PatMac10,RN RN

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    BSN-To-DNP Fall 2015

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Wow. Nice to see so many other interested in FNU as well. I wish you the best in your journey. Which class at frontier are you interested
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    BSN-To-DNP Fall 2015

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Well as a nurse who was initially prepared at theADN level I've already been through the whole thing when a higher degree is trying to be implemented as a standard. I figured in a few years it would...
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    BSN-To-DNP Fall 2015

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Sounds awesome!!! I don't want to work inpatient at all either. I love working in the hospital as a RN but i don't think I would like to as a
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    Who plans to start Their DNP?

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey guys, I'm just interested to chat with others who are applying to DNP programs for summer or fall 2015 (or any graduate program really). I'm finally ready to apply, I should finish my RN-to-BSN...
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    NC and Distance/Out-of-State NP Programs

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been reading around the APN boards for a while and this past year I have realized that multiple states, like my state if NC for example, are requiring Out-of-state distance/online educational...
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    NC and Distance/Out-of-State NP Programs

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ginger, I've never heard anything bad about frontier in the 2 years that I've researched and knew of the school. I like that they value rural healthcare and prepare their students for that. I truly...
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    NC and Distance/Out-of-State NP Programs

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    GingerCCRN, I am from NC and plan on applying to FNU. I'm shooting for FNP Class 139 or 140. Sent from the iPhone of PatMac10,
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    The Professional Statement

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hey guys, So I am writing my professional statement and need some advice as to how to list my goals in the short-term and long-term goals section. It simply says to list "your short-term and...
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    The Professional Statement

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks Juan. I completed that first section and pretty much did ended up doing what you've explained. Now I am tackling the portion that talks about "Clinical Interest". However, the wording under the...
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    The Professional Statement

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Anyone?
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    PatMac10,RN replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I have the appropriate equipment and resources that are proven effective, and that infers adequately protected in, I would accept the assignment. However, the recommended PPE that I've been seeing...
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    Physician Extender ???

    PatMac10,RN replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear you!!! At the core of everything APRNs are Nurses!!!! Sent from the iPhone of PatMac10,
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    Physician Extender ???

    PatMac10,RN replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm pretty much the same way. I rarely see physician extender, but more so mid-level provider. Actually I'm seeing a lot of terminology change to saying Advanced Practice Clinician, so that good. I...
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    Heart failure/VAD/heart transplant NPs

    PatMac10,RN replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would like to hear about this too! Sent from the iPhone of PatMac10,
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    online FNP program no GRE for NC

    PatMac10,RN replied to eneali's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree that Everyone should strive to attend the highest quality program that is within their grasp BostonFNP. Convenience should never overshadow quality education. We want to be healthcare...
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    online FNP program no GRE for NC

    PatMac10,RN replied to eneali's topic in Advanced Practice

    I guess time will tell how things will go. I will say that idiotic, yet very educated, people make it past standardized tests all the time. Simply because some are especially talented when it comes to...
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    Boycott schools that make you find your own preceptors

    PatMac10,RN replied to Pilot2FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Praise again! Sent from the iPhone of PatMac10,
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    Boycott schools that make you find your own preceptors

    PatMac10,RN replied to Pilot2FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Praise!!! Sent from the iPhone of PatMac10,
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    online FNP program no GRE for NC

    PatMac10,RN replied to eneali's topic in Advanced Practice

    UNC Chapek Hill ha dropped the requirement for the GRE for the next 5 years due to a study of how people prigress through graduate school without the GRE having been required for admission. UNC has...
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    online FNP program no GRE for NC

    PatMac10,RN replied to eneali's topic in Advanced Practice

    Ikr!!! I saw that and about passed out! Even the great chapel hill is wondering how useful the GRE is. Lol. Well I was going to suffer through the GRE, bust since it is suspended for the five years...
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    MDF 777 vs. Littmann lightweight

    PatMac10,RN replied to Katniss88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my MD one too! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Undergrad GPA?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Nervous1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ZManSC, How does Frontier Calculate GPA and how heavily does it weigh in an Admission decision? Specifically for RNs who completed a RN to BSN program? I am finishing up my BSN at WGU and have heard...
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    Why did you become a Nurse Practitioner?

    PatMac10,RN replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think that time as a RN can be really helpful, but I also think that the amount of time is very dependent on the individual and their "particularities". I do think there are some who could jump in...
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    Vent: My OR experience not enough for grad school

    PatMac10,RN replied to PediOR's topic in Advanced Practice

    Your experience is valuable and OR nurses are prepared to handle some things that unit based nurses aren't. Having floor based Peds experience will just FINE TUNE your knowledge and treatment...
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    Minute Clinic, Take Care Clinic, Retail etc

    PatMac10,RN replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hope be applying to FNP programs within the next 6 months. I have always been fascinated by the idea of convenient care clinics (or retailhealth). I think the concept is innovative to say the least....