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    If you already have an MSN, do you need another MSN specifically in informatics?

    NTPinky posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi all, I already have an MSN (focus in public health) and have been thinking about getting into informatics. Since I already have an MSN, do I need to do another one specifically in informatics...
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    If you already have an MSN, do you need another MSN specifically in informatics?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The thing that turns me away from UX is all the programs I've looked at seem to only focus on design, whereas I'm more interested in the UX Research
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    If you already have an MSN, do you need another MSN specifically in informatics?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi Lisa, Thanks so much! I've narrowed my choices down to a few informatics programs. But now I'm also getting interested in UX research, since I do a lot of pt education and am always...
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    Finished my MBA-HM last week. Ask me anything!

    NTPinky replied to Murse901's topic in Western Governors University

    Just wondering how those who've graduated since this thread first started -- I'd love to hear updates on the job front from grads of this WGU program,
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    Bored with my job, now what?

    NTPinky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I feel like I've hit a wall professionally. I'm 43, have been an RN for 10 yrs (my second career, before that I was a technical writer), mostly in the outpatient setting as a diabetes...
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    Deferred enrollment twice, considering deffering again

    NTPinky posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I was originally accepted into 3 different FNP distance education programs: Gonzaga, Frontier, and George Washington University. I finally decided on Gonzaga, but health issues made me defer...
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There aren't any part-time jobs in my area so I'm stuck with full-time. I'd love to be an FNP and have several online programs I'd like to apply to, but I'm worried about pulling off both work and...
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for the encouragement! I'm going to start working on my application materials next week
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow! You're my hero :) Depending on the school I get into I may not be starting clinicals right away, so that's a plus as I'd have some time to prepare and figure out my schedule... oh and accrue more...
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Which school are you going to? I haven't even sent applications
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the encouragement. I'm in an outpatient clinic so it's a M-F schedule. I know of other clinics that are open on weekends and/or evenings, I'd have to find out if they accept NP students to...
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Forgot to add that the FNP programs I'm looking into are all post-Master's certificate
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    Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd definitely do NP school part-time if working full-time... I doubt I could do both full-time. Thanks for your feedback!
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    How does an O2 sat monitor work?

    NTPinky posted a topic in General Students

    After taking pts' O2 sats for so many semesters, I realize that no one's ever explained to me exactly how they work! I'd like to know since I'm sure one of my pts will someday ask me! I know the laser...
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    I need some help for my CDE test on Sat.

    NTPinky replied to Xstytcher's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I got an email that a message was posted in this thread by "kismet44RN," but I cannot find the message! Kismet44RN, please re-post or send me a private message. I'd like to hear about your test...
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    New nurse's daughter just diagnosed with Type 1

    NTPinky replied to bandas's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I don't understand how if you just got passed the NCLEX in February, how you were allowed to take the CDE exam? Before you even apply for the exam you have to have spent at least 2 years doing...
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    Questions about becoming a CDE

    NTPinky replied to grantf07's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The Core Curriculum is no longer published,
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky posted a topic in California Nursing

    After finishing nursing school, it took me several months to finally get a job (I live in San Francisco and the market is tough here for new grads). Other RNs advised me to start anywhere, such as a...
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    Forget All Other Nclex Study Plans!!

    NTPinky posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've posted, but I felt compelled to post about this. My best friend, who had to take the NCLEX 3 times, called me this morning to say she finally passed. What was...
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    Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    NTPinky replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say "no" as well. More importance is placed on charting than actually caring for patients, and I'm sorry to say that there are many nurses out there with horrible attitudes who make life very...
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Suzanne, Right now I have some seniority, but only over other per diems, and they can let me go whenever they want, though for the next couple of months I'm probably safe. The hospital...
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Interesting turn of events today... The medical director of the clinic today asked me to let her know asap if I get another job. I told her my situation and that I wasn't planning to leave. She said,...
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, quite a few responses since my last post! The latest postings I've seen for LTC facilities were for LVNs. Seems they hire very few RNs and more LVNs because it's cheaper. I'll keep looking...
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Yes js408, I feel like we're in a depression too. I work at a public (county) hospital though, so I would think we'd see MORE patients as those who can't afford insurance due to job losses will be...
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    Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    No, I'm not a traveler... they require floor experience too. Eriksoln, what didn't you like about Kaiser? Seems like a lot of RNs here want to work for them because of their benefits. I'm not picky, I...