donnacarol

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1. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

   donnacarol replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Well put. Thank

2. First-time DUI applying to nursing school in Fall 2012

   donnacarol replied to erik88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Let me tell you about my experience with the CA BRN. I began an entry level NP program in the Fall of 2009. I got a DUI in December. I didn't have any problems with clinicals in the pre-licensure...

3. Getting back into the U.S. Job Market

   donnacarol replied to summerscoopy26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am a new grad NP and have good luck with applying to job postings on craigslist. Have your resume and cover letter ready. I have applied the last 2 weeks, 6 jobs per week. Have had 2 interviews...

4. My success story. California brn with a dui.

   donnacarol replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   This is an atypical treatment of a DUI case regarding Board

5. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

   donnacarol replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am a new grad NP form an entry-level master's program and I honestly feel that the education cannot compare to that of the MD. The education prepares the NP to start practice with minimal and basic...

6. Jobs you can get with a BSN but no RN license

   donnacarol replied to xavibaby's topic in Nursing Career

   You really need to

7. New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

   donnacarol replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I got a DUI in Dec 2009, the first semester of nursing school. When it came time to sit for the NCLEX, the BRN declined my application. The next year I went back and forth between the Board and the...

8. First-time DUI applying to nursing school in Fall 2012

   donnacarol replied to erik88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I got a dui in my first semester of nursing school, also an Entry Level Masters for Nurse Practitioner. It wasn't a problem for me until I applied to take the RN licensing exam which they denied. I...

9. CA board denying application for license by nclex exam, appeal? or stipulate?

   donnacarol replied to jaunddoe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I had a similar experience and I will share with you the outcome. At the end if my first semester of nursing school, I got a DUI. I had a fairly high BAC at 2.1. The BRN requested more information...