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  1. I'm ready for grad school... but, not sure what role I'm meant for.

    bsnanat2 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Check and see if your state recognizes Clinical Nurse Specialist as Advanced Practice. The Adult CNS is great because it allows one to treat Adolescents through Gero and allows for primary...

  2. Do you need a license to practice as a RN or can you just how proof of passing NCLEX?

    bsnanat2 replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Not in all states. Georgia and some others no longer allow one to work as a GN prior to licensure. Florida still does, but not Georgia. You can work as a PCT or CNA if you have that license,...

  3. Do you need a license to practice as a RN or can you just how proof of passing NCLEX?

    bsnanat2 replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and Yes! I have known of at least one that passed NCLEX but was denied a license. Yes, this is unusual but can happen. The initial application is reviewed by computer and staff if necessary...

  4. Non-verbal signs of pain

    bsnanat2 replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    I am glad to see this thread and proud to say that, during my orientation recently, my health system spent almost a whole day on pain management. This included mostly new nurses and those new to the...

  5. I should have become a teacher!!!!

    bsnanat2 replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really hate to hear that you are having a hard time finding work. Is moving a possibility? Some areas of the country are still hiring new grads but others, like yours, are saturated (for now)....

  6. How come my license expires in 1 year?

    bsnanat2 replied to RNSu's topic in General Nursing

    The BON rules seem daunting and confusing, but it is so important, especially as new nurses, that we become knowledgeable about them. So many of us fall into the "I'll just ask somebody" instead of...

  7. How come my license expires in 1 year?

    bsnanat2 replied to RNSu's topic in General Nursing

    Some BON's waive the CE requirement until the first renewal, some prorate them (15 per year x2 year renewal =30 CEU's, so you may only need to do 15CE hours) and some will allow your schooling to...

  8. NP's in specialty fields?

    bsnanat2 replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The proposed Consensus Model really addresses this issue by saying that the level of acuity of the patient is what determines who can treat them. The goal and probability is that NCSBN members...

  9. Associates RN vs BSN

    bsnanat2 replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I originally planned to get my ASN, but after meeting with an advisor, I decided on the BSN route. When you compare the time for prereqs and the actual program, why not get the BSN? My school...

  10. NP vs. CNS

    bsnanat2 replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Before you make a decision please take a look at the proposed APRN Consensus Model. Hopefully when adopted, all states will follow its recommendations and recognize CNS's as APRN's. I honesty feel...

  11. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Carla, Your program sounds great. I don't want to give the impression that I'm against research and all "fluff" classes, just why repeat and advance them in a DNP when that is not what is needed....

  12. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    bsnanat2 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    This article shows the attitude of young people towards social media and why this will continue to be a problem in the future....

  13. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    But alas, no one will listen because it makes sense. To the powers that be, sensibility and practicality are for fools. Ivory towers for the

  14. bsn-dnp

    bsnanat2 replied to wengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure where you live, but one of the best BSN-DNP programs I've seen in my research in Georgia Health Sciences University ACNP/ACNS program. Full time it is 8 semesters and part-time is 11...

  15. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The bottom line with the DNP is that it is a back handed way to get more academics, not improve practice. It is an academic wolf in clinical sheep's clothing. Again, not a bad degree, but certainly...

  16. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    bsnanat2 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    Many of these kids live in a different world. Maybe the age-of-entry for nursing school should be raised to 21?!!?? Perhaps a little more maturity would help solve

  17. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    bsnanat2 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    BLATANT, WILLFUL HIPAA violations are just like crimes against children; there are simply some things you don't do. These are not your typical college kids acting foolishly. In a few months they...

  18. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    bsnanat2 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    Whether the post is real or not, the situation it presents is all too possible. It can, does and will continue to happen for the reasons I stated in my previous post in this thread. I would...

  19. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I would be willing to sign up for that program! In addition, I would say add an advanced differential diagnosis course, a course dedicated to the prescribing of controlled substances (since some...

  20. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    bsnanat2 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    This demonstrates the dangerous road we are on with young people's view of social media. They do not think it a novelty to be able to post things about your life, they feel it is their right to do...

  21. I want to call shenanigans!

    bsnanat2 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I am highly allergic to fish and shellfish. For many years I could not be anywhere that fish or shellfish had even been cooked!! Smelling it would cause a reaction and the last time I ended up in the...

  22. CNS! Is this a Dying Specialty!?

    bsnanat2 replied to Visuals's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Must admit I have not read every comment in this thread but plan to. Just wanted to add that in reading the new Consensus Model, CNS really seems to be the best way to go. I am doing research on...

  23. Georgia code 43-26-7 (article 1) re Excelsior education

    bsnanat2 replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    OP, you are facing three issues with the Georgia BON. 1.) You sent in your app during their busiest time of year. All of the nursing schools in the state are graduating new nurses and they have...

  24. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Dissent, I have to reluctantly agree with you. Most DNP programs don't get it right. The good news on the DNP front is that most BSN to DNP programs are closer to what is needed than the...

  25. Interview; complicated situation

    bsnanat2 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Is it just me or does it seem that LTC is NOT!! the place to be? What is it with management's approach in LTC? It seems to be a "scorched earth" policy; Burn up the ones you don't burn out! It is...