LeLeeFNP

LeLeeFNP

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  1. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Do you have a BSN or an ASN? Vandy prefers BSNs. How good do you think your references and letter of intent was? Everything is on a point system. Summer cohort is very competetive. winter is not as...

  2. A faster route to FNP?

    LeLeeFNP replied to michaeleo's topic in General Nursing

    ADN to MSN is different then direct entry. direct entry is for an individual who is NOT and RN, but has a bachelors degree in non-nursing and wants to entry into practice with an MSN degree. with...

  3. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    LeLeeFNP replied to lina.561's topic in LPN to RN

    If you can make it through an LPN program (which like someone else said is basically the same thing as the first year of an RN/ASN(ADN) program, then you can make it through the RN program. wheather...

  4. Need help!!! Statistics and Chemistry

    LeLeeFNP replied to Guest399960's topic in General Nursing

    western governor's university offers biochemistry completely online. there is a lab component, however you complete the experiments on your own in your home. you order a lab pack through the school...

  5. RN-BSN...experiences please!

    LeLeeFNP replied to Deannam's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    you will have to do a lot of research papers and projects with those classes (perhaps some powerpoints and such). mostly theory. the concepts are not difficult however it is a lot of tedious, time...

  6. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i am in the critical care track. each week we have two days of classroom and 3 days of rotations on the various critical care units. there really isn't a "typical day". this is just our 3rd week into...

  7. question about what type of critical care unit to go into?

    LeLeeFNP replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    if you can get a nurse extern or cna position in a cvicu then you would have a better chance at getting hired as a new grad. also a general icu that does cardiac surgeries is a great idea. there are a...

  8. question about what type of critical care unit to go into?

    LeLeeFNP replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Its great that you are being proactive and doing research on this now. CVICU is preferred. SICU and Trauma are also great units, especially in a teaching hospital. Make sure you get your CCRN...

  9. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    you would still be lumped in with the new rn grads whether you have LPN experience or not. I was also an LPN prior to getting my RN and they dont really give you any special treatment for that. As far...

  10. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    no problem. believe me i know how it feels going through the process and I wish everyone the best of luck. This is my second week in the residency and I love it so far. Vandy is a really great place...

  11. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    what they will do is go over your application materials and send you an e-mail either saying that you are chosen for an interview or that they don't want to persue you as a candidate. if you get the...

  12. Do you need a BSN to get your Masters?

    LeLeeFNP replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    i have an ADn and non-nursing bachelors. unfortunately there are not a lot of programs that benefit US. there are RN to MSN programs for individuals that want to go straight for their MSN and there...

  13. Levophed vs. Neo

    LeLeeFNP replied to hell000nurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    i thought dopamine was the strongest pressor. i know it causes significant tachycardia but this is what i have seen as first line in two of the ICUs i've worked in (CVICU and general ICU). Haven't...

  14. Any other new RN's (2nd career) feel completely unsettled in choice?

    LeLeeFNP replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    i normally don't respond in this manner to anyone but this is quite comical. are you still a nursing student? because you sure sound like one with this statement. this is the crap they feed you in...

  15. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am a little confused by your post. Are you already an RN looking for a staff nurse position? The nurse residency is only for Graduate Nurses or RNs with less than six months of experience at the...

  16. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    the little icon that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil, in between the "i" and the envelope icon. lol. PM means private message. i just sent you one. you can go to the "my account" tab to...

  17. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    This is like deja vu for me! I remember i originally started this thread back in september when i applied to the program. I started this thread because i really knew very little about the program and...

  18. How are RNs with Entry-Level MSN degrees received?

    LeLeeFNP replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    i have a question about these direct entry MSN (CNL) programs. Is it designed that you don't take your NCLEX until after you finish the entire program and obtain your masters or is there a...

  19. How are RNs with Entry-Level MSN degrees received?

    LeLeeFNP replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    its funny that many people think that NPs should have all of this beside experience before they become an NP, but just think about MDs. Most of them haven't even looked at a patient until they enter...

  20. Is ED experience acceptable for CRNA programs?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello. I am wondering if anyone knows if CRNA programs will accept ED experience for your critical care experience? I have done a bit of research and have seen programs out there that have...

  21. How long is orientation for nurse new to ED?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Emergency

    When I got a job as a new grad in the ICU my orientation was 4 months long. I have never worked in the ED but am considering it and just wondering what is the average length of time for orientation of...

  22. Will CRNA programs except ED experience?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I have done a bit of research and considered the possibilities of going to CRNA school in the future and I am just wondering if programs will generally except ED experience for critical care...

  23. How are RNs with Entry-Level MSN degrees received?

    LeLeeFNP replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    " " You are very smart and well educated. You have done your research, and you have found a path that works for your situation. Not everyone will understand as many of us nurses come from a...

  24. What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    LeLeeFNP replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    im a female but it seems to me that male nurses are respected more by physicians and sometimes families. i would say in some settings your female patients may feel slightly uncomfortale depending on...

  25. changing healthcare careers

    LeLeeFNP replied to Sandpit3's topic in General Nursing

    I know a lot of RTs that decided to do nursing for those same reasons. I would say if it is a passion of yours then no its not a waiste of time. you could still work part-time as an RT for extra money...