CCRNDiva BSN, RN

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    Is lack of attention to "The primary purpose" killing the medical field?

    CCRNDiva replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    That's funny!! My hospital has valet parking and sells jewelry in the newly renovated gift shop, yet they're cutting staff, raising staff ratios and cutting pay
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    can NP work in OR

    CCRNDiva replied to sourapril's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UAB has a combined ACNP/RNFA program where the ACNP is trained to manage inpatients and assist during surgery. One of my volunteer buddies is a FNP who works as first assist for a large ortho group...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's what I thought. I don't think I will be able to go that route then. I'm not in the position to pay out of pocket for the tuition. My current employer's tuition reimbursement leaves much to be...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I finally received a response from the program director at one of the schools I was denied admission. She suggested taking courses there as an non-degree seeking student and getting a B or better,...
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    UAB/South Alabama fall 2011

    CCRNDiva replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know, right?! UAB uses the last 60 credit hrs to calculate gpa so my gpa standing should be even higher for them because my grades were a lot higher for the last 60. My gpa is kind of weird. I...
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    NP but decided not to practice

    CCRNDiva replied to celle507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, I
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    UAB/South Alabama fall 2011

    CCRNDiva replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They said my GPA wasn't high enough. When I responded that my ADN GPA was 3.5 and my BSN GPA was 3.4, they didn't respond, go figure. I hear UAB's program is more highly regarded than USA's. I...
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    UAB/South Alabama fall 2011

    CCRNDiva replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied to both USA and UAB. USA was my so called safety school; imagine my surprise when I was denied admission, lol!! :eek: Keeping my fingers crossed for
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    NP but decided not to practice

    CCRNDiva replied to celle507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, I need to
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    Struggling NP student

    CCRNDiva replied to lvICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't think about that. That is great advice. It never occurred to me that they are pushing the limits to facilitate learning instead of just testing her current knowledge. This tidbit is going...
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    Need advice on which career path to take.

    CCRNDiva replied to Amy3901's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've noted some schools will accept ED or PACU experience but they did stipulate the experience should be within a level I trauma center where the RN had experience with invasive monitoring,...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I appreciate the comments of UVA and NP Student but how are we to know how someone will complete the recommendation form? if they are submitted on paper, they want them sealed and the majority of...
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    NP but decided not to practice

    CCRNDiva replied to celle507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You may not have intended to insult the NP profession, but I'm afraid your words came off as just that, insulting. We are here trying to build each other up, not tear each other down. From the...
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    Working throughout a NP program?

    CCRNDiva replied to jamesy7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not in a NP program yet but I just completed my RN-BSN Completion program in 10 months while attending full time (13 credit hrs in Fall, & 17 credit hrs in Spring). I'm a single parent of a...
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    UAB FNP financial aid/cost?

    CCRNDiva replied to sweetER's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just applied to their ACNP program so I'm interested in the responses to these questions as well. I have a couple more: Did you have to find your own clinical sites or do they have...
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    NP but decided not to practice

    CCRNDiva replied to celle507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't get me wrong, I agree that NP programs should focus more on clinical (patho., pharmacology etc.) knowledge. I must point out, however, that I have had hospitalists (MDs mind you) who have...
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    Starting new NP job this week....this one's for mom...I hate cancer

    CCRNDiva replied to kyboyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations on your achievement!! I'm sure your mom is very proud of you. It is quite evident she was good mom who raised a good
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much, Juan!! I really needed to hear that.:redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe I think you're right about the increased competition. I'm trying not to kick myself for not pursuing graduate study...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Rprn2009, all we can do is keep the faith. I had to talk to my best friend for a pick me up today because I was getting discouraged. She's in a DNP program but she started last year. I do think...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's so funny...those are the two schools that rejected me! I'm trying not to get discouraged. At least I know I'm in good company:). Good luck to
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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

    CCRNDiva replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That's so good to hear:yeah::yeah:! I've been looking for a DNP program with a true clinical focus. Thanks for the update! Congrats on obtaining your MSN and pursuing your
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    Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    CCRNDiva replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    UAB has a combined ACNP/RNFA MSN
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    Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    CCRNDiva replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    RICU, I love the modified block aspect of the program. I actually enjoy attending class so I've been quite nervous about attending a program totally online. It will allow me to attend class even if...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for the kind words! One of my rejection letters said just what you all are saying; there's been a dramatic increase in the number of applicants recently, causing admission to become...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just received my second rejection letter yesterday and I must admit I cried a little. I wasn't prepared for this amount of rejection:eek:!! I felt that I was a competitive applicant. I have 7...