smkiya

smkiya BSN, RN

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  1. RN Personal Trainer

    smkiya posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN and am currently studying for an ACSM certification as a Health Fitness Specialist. My goal is to work with people who are at risk for diabetes, htn, cad, etc. who will greatly benefit from...

  2. Anyone else rushing to become an APN before 2015?

    smkiya posted a topic in General Nursing

    Reality is beginning to sink in and I'm getting nervous. I became an RN four years ago and have put off getting a BSN since. Actually in 2008 I enrolled in an RN to BSN program at a local University...

  3. Temporary Practice Permit in PA without transcript?

    smkiya posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have an active license in another state and I have an interview for a job in PA next week. I sent my application for license by endorsement with TPP over a week ago, and paid for the license...

  4. Temporary Practice Permit in PA without transcript?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It took between 2 to 2.5 weeks to get my TPP. I was able to see it online a couple of days before I got it in the mail. I received my PA licence about 2 weeks after my

  5. Temporary Practice Permit in PA without transcript?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    For anyone who has the same question. I did received my TPP before they received my official

  6. Thomas Edison State College BSN graduates

    smkiya posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone has attended or is currently attending TESC's RN to BSN online program? I will be taking 2 classes there in January, and want to take 3 classes in each of the April and July...

  7. Anyone attending Thomas Edison State College RN to BSN?

    smkiya posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'll be registering for the January semester at TESC and wanted some input from current or previous students. Do you like the program? How are the classes? Is taking 2 or more per session managable?...

  8. Thomas Edison State College BSN graduates

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They accepted all of my transfer credits. I only needed to take a math and their nursing courses. I started in

  9. What "weight" did your graduate school carry in the job...

    smkiya posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    market? As I talk with other nurses in my unit who are also looking at NP schools, they wrinkle their nose at some of the schools they are unfamiliar with (both onlne and brick & mortar). I...

  10. Share your grad school application experiences... Please!

    smkiya posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need help figuring out what to do about sending in grad school apps. I will apply to a couple online FNP schools, but I really want to start next January. The problem is that I'm currently in a BSN...

  11. Thomas Edison State College BSN graduates

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Taking 2 classes is busy, but manageable. I added Statistics so I'll have 3 classes in the Spring. I won't finish until March 2012 because the last 2 classes must be taken in separate semesters after...

  12. The Downsides to being an NP?

    smkiya replied to phosphorus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just want to thank you Juan. You are such a thoughtful contributor to this forum. I always enjoy reading your informative posts and I know that you have probably helped many people with your...

  13. What kind of RN experience for FNP?

    smkiya replied to DoodlesNoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your future career goals, I would not leave the public health position. You may obtain contacts there that will assist you in finding/obtaining your dream job. The general consensus seems to...

  14. Should I call? Or inappropriate?

    smkiya posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm applying for a position at a different hospital and was given the nurse managers contact information. I submitted an application online but I don't want it to become lost with the others. Should I...

  15. Should I call? Or inappropriate?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I did. She gave me her contact info and I mailed my resume and cover letter. I will not call again. I feel good that I did that. I would not have called if the employee hadn't...

  16. Should I call? Or inappropriate?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    A current employee of the unit gave me the contact info and suggested I

  17. Statistics online... University of Utah?

    smkiya posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to take an upper level Statistics class, and am leaning towards the University of Utah's online course. It has to be at least 300-level, online, and the price has to be right (less than $1000)....

  18. What other schools are dropping MSN for DNP?

    smkiya posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was researching online FNP programs and came across University of Missouri. It seems that after the deadline of Feb 2011 for Fall 2011, they will not offer an MSN for FNP, only a DNP. What other...

  19. Did you apply to an NP school before you got your BSN?

    smkiya posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am Trying to figure out when to send out my applications to grad school. I will finish my BSN by December, but may accelerate it to graduate in September. I really want to start a program in January...

  20. Did you apply to an NP school before you got your BSN?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been an RN in Tele for 4 years. I'm doing RN to BSN now. I'd like to send in my app, references, transcripts, and essays when I get this semesters grades in April, but I'll still have 6 classes...

  21. Statistics online... University of Utah?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be registering next week, and just wanted to see if anyone had any direct experience with this

  22. Anyone attending Thomas Edison State College RN to BSN?

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started this month and have 2 classes. I work FT hours and have a family, and so far so good. Yes, there are quite a few assignments, discussions, and papers but if you are organized you'll be...

  23. Snow Days....

    smkiya replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    When the governor issues a weather related State of Emergency, you are NOT allowed to call out at my hospital. But, they will make arrangements to have someone pick you up if

  24. Share your grad school application experiences... Please!

    smkiya replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any other suggestions or experiences someone would like to

  25. Who else loves their job

    smkiya replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I love helping people, I love my unit, and I love the people I work with. That said, I am ready to move on. I don't like the politics, the short staff but long list of expectations, and the lack of...