This. I would recommend explaining why you want to be an FNP. What about the FNP role appeals to you? How will you be able to serve patients better in an advanced practice role? I would also explain a...
I don't think so. They may have a requirement that you start working on your BSN within a certain timeframe through as they are working towards Magnet status. St. Vincent's has always been the most...
I love it there. It was the only hospital I applied to because I love the culture they have cultivated in the community. We did recently go through a lot of upper management restructuring so there...
St. Vincent's is rolling out their program this summer!! It's a well designed program and should be a great start for a new grad. I work there right now and know one of the educators who is...
I don't have a lot of nursing experience (18 months at the bedside in an acute care setting) but I had almost 9 years of experience running the front office of a medical practice. Graduated ADN with...
I think it is also dependent on where in Florida you are looking. I have heard from numerous people that South Florida (Miami area in particular) pays poorly. North Florida (Jacksonville area...where...
Thank you for your guidance. I too will be going to a brick and mortar school one day per week. We don't start clinical hours until the second year so that will help me to get my study habits in check...
Yes, I'm working!! Currently full time (3x12hr) days at the bedside on a tele unit. I'm exploring other employment options for a more fixed schedule (4x10hr) in an office setting which I think would...
I don't have a list of required texts yet. However, I will certainly look into the books you recommended. I've had several people tell me to make sure I take time to spend with family, etc. so I'll...
I found out last week that I have been accepted into my first (only) choice MSN-FNP program starting this fall. I realize this will be a tough program to get through, even though I'm taking the part...
How do you know whether you were accepted to FT or PT? I applied for the PT track and assume that's what I was accepted for but the acceptance letter doesn't specifically