*RN123ABC*

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  1. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    *RN123ABC* replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied to Duke, George Washington, MUSC, ETSU, and WCU in November. I haven't heard word one from any of them

  2. what would you think of a pay freeze?

    *RN123ABC* replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not an NP yet, but all staff nurses had to take a 4% paycut in my hospital system(and we already make 25% less than the rest of the state and the county across the nearby state line), and I'm...

  3. GRE score required for MSN admission?

    *RN123ABC* replied to greenland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I only know what the schools I applied to were looking for:Duke 1100 minMUSC 1000 minWCU 900 minETSU 1000 minGW not requiredThe woman at ETSU said they are moving not to require the GRE at all, for...

  4. First Assist question! David C. I need help!

    *RN123ABC* replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think I'm falling in love with David C. I love smart men. Seriously, I don't have a dog in this fight, but I for one appreciate all the time you devote to answering questions so professionally and...

  5. Pepid vs. epocrotes, vs. skyscape

    *RN123ABC* replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What device are you all using? I have a palm centro b/c I was told palms are much better than balckberry and I can't afford a treo. I'm not loving my centro. If I go w/ blackberry, will this stuff...

  6. AACN geriontolgy "BC" cert exam

    *RN123ABC* replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, sorry that is what I meant. Obviously, I don't know much about it and am seeking to learn.

  7. NC Nurse Salary

    *RN123ABC* replied to ssanders80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Rural Western NC they are starting new RNs at about $17. The top of the pay scale where I work is $26. NO ONE makes mare than that as base rate. The few that are at the top of the pay scale must...

  8. How many schools did everyone apply to?

    *RN123ABC* replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have completed 5 applications: Duke, MUSC, GW, ETSU and WCU. I was going to apply to Tammy's Ind school and submitted the electronic app and paid the fee, but hearing now they are full for the...

  9. Will I be competitive enough for NP?

    *RN123ABC* replied to marilynmom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I appreciate the comments of CZYJA too. I have a 4.0 in all nursing classes, but a 1.8 in my previous liberal arts undergrad work, so my cummulative is in the low 3s (I am not sure b/c I can't recall...

  10. Demand for NPs? Sources?

    *RN123ABC* replied to climberrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great. I wish I'd known that before I paid the app fee last week. I despise throwing money

  11. Online program recommendations

    *RN123ABC* replied to bhstarz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NMP2009: You are right. I should not make brash assumptions about Duke vs ETSU. I just went with Nat'l reputation and competiveness of entry, which does not really speak at all to the quality of the...

  12. Experience with Distance Ed NP programs

    *RN123ABC* replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My lawyer worked FT (as a police detective) when he was in law school. My surgeon worked FT (as a LPN) while he was in med school. My dentist worked FT (as an interior decorator) wihle she was in...

  13. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    *RN123ABC* replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Magnolia, I don't mean to pick on you, it is just a sentiment I have heard before from some nurses (which boggles the mind) and pts/people out in the community. Nurses are supposed to "care" so much,...

  14. Online program recommendations

    *RN123ABC* replied to bhstarz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And on a purely annecdotal note, I know a nurse of 20 years who attended the distance ANP program at Vandy and dropped out 6 weeks into the first semester because the amount of work was overwhelming....

  15. Online program recommendations

    *RN123ABC* replied to bhstarz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many thanks to FNP2009~ Duke is one of 5 programs I applied to for next year, so I was really thrilled to read about the day to day of the program in such detail! I have applied to both online and...

  16. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    *RN123ABC* replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My feathers aren't ruffled, but it is frustrating to hear things like it shouldn't be about the money. No one gives physicians a hard time about their salariies, but nurses are somehow expected to...

  17. What is the reason (re: ANP/FNP)

    *RN123ABC* posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why is it that the distance programs are mostly ANP and rarely offer FNP? I am having to drive 90 miles each way to class twice a week, and rising gas prices are more of a problem than tuition! But...

  18. Wrong for any school to charge $90,000 for the pre-nclex one year curriculum

    *RN123ABC* replied to Miss Mab's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a market economy and they can charge whatever the market will bear. I don't think it is "wrong." There have been some good arguments made in favor of accepting the high cost. I chose a top...

  19. NP + drug rep, ethical dilemma

    *RN123ABC* replied to VivaRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Viva, your point is interesting and timely to me. I have a friend who is a FNP, and she refuses on principle to accept any gifts from drug companies. She will not eat the free meals, use the free...

  20. Question re: admission to CRNA programs

    *RN123ABC* replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Call and ask, what a great idea, lol. Why didn't I think of that?:chuckle Thanks for the responses, I am just looking ahead 4-5 years, but I'm very encouraged. My back feels better just thinking...

  21. Question re: admission to CRNA programs

    *RN123ABC* posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I posted this in general topics not realizing the specialty topics existed. I am an ADN w/ 10 years SICU/NICU and CCU experience. I am looking ahead to a CRNA program and am wondering how a BSN from...

  22. INFO wanted about CRNA programs

    *RN123ABC* posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an ADN w/ 10 years ICU experience thinking of pursuing a CRNA. I have heard that entry into a CRNA program is highly competitive and I'm wondering if one of the Regents or on-line BSN prgrams...

  23. The fingernail police!!

    *RN123ABC* replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I'm suprised to hear it is a Joint Commission issue, b/c it has never come up anywhere I have worked in NC, TN or MI. I have short nails, but I' d have manicures and wraps or what have you if I could...