blondielocks

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1. choosing a state

   blondielocks replied to nursling87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Hi there, I live in WA and I know the DOH (we don't have a board of nursing, ours is thru the Dept of Health) takes the position that they cannot truly give you an answer until you actually go to...

2. Seattle U or Mass Gen IHP (Boston)

   blondielocks replied to Oregonian89's topic in School, College Programs

   I do not have an opinion to share but wanted to say I'm glad to see someone considering Seattle vs. Boston because I'm working on pre-reqs now & planning things out (financially speaking), and...

3. Lowest-cost online science pre-reqs?

   blondielocks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hello, I'm trying to gather what my best options are for taking pre-reqs online. I need the following: Chemistry (general) w/ lab A&P I and II w/ lab Microbiology w/lab Pathophysiology I have...

4. ABSNs & Entry Level MSNs - cost prohibitive? ADN better option?

   blondielocks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi everyone, Wow, I can't believe it has been six and a half years since I first joined this site. I ended up completing my BS in Sociology from Arizona State. But, I *still* want to become a nurse!!...

5. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

   blondielocks replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Don't MDs have 4 yrs of undergrad + 4 yrs of med school? To be an NP, especially if you are doctorally-prepared, you have 4 yrs undergrad (more, if your degree is ABSN) and 4 years of graduate...

6. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

   blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am looking at psychiatry. There are a few programs that offer a dual FNP/PMHNP track which I am interested in, because I feel that the FNP portion can help me be a better provider when it comes to...

7. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

   blondielocks posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi all, Hopefully this is the right forum for this question. I'm finishing up pre-reqs in preparation to apply to direct-entry programs for summer 2014. I will be completing a BS in Sociology this...

8. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

   blondielocks replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I know this thread is a little dead but I wanted to add a coment re: the South, cost of living, and low salaries. AZ and NM are both indy practice states with equally low, if not lower (esp. AZ) cost...

9. Inclusive list of direct-entry PMHNP programs?

   blondielocks posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi all, I am beginning to narrow down my school applications. I am looking for direct-entry PMHNP programs. Is there a comprehensive list anywhere? I have tried searching google, but to no avail....

10. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    blondielocks replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sandrabeth - thank you for the feedback. It is much appreciated. I have just accepted a position in DuPont where I will be working until I get into nursing school - hopefully Summer 2014. I've been...

11. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    blondielocks replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone- I am looking at Seattle U for a 2014 start. I currently live in Olympia, and am finishing pre-reqs at SPSCC. I also am finishing my last semester of my Bachelors degree at Arizona State....

12. Trying to become NP or DNP educator with BAD background

    blondielocks replied to SmartStupid's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not a nurse yet (still taking my pre-reqs) but I just wanted to say kudos to you for being responsible and logical about everything, and I wish you the best of

13. How to pay for nurse anesthetist school (CRNA)?

    blondielocks replied to azchicago's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You will more thank likely have to take out loans. There are federal loans for grad school (Grad Plus, I think?) as well as private loans to help with the cost of living expenses if necessary. Will...

14. OK, ummm............well...........

    blondielocks replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help but

15. Any CCs that offer online sciences?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks so much