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    Brave or just stupid?

    Cococure replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just need get some more popcorn ...this formum reminds me of the nursing station drama that happens ....it always gets personal and no one sticks to the topic at
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    Brave or just stupid?

    Cococure replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Keep in mind the hospital that you are interviewing for does not need to know every detail of your life i.e. That you are a NP student ...I am a student and I just got a very good PRN gig and they...
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    Good shoes for MEN

    Cococure replied to MurseAt50's topic in Men in Nursing

    My hubby who is also a nurse wears good athletic shoes, usually the running ones that provide support. He also buys several pairs and rotates them around and takes care of his
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    Splurging

    Cococure replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Print at the school library:yes: saved a
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    How to start looking for grad school (FNP)?

    Cococure replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in General Nursing

    Start with answering these questions... what kind of learner are you? what do you want out of the program? How much money are you willing to invest? Also ask other nurses who are in school and see...
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    FNP school in New Jersey

    Cococure replied to ititjusttin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was trying to add links to US news ...do a quick search on the net. The list all the NP programs both online and brick and
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    FNP school in New Jersey

    Cococure replied to ititjusttin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Welcome to the site it's great! My best advice to you would be to research and find schools that best suite your needs. I am sure you can search the net and find local schools etc...I added two site...
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    Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    Cococure replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    Mw73 as a volunteer you will be limited so it will be hard too really see how it is, but it's a great introduction into healthcare. If you primary care Dr has NP's contact the office mgr and ask about...
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    Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    Cococure replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hey mw73, Have thought about shadowing NP's in different areas? Or spoken with someone who has done a direct entry program? Many nurses on this board seem to support the idea of doing nursing before...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Cococure replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    From a post partum nurse mgmt has A LOT to down the this ....they check charting to see who is giving bottles to moms, the watch and question the patients about what we tell them about breastfeeding....
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Cococure replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Cococure replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Amen and hallelujah for this article!!! I am a post partum nurse and 100% support breastfeeding BUT I think it has gone a bit too far! I have see so many more babies with weight loss and jaundice...
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    Walden NP students

    Cococure replied to RNJack-Bama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey I would seriously consider the comments above . I am not knocking Walden by any means but I work with a few nurses nurses that went their and still cannot pass their FNP boards. I am compare...
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    Medscape career satisfaction survey

    Cococure replied to Jules A's topic in Advanced Practice

    " I do not understand why people are so dang proud when they get done with nursing, np, or med school. Its like being happy for being slightly above average" Maybe just maybe they are the 1st in their...
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    Best Specialty for an RN before becoming an FNP?

    Cococure replied to Nimrodel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Understood but getting 1000 is not as hard as you may think working as a emt or cna you can easily get in the hours in 7 or so months. Or you can get your BSN work as a nurse tech to get your hours...
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    Best Specialty for an RN before becoming an FNP?

    Cococure replied to Nimrodel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I understand what you are trying to say just be careful how you use the phrase "just a regular RN" and don't even use the phrase "just a nurse" ...speaking from experience I got reamed by some senior...
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    To all current NP's. What drove you to become one? Advice? Etc?

    Cococure replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey first you are not a nobody ...EMT's are an integral part of healthcare and I am sure many people would agree with me. I am not a FNP but I am a student ...my advice just relax and complete your RN...
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    Should Obama care be repealed?

    Cococure replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    hmm while $260 may seem like a lot do keep in mind that the previous insurance plan did not keep you on your parents insurance until you were 26, so you would have had time to put away some extra...
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    Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

    Cococure replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well my story has similarities to others so here I go. I grew up in Jamaica and sadly I didnt have the family support to pursue higher education. I was to work in the family business end of story. I...
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    How not to suck!

    Cococure replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules, thank you for your insight. I am attending an in state school but I too find the education filled with "fluff" classes I am not happy with but it seems par for the course. I am not a fan of for...
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    How not to suck!

    Cococure replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Easy of course not I never said anything about being easy. Nursing is hard! I may only have 6 yrs of nursing experience but I am not the one to say it has been an easy road ...every time I get...
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    How not to suck!

    Cococure replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok so as a student I seem to hear that the new grad NP's are not prepared etc and that the education is sub-par. Can I ask the practing NP's with years of experience what was done differently in your...
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    Experienced NPs

    Cococure replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting thread! I was just wondering if the program that you guys attended had any of the criteria that was suggested? Also do you feel that your skills are subpar because of the lack of...
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    Clayton State University FNP Fall 2016

    Cococure replied to ashfost's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey Latrica223, For me it's been busy so far lots of work but doable, no complaints so far! I am only in my 1st semester but the professors are easy to get in contact with and any issues are resolved...
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    NNP, PNP, FNP

    Cococure replied to RN_Mami's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I love your excitement and enthusiasm! My advice work in peds or the NICU for a couple of years to find out what you really want. Learn the floor, learn your patient population, learn to be a good...