SycamoreGuy

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  1. What are your ultimate goals?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in an ABSN program now, ultimately I want to do advanced practice but I am not sure what specialty. I am mainly considering ACNP or PMHNP but FNP and CRNA isn't out of the question. I also want...

  2. Nurse Psychiatrist?

    SycamoreGuy posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just curious... Could a PMHNP refer to them self or their practice as nurse psychiatry or a nurse psychiatrist like CRNAs refer to themselves as nurse

  3. Nurse Psychiatrist?

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

    I suppose but we do use psychiatric nurses / nursing. What's the difference in word order besides physicians hurt

  4. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    SycamoreGuy replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a ABSN student so I only had to take the prereqs I didnt get from my first degree. I took: A&P I Psyc 101 Bio Stats Chem 100 I didn't find it terribly difficult but you cannot get behind...

  5. New Grad Nurse Seeking for New Grad FNP Program

    SycamoreGuy replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The shortest experience requirement I have seen is 1 year. Seems like a lot of FNP programs are switching to part-time though so you could probably get the experience while in school if the program...

  6. Dual NP Certification---what's it entail?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Cauliflower's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like the the best bet might be to pick one certification and then if you really want to switch, pick up the post-masters cert later. I think most programs post masters certs are only 16 to 18...

  7. A's in Science, B or C+ in stats. Accelerated worthy?

    SycamoreGuy replied to lolads85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the school. I know of a school that is trying to expand their ABSN program and couldn't fill all of their seats last year so they basically took everyone who meet the minimum...

  8. When do you give up?

    SycamoreGuy replied to bravera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on where you are, my local community college doesn't have a wait list but it is competitive to get in. As far as jobs go that also depends on where you live and how willing you are to move....

  9. When do you give up?

    SycamoreGuy replied to bravera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you cant get into your BSN program (which wouldn't be a problem at many universities given your GPA) go for a ADN program at a community college. There are plenty of RN to BSN programs that you can...

  10. Need Direct Entry to MSN with a Communications degree

    SycamoreGuy replied to xtremesteve's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are looking for the quickest and cheapest route may I suggest an accelerated BSN program at a in state college or a traditional ADN program at community college. Those are really your only and...

  11. Life in the Army Nurse Corps

    SycamoreGuy replied to JulyLeo16's topic in Government, Military

    Just FYI, I believe you would have an 8 year contract, not a 4-5 year stint. Heck, it will take a good two years before the Army gets any good use out of

  12. Do pre-reqs need to be completed before applying to an accelerated BSN program?

    SycamoreGuy replied to nursinghopeful6969's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program requires that you will complete all prereqs during the current semester in order to apply. Let us know what they

  13. Getting C's in Science Courses

    SycamoreGuy replied to PhyliciaJane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing to keep in mind is that your nursing classes, if you do make it into your program, will be more like the science classes than the other general education classes. Will a 2.0 in your nursing...

  14. Need Direct Entry to MSN with a Communications degree

    SycamoreGuy replied to xtremesteve's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think there are any direct entry MSN online programs. Some of the prereqs are a little excessive but A&P and Micro are a must and I doubt you got either the in-depth knowledge or retained...

  15. NP Changes that need to happen...

    SycamoreGuy replied to Sabotai's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My ultimate goal is NP practice and I feel the same way when I hear that sentiment. I don't think some people take enough interest in the human body to understand that you don't need an MD to...

  16. Info on USI Online

    SycamoreGuy replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it has to do with how they divide the

  17. Info on USI Online

    SycamoreGuy replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The 3 "clinical" courses aren't clinical courses, they are the PMHNP core classes that include clinicals. I think you will find that is the structure of most NP programs. The Assistant dean in charge...

  18. Army Nurse first duty station- Ft Lewis or Ft Gordon? PLEASE HELP!

    SycamoreGuy replied to ArmyRN66H's topic in Government, Military

    Never been to Gordon but Lewis was really nice. Its a beautiful part of the country. I'd never pay to live there but if you're getting BAH, it would be

  19. Kaplan FNP

    SycamoreGuy replied to Kmeadams's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not to mention the price isn't that great. There are plenty of state schools that are both cheaper and better

  20. NP Changes that need to happen...

    SycamoreGuy replied to Sabotai's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think with more NP prevalence "name recognition" will increase. I mean thats really the best name, no matter what you call them NPs are nurses, thats how they are trained. Plus patients will still...

  21. NP Changes that need to happen...

    SycamoreGuy replied to Sabotai's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "We can't have separate residency programs because the government pays for MD residency and hospitals couldn't afford it" I'm not sure I follow you here. NPs and PAs are pretty much treated like 3rd...

  22. P before A

    SycamoreGuy replied to LoneCowboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the girls in my anatomy lab took physiology first. She said anatomy definitely would have helped but she did ok without

  23. Future of the CNS

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thats the rub, if I am in an APN role anyway, I think to myself why not just become an NP? I will likely stay in Indiana and they are very similar to Illinois as far as the nurse practice act is...

  24. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    SycamoreGuy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's a good point. In some states a collaborative agreement just means that the Physician will answer the NPs call if he/she has a

  25. Crazy question about bsn

    SycamoreGuy replied to ConstantlyEvolving's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the program. Some programs train you as a ASN and then complete the courses for the bachelors. The majority of programs however require that you finish the BSN before you sit for the