CCRNDiva BSN, RN

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    Northwestern Application

    CCRNDiva replied to kujomonster's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck on your interview! I have my IL nursing license now but their system will not let me update my profile to change my response to yes, I have my license. It will not let me reapply to the job...
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    CRNA gpa low in previous bachelor's other than nursing

    CCRNDiva replied to nikkimarthe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know that UAB looks at the last 60 credit hrs. My friend was admitted to a school in Minnesota, I'm not sure of the
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    New Student meet and greet

    CCRNDiva replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an ACNP student as well. I'm at Loyola University Chicago. I am currently overwhelmed and dealing with bouts of nause, lol! Are you a full time student? Duke is one of the programs I looked...
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    CRNA gpa low in previous bachelor's other than nursing

    CCRNDiva replied to nikkimarthe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you have a good chance. Several programs look at your nursing gpa or your last 60 credit hrs. One of my coworkers had a poor gpa (2.5-2.8 range) for his initial degree in biology but...
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    NP's in specialty fields?

    CCRNDiva replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are a few NP programs that prepare for the NP for trauma or ER work. University of Maryland, Loyola University Chicago, Vanderbilt, University of South Alabama to name a few. I think the time of...
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    NP vs. CNS

    CCRNDiva replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are some programs that offer combined FNP/ACNP, ACNP/ER, FNP/ER that would train you to work in the ER. For instance, my school offers FNP/ER and ACNP/ER programs that provide additional...
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    NP vs. CNS

    CCRNDiva replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm starting my ACNP program next week so I can only tell you what I've observed in my area, but here goes! I live in IN and a CNS in my state can prescribe and assess pts but they are mostly used in...
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    2015 DNP

    CCRNDiva replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Carla, I agree your program sounds great! Would you mind sharing where you completed your
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    BSN only hospitals?

    CCRNDiva replied to jessicanne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I only recently became aware of the true Magnet requirements. I, too, had believed that BSN RNs were required for Magnet certification. I'm not how or where that belief started. On a side note, I...
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    BSN only hospitals?

    CCRNDiva replied to jessicanne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying my
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    Minimum level of experience for FNP

    CCRNDiva replied to grumpygorillaface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, for clarification, I did not take offense to your post. I chose to disagree with you, but no personal offense was taken. Second, your argument continues to be based upon the premise that all...
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    Minimum level of experience for FNP

    CCRNDiva replied to grumpygorillaface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think that any of us here are slow and unable to understand the difference between a FNP and an ACNP. Your post seems to ignore the fact that many FNPs are working in environments managing...
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    Length of orientation for new grads

    CCRNDiva replied to Brooke..RN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Unfortunately, many departments live by this sink or swim mentality. There was a time when it was unheard of to land a job in the ED as a new grad unless you did an externship or worked as a tech...
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    Minimum level of experience for FNP

    CCRNDiva replied to grumpygorillaface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with you, TraumaRUs. It's called advanced practice nursing for a reason. I feel that my 7 yrs of ICU experience will provide a strong foundation for completing my ACNP program and later,...
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    Loyola University Chicago MSN ACNP

    CCRNDiva replied to CCRNDiva's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Loyola's program is front loaded so you must complete the vast majority of the didactic classwork prior to enrolling in clinicals. One must also have CCRN certification in order to begin clinicals in...
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    Loyola University Chicago MSN ACNP

    CCRNDiva posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello all, I was just accepted into Loyola's ACNP program. I'm looking for feedback or information regarding their program. Thanks in advance for the
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    BSN only hospitals?

    CCRNDiva replied to jessicanne's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Rush will consider your application for some positions if you are enrolled in a RN-BSN program. They state that on their website; I think in the FAQ section. *BTW* I recently became aware that there...
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    New MSN student tips & tricks

    CCRNDiva replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're welcome, NurseAbby28!! I'm so glad that you found another program to apply to for the fall. I was just returning the favor with the encouragement :loveya:. I will definitely keep in
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    Loyola, Vanderbilt, Northeastern RN-MSN

    CCRNDiva replied to SaraStrong's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Which Loyola are you referring to? If you're referring to Loyola University Chicago, yes, they do require clinical experience to their ACNP, Adult and FNP programs. 2000 clinical nursing practice...
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    New MSN student tips & tricks

    CCRNDiva replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all for the tips!! I start my ACNP program on 8/20 and I'm so nervous and anxious. BTW...CONGRATULATIONS NURSEABBY28!!! I'm so glad you were accepted into a program for the fall. I'm so...
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    Master's in Nursing Education? Why

    CCRNDiva replied to lifein08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hospitals also use masters prepared educators. Those positions are less plentiful but they usually pay more than teaching for a school. A small warning, however, in my experience, hospital educator...
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    NP Clinical Hours

    CCRNDiva replied to ACorEtACri's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!! I'm starting an ACNP program in 4 wks and I have to admit that I'm now terrrified. I finally spoke with my program director and she totally scared the **** out of me. She...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In that case, I think it would be a good idea to make personal contact with the admissions office when applying. That will give you an opportunity to explain your work experience and how you function...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Kemcderm, What type of dialysis nursing are you doing? For instance, the HD RNs that come to our hospital to provide HD do not assess patients, they strictly run the HD machines, while most HD in the...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That does seem odd to cite you for not having critical care experience when it is not listed as a requirement. What type of nursing experience do you have? The schools you applied to may no longer...