SL2014

SL2014

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  1. "Should Doctors Fire Their Anti-Vaccine Patients?"

    SL2014 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am a strong believer in independent acquisition of liberty... If doctors want to fire their patients for not immunizing- they have that right. I absolutely DO NOT blame them for not wanting to pay...

  2. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, in regards to MunkiRN- That post wasn't directed toward you and I am not minimizing ANYONE'S years of experience. I'm simply stating that you can be an effective nurse practitioner without...

  3. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is what I was responding to: Apr 3 by LaurelV I am curious.... how can a new nurse be an effective DNP... it takes time and experience to develops critical thinking skills.. I'm simply stating...

  4. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, As you have disagreed with us, I would also like to disagree with you. While I believe that nursing experience is extremely beneficial in becoming an NP it is not necessary by any stretch of...

  5. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ohhhh... per the webinar- "You are responsible for finding your own preceptors".... eek... this could be a huge problem for a new grad

  6. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh and I would like to add: all schools see you as a check, college is a

  7. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow... The claws come out. Fact: not many people are getting denied. I know ONE and it was b/c of criminal record. Plus when I asked about acceptance I was told 80 slots by one person and "as many...

  8. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was also accepted on 3/8. As a side note the program was changed from ACNP to

  9. Chamberlain College

    SL2014 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, I graduated from Chamberlain in August 2012. All in all the school is just like any other nursing school, you are prepared to take the NCLEX and a year long learning curve from being a nurse. That...

  10. Finding a job after school

    SL2014 replied to ackbar's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there- yes it's hard. Nursing is over saturated, new graduates nurses are beyond over saturated. There will be 200+ applicants for new grad acute care positions... It's gnarly. I put in over 250...

  11. Phoenix Children's Hospital

    SL2014 replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They also recently hired a lot of new grads (like 2-3 months ago). It would be my guess that PCH is going through a state of change like many of the hospitals. I feel like they are trying to remove...

  12. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    SL2014 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    And psych is not easy. At all.Not even a little bit. As far as easiest departments in a hospital I've heard postpartum/L&D. Hardest- med-surg,

  13. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    SL2014 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    And I would have to say the easiest are the laser hair removal centers. They are "required" to have a nurse in the building but they don't do jack. I know first hand, my friend does it and makes...

  14. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    SL2014 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Hardest: Skilled Nursing Facility.No joke. 18 patients with wounds and foleys and a million PO meds that have to be taken one at a time.... It's IMPOSSIBLE to get it all done. Working at ANY SNF,...

  15. HESI Scores RT NCLEX Success

    SL2014 replied to Troopers64's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Honestly... The evolve HESI book that is like 1/2 inch thick... It has a lot of pertinent information. And practice questions. :) nclex4000, exam cram, Kaplan, whatever- but make sure when you miss...

  16. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    SL2014 replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    Good Morning,I was actually recently (last night) offered a job in a Med-Surg ICU. Critical care has always been my dream, however my other job offer was at Maricopa Integrated Health (County) in...

  17. Foster care with RN license in AZ- looking for advice!

    SL2014 replied to Joveta's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, There are a few ways to become a foster parent. Call the Phoenix CPS office to find out how. There are a few ways, you can be licensed or unaffiliated, difference usually is the pay. There are...

  18. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    SL2014 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also have tried to find out what the statistics look like... All I know is that there were 180 applicants and there are 80-100 slots. Let me know if you hear anything. :) fingers crossed for us

  19. university of arizona rn to msn

    SL2014 replied to singletonman1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I spoke to an enrollment advisor with U of A regarding the RN-MSN program and from what she explained it is not designed to lead to an NP. I am curious how schools decide which MSN programs are...

  20. Concerns on Chamberlain

    SL2014 replied to Yvillarreal05's topic in Chamberlain College

    Good for you. I do have to say, now that I have graduated, I immensely regret going to a private school. Please spread the word, unless parents are paying for college- don't put yourself that far in...

  21. Concerns on Chamberlain

    SL2014 replied to Yvillarreal05's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hello,I am a BSN graduate from chamberlain. I was overall... Ok... With the school. But I will caution you against spending 70k on a BSN- nursing is very over saturated and if you are financing your...

  22. new grad opportunities

    SL2014 replied to murse636's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was at banner Boswell for my med-surg and critical care rotation and I was very impressed. If any ER opening was available for new grads I would absolutely apply. From what I have seen banner...

  23. HESI Scores RT NCLEX Success

    SL2014 replied to Troopers64's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Just speaking from personal experience- got a 1140 on the exit, 75 questions on the NCLEX and passed. Students who did well on the exit seemed to get 75 questions, those who struggled (a girl failed...

  24. Failed the first exit hesi

    SL2014 replied to belladonna85's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    That is why they allow multiple attempts. Don't stress, it'll be fine. But I would recommend studying hard before the

  25. STRESSED about passing exit HESI

    SL2014 replied to Mommy2RN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    If you did well on the other HESI tests you will likely do well on the exit. If you go to the evolve website they will provide you with the information that you missed on the HESI tests. It ends up...