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  1. Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    arciedee posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm applying to a direct-entry clinical nurse leader program right now and I'm curious to know whether there are any students or graduates of such programs out there that can talk about their...

  2. Tips for a Quality Analyst Position

    arciedee replied to marcelinho's topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello, I started a full-time position as a QI analyst less than a year after becoming a nurse (worked in OB prior to that). I had also spent time in the quality office as a student, so I had a good...

  3. LNA after 1st semester of Nursing school?

    arciedee replied to Animal3's topic in General Nursing

    Just to comment on niko's post, you do NOT need to take the test for the LNA certification if you are obtaining the license through comparable education. You simply need to provide proof (either a...

  4. UNH Direct Entry

    arciedee replied to CapeJaz's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from the program (wow, I swear I just started it yesterday!) and my undergrad GPA was in the low 3s, but my pre-reqs were much higher. I think at the time I applied there were about...

  5. UNH Direct Entry

    arciedee replied to CapeJaz's topic in General Nursing

    melmarie, when I started a couple years ago the equipment (steth, clipboard, and scissors) ran around $100. The stethoscope was a good deal for the quality (it's a Littman). As ddb19 mentioned, the...

  6. MEPN Programs that don't have any pre-reqs (like Yale or UV)

    arciedee replied to kimiij's topic in Post Graduate Students

    McGill University in Montreal has a direct entry program with more pre-med type pre-reqs (year of bio, year of gen chem, semester of orgo, plus your choice of humanities). The details are

  7. Most logical route for MSN, direct entry or BSN?

    arciedee replied to Tony1790's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The best route depends on what you want to do with the nursing career. I think the accelerated 2nd bachelors programs are great options since they get you out into the work world quickly. If you have...

  8. Is a Direct Entry Master's program right for me?

    arciedee replied to livewell's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Direct-entry master's programs usually do target career-changers, but it is not out of the ordinary for recent graduates to enter these programs. We have quite a few in my program, in fact, so don't...

  9. MSN- DE in 14 months or BSN in 3 years?

    arciedee replied to MemphisTiger's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Honestly I think you've got two really good options available to you. The best choice is probably the one that you are most comfortable with in terms of both finances and studying (balancing...

  10. Recent college grad: BA to BSN

    arciedee replied to tirral's topic in Nursing Career

    As Tweety stated, those pre-reqs are pretty standard across the board regardless of what kind of program you are applying to. I certainly understand the frustration of wanting to jump in with both...

  11. Question for Koi Wearers

    arciedee replied to DLRN312's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one of the 100% cotton tops and it seems to be about the same size before and after it went in the

  12. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    arciedee replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, I couldn't wait, and this was probably the best $8 I could have spent... I passed!

  13. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    arciedee replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh, jumping in here as I anxiously await my results. I did the virtual ATI program and finished it up about two weeks ago with the predictor saying that I had a 99% chance of passing the NCLEX. I...

  14. Anyone going to MCPHS in 2008?

    arciedee replied to Nurse2be80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not at MCPHS, but I do live in the area. There is some public transportation in Manchester, and most routes go past the MCPHS "campus" which is downtown. I have never used it, though, so I can't...

  15. ABSN/DirectEntryMSN/ADN

    arciedee replied to GigisDad's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's a tough choice. From the pure academic point of view I'd say to go for the ABSN simply because of the timing and the fact that you know that you want to go on for an advanced practice role so...

  16. Am I crazy? -- ADN over Master's Entry program?

    arciedee replied to RNn2010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The CNL programs are generalist programs as opposed to the direct-entry NP or CNS programs in which you have to choose a specialty. I chose to go the CNL route for that very reason... I wasn't ready...

  17. Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    arciedee replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most of us in CNL programs are starting out as regular staff nurses, so the immediate income is going to be the same as any entry-level RN until you get some experience under your belt. After a few...

  18. Am I crazy? -- ADN over Master's Entry program?

    arciedee replied to RNn2010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, you're not crazy. I'm in a direct-entry CNL program myself and very happy with my choice. However, that doesn't make it the right choice for everyone. It sounds like you've given it a lot of...

  19. Pearson Vue registration

    arciedee replied to Hypoxic's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat: In the state where I'm getting my license they actually tell us to sign up for PearsonVUE before you even send in your application so that you will be registered and ready to go when the...

  20. accelerated program or not?

    arciedee replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated programs are great, especially since traditional programs often take longer than two years (the BS program at the university I attend starts nursing courses in the first semester of...

  21. This may be off topic but I need your input...

    arciedee replied to Just A Wanderer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dress business professional unless you are told specifically by the person setting up the interview to do otherwise. If you have a suit, wear it. If not, for women wear a nice dress or slacks/skirt...

  22. knit tops with scrub pants

    arciedee replied to I<3H2O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sounds fine to me... in fact, I'd prefer to dress that way myself since I have yet to try on a scrub top that is comfortable and looks nice. I don't consider scrub tops to look any more or less...

  23. Ridiculous Prereqs!

    arciedee replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can be very frustrating to figure out the pre-reqs and each school seems to place emphasis on different things. It may help to focus on the courses that are common to many of the schools (if you...

  24. new grad needs advice

    arciedee replied to sistasoul's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sistasoul, I am in NH, too. One thing I have found is that most hospitals are hiring their own current employees first (i.e. LNAs, unit secretaries, etc. who are graduating from nursing school). A lot...

  25. Burning Of The Uniforms.....

    arciedee replied to RheatherN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I could donate mine, but my school is changing the uniform and vendor for the next class. Seems like a waste to toss them, but I see no reason to hold onto a polo shirt for posterity. Might...