SNJS

SNJS specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SNJS replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   Got my acceptance letter for the AGACNP program at 5:03pm today! Keep an eye on your

2. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SNJS replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   I haven't heard anything! Was thinking I might see an email today. Guess they are waiting until the very last

3. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SNJS replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   Curious if any 2017 applicants have heard back? I was expecting to hear back towards the end of September but I'm getting

4. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SNJS replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   I applied to AGACNP... I have no idea how many applied vs how many are accepted? I do know however, that they typically have less applicants for the Spring semesters, so hopefully that can be a...

5. Help nursing degree associates or bachelors

   SNJS replied to sadieelee23's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I had a similar experience in college. I was studying biology, originally planning to go to medical school. After two years as a biology major, I realized that going to 4-8 more years of schooling...

6. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SNJS replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   I am applying to the AGACNP masters program. The 3 Ps are included in my program track so I don't have any advice, unfortunately. The application process has been frustrating for me as I feel no one...

7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   SNJS replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   For those of you who have taken the exam, do you have any advice for the "Professional Caring and Ethical Practice" section? I am surprised that it is 20% of the exam...same as CV! Are these questions...

8. The death of nursing

   SNJS replied to massrn116's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I really loved this post, as sad as it made me. I have been working in the ICU for just two years, and I can say that I have learned everything I know from nurses like you! I am definitely the...

9. GN to NP in <1yr

   SNJS replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

   After reading through this entire thread, I just think its silly how so many nurses just can't respect the role of an NP!? And for a REGISTERED NURSE to be refusing her loved to be seen by a "midlevel...

10. GN to NP in <1yr

    SNJS replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    To each his own. And why would you feel sorry for her? OH right your just trying to be condescending.... Everyone has different career goals. And everyone takes different paths to reach their career...

11. License by endorsement questions

    SNJS replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just received my permanent Illinios license (from Texas) this week so I know ALL of these answers! :) 1.) First of all, a TRASCRIPT WILL WORK. I sent the Illinois department an official UNOPENED...

12. Finding replacement for time off...

    SNJS replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My unit does self scheduling. The manager simply "evens out the days" once everyone has submitted their schedule to make sure we have adequate staffing each day. So you might get one or two days...

13. The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    SNJS replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is unique in that the actions/mistakes/work ethic/etc of the nurse who precedes me, can directly effect my shift. I think this is where the hostility towards the other shift might stem from....

14. i think im going to get fired at my first job

    SNJS replied to rsbirdie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds like this environment is not very conducive to learning. When I was going through my training as a new grad (just two years ago), my managers were constantly asking me, "How is your...

15. What is your best experience in nursing?

    SNJS replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was taking care of an elderly gentleman who was actively dying in the ICU. He did not want to be intubated but was requiring the Bipap mask at all times. He couldn't tolerate taking it off at all -...