CCRNDiva BSN, RN

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    MSN only requirement for CNS?

    CCRNDiva replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    This is what I found detailing the requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority in IN from the IN Board of Nursing. As you can see, national certification is not required to obtain prescriptive...
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    Need advice on this offer..New Grad

    CCRNDiva replied to NP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm starting to get kind of nervous about starting pay too. I will be in a lot of debt when I complete my ACNP program as my program will cost around $45,000. I did not choose to become an ACNP...
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    Pre-Nursing student (track to NNP)

    CCRNDiva replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most NNP programs (all that I'm aware of) require 1-2 yrs of practice as a neonatal nurse prior to applying to their
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    MSN only requirement for CNS?

    CCRNDiva replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I think I recall some controversy about nurses completing MSNs that were not specifically CNS or NP programs and then practicing in that capacity. I remember that our nursing instructors cautioned...
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    Redundant Coursework

    CCRNDiva replied to CCRNDiva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is a different school. I'm in a graduate program now but the class has the same content and assignment that was covered in my RN-BSN
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    So I guess it is true...

    CCRNDiva replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I don't feel that people have jumped all over the OP and I don't recall reading any nasty comments. She asked for opinions and the majority happened to disagree her. I don't think that qualifies as...
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    So I guess it is true...

    CCRNDiva replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Jad623, I have noticed the same thing on other posts as well. I'm glad it isn't just me. Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe it will put things in perspective for the
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    So I guess it is true...

    CCRNDiva replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I, along with several of my coworkers, have had physicians and instructors personally offer to complete recommendations for graduate school applications only to have them not complete them by the...
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    In what areas do seasoned nurses work?

    CCRNDiva replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. I work with several nurses who have remained in critical care for 20-30+ yrs. I've also worked with several who work in the unit for 1-2 yrs then move on. Like the above poster wrote,...
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    Can I get into CRNA school?

    CCRNDiva replied to NYRN315's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A couple of friends of mine were in your situation and they started NP programs when they couldn't get into CRNA programs initially. They also got strong ICU experience. One is finishing his FNP and...
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    ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

    CCRNDiva replied to froggy8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on the new job!! I vote for all nights as well. There was a recent study that reported the detrimental physical effects of rotating shifts. Also, I think some consistency would be...
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    Very silly but important!

    CCRNDiva replied to ashonman's topic in Advanced Practice

    I currently use a Blackberry Torch. I have many med related apps so far and I will be able to download Pepid in the Fall for
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    Going from a "retiring" certificate to a "new" certificate

    CCRNDiva replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm interested in hearing what you all are planning on doing as well. I'm on track for graduation in Spring of 2013 but I don't know if I will qualify for the new certification or not. I'm kind of...
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    Baylor Plan

    CCRNDiva replied to fmugurl19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the Midwest and our hospital has it, but does not call them Baylor plans. Unfortunately, they have drastically reduced the premium pay received for working that schedule and they also pick and...
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    Gen X,Gen Y,baby boomers in the work place

    CCRNDiva replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    We've had a real problem with generational discord on our unit. It has really become a problem. I find that the 20 something nurses, especially those who went straight into nursing school out of...
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    ACLS requires a doctor's order?

    CCRNDiva replied to BUNightingale's topic in Critical Care

    We start the code and then the resident signs the code blue record (there's your order) at the conclusion of the order. Residents respond to all of the codes and if we get there prior to their...
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    Is it wise to take graduate Patho and Pharmacology in the same semester?

    CCRNDiva replied to FNP-2-BE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just finished Patho and Pharm last semester. I actually liked having both of the classes together as I felt they fed on each other. Pharm often provided review for what I was learning in Patho. I...
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    RN to Medical School?

    CCRNDiva replied to nursejaneRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree. OB is one of the hardest departments to get into, especially as a new grad. It's not that they have a problem with new grads, they just have some of the lower turnover rates in the...
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    Why go into trauma/critical care nursing?

    CCRNDiva replied to melissacarey's topic in Critical Care

    All of the above. I sometimes arrive at work hoping to admit a "good, down and dirty trauma" and then realize how morbid that can sound to others, lol. I love that my job requires a high level of...
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    NP program with clinicals and preceptors

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

    Loyola University Chicago sets up all clinical assignments for their students. Students have the option to secure their own preceptor but it must be approved by
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    Travel time to and from school???

    CCRNDiva replied to j03113's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    90 miles each way 1-2 days/wk until clinicals start then it will likely increase. Thankfully, I have the option of riding the train which will come in handy when it
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    NP in the OR?

    CCRNDiva replied to Sheri444's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UAB has a combined ACNP/RNFA program that includes surgical rotations. Also, it is possible to get a surgeon to serve as a preceptor. A former coworker was able to work with a ortho surgeon for...
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    ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

    CCRNDiva replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad that it is that simple for you, Melanie. It is not that simple for many of us. I am scheduled to graduate in May of 2013 and I don't know if I will be able to certify for either. I don't...
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    Acute Care NP with Cardiac Specialty

    CCRNDiva replied to aaprn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Loyola University Chicago has a program with a cardiac focus. It includes EKG Interpretation, and also includes electives Cardiovascular Nursing for Adults and Cardiac Risk Reduction/Exercise...
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    Failed the AANP and ANCC

    CCRNDiva replied to hope1272's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!!