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  1. Any Direct Entry NP programs that will take a non-RN with a BS from another field

    Kensington replied to Teapot12345's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In fact, that's exactly what the direct-entry programs are for -- to give someone with a non-nursing bachelors degree the opportunity to become a NP within 3 years (give or take). I'm at Yale right...

  2. Are there any Cardiology NPs here?

    Kensington replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Kristiern, are you an ACNP? FNP? ANP? Just

  3. NPs in California

    Kensington posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I read a lot of "scope of practice" discussions about NPs in Texas, and how their BON is really cracking down on FNPs in the hospital. What about California? Can anyone speak to the...

  4. NPs in California

    Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks you guys, I appreciate the info. I'm gathering, basically, that California is following suit, and that scope of practice is becoming much more narrowly defined and mandated. If I have that...

  5. NPs in California

    Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmm, perhaps this is why I never read anything on California, LOL. Anyone, anyone?

  6. another "what are my chances" thread

    Kensington replied to sprinklez's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You completely have a shot. Most direct-entry programs really look at the whole package, and I mean that -- they really do. I interviewed at several schools, and have talked with many other...

  7. applying to direct entry masters programs

    Kensington replied to peonie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Unfortunately, Yale's financial aid package isn't the best. They have a really strong program, however, and they cost less than Columbia! You definitely need the right combination of factors for you...

  8. Heading to San Fran

    Kensington replied to registeredin06's topic in California Nursing

    I would start to look at areas near your hospital, because getting around the city takes more time than you think (my friend lives four miles away and it takes me 20+ minutes to get over to her via...

  9. applying to direct entry masters programs

    Kensington replied to peonie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey you guys, I'm going to be starting Yale's direct-entry program in the fall, and would highly recommend looking into their program. They have a lot of specialty options, which is what originally...

  10. Where is Family NP heading?

    Kensington replied to buffscotty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are those 2 NPs in trauma

  11. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    Kensington replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    I live in the city, and I just love it. If you want an urban environment, and be able to walk and public transport to many things, it's GREAT. Yes, parking can be a pain, but you don't have to pay...

  12. What should I do?

    Kensington replied to dohzenOFF's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would definitely apply this year if you can pull it off. You have nothing to lose (well, except for all the time it takes to put an application packet together!), and potentially everything to...

  13. GNP or FNP?

    Kensington replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Right, and I think that's the big question for me in California. If I can be in the hospital with FNP, then it seems like a really good way to go, because I can also be in primary care down the road,...

  14. Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    Kensington replied to Carianne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So . . . update! I returned my Danskos to Nordstrom (which were the black cabrio leather -- the more shiny, regular black leather). The sales guy offered to bring me lots of different ones in my...

  15. GNP or FNP?

    Kensington replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, so how on earth does one go about figuring out what's the best specialty in their state? I'm just beginning school (direct-entry program) in the fall, and the FNP vs. ACNP debate has been...

  16. Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    Kensington replied to Carianne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of Danskos since I'm starting nursing school in the fall, and because of my high arches, I think I'm going to have to return them. I suppose I could try to get them stretched as one...

  17. Getting a job as a new ACNP?

    Kensington posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey, you guys! I'm starting a direct-entry program in the fall, and when I graduate in 2011 (does that sound futuristic, or what?!), I should be an ACNP! I'm very excited about my specialty choice,...

  18. Getting a job as a new ACNP?

    Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's excellent news - thank

  19. Getting a job as a new ACNP?

    Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks David, I really appreciate the help! I'm really wondering if FNP is a better way to go for a new grad coming out of a direct-entry program . .

  20. Getting a job as a new ACNP?

    Kensington replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey David, Can you comment more on the 1000 hours certification requirement? This has me a bit worried, but I'm not totally sure how to find out whether or not this will apply to me. My current plan...

  21. Cardiology NP?

    Kensington replied to JEKA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! In which part of the country do you live? I'm just wondering because I was originally going to do FNP, but decided that ACNP would be better for me in California if I want to do...

  22. San Diego Cost of Living vs. Manhattan Cost of Living

    Kensington replied to amj1979's topic in California Nursing

    In no way, shape or form is San Diego's cost of living anywhere near Manhattan's. I'm from San Diego, but live in San Francisco now, and the difference between those two is quite a bit difference....

  23. Wrong for any school to charge $90,000 for the pre-nclex one year curriculum

    Kensington replied to Miss Mab's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well said, and I look forward to seeing you in the fall!!

  24. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

    Kensington posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm applying to USD (University of San Diego) for Fall 2008. Anyone else? They have a great, but crazy competitive, MEPN

  25. VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

    Kensington replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm so happy to see that things are working out,