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  1. Can't decide between George Washington University and University of Cincinnati FNP program

    db2xs replied to anurse2love's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I go to GW and I would argue that the program "is willing to help find clinical preceptors." Maybe they will help you if you live in the DC area, but all they did was send me a list of previous...

  2. VA NP programs that require no RN experience

    db2xs replied to here2learnRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know everyone is different, but "they" (whoever that grand "they" are) say that it takes at least one year to become acclimated to being a nurse, and that's working full time. For me, it took me...

  3. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    db2xs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have my BSN. I waited for a year before applying to the GW program. I really don't know why KC_Magic was waitlisted. It could be for a lot of different reasons. I think it is a good idea to get...

  4. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    db2xs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll shoot you an email, no problem. If an NP works for a healthcare system, say, for example, Kaiser, there are already a set amount of contracts Kaiser has and there is a lot of red tape to get a...

  5. Columbia admissions

    db2xs replied to go-for-it's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Columbia is very expensive. I suggest contacting the tuition office. They can direct you to the correct

  6. New grad looking in SF

    db2xs replied to PaigeW's topic in California Nursing

    If you are willing to do long-term care first, you might be able to get a job in a skilled nursing facility/assisted living

  7. New grad looking in SF

    db2xs replied to PaigeW's topic in California Nursing

    The only new grad programs I can think of in the Bay Area are UCSF and Stanford. They are highly competitive. When I say "highly," I mean highly. There are other new grad programs in the area but they...

  8. New grad looking in SF

    db2xs replied to PaigeW's topic in California Nursing

    I like to try and stay positive for new grads but pretty much it is very difficult for new grads to find work in SF. If you can get into any new grad programs, that will be your best best. Have you...

  9. Relocating

    db2xs replied to Chiparoni77's topic in General Nursing

    San Diego has good surfing. I would say you will find surfing all up and down along the coast, but it depends whether he wants to wear a wetsuit or not. Santa Barbara is a lot more low-key than SD but...

  10. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    db2xs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi 2234, just saw this post, sorry for the delay in my response. I like the convenience of the online format, but I have realized that I miss the real-life, face-to-face time with colleagues. For the...

  11. How much do we tx?

    db2xs replied to RN1485's topic in Oncology

    RN1485, unfortunately this is fairly common for a lot of patients who are nearing end of life. You should always advocate for your patient. Keep in mind that it's not always the doctors who are...

  12. NP specialties?

    db2xs replied to maria1315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't forget the adult-gero primary care NPs!

  13. Lymphoma/Hodgkin tx:Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

    db2xs replied to Icooka4u's topic in Oncology

    So many different types of therapies. Could you ask your friend for more

  14. Cheating in nursing school

    db2xs replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    Then you're going to an unethical school. "By choosing to not care, to not have an opinion, to not take a stance, you are part of the problem. Ignoring something doesn't make it go away. And you...

  15. Cheating in nursing school

    db2xs replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    If OP has concrete proof, then say something. If OP has suspicions only, then say something anyway. Apathy is worse than action. Otherwise, this kind of stuff keeps going on. If the two groups are...

  16. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    db2xs replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just want to add here that people need to stop with the age shaming, just like we need to stop with all the other shaming that goes on in society. Fat shaming, disability shaming, race shaming,...

  17. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    db2xs replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's because they don't know anything about being 35. I remember distinctly when I was 9 years old, I thought that my 12-year-old sister was "very"

  18. Cheating in nursing school

    db2xs replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    You should say something to someone. The problem is with people here who are telling you that it is none of your business. That is the problem with society today: Apathy. Stop being apathetic, people....

  19. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    db2xs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting clinicals this summer, as I'm a part-time student. I was a post-BSN to DNP student but have just turned in my papers to withdraw from the DNP portion. You have to find your own clinical...

  20. Should I give up on my dream to become an NP?

    db2xs replied to Through_the_woods's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    "Diploma mills." This is the first time I've heard this and it is

  21. Stop the preceptor madness!

    db2xs replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I call BS too. Luckily, I am not ashamed to crawl on my hands and knees, begging anyone and everyone to see if they know someone who could possibly precept. It is ridiculous, however, that we have to...

  22. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    db2xs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, it is initially the same if you are a post-BSN. You follow the MSN curriculum and then you go on to the DNP. I am a current student at

  23. Tattoos

    db2xs replied to nicolereynen's topic in General Nursing

    I would say wait until you are at least 30 years old. We change a lot as people, and hopefully you will have a better sense of your self (two separate words here on purpose) by then to know what it is...

  24. Will ONS provider card help

    db2xs replied to khine2mn80's topic in Oncology

    I imagine that this can only help. But I am not a recruiter and so don't

  25. Debating on becoming a nurse practitioner or a doctor

    db2xs replied to hannahmarie0116's topic in General Nursing

    At your age, you might bode well with taking the MD route, as it is more time-intensive. I had a previous career before I became a nurse, which I did when I was in my late 30s. I seriously debated...