to work with peds. However, it seems like all NP jobs willing to hire new...

  7. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    HI-- Hoping you got a position by now? I have applied to the UAB ANP program for the same reason you did. I do not want to work with peds. However, it seems like all NP jobs willing to hire new grads...

  8. Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    wanderlustnurse replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    I don't have direct experience in IHS in Nursing. I was detailed with another agency via the USPHS but many of my coworkers had been employees in IHS - doctors, pharmacists, but no nurses. It all...

  9. Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    wanderlustnurse replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    ONe last thing-- This is not something they do secretly. WHen you apply to any position they say AMerican Indians will have preference-- Just like if you ever apply to a VA hospital - Veteran's have a...

  10. Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    wanderlustnurse replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    It's not based on you "Looking white". It is based on the knowledge that people of American Indian descent have not had the same opportunities as the rest of us. There is poverty, alcoholism, and high...

  11. Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    wanderlustnurse replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    Well you are on the right track with Indian Health Service hospitals. The number of positions they have can be overwhelming and you never know if they are willing to take on a new grad unless you call...

  12. Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    wanderlustnurse replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    You should definetly consider joining the USPHS-- usphs.gov. It is quasi military- all the benefits but none of the long deployments. You basically would want to work at IHS hospitals (your detailed...

  13. BIG question about relocating right after graduation...

    wanderlustnurse replied to kgh31386's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HOping you can answer this. I'm graduating with my BSN in December 2009. I am hoping to be accepted to one of the MANY new grad residencies in TX. Most of them have a start date of January 12. You...

  14. Re: US Public Health Service

    wanderlustnurse replied to StudentCNM's topic in General Nursing

    Kechikan health

  15. Re: US Public Health Service

    wanderlustnurse replied to StudentCNM's topic in General Nursing

    You really shouldn't have a problem getting your first choice in AK. They always have positions at Norton Sound Hospital and some other remote location. You may also want to look into public health...

  16. Re: US Public Health Service

    wanderlustnurse replied to StudentCNM's topic in General Nursing

    You can go through the whole application process for SrCOSTEP without any obligation. WHen you apply make sure and say in your preferences that you only want to work in Alaska region and for IHS...

  17. Re: US Public Health Service

    wanderlustnurse replied to StudentCNM's topic in General Nursing

    May be too late to respond... Joining the PHS (http://www.usphs.gov) can be a great experience. You get all the military benefits but without the long deployments. You are only obligated to deploy 2...

  18. Sign On Bonus in Chicago for New Grads?

    wanderlustnurse replied to lookin4ER's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Be wary if you are a new grad and they are offering you a large sign on bonus. I have heard from numerous new grads the hospital is usually horrible and they grad end up quitting and having to pay...

  19. New Grads and Prescott Az VA?

    wanderlustnurse replied to Becky8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have worked at a medium-large VA in Tucson and worked as a student nurse tech at the PRescott VA, I have personal experience with Palo Alto and Houston VA. Prescott VA is a very tiny community...