umbdude MSN, APRN

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    DNP vs MSN

    umbdude replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've looked at some post-MSN DNP programs as well (am currently in a MSN-NP program) . It would be nice to have a terminal degree but I just don't think I can tolerate more fluff
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    The urban legend of license loss

    umbdude replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Second this. The healthcare environment nowadays is so fragmented and rushed, yet patients are more complicated than ever. I think BONs should expunge disciplinary actions if the NP practices without...
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    The urban legend of license loss

    umbdude replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting topic. I recently read an article about a PMHNP (along with the hospital where she worked) being found liable for a patient's suicide. The NP was on suspended for 6 months but license...
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    I was slapped by a patient

    umbdude replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    He's upset because he had no place to go. Well, how about
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    Written Up

    umbdude replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's petty to write someone up for this unless there's clear policy or the OP has been told specifically not to do something like this in the past. Prescribers and RN mgr cannot assume that...
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    ABSN Gpa

    umbdude replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When did I say that? I'm just answering your question - that schools don't consider the difficulty of your specific program. Even if they do, there are still tons of ABSN graduates out there who have...
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    Giving up PA school acceptance to pursue ASN?

    umbdude replied to ang314's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like a wise decision especially considering you are only in your mid-20s and don't have kids yet. 2 years of PA education will fly by. After that, you can work part-time as a PA and...
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    MCHPS graduate NP programs

    umbdude replied to overtimenurse's topic in School, College Programs

    The only 2 things I know are: (1) it's an expensive school that doesn't secure clinical placement and (2) its pharmD and PA programs were put on probation a couple years ago. IMO, any school that...
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    Advice for potential RN

    umbdude replied to hope77rn's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes it's harder to either switch out of psych or get medical experience if you start in psych right off the bat. I think maybe try med-surg or even
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    Robot tells man he'll be dead in hours

    umbdude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it's misleading to call it a robot. It's a monitor with a live person on the other side. With new technology there's going to be a learning curve. Lessons learned. Perhaps the hospitals...
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    Advice for potential RN

    umbdude replied to hope77rn's topic in Psychiatric

    Yup. Obviously there's a risk of having such narrow focus without actual experience working with this population (you might not like it in the end). But if your gut tells you that you will enjoy...
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    Green card holder nurses

    umbdude replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you licensed as a RN in the state where you're applying to jobs? If you are, there shouldn't be any issues. Employers cannot discriminate against green card holders as green card holders have full...
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    ABSN Gpa

    umbdude replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your experience caring for patients, interviewing and examining patients, and making diagnoses could be a great asset for your essays and interviews. If you can use 1 or 2 memorable experiences caring...
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    ABSN Gpa

    umbdude replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've never heard of open book exams for BSN or ABSN programs. It does a disservice for the students and it'll probably show on the NLCEX pass rates. However, I would suggest not to obsess over...
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    George Washington FNP

    umbdude replied to SassyRN93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're within traveling distance to the school, you absolutely should push GW to find clinical placements for you in accordance with CCNE standards. It's pathetic and shameful that a large research...
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    What's the Most Common Reason for a Patient to be Readmitted on a Psych Floor?

    umbdude replied to AlwaysAnxious's topic in Psychiatric

    In my setting, most common reasons are: homelessness, substance relapse or detox, psychosocial stressors, symptom decompensation, and some
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    ABSN Gpa

    umbdude replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think schools consider that. A 3.2 GPA is fine to get into many NP programs unless you are applying for CRNA programs. Focus on perfecting other aspects of your application and you should be...
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    Psych DNP Programs- Does Prestige Matter?

    umbdude replied to outsidegirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Generally prestige does not matter in nursing. Is going to UCSF or UCLA going to give you an edge over Cal State based on the name alone? No, absolutely not, particularly not after a little experience...
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    Can ANP works as PMHNP?

    umbdude replied to Azureshunter's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Per a former professor who regularly acts as an expert witness in NP malpractice lawsuits, one of the most commonly seen reasons for lawsuits relating psych is FNP/AGNP inappropriately prescribing...
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    anybody living in California?

    umbdude replied to sp2015nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not from CA but there are so many great programs there. Start with programs near you. Walden is the polar opposite of great. You're going to spend a lot of money on and hopefully you want to spend a...
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    56 and considering NP school

    umbdude replied to caycar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see. I'm not aware of any "accelerated" NP programs. They're usually either full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 or more
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    Grades when you were in Nursing School

    umbdude replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    One of my classmates barely passed her nursing courses and our passing grade was 77. She failed the maximum number of attempts on the HESI Exit exam. Somehow she graduated and almost 2 years post...
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    Is this nursing?

    umbdude replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I think "nurse leaders" kept trying to have staff nurses take on more and more (higher level of skills, more assessments and interventions), and I think that led to more accountability/liability on...
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    56 and considering NP school

    umbdude replied to caycar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you already a RN with a BSN? Schools don't care if you're traditional or non-traditional. They only care that you are a RN and have either a BSN or
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    What makes a PMHNP applicant attractive in the eyes of grad schools?

    umbdude replied to jcssagaz's topic in Psychiatric

    I think if you can craft an essay that convincingly explains a logical path from onco to psych and display a realistic understanding of the PMHNP roles, you should be fine. Shadowing PMHNPs can be...