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I'm looking into accelerated BSN (or second degree BSN programs), as well as direct entry MSN level programs. Since they're both appealing to a lot of people, I can imagine that a lot of schools are trying to cash into this sudden increase of prospec...

If I were to get a MSN to become a Clinical Nurse Leader, how would I become a gerontological nurse practitioner? I have read that you can complete certificates, but I have not been able to find any information on this. I think that I am not searchin...

I want to get a letter of rec. from one of my science professors, since I had a high A, but I feel embarrassed to ask for one. I think it's because I don't know how she would respond to my request. She knew my name, but I felt that I might have anno...

I wouldn't recommend this because you never know when you might need this same professor for a reference or letter. It just seems to me that a professor would be more likely to write a strong letter or give a good reference if they saw consistent gra...

I was going to suggest getting experience but you already have the CNA position. I then was going to suggest improving your grades but you have all As in your prereqs. How about getting volunteer experience? Apply for a volunteer position at a hospit...

Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care Both books have the same authors and subject matter. What exactly is the difference between the two, and which one do you think is more helpful? F...

Wouldn't all of the NANDA information already be in those diagnosis books though? I still don't get why the same authors wrote books on basically the same material. I must be missing something.

Have there been drastic changes to diagnoses since the past few years? I ask because I found a NANDA 2012-2014 book and an earlier edition with the years 2009-2011. Since I'm just a pre-nursing student trying to get some knowledge beforehand, I'm not...

That's good to know! I assumed that the information would have changed, since the 2nd edition was published in 2006 whereas the 3rd edition was published in 2010. Has anyone heard of "RN Pocket Guide"? What about "Medsurg Notes"? Along with the book...

There are some great suggestions mentioned by previous members. Does anyone have anymore suggestions?

OhRN2, I want to send you a private message, but it says that your inbox is full.

Any more updates on whether or not there's a difference between the two editions? Are the review questions very different? If the content is still the same, I would buy both if they had very different review questions in them.

I keep reading that the job market is tough in CA right now, so I wanted to do some research before settling on a nursing program. Would it be advantageous at all to enter a direct-entry MSN program (versus an accelerated BSN program)? Also, would a ...

What does "MBT" stand for? I tried to look for them online, but couldn't find anything.

Review old anatomy notes. I would review the topics that you struggled with the most, since anatomy forms the foundation for physiology. You need a very good understanding of what the parts are in order to fully understand what they do (i.e. function...

I've only found Samuel Merritt and USF in California. Does anyone know of any recent information on whether or not there will be new programs available at other schools?

One suggestion is to put "ON PROBATION" right next to your title. For example, Name, RN (on probation). Also, I would briefly state why you're on probation in your cover letter, and what steps you're taking in order to resolve it.

Even though you had minimal CNA experience, it still counts as something. Also, I would briefly mention your volunteer experiences and prior employment, and illustrate qualities gained from them (which could be applied as a nurse).

Your objective is too basic. You should target it towards the particular position that you want. I've read not to include your high school diploma on your resume. "Thank you for YOUR time." (not "you're") I would make the verb tenses consistent. For...

juan, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's exactly the information that I was looking for. :) How often do these tracks get changed? If you were part of a certain track, and they decided to no longer offer it, then what would happen to your job?

I checked the AANP site, and couldn't find any information on the most current tracks of NP. I remember reading that a few of the tracks would no longer be available (or got merged?). I can't seem to find that information anymore. Also, what's the d...

Thanks for the reply! What's the meaning of a "post master's program" then? I just checked the Board of Nursing for my state, and there's an option to choose which academic program that you had. "Post-masters" and "certificate" are both listed as opt...

^Thank you for the very helpful post! :) Since this is a new grad program, are you referring to CNA experience? If so, would experience as a student nurse for one or two semesters count too? I just figured that I would be able to use the more advan...

Any new updates? Hopefully they'll offer this program in the future.

How much of a factor do you think your nursing school GPA had on the hiring process? I'm wondering if they look more at clinical hours and rotations than the GPA.