I just got done with the Vandy PNP program. I had a little scholarship help and grant assistance along with a part-time job. I went straight through undergrad to grad school. The financial strain now...
I just accepted an offer to participate in the new graduate nurse residency program with Versant at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. I am so excited to have an opportunity to work in the...
Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I found a place to live very close to All Children's Hospital and am loving my job in the NICU right now. I was initially a little apprehensive but have...
I am a new grad from a PNP program and living in TN. I have an interview for a PNP position coming up. Currently this pediatric practice consists of one MD as well as a couple MAs. I found out about...
Thanks so much for your replies. The Nashville area has a lot of competition for anyone interested in pediatrics simply because of all the medical and nursing schools in the area. I have taken an...
I just graduated from a PNP program with no previous RN experience. Passed the NCLEX on my first try. I am choosing to work as an rn because I want some experience and I enjoy the hospital/acute care...
Thanks so much for your replies. I decided to work 2 weekend nights a week as a regular nurse in LTC and I have also taken an 'easy' nursing job at a pediatric office during the week. It is a solo...
I just graduated from a PNP program with no previous RN experience. I am choosing to work as an rn for a while simply because I want some experience and I really enjoy thw work. I have an opportunity...
Thanks a lot for your response. I have talked to several people after posting this today and definitely feel like it would be climbing Everest, and them some. Human Resources is going to get a call...
Thankfully I was told that there are always at least two nurses (RNs) on the floor at all times. Usually three at night (>40 patients) with more 'techs' and during the day there are always four...
Thank you soo much for your quick replies. I have dealt with a limited number patients with all of these conditions but not on a large scale, and not enough to feel 100% comfortable. With your advice...
The Hurst review course was an intense few days but pays off. I passed on my first try. To my knowledge everyone in our review class passed on first try. They say that if a person fails you can retake...
I am finishing up the Vandy pediatric primary care np which also happens to be a distance program. The first year was difficult, cramming years of a BSN into one year. I took an NCLEX review course...
[color=#003300]i am a nursing student and am supposed to ask the questions below for a short paper. would love to see some replies [color=#003300]1. recalling your initial work experience after...
Are there any pediatric nurse practitioners who would be willing to precept a soon-to-graduate PNP student during the months of June and July? I am a student in the MSN program at Vanderbilt...
Graduating with a bachelor's in the spring of 2005, what would be the best option for entering the nursing workfield (bsn, msn, both, accelerated...)? My main dilemma is decided whether to take a year...