nursetony9

nursetony9 has 9 years experience and specializes in Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics.

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1. Is getting your DNP worth it?

   nursetony9 replied to brookeg30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I'm currently enrolled in a BSN-DNP Adult and Gero program and have four semesters remaining. If I were to do it all over again, I wouldn't. I would stick with an MSN level NP program. Why? My...

2. DNP vs MD/DO

   nursetony9 replied to DrZaphod's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Complete garbage. As a second year DNP student, I assure you, the level of education I am receiving at the doctoral level is nowhere near equivalent to that of an MD or DO. The DNP is not an asset to...

3. To NP or not?

   nursetony9 replied to Aimeek's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   To be honest, it's really not worth the effort. The educational standards for Nurse Practitioners is shifting; from MSN options being obsolete, to the DNP requisite. I'm in a AGNP - DNP Program and...

4. understaffed and dangers to license?

   nursetony9 replied to lpn2b2006's topic in General Nursing

   The Safe Harbor protects against retaliation....so nobody should lose their job over that if they use the form

5. WIll I be able to get a nursing job as a BSN in 5 YEARS?

   nursetony9 replied to danmcbabe's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Well, I am going to be completely honest. If I was to choose a different career before becoming a nurse....I would have. I genuinely enjoy taking care of people, especially the elderly, but I didn't...

6. Excelsior Vs College Network

   nursetony9 replied to rocky2000's topic in LPN to RN

   I have had personal experience with College Network and found that they are a nightmare to deal with. Stay away. Far

7. LPN to RN transition

   nursetony9 replied to lilbabe_tara's topic in LPN to RN

   I am currently an LPN that is in RN school. I started last June and have been going since then. I will be done in May, but as far as stress relievers...its junk food. I make flashcards out of...

8. understaffed and dangers to license?

   nursetony9 replied to lpn2b2006's topic in General Nursing

   I have had personal experience with under staffing when I worked in Texas. I would recommend going onto the Board of Nursing for your states website and see if there is a "SAFE HARBOR" form. Texas...