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  1. FNP Preceptor needed

    MonTif posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello everyone. I had to have called at least 50 different physicians offices looking for a physician or NP that would be my preceptor. I have found a preceptor for 2 of my adult rotations, but need 3...

  2. Commissioning with prior service ! HELP

    MonTif replied to JTelford's topic in Government, Military

    Wow...I have to say I am very surprised how many prior Security Forces decided to become a nurse. Prior Security Law Enforcement (K-9) USAF 7 years myself. Got out, received my RN diploma (last...

  3. FNP w/ ?s about Air Force for fy2014

    MonTif replied to CarolinaFNP's topic in Government, Military

    Unless you have your heart set on USAF, you may want to consider the USPHS. A US uniformed service with the same benefits as the military, but with humanitarian mission goals with natural disasters...

  4. FNP Preceptor needed

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In the Columbia, SC area Palmetto Health really helped me out. Ask for the Director of Ambulatory Patient Care Services. You will need to still find your own preceptors but they will give you...

  5. South University FNP MSN program???

    MonTif replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can't remember...but I recomend that you purchase the Kindle version. It makes doing your research homework so much

  6. South University FNP MSN program???

    MonTif replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The pharmacology course was a combination of research papers, case studies, and discussion questions. It is labor intensive, but doable. I am in the FNP program. Do I feel the are preparing me for my...

  7. South University FNP MSN program???

    MonTif replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So far there is only one class that has exams. There is 1 advanced physical assessment practicum and 4 clinical practicums. I have finished the advanced physical assessment practicum and the...

  8. South University FNP

    MonTif replied to abe2's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am in their FNP program. I graduate on July 7th, 2014. It is a new program and has had some bugs they needed to iron out, but overall I have found it a positive experience. You do need to find your...

  9. USPHS and ending the nursing hiring freeze?!?

    MonTif replied to pennprincess's topic in Government, Military

    The first week of October the PHS will be announcing what new applications (for a limited number of professions) will be coming avialable. I am not sure if nursing will be one of the professions...

  10. USPHS and ending the nursing hiring freeze?!?

    MonTif replied to pennprincess's topic in Government, Military

    They have a facebook page where they often give updates. There has been mention of possible nursing opportunities opening up sometime in the fall. No exact

  11. FNP Preceptor needed

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Found them.

  12. Duke School of Nursing FNP Interviews

    MonTif replied to rphil77120's topic in Advanced Practice

    Not

  13. Duke School of Nursing FNP Interviews

    MonTif replied to rphil77120's topic in Advanced Practice

    Looks like decisions will be released on May 9th. Good luck

  14. Benifits for paying more at Duke vs MUSC

    MonTif posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i am sending off my applications to duke and musc for the fall 2012. i have heard great things about both schools staff and program. i think i have a pretty good shot for acceptance with my gpa and rn...

  15. Benifits for paying more at Duke vs MUSC

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i have both my applications submitted. graduate from an rn to bsn online program next month. my gpa is such that i didn't have to take the gre for either of them, which is really cool. now i am just...

  16. Benifits for paying more at Duke vs MUSC

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    very helpful. thank you for your comments. i haven't visited the campuses, but i won't be spending much time there anyway with both being

  17. Law enforcement to nursing

    MonTif replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    i worked 11 years law enforcement here with 2 years as a sniper on a hostage negotiation team. i made the career change 15 years ago and never regretted it. you will never feel more appreciated....

  18. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

    MonTif replied to CWhite's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Contact your local Angiomax rep. They gave our institution a CD on proper technique of sheath removal and manual pressure. The RN's in our CCU pulled all the shealths that came back to us. It is a...

  19. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

    MonTif replied to Carissa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I actually feel I learned more from the online course. Having to write about what I read helped me to retain more from each chapter. I would recomend it over the traditional classroom setting. Some...

  20. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

    MonTif replied to Carissa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't like the group thing either, but I have some unfortunate news for you. I have already taken some online RN to BSN nursing courses (and am now switching to another due to expense) and they...

  21. I have a military question

    MonTif replied to psychnursenks's topic in Government, Military

    I have served in the Air Force for 16 years now. 11 years as enlisted and 5 years as an officer. I can answer a few questions for you, but the more detailed questions will need to be answered by...

  22. CRNA?? and cost of living

    MonTif posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Others have said this, but let me say it again. What a great find this discussion group is. Thank you in advance for your help. I have already quite a few pages of this forum. A lot of my...

  23. CRNA?? and cost of living

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks, I'll do that. I havn't done that yet because my biggest concern has been if I would have the money for living expenses. I'll do that and post a thread for FYI. I do have patient contact, but...

  24. CRNA?? and cost of living

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for your help. My work offers a preaty standard contract (from what I've seen in this form), 20K plus tuition... The co-signed loan would be the ticket, though I would need to see if I could...

  25. CRNA?? and cost of living

    MonTif replied to MonTif's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you. It does help alot, although I am a little disappointed. I had hoped that teaching critical care classes and working with the new critical care nurses with their patients would be an added...