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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

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

    You make very good points. PharmDs, PTs and the like realize they have to work WITH physicians, they're not trying to practice without them. When the nursing profession realizes we are part of a...
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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

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

    Thanks for the suggestions. I've since missed the application deadline for their DNP program but I did apply to the MSN
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    Working in ICU vs OR?

    CCRNDiva replied to nicrn7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an ICU nurse with 7 yrs experience and I can tell you that while I do wipe my fair share of butts, that is a small portion of what I do. I am a code blue and rapid assessmen team responder....
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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

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

    I think I am being misunderstood. Ultimately, I want to function as an ACNP in an intensive care unit. I'm currently an ICU nurse so I am well aware of the leadership skills involved with being a...
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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

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

    While I understand your point in many ways, I must admit that I'm frustrated with the framework of DNP education. I looked into applying to a DNP program at a prominent university but I was stumped...
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    Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

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

    Amen to that
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    Can the NP assist in surgery?

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

    UAB has a combined Acute Care NP/RNFA program. I think you are required to have OR experience,
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BTW, good luck on your app
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I didn't realize that was the problem. Thankfully I finished my ADN program with a 3.5 GPA and I've been on the dean's list throughout my BSN completion program. I'm scheduled to take the GRE this...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    CCRNDiva replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Let me play devil's advocate for a minute. I know that the intentions of those who started the clinical nurse leader program had good intentions, but maybe it is the title that is throwing people...
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Annaiya and UMashtangi! I was quite discouraged about applying there. I'm starting to get quite anxious about applying to these programs. It is so competitive out here and I'm starting to...
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    Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    CCRNDiva replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I'm hoping one you guys and gals can give me some advice. I'm applying to the ACNP program for fall admission. I'm an ICU RN w/7 yrs experience and CCRN and TNCC certifications. I'll graduate...
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I received an email from an admissions advisor for the ACNP program that indicated my chances for admission are smaller because I'm not a resident of Alabama and they give preference to in-state...
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    Vanderbilt Direct Entry Fall 2011

    CCRNDiva replied to 5ofPEEP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I'm new to this site so forgive me if I don't do this right. I too attended the open house this month. I'm applying for direct entry to the ACNP Intensivist tract program. Can those who have...