adventuregirl MSN, NP

I'm curious what other NP's have experienced with pay difference between being a full-time employee (with benefits, etc) vs per diem. I've been reading difference is anywhere between 20-30% to account for benefits. I currently have a full-time positi...

Thank you both for your info. Much appreciated it!

Hi Ana, I just passed my boards for FNP 2 weeks ago. My background was cardiac and ER nursing, and for the past 2+ years while in grad school I was in primary care. I think if you're interested in working with a more varied population as an FNP, gett...

Hi all, just thought I'd give an update as it sounds like people are wondering if DSN grads are getting jobs, going to grad school, etc. I am a DSN Dec '05 BSN grad. I've been working in the hospital setting for 4+ years and recently moved to primar...

2BJenurse - Classes did go through the summer. As for the Hesi test ... sorry, don't know anything about it as I did not have to take it.

Hi 2BJenurse, I'm a DSON BSN grad, have had no troubles with jobs, and will be starting studies for my NP in a couple months. I am also part of the school's program advisory board. The NLN accreditation takes a long time and the school is still worki...

Just wrapped up my preceptorship and am really looking forward to working as an RN. However, I'm starting to get concerned about how and if I'll get over having shaky hands while doing phlebotomy and IV's. I've got about maybe 40ish blood draws under...

This is the same thing I was told. I worked tele for a little over a year before I was itching to head to the ER. Though I'm overwhelmed by the variety I'm now experiencing in the ER . . . having the cardiac background, critical thinking skills, and ...

My patient today was a 93 yo women who had a pacemaker placed several days ago. She arrested on the table and 10 minutes of CPR was performed, and she was vented and sent to ICU. She is now on my step-down/tele unit, 5 days later. She has fractured r...

Wow, I was not aware of this, along with other nurses I've spoken with. I will definitely look into this! If this is the case, I'm not certain the patient was aware that DNR is suspended in OR. Thanks!

It has not been that hard to find jobs and to my knowledge, none of my classmates, nor I, have had any problems regarding accredidation. It's been my experience that employers just want to see you receive your license. However, if you're going on for...

triRN, I was just going to post a very similar question! I'm also an athlete (solo 24-hr mtbr) and will be starting nights in about a week (cardiac/step-down). Though nervous about how it will affect me, I'm also excited because I'd rather do a short...

April, I did work while in school, but very little (per diem). Mainly for experience as the nurses new I was in school and gave me a little more responsibility as my studies went along. I had some classmates work full-time, and others not at all. I'd...

April, I don't want to go too much into specifics about my job offers (as I haven't accepted yet), but one is on the cardiac/step-down unit and the other at a jail - both of which I've had experience on through clinicals. DSN did a great job preparin...

Mary - It's nice to see your postings and see how the school is changing and improving. I am a Dec 2006 BSN grad and though my classmates and I had a slightly bumpy experience (to be expected with a young, developing program), overall ... I enjoyed m...

... and I found out I passed! Wow, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't have access to the quick results ... 2 days is long enough! I had 75 questions and felt terrible when it was over. After reading numerous postings I felt a little more optimistic...

:yeah:congrats student4life! and everyone else who recently found out they passed. enjoy your celebrations!! we've earned it.

Took my exam yesterday ... it also stopped at 75. And I had, and still have, that aweful uneasiness, sistrmoon. I can't remember every being so nervous for an exam. I read and re-read those questions so many times. I felt I studied a lot and was pre...

Anyone out there going to or planning on going to the Denver School of Nursing ... particularly their "upper division" RN program? Just wondering your thoughts, esp. on the fact that they are not yet accredited as a baccalaureate program. Is that a ...

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Journnee, did you ever purchase this study guide? Wondering what you thought.

Hi Dana, I'm pretty happy with DSON thus far. Classes are challenging, classmates are great, and the instructors are helpful and encouraging. This quarter is shaping up to be even better than the first and I can't wait til clinicals. In Patho we ha...

Hi Dana, I'd say at least half the students in my class work (and another 1/4 take care of their kids instead of having a job outside the home) at least part-time. I know 2-3 people who work full-time (not sure how they do it though!). I myself wor...

Hi Dana, I'm went the equity line of credit route. Only have to pay interest each month, then start paying off once I have an income. If you have equity in your house (which sounds like you do), I think it's the best option. Good luck with everything...

I also contacted the CCHE and was also told it took a few years for the approval of a BSN to go through. The addendum you speak of infullbloom states "the school is able to award baccauaureate degrees to graduates of it's Upper Division RN program a...