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  1. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    myblkcat replied to Ms. Nikki's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree. But compared to GRE prep, test costs, & letters of rec I figured it's painful but worth the exchange. Good

  2. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    myblkcat replied to 808medicRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats

  3. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    myblkcat replied to Ms. Nikki's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats corporal! See you at

  4. University of South Alabama DNP Fall 2011

    myblkcat replied to ncole2008's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @Equus419... Lisa, I am curious to know more about some of the items you mentioned such as additional costs, final project, what to expect of the 1st year classes, which professors to try to take (or...

  5. should i have given it to patient as scheduled?

    myblkcat replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely review the hospital policy. I also wouldn't hesitate to contact pharmacy about giving it as well. It may be that you give the dose late (at 7pm) then the following doses be...

  6. How'd you know when you were ready to get your MSN?

    myblkcat replied to cbcle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You're not ready. "Life" isn't really getting in the way. When you are ready you will fight through all that other "stuff". When you are ready your true motivation will come out to do it. Going back...

  7. USA Spring 2011

    myblkcat replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The school's website says MSN letters will be sent out October 7. Which MSN track did you apply to? Good

  8. BSN to DNP Programs - Anyone done this? Is there a Psych Track?

    myblkcat replied to CatherineG87's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of South Alabama has a Psychiatric (Family) BSN-DNP program. It's a three to four year program depending on what you choose. If you are graduating in April you have plenty of time to apply...

  9. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    myblkcat replied to Ms. Nikki's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My letter came in the mail on Thursday. Best wishes!!! Let us know if you get

  10. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    myblkcat replied to Ms. Nikki's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats!!! Me too. BSN-DNP Adult NP with CV

  11. USA Spring 2011

    myblkcat replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was so excited when I saw "Spring 2012 Acceptance Letters" in my inbox. Unfortunately, it wasn't the actual notification. LOL. Oh well, hopefully next week will be the real thing.

  12. U of Phoenix's Online MSN Healthcare Degrees

    myblkcat replied to derekfitness's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Kim28, Not exactly sure. I can look it up later, but roughly $20K. The classes with books were ~$1690 at the time but I believe tuition has gone up since then. I also applied to Univ of Cinncinati. I...

  13. BS holder - ADN or Second Degree Program - Please help!

    myblkcat replied to kalin's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the ADN fulfills an absolute time or financial constraint seriously consider the BSN. if you do decide on the ADN though community college is generally the better option. Everyone is correct...

  14. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    myblkcat replied to 808medicRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1CVRN, Have you had any trouble finding clinical sites/preceptors? Is it correct to assume that clinical selections are specific to cardiology? I am currently waiting on acceptance notification. I...

  15. U of Phoenix's Online MSN Healthcare Degrees

    myblkcat replied to derekfitness's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm not sure what hospitals' perception is of UofPhoenix but I found it extremely easy to get into their MSN program. They did not require the GRE, GMAT, or MAT. I don't recall writing any essays or...

  16. Anyone had to fill out Nursing CAS when doing Apps?

    myblkcat replied to ChristineN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Pilotman - That sound correct. I discovered a program that I was extremely interested in about a week before the application was due. Of course, NursingCAS states in there instructions it takes ~5...

  17. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    myblkcat replied to Ms. Nikki's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I also applied to the BSN-DNP ACNP Cardiovascular specialty. I thought I'd missed the deadline because some of my paperwork did not make the deadline but was informed that I still had time so I'm...

  18. LSU CRNA

    myblkcat replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anybody know anything about campus apartment housing? Is it worth it? Is it hard to

  19. Stethoscope: Littmann Cardiology III vs. Master Cardiology

    myblkcat replied to Nurse-perverse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I forgot my stethoscope a few days ago and a co-worker let me borrow his Master Cardiology. I swear I could just about hear the patient's pedal pulses while auscultating for breath sounds! Seriously...

  20. Thinking of taking a phlebotomy class while waiting...

    myblkcat replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you from my experience and the feedback I receive from the nurses I work with that the interpersonal skills with patients is just as important as technical skills. If you feel like being a...

  21. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    myblkcat replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    My rules for working nights: 1) Wear a mask and earplugs while sleeping during the day. 2) Turn off ALL the phones. But just in case, change the voicemail to let people know what hours are appropriate...

  22. Problem with Littmann or suppose to be like this??

    myblkcat replied to MJ-12's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a Littman, but I tried a few out when I went to buy my stethescope last year. I had difficulty hearing through the Littman so I didn't buy one. But, I work as a CNA on a cardiac floor....