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  1. Getting an RN in Phoenix Metro

    tferdaise replied to sharonLeighc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Whats the cost at Everett to get your ADN RN

  2. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Jack, how I see it is the ADN program would be the entry level for nursing, with at least one year in the NIT (Nurse in Training) role, after the year is up, then they can apply to the BSN, and...

  3. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    AMEN

  4. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Lindarn, that was my point a couple of weeks ago, that Speach, PT, OT all have masters degrees, it wasn't like that in the past, but they changed over. The same thing can happen in Nursing

  5. ASU vs. MCC Really?

    tferdaise replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One of the biggest forifice I keep hearing from people is the ADN program only takes 2 yrs and the BSN takes 4 yrs... Why do people believe that? What, the 2 yrs to take your pre-req courses at the...

  6. ASU vs. MCC Really?

    tferdaise replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ok Michican man, what program does it only take 2 yrs to get a ADN RN ? Dont forget how long it takes to take he Pre-Reqs, which is usally 2 yrs.... So that 2 yr ADN prgrams is NOW 4 yrs, just like...

  7. Any current or former Maricopa Skill Center students??

    tferdaise replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey there congrats, and when you do your Block II clinicals make sure you get Maricopa County hospital you will learn so much there. Plus I might have you as a nursing student.. Yes, I graduated from...

  8. Getting an RN in Phoenix Metro

    tferdaise replied to sharonLeighc's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello Sharon regarding your post, about ADN or BSN. Time is a factor, BUT, the wait list to get into a RN program at ANY of the community collages as well as PVT school is 2+ yrs wait. So this stuff...

  9. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is a push for NPs to have a DnP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) just like the entry level for nursing to be a BSN. I have a feeling that the DnP will happen faster then the

  10. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been wearing my flameproof suit for a while. One of the problems I have with nursing students today is, they are looking to make the fast buck. I hear it all the time the reasons why you went...

  11. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One of the biggest problems facing LPNs who want to go back to school is time. Many (like myself) have bills to pay, and to go back to school full time is not an option. Here in PHX, there are 2 part...

  12. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One of the biggest complaints I have is having foreign nurses coming over here and working. I love diversity at work, but we are taking nurses from other countries that need them too. But the draw of...

  13. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    tferdaise replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to the jungle.. First off, it all depends on what state you live in. I can take Telephone orders, as well as hang Antibiotics, but I can not do IV pushs. THe time LPNs are burden to you RNs is...

  14. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im not the one who have a major chip on thier shoulder, and I'm not the who attacks people without knowing who they are dealing with. I hope this clarify the real

  15. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I never said the ADN program were developed in response to the closing of the diploma programs..... They allowed easier access to nursing

  16. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    jjjoy, Yes there are people who think having the entry bedside as a BSN is not popular with people. But I feel it well come, when, I do not know. Its getting closer tho. With that being said, people...

  17. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    jjjoy UCSF has a program like this already, "MEPN is for persons without previous nursing preparation, but who hold a baccalaureate/bachelor's degree in another general field. In other words, a B.A....

  18. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow, this comes from a nursing student ???? take off your rose colored glass's sweetie.... you have no idea who i am, and what i'm all about. first off, i take pride in my profession, but i know...

  19. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah there are medications in which LPNs do not know about and or how to give correctly. I beleive there are some lessons that are taugh in the bridge programs that are needed to

  20. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    jjjoy, there are other professions out there that so the same thing. But until nursing stops the multi entry points into nursing the profession want happen. What I would like to see is, once you...

  21. Law enforcement to nursing

    tferdaise replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have 2 friend who were police officers, they were hurt in the line of duty and went back to school for nursing. They both work in ICU and love it. THe biggest problem the had was the fact thier...

  22. Anyone considering doing their Masters.. and in what/why?

    tferdaise replied to X-treme's topic in Men in Nursing

    Im currently an LPN working on his BSN (univerisy of Phoenix has a LPN to BSN) and once I'm done, I plan on going on to get my MSN in Educations, then get my

  23. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    tferdaise replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    TramuaHawk, I can only tell you what I have read in my research. I have contacted the North Dakota SBON to get a clarification on it. Question: Why is your post full of anger, I just posted what I...

  24. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    tferdaise replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think people are missing the most important issue. Scope of Practice...... Here in AZ, the LPN is treated very poorly by the State Board. The LPN hands are tied on what they can do, but if you go...

  25. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    tferdaise replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That well never fly, the only time I saw someone allowed to petition to take boards were the Medics from out of the military to take the LPN boards. But I wouldn't want to do it from LPN to RN......