TammyG

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  1. Direct Entry Program Acceptance Rates

    TammyG replied to kmn5091's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it depends on the school, but the acceptance rate published for Univ of Minn is less than 15%. This is a direct entry MSN but not a direct entry NP program. Most direct entry programs...

  2. Necrotic toes wound care

    TammyG replied to Keren_fa's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Any necrotic toes should be kept dry. We always paint with skin prep or povidone iodine and leave open to air. The xeroform gauze I am familiar with is soaked in petroleum and would not be...

  3. Need input on RN-BSN/RN-MSN decisions

    TammyG replied to veriteblesse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A direct-entry MSN/NP program will be much longer and more rigorous than a direct-entry MSN/generalist program (such as education). If you are thinking of going the NP route, you might want to...

  4. NP, PA, or just BSN for now? So unsure...

    TammyG replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Whatever you do education-wise in the future, you will need a BSN. BSN is also need to work in many magnet hospitals (or at least preferred), for certain positions, etc. So it seems that starting a...

  5. Applying to NP school before graduation

    TammyG replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Schools spell this out very specifically in their admission requirements; I am surprised you are getting a run-around. Often the same school will have different requirements for this depending on the...

  6. After 2 months, I have to leave my 1st FNP position

    TammyG replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    An employment contract can never keep you from quitting -- that would be blatantly illegal. What it can do is subject you to termination clauses such as requiring you to repay the company for the...

  7. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    TammyG replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I really encourage you to apply and interview. You will learn a lot in the process and may even be able to shadow a nurse or spend one on one time with her. You'll know right

  8. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    TammyG replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been in hospice for almost five years and I can honestly say that I have never felt overwhelmed or drained. I am very energized by being able to help people in this way and sometimes even feel...

  9. Confused about chamberlain's accreditation

    TammyG replied to lauraobie1289's topic in Post Graduate Students

    According to Chamberlain's website, there are many states that have not approved the program, and therefore graduates will not be allowed to apply for an NP license in those states. It seems that the...

  10. Time off after NP school?

    TammyG replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am thinking about taking a road trip after I pass my certification, similar to a trip I took back in the 80's . . . just get in the car and drive. Not sure when I'll have the opportunity again to...

  11. Graduating

    TammyG replied to MsMeliss83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So . . . . you cannot get prescriptive authority unless you have a

  12. Seeking a job

    TammyG replied to Jdailey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think it is the "final warning" per se that might be problematic but the general sequence of reviews noting you were difficult to work with. Employers all have different policies about...

  13. Should I mention this to my coworkers?

    TammyG replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most employers give some type of tuition reimbursement, at least up to a certain level. So you may want to disclose it for this reason. In any event, since going to NP school was such a big part of...

  14. working as an RN after NP?

    TammyG replied to kahra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with BostonFNP that you will probably not feel the same about holding an RN job after you have an NP license. As I went through my NP program and gained more clinical experience, I definitely...

  15. cheap FNP program with no required GPA

    TammyG replied to anje's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Georgetown absolutely requires a GPA and is quite

  16. CHPN Exam

    TammyG replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Whoops. Meant

  17. The Future of Hospice: Concurrent Curative Care?

    TammyG replied to KMRN81's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just wanted to note that it is a Medicare demonstration project, not an upcoming change. Hospices submitted proposals last month to participate in the project. If selected, they will begin with...

  18. on call

    TammyG replied to Michele F L's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our RN case managers do on-call only on holidays. Every RN must take 2 holidays per year and work a four hour

  19. CHPN Exam

    TammyG replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Go to

  20. Officially a Graduate Nurse!

    TammyG replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    Congratulations bsartor, it is a wonderful feeling to complete a difficult and lengthy task like nursing school. Unfortunately life takes over -- soon you will be worried about the NCLEX and finding...

  21. Passed AANPCP

    TammyG replied to olvr00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Olvr00, thank you for your helpful advice and congratulations on passing. I plan to take the test at the end of the year. I like your suggestion of praying -- I don't believe God will help those who...

  22. Contract questions

    TammyG replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Cruisin, That sounds awful. A contract is usually a good thing because it sets expectations as to the work you will be doing, and what you will be compensated for. But, you can sit down with the...

  23. I need to vent...politics of private practice

    TammyG replied to hubcaps's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I worked with a consulting provider group, we were extremely, extremely careful not to step on toes of the PCP that referred to us. Even with med adjustments, we always called the PCP and let...

  24. Psych NPs

    TammyG replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Psych NPs are hot hot hot these days. The VA alone is hiring everyone they can find with a psych certification. I think the sky is the

  25. Finding a job in NE area as an AA

    TammyG replied to xtclass08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Racial discrimination is illegal, regardless of whether it is driven by the local population's "preference" in providers. In fact, that kind of thinking just allows such ridiculous and unfounded...