203bravo

203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. Can nurses really “do anything??”

    Will you have your choice of jobs as a RN? No while there are non clinical jobs for RNs most require experience. You already have a degree that you find unuseful and now working on a degree that you...
  2. Which units/wards have the least admissions/quiet?

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  3. Prescriptive Authority

    Then employers should know this and know that you can’t get prescriptive authority until you submit their practice site and physician agreement to the board. In fact no new hire to their practice...
  4. Prescriptive Authority

    Louisiana requires new grad aprns to have 500 hours in practice prior to approving prescriptive authority. Most likely you are facing practices that are not willing to hire you for the 500 hours prior...
  5. CNA's of FL, help! Challenging Exam

    Yes you can submit your application now to expedite the
  6. CNA's of FL, help! Challenging Exam

    Ah Then you can register to get fingerprinted to receive authorization to test with prometric https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/certified-nursing-assistant-examination/...
  7. CNA's of FL, help! Challenging Exam

    Doesn’t appear that you’ll have to challenge the exam. Search on the Florida Board of Nursing website for cna by endorsement and you’ll find the instructions...
  8. How long to get license issued?

    In my state it is 48-72 hours after passing the
  9. False Positive Results

    Gel -- Welcome to the forums... if the pictures above are what you considered the "good pop up" I hate to be the one to tell you but it says that your results were "on hold" so this is neither a good...
  10. ATT Validity in New York

    Not sure I understand your question.... Your ATT will have a valid until date... you can take it anytime you wish up to this
  11. Generally when programs award a degree along track to another degree this is considered an exit point. And once a degree is awarded it’s not taken away. So yes if you stop after the bsn or msn is...
  12. My STRUGGLE With The NCLEX!!!

    I did the PVT but the credit card page came up. Everyone gets the credit card page and must submit their information to register for another exam. The “trick” is if it will not you pay for...
  13. You don’t mention what aprn you are interested in. This will influence the the answers you receive if you are aiming at FNP there are direct entry programs. Any other speciality most likely...
  14. Nclex RN exam Retake

    The moderator moved it for
  15. Student Loans

    That's good... then a 30k loan based on expected wages in NY is very realistic and doable.... the only remaining issue is to where to find a loan given your credit history and lack of co-signer......
  16. Student Loans

    Got you... this is where there is a cultural difference -- you mention in a prior most that you don't have to borrow much money for the program.. But you will need to borrow 17,100 per year just to...
  17. Is Nursing Dangerous?

    Where are you getting is information? I have been in various healthcare roles since the 1990s and have not suffered any injuries... I am a firm believer in practicing safe techniques - especially...
  18. Student Loans

    What is considered a term? 13,625 may not be expensive for a year, it is expensive for a semester, and outrageous for a
  19. Nclex RN exam Retake

    Yes your ATT is only valid for 1 exam only and you must wait at least 45 days before you can test again. Check with your state BON to determine any paperwork or fees due to issue another ATT. You can...
  20. Student Loans

    Generally, the only federal aide offered for a 2nd bachelor's degree is unsubsidized student loans of 12,500 per year until you reach the maximum borrowing limit of 57,500. If you need more than...
  21. Student Loans and Debt

    This may be true but doesn't mean it is the right (or smart) thing to do. There is a big difference in making 1,000 student loan payments so that one can pay off their loan in 1-2 years versus making...
  22. Student Loans and Debt

    Are you sure you have done all the financial planning that needs to be done in this situation? You say that the program will cost you 175K...For federal loans the most you can borrow at the graduate...
  23. Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    The only advice that I could offer to move forward would be -- try to learn from this experience and then put it behind you.. Try to find another program that will accept you at this point... Be aware...
  24. What school is QCC.... if we can look at their website, we be able to offer better advice on specific questions you may
  25. Anne0982 - Did QCC not provider you with an advsior that is familiar with the entry requirements for the nursing program? Generally, this is the best person to guide you along the way with scheduling...