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Hi NCNURSE1012, Don't let that stop you if you want to continue. I will start the post masters certificate program at Maryville this semester. I am not sure if I posted in the past that another school told me to improve my GPA and reapply. I graduated with a 3.98 in the MSN program at UoPX and reapplied. The other school still would not accept me. The advisor said it was based on my ADN GPA. I cried and then researched other programs. I was accepted to Maryville University in Missouri. I know NPs that graduated from the program and passed boards. I read other posts about the challenges of online programs, but regardless of the format graduate school is difficult. I wish you the best of luck and don't allow anyone to still your dream of advancing your career to the next level.

Update for University of Phoenix I graduated last weekend with an MSN. I enjoyed the classes and the facilitators at the University of Phoenix. I am applying to the post master's certificate FNP program at Maryville University. I hope to come back in less than two years and report I am graduating from the PMC-FNP program.

OrganizedChaos, You should look at their core values and mission statement by going to their website. The company is all about teamwork. I don't recall the questions I was ask, but I also don't remember the interview being difficult. If you have an interview, they are interested, so be yourself and you will be fine. I work for DaVita, I quit and they hired me back. Good Luck

Gamecockgurl, Are you in the post-master's certificate program at USC. I want to apply and start this fall. If you are in the program, will you share your experience about the program? Is it 2.5 years full-time? They are having an information session this Tuesday at the school and I thought about driving to Columbia to learn about the program.

Hi PMFB-RN, What schools offer the 3 P''s ? Are they online? I am still in the MSN program but when I finish I want to get my FNP.

Nerselisa, You may need to work some while in graduate school for the practicum requirement. If you could do a few days a month that would be good. It will keep you in the network and get you out of the house.

Hi Mary, Good luck on your research. I am a dialysis nurse and soon will be a MSN student.

Hi Foleynurse, You were correct to look at the previous amount of fluid the pt tolerated. However, you should always follow policy. Since you are not familiar with the patient you will always be covered if you tell the patient - I can't pull that much, because it is aganist policy. If you feel like the patient needs a higher UF then you can always call the doctor and get an order. If the pateint demands more than the allowed amount you can document the patients request for extra UF, but you would still be responsibile if he/ she has an adverse event, because you should explain too the patient the reason for not being aggressive. You coud suggest they come for an extra treatment or run longer. However, you will need an order for the extra treatment and possible to run the patient longer (if no standing order). You were correct to suggest the patient go to the ER, if he was still concerned about the seizure. As for the family, you can tell them that you tried to explain to him that you didn't want to pull the extra fluid, but they would probably still be upset. You can tell them that you monitored him during treatment, he was tolerating the fluid removal well and you appreciate them letting you know that you will make a note on his chart regarding - do not pull more than x - kg per treatment. You can talk to the doctor or charge nurse and see if this is the appropriate steps to take. Good Luck, sounds like you will be a great dialysis nurse. Hang in

JoMom4, Thanks for your reply. I will take the classes serious because I really want to succeed. I have already went online and completed 5 workshops. I feel like that has familiarized me with the website. I hope to come back on this site in less than 2 years and tell you - I have completed the program. I have a few ideas about my 590 practicum. I am also thinking about the 598 utilization research. According to what I have read those two classes are the hardest. I feel like if I can get ahead on those two classes I have a better chance at completing the program. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas

Hi ChrissyCoo, Sorry it took so long to reply. i just found your question today. Yes, I do know - we just had a tech (works for FMC) move in at the same place I stay - Affordable Suites of America - they are nice. The secretary where I am working told me that Fresenius travel nurses usually stay at Candlewood Suites. I am in NC now and you can google the Affordable Suites and the place really looks like the picture on the internet. Hope this helps. If you want more info u can pm me. I hope it is not to late to help. I don't know where you plan to travel, but if it is NC look up the 90 day lodging rule. If you take the stipend your company pays and pay for the room yourself - you will get 400 check after paying for 90 days if you stay in the same place. Some hotels / suites pay you back in rewards, but this place gives you a check. I will check my e-mail again tomorrow just in case you have another question.

I am looking for students that finished the MSN program at the UOP or students that plan on starting the UOP in 2014. I will start the MSN program in January. :) I have read the good and the bad about the UOP however, I have read the same about other schools on this site. I have spent a year trying to get back in school. I decided today to apply at the UOP. The advisor was wonderful. I would appreciate advise from graduates of the program on how to prepare in the next few weeks. Materials ? web cam ? new APA book , whatever you can think of to share. Students that plan on starting the program in January - maybe we could get to know each other before the classes start. I live in SC, but I am in NC right now on a travel assignment for 6 more weeks. I plan on returning home before classes start and getting a PT position. TIA for your comments.

Hi, FA2NS and borntowearscrubsRN- I applied at UOP today. The process is much friendlier than the last three schools. I cannot get my FNP with them, but I can get started on my MSN. I am excited to finally be doing something besides waiting. Good luck. I should start in January as long as I get my transcripts in on time. I will pray for us all, and God will guide us in the right direction.

Don't BE Frightened ! He has FUO, tachycardia and chlorochromatosis. You should have learned this in NUR 101. It runs in the family.

FA2NS, Sounds like all your stats are better than mine. I beleive my grades being so old is hurting me. I think I will apply at the U of Phoenix. They are accredited. They do not offer the FNP in my area, but if I get the MSN, then I can apply somewhere else for the post- MSN certification. I am not going to let a few rejection letters stop me. Good luck. PS Let me know ( if you have time) when you get accepted.

This is an old post an you my not read ever see this question. I have applied and been denied to several NP programs. I wanted to know how to sign up for grad courses to bring up my GPA. My nursing GPA is 3.4, but my cum GPA is 2.75 ( or 2.70 when recalculated by one school) and this is hurting my chances of acceptance. My grades are 15 years old. Any advice would help. I thought about trying for a MBA and then trying to get into a NP program. Thanks in advance.

I am not sure what to do. Are you going to reapply? I graduated from the BSN program in 1999. I think my grades being so old is hurting me. I had 3.45 in the nursing courses, but my cum gpa is 2.75 but when they calculated they got 2.70.

Got my letter today. Did not get accepted.

I applied for the FNP program and I live in SC. No mail yet. Congrats to you all that have been accepted !!!

NurseRies, RE: Fresenius - they pay their nurses well to travel and they have insurance and PTO. I know a nurse that worked in a chronic unit with Fresenius for 3 years, then took a travel position with them, and she was making more than me plus insurance and PTO.

You need at least a year of dialysis experience to travel. Where do you want to go? I worked for several agencies 10 years ago and travelled locally. One of the companies did not take out taxes, which was a nightmare at tax time. Now I am on assignment in NC and love it here. What do you want to know ? A good resource is the Healthcare Traveler magazine online. You can check Pub 1542 for per diem rates. This is my first trip for an extended period away from home and it has been great. If you decide to travel read the contract VERY CAREFULLY. Compare agencies. Lodging stipend should be at least 1500 a month in most places. When you decide to go, before you sign the contract , check out the rates of the place you want to stay and make sure the company is giving you enough money to stay there. In NC they have a 90 day rule for lodging. This means that after you stay 90 days in the same place you get a tax refund check back. Make sure the benefits listed for the position is actually what you get. My job listed a completion bonus - but I don't get it. The lady said they is only with certain assignments. I said, well, it should not be a generic ad. Some companies give an extension bonus - not mine. However, my company has given everything they said they would. I hope this helps.

IBhrengland, I went back and looked thru my old e-mail and I did receive the letter. Thanks, my letter was in July. I was changing jobs and moving. I guess I forgot about it. No mail today - Columbus Day.

I am not going to judge what you did that night. I worked Med-Surg when I got out of school. At night we had 11 or more patients. One night I had 3 codes. I don't recall the details. I prayed about it and like you evaluated what I did. Over the years I have learned that my responsibility stops after the code. One time after a code, a co-worker said , "You , saved him." I said , "No, God did." I can't save a person and I can't take a person. Therefore, all you can do is your best and the rest is in God's hands.

I am in SC and no letter yet

Waiting. One thread (hope it is not the one I am on now) said - next week.

Yes - thanks for update. I have not received anything from them since I completed my application. I pray we all get accepted.