LisaDNP

I'm so sorry you feel that way! I've never had a bad experience with any of my classmates- diploma, RN to BSN, MSN-FNP. My classmates enhanced my learning, especially in the BSN and MSN portions. We all brought different strengths to the table and ea...

Do you get to know your "classmates" when you're in distance learning? Having strong relationships with my cohorts has always affected my ability to see things more clearly and from other points of view. Are you able to make collegial friendships wh...

Ok, I know I took Micro 100 years ago but I don't remember writing any papers for that class. Why are you writing papers?? Are they testing you as well?

Jan, I had surgery in 2005 and found the same thing in the holding area. I was really anxious and scared and the nursing staff was oblivious. The one good experience I had was with a student CRNA who was so patient and kind. He spent a lot of time ...

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When I was in my FNP program, the students who seemed to have the easiest time were the ER nurses. If you have an opportunity to work in the ER, I'd recommend you consider that position.

And the moral of this story, ladies and gentlemen, is NEVER, EVER let your license lapse even if you happen to win the lottery and plan to never work as a nurse again. You just never know what might happen..... Seriously though, I can't even imagine ...

I do think we had good classes and great clinical sites. Personally, I learn by doing and my years of experience as a RN were invaluable. I have a really hard time with those programs that say that a new RN can go directly into a NP program. No one ...

I'm so sorry you're feeling that way about your program. I too went part time to my NP program but the first semester was advanced patho and advanced pharmacology! So I guess we got into the stuff you like right away. The second semester was theory a...

WOW! ITA with Firestarter. Kudos to you for thinking of your patient first and not reacting to the supervisor's unprofessionalism. Now that your patient is taken care of, you have to make this situation known to someone who can do something about c...

Sassy, From what you posted, it sounds like your husband is depressed. Has he seen his PCP?

I'm sure someone will come along and give you a more balanced view of working for the VA, but I'm going to give you all the positives because I love it!! If you love to learn, this is the place for you. Our patients span from 18 to 100+ in age and th...

Happy Birthday, Csantos! It's my birthday today too !

Hi Transgender, I've followed your threads with interest because I am a graduate of the school you are now leaving. I had hoped that the attitudes of the school's PTB had progressed over time and that you would be allowed to transition without con...

FA, You took the words right out of my mouth!

Ditto to what Firefighting RN said...three very good points. As for the alphabet soup after my name, I limit the initials so they don't run underneath my arm!

DaisyChains, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad recently and I am just now looking back at the details of his death since the fog of the situation is just now lifting. I have no idea what the dark liquid was they gave your mom. Maybe someone...

Yes, I realize we've heard this song and dance for decades. I originally graduated from a diploma school and the 1985 proposal was all the talk when I was in school. However, this seemed like (from the article) it may actually have some momentum.

Did anyone read the article in American Nurse Today regarding this? It seems the ANA has developed a model bill crafted after bills by the New York and New Jersey Nursing Associations requiring RNs to have a BSN by 10 years after initial licensure. T...

Calla, :bowingpur:bowingpur:bowingpur :yeah::yeah::yeah:

SECURITY!!!!!!!

I think being a clinic nurse for a family practice MD or group would be a good segway into becoming a FNP, but the students in my cohort that did the best and had the easiest transition were the ER nurses.

PinoyNP, I have to say you may have missed your calling. I'm sure you are a great NP, but your writing skills are amazing! You communicate so clearly and concisely in an way that makes this reader want to read all of your posts. I look forward t...

>>>>Why does anyone do an DNP? Hmmmmm...... Well, the reason I asked about the CNS is that the DNP degree is supposed to be clinically based with the student doing a prescribed number of hours in a precepted residency. How can a CNS do th...

ghilbert, I'm confused. Why would a CNS opt for a DNP?? If you know, would you please clarify? TIA!