umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

    umbdude replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    Leave.
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    umbdude replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen about 8 NPs in the past, as a patient and family member of a very sick one, and I had wonderful experiences with most of these NPs. The one who prescribed a med to my loved one, which caused...
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    What should I expect?

    umbdude replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals of Nursing covers the basic nursing skills and knowledge and there aren't too much disease-specific knowledge or interventions (you will get that in med-surg). Here are some of the stuff...
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    How long did it take you to find your first job as a new grad

    umbdude replied to EDNURSE20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in psych so it was quick for me (within a month). Be patient. If you're willing to move anywhere in the US, I think you should be able to find something soon. Although no shortage, I actually...
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    umbdude replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    I like nursing. But I didn't like my first nursing job due to poor staffing/management. I like my current nursing job
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    The Struggle for Preceptors

    umbdude replied to smileyfacefee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think OP was specifically talking about Walden. If you do a search using the search bar, you will find quite a bit of information on
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    Nursing school gpa

    umbdude replied to Ldm_bethlehem's topic in General Students

    I guess it depends on the area. In my neck of the woods, ASN programs are far easier to get into than BSN
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    Nursing school gpa

    umbdude replied to Ldm_bethlehem's topic in General Students

    I don't know what you mean by "challenge the boards." Do you mean challenging the boards to become a RN without adequate education? If that's what you meant, the answer is most likely no. To receive...
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    Intrusive application questions!

    umbdude replied to Scorchednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Check the laws. Employers might ask, but that doesn't mean you must tell them (especially things such as HIV and mental illnesses). If they ask for your health records, I would not provide anything...
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    Need RN experience for Psych NP job post-graduation?

    umbdude replied to redbullz9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you have any work experience with this population? I think it depends on the location and the individual. If you come from a field like IT or marketing, then becomes a psych NP (assuming that you...
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    What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    umbdude replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After my "final" final exam, I went out with a bunch of classmates for drinks. The very next day I started my NCLEX prep with UWorld. Did that for ~26 consecutive days, about 3 hours daily. During...
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    Judment call on pre-req AP

    umbdude replied to Moved-on's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    A&P is the most important pre-req for nursing school, and it will show up over and over again in BSN/MSN courses. The chapters covering neuro are important as many drugs affect the autonomic...
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    Brick & Mortar NP Programs- are they no longer a thing?

    umbdude replied to EKTheRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not sure whether you are able to relocate, but Boston College is 100% in-person. You will get the community and camaraderie feel, and a lot of school spirit. Online also isn't my style. I strongly...
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    Personal Statement for Accelerated Program

    umbdude replied to sj10125's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This post was from almost 5 years
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    Does this Family Nurse Practitioner program sounds shady?

    umbdude replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since this is a non-profit private school, my guess is that they're struggling to recruit applicants and students, so they want to give you special attention in hopes that you will apply and attend....
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    Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    umbdude replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a BSN program and felt prepared as a new grad. My program has a senior clinical preceptorship, which is 170 hours 1-on-1 with a preceptor. We were expected to take full patient load towards...
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    Experience required for NP schools

    umbdude replied to Babynurse1992's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just curious how that student turned out? I know a few direct-entry PMHNP students and they have no RN experience, but they typically have work experience with psych patients (eg, social worker,...
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    Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    umbdude replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all the examples. Some (if not many) of your patients will ask you and expect you to know about why they're experiencing certain symptoms and why they're taking certain meds and how they...
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

    umbdude replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your goal should be to become a nurse, not to revolutionize nursing education. Consider your
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    Taking notes and reading?

    umbdude replied to Middleburg08's topic in General Students

    I read close to everything in nursing & science courses, but I never took notes and I rarely read the powerpoint slides except during lectures. I did a ton of practice questions (over 2000 just...
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    PMHNP Programs

    umbdude replied to Drea147's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think it has anything to do with online (although I agree with previous poster about for-profit schools). Consider Regis College (100% online, but you find your own preceptors) and...
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    fastest way to become an NP

    umbdude replied to redscv's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have a medical background and you just want a job to diagnose & prescribe, I don't think NP is the best option. Go for Physician Assistant (PA) programs. If your classes will transfer...
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    Reinventing Myself (Career Change from IT to Male Nurse)

    umbdude replied to BlueScrub922's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Not too late. Nursing is friendly to mature newcomers. I went to nursing school after 14 years in business and became a nurse at 41. I'm in grad school for psych NP now. How quickly you want to finish...
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    Pre-req advice for any Massachusetts students out there!

    umbdude replied to ProspectiveNurseELS's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any community college will be fine (eg, Bunker Hill, Massasoit). There is no reason to take pre-reqs from 4-year colleges. They are far more expensive and nursing schools don't care where you take...
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    Where can I get male only patients?

    umbdude replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    VA, psych, corrections with male inmates, and home health care some good areas. I worked in home health as an aide for a very short time before nursing school. I got so many requests to work with male...