Motherofcorgis

Motherofcorgis BSN, RN

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  1. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you know if this was yearly or per

  2. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I also applied as a direct-entry student for Agacnp. I currently work as an ICU nurse with 1.5 years experience and another 5 years with a mix of cardiac/tele, med surg and L&D. I’m not sure the...

  3. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It was specific, I assume related to information I provided in my

  4. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, I did. I got excited for a moment until I read the bold letters stating it was not indicative of acceptance

  5. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had a similar e-mail as

  6. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Are you doing local or distance? How are you feeling so far about the pace of the program? (3 semesters seems so fast!! - for the

  7. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied for that program as well! Good luck to

  8. Are all PCUs Critical Care?

    Motherofcorgis replied to Dianna11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, actually. Here is an article specifically detailing the definition of Progressive/Intermediate Care Units. CCN : Critical Care

  9. Are all PCUs Critical Care?

    Motherofcorgis replied to Dianna11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I wonder if we are having a disagreement over the term "Critical Care". In my facility, the "Critical Care" department includes the PCU as well as the ICU. Just because PCU nurses are not Intensive...

  10. Are all PCUs Critical Care?

    Motherofcorgis replied to Dianna11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Progressive Care Nurses are eligible to be part of the Association of Critical Care Nurses who govern their certifications, seems pretty clear to

  11. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And I meant that my nursing GPA was 3.4, WHOOPS! Combined 3.6

  12. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    With a GPA like that, it will sure open doors for you! I was told (by the AGACNP director) that they rely heavily on the personal statement when making decisions, so if you're confident with that I'm...

  13. Vanderbilt MSN 2018

    Motherofcorgis replied to lucy1244's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey c27_AEMT, did anyone ever get back to you about using your GI Bill at Vandy? I am in the same boat and wondering what information you received, if

  14. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Motherofcorgis replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi there everyone! I applied to the AG-ACNP MSN program! My combined GPA is only a 3.4, but my application including all of my letters was complete before Nov. 1st, so I'm hoping I have a good chance....

  15. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)

    Motherofcorgis replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in Critical Care

    I recently started ECCO and got an e-mail from the AACN that they are revamping the course starting Nov. 9th. Supposedly they are adding rationales to the tests for correct/incorrect answers and they...

  16. Brick and Mortar AGACNP Programs

    Motherofcorgis posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello everyone! I am researching AGACNP programs and am finding it hard to decode from different University's websites whether their programs are hybrid, completely online or full time brick and...

  17. Current ACNP job market for new grads

    Motherofcorgis posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello there everyone, I am an active duty military nurse who hopes to one day be an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, AGACNP. (In the next 3 years) At this time the branch of service I am in does not...

  18. Need a nurse to respond to a few interview questions...

    Motherofcorgis replied to maggiefrancis's topic in Health, Stress Management

    1) Are there staffing ratio limits in the state where you work? I work in California currently where there are ratio limits, but I am a military nurse and work in a MTF and because of that the...

  19. Work life balance... going to the gym

    Motherofcorgis replied to chwcbesteph's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I got a stationary bike for my home! It's a bit of an expense but both my husband and I really enjoy it. We have a bike that we can stream live spin classes to and it's very nice. If you enjoy at home...

  20. Brick and Mortar AGACNP Programs

    Motherofcorgis replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your input ghillbert! I wonder if I too would tire of lectures eventually, at least for classes that were more dry. That's why programs that have a policy of "come if you want" for prior...

  21. Current ACNP job market for new grads

    Motherofcorgis replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Advanced Practice

    shibaowner - That's a great thought! I will definitely be looking into VA options in the future. Did you seek out the rural job or were you

  22. Brick and Mortar AGACNP Programs

    Motherofcorgis replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    shibaowner - I have been interested in their program as well! How did you like it? I can only imagine the stress of having to find your own preceptor, so the fact that they find them for you was...

  23. ODS Questions

    Motherofcorgis replied to mollydog925's topic in Government, Military

    It's been quite a few years for me since ODS, but at the time the Navy Exchange had a program where you could sign up for their credit card to make the uniform purchase if you did not have the cash...

  24. Starting PCCN process

    Motherofcorgis replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I purchased the online webinar from AACN and although I did enjoy it, I felt like the newly released PASS PCCN was a much better resource. The online question bank was immense and gave extremely...

  25. Current ACNP job market for new grads

    Motherofcorgis replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you for the insight Dodongo! That is a great reason to choose the ACNP track. TicTok411 - yes, I am very thankful for the post 9/11 program. Were you full time while working or were you in a...