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It shouldn’t be a problem. I have 2 middle names and most forms don’t allow me to list both (including my driver’s and nursing licenses). As long as your first and last names are correct, I wouldn’t worry about it at all. If you really want peace of ...

According to Bates, the order is inspect, asscultate, percuss, palpate but it doesn’t really matter much. The important thing to remember is, with the abdomen, you auscultate before percussion or palpating because they can change the frequency of bow...

Definitely suit and tie. I don't know who told you business casual but they are either wrong or don't know what business casual means. Stick with something conservative and nothing too flashy or out there in terms of style of color as Enarra mentione...

Happy to help! PM me and I'd be happy to talk more specifically.

I started as an ADN and did a dual CNM/FNP program. I went straight from my ADN to a bridge program and didn't have any problems but the program I attended also had a large direct entry program (for non-nurses) so they were very used to people withou...

You do not lose any scope of practice if you become an advanced practice nurse (APN) since all APN is based on simultaneously being an RN. You can still choose to work as an RN regardless of what other education or credentials you might have however,...

Traditional multiple choice questions (with only one "best" answer) have become the norm because they are the easiest to grade and are widely available in test banks or are relatively easy to write (although, I would argue, not that easy to write wel...

Ah, that make a little more sense. I don't think there are any LPN-MSN programs. Every MSN program I've never heard of was either for RNs or for people who had a bachelors in another field. The latter type are typically in-person, very intensive, and...

Business and nursing are both pretty broad fields. I think there can be some overlap depending on which aspects of each field but most will involve management or leadership positions away from the bedside. I can't think of too many ways a business ba...

I agree that this should be the order of your priorities but in reality, none of these steps are exclusive of the others. You can easily study for the NCLEX while still applying for jobs and exploring BSN programs. I think your first priority should ...

CONGRATS on deciding to continue your education. Since it seems like you're still very undecided about what direction you want to take your career, it might be wise to start out with completing a BSN program. This will give you a lot more options if/...

No. One cannot learn nursing without having direct contact with others whether that is in a lab learning skills or in a clinical setting practicing with real patients. There are some clinical simulations or virtual learning experience that can help b...

You certainly can do it. Since it sounds like you're struggling with some doubts and insecurities with your previous academic pursuits, you might want to start off with just trying out one class. You mentioned needing to re-do A&P and stats. A&am...

That sounds like a great plan. I think there is tremendous value in being both a CNM and FNP. There is an increased emphasis on midwives also being primary care providers but this has been a more recent change so many current midwives/midwifery facul...

I think plenty which is why I don’t have to ask other people to do it for me. You’ve posted three times what appear to be near verbatim questions from assignments without any context (which makes it seem like you just copied and pasted hoping someone...

Sounds like you're asking for answers to an assignment. Maybe you should at least try it yourself before asking other people to do your work for you.

A good first step would be to start to network with other midwives in your area. Look up your state or local ACNM chapter or other midwifery group and attend any events you can. They might also be able to help get you in contact with midwives that ar...

WOW!! That’s a long DNP program. A lot depends on what you actually want your career/practice to look like. If you’re sure you absolutely want to catch babies, then you might want to look into switching to a midwifery program. But if you’re not sure...

I think it's great that you have a strong sense of your career direction at this stage but you're years away from having to make decision like should you be a PNP or pediatrician. Right now, you're far better off focusing on doing well in college so ...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree with a lot of what has been said. But I think there is another pressing problem facing all of advance practice education (be it at the MSN or DNP level), namely that the approach to advancing nursing educatio...

Unfortunately, this isn't true at all. In fact, the language "requiring that a program MUST secure placement for all students" is unchanged from the previous version of the accreditation standards and we all know that was never intended or construed ...

PhDs are really intended to prepare independent researchers with the focus of the program on the theoretical and methodological demands of original research. It's a lot of work (averaging around 5 years full-time) to do just for prestige or to check...

It sounds like you already have lots of experience which will put you ahead of a number of other midwifery students. If anything, you might want to do a quick review of health assessment (especially things you don't use often in your work), pharm, an...

Second this advice. You would also do well to read about the Consensus Model and spend some time thinking about what you want to do with your career.

This is a gross misunderstanding of the standards. Unfortunately, it's not likely you're going to be able to complete your clinicals on your pre-COVID timeframe. In the best of times, clinical sites for NP programs can be extremely difficult to come ...