Spacklehead

Spacklehead MSN, NP

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  1. GRE vs. MAT

    Spacklehead replied to KateBSNRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did the MAT because I HATE math! I did pretty well on

  2. Ph.D in nursing help

    Spacklehead replied to runrun's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would suggest going for your MSN in nursing education and then maybe teaching a course or two at that level. Also, performing research and getting published would look great on a PhD

  3. RN's with kids

    Spacklehead replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as an RN with children I did the weekend program (2 12-hour shifts) and then did per diem for a while. When I did 4/4 weekends, I made just as much as a full-time

  4. Question re: NP and clinical experiences...

    Spacklehead replied to mskate's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Attended a brick and mortar - the clinical sites were arranged by the

  5. Pregnant Nurses and the flu shot

    Spacklehead replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I did the get the regular influenza vaccine back when I was pregnant with my second child in 2004. I honestly don't know if it was from a multi-dose vial or not, I can't remember. For me, I felt it...

  6. Professional Organizations

    Spacklehead replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I joined AANP and actually was lucky enough to get a scholarship through them. Another one I'm a member of is ACNP which has great benefits if you are a

  7. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

    Spacklehead replied to rnattorney's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would definitely try and find some other sites, also, since those clinics basically see episodic, uncomplicated problems. Since you are going for your FNP, you will really need to also find sites...

  8. How did NP school compare to receiving your BSN

    Spacklehead replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, they are vastly different. As an NP student (and as an NP), you write SOAP notes. If you work on a hospital floor now, pull out one of your patients' charts and check the "MD progress notes"...

  9. seasonal birth control pill- only 4 periods a year? healthy

    Spacklehead replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, my personal opinion is that it is probably better. Reason being, years and years ago women used to give birth and then breastfeed for up to a few years and then would get pregnant again...

  10. how to get started in specialty i.e. OR, ER, ICU, etc

    Spacklehead replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Before I applied for an ER position, I worked on a tele floor, did urgent care, then worked on a progressive cardiac unit. This was all in a time span of about 3-4 years - the reason why I jumped...

  11. Dermatology NP?

    Spacklehead replied to alyxoxo82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My classmate and good friend is currently interning (on his own) at a derm practice. We will graduate in August and once he is certified as an FNP he will already be oriented to the practice and will...

  12. Careers as as a master degree nurse?

    Spacklehead replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on the focus of the MSN. Some nurses obtain their MSN to go on and become advanced practice nurses such as nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse...

  13. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    Spacklehead replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely wouldn't mind getting some free time to sit in on a meeting or free training - then I wouldn't have to come back in on my day off to do

  14. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    Spacklehead replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all truly depends on where you live. In my district, teachers are paid VERY well and have great benefits; plus, their incomes increase at least 5-7% per year no matter what - sometimes...

  15. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    Spacklehead replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    As an RN with over 12 years experience, I truly hope that you (general you) don't take this competitive attitude with you to your first job. Nursing is all about teamwork, not who had the highest or...

  16. I got into the FNP program!

    Spacklehead replied to FNPdude74's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know about other programs, but my program did utilize multiple-choice exams quite frequently, since they help prepare for the certification exam. We also had exams that would consist of a case...

  17. For All Experienced Nurses...

    Spacklehead replied to jhidalgo75's topic in General Nursing

    The most difficult part of nursing for me is trying to keep my head up and keep going when we are very short-staffed and swamped with patients - especially very critical ones. It is very difficult to...

  18. Nursing and Pre Med

    Spacklehead replied to sc4s2cg's topic in General Students

    Can you clarify what you mean by taking "pre-med?" I know that at my college (keep in mind this was over 10 years ago), pre-med meant majoring in a science (typically biology or chemistry) with the...

  19. Would you do it all over again?

    Spacklehead replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....that's a tough question for me to answer. I would say yes because it has currently given me the opportunity to go on and get my MSN to become an NP (I will graduate this summer). However, if...

  20. How did NP school compare to receiving your BSN

    Spacklehead replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I definitely find my NP education much more interesting and clinicals much more rewarding than I ever did in my BSN program. I feel that while the work load per class is much more (reading, papers,...

  21. Mommyhood and Grad School

    Spacklehead replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I started grad school four years ago when my oldest was 2 at the time and my youngest was about 6 mos. I will graduate in a few weeks with my MSN as a FNP. I will admit, it was difficult at times -...

  22. Clinical Hour Requirement

    Spacklehead replied to Spacklehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually, I just went back and checked their site again, because I was curious to see what the minimum clinical hour requirements were for the adult and pediatric NP exams - they, also, both require a...

  23. Clinical Hour Requirement

    Spacklehead replied to Spacklehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, I totally agree! I was quite surprised to find that number on ANCC's Web site, especially since my program (and several other programs I have looked in to) thankfully require more. I don't think...

  24. How long did it take you to become a RN BSN

    Spacklehead replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    It took me four years right out of high school to get my BSN. However, it is taking me 4 1/2 years to get my MSN, since I went part-time, have kids, work,

  25. If you make over 100k/year as a nurse

    Spacklehead replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    My close friend who is an ER nurse in a suburban hospital makes over $100K ONLY because she works the night-shift weekend program and picks up a bunch of night shifts during the week which puts her at...