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  1. College grad needing HELP!!!

    HealthyRN replied to osukellen's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I were in your position, I would strongly consider an accelerated BSN program or direct entry MSN. It all depends on what your future goals are though. Would you care to elaborate on that?...

  2. I'm going from Med/Surg to Nursing Home

    HealthyRN replied to tonypeggy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was this the first time that the supervisor spoke with you about her concerns? It seems unlikely that this was addressed just one time. Did they offer you any resources for improving time management...

  3. What would be better experience for FNP??

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently enrolled in a part-time FNP program. I've been a nurse for about a year and a half. I started my career in the ED and stayed for 10 months. I've been working in community education...

  4. Any regrets?

    HealthyRN replied to jromano's topic in General Nursing

    Please do research into the career. If you haven't shadowed any nurses, do so before making a decision. If you can, shadow for a full 12-hour shift. Get some experience working in healthcare by...

  5. Full of anxiety after a year of nursing experience

    HealthyRN replied to Newbie<3's topic in Nursing Career

    I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I also have anxiety issues, but I have never seeked treatment for it. I also struggle with wondering if nursing is a the right career for me....

  6. I HATE my job....what now?

    HealthyRN replied to heartlover07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry that you are feeling this way. I've been there!! Are you completely sure that assignments are really being divided unfairly? I'm just trying to look on the bright side, but maybe it isn't...

  7. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree that there is no easy answer to the "nursing shortage". However, several steps could be taken to make BSN as entry-to-practice a reality. Remember, other health professions are also facing...

  8. Is home health good experience for FNP??

    HealthyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I asked this question in another forum, but got no responses. I have been a nurse for a year and a half and started my career in the ED. I stayed for 10 months and then moved on to do community...

  9. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completely agree with you. However, before someone jumps all over you for it, I just want to point out that PTs now have a clinical doctorate, the DPT, and not PhDs. PhDs are academic degrees and...

  10. Is home health good experience for FNP??

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input. My career goals with FNP are to work in primary care, not in a hospital setting. I've thought about possibly going on to get a PhD in nursing after practicing for a few...

  11. Please read...Why I am considering nursing. (and NP..?)

    HealthyRN replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    I would also suggest job shadowing some nurses before you jump right into this. You should make sure that it is something you think you will enjoy. Shadow a few staff nurses in different...

  12. Crash Course?! Thoughts on RN education

    HealthyRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that clinical time isn't just about skills, but also about exposure to patients and a variety of disorders. I felt that I learned the most in my clinicals during my critcal care...

  13. Please read...Why I am considering nursing. (and NP..?)

    HealthyRN replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse to become an FNP and I am finally enrolled in the first year of my program. I had a similar experience when I was much younger. I diagnosed myself with a rare disorder when I was 13...

  14. RN + Engineering degree

    HealthyRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in Nursing Career

    When I read your post, I immediately thought of biomedical engineering. You should definitely look into it. It can involve designing medical equipment or even tissue engineering, depending on what...

  15. Crash Course?! Thoughts on RN education

    HealthyRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Elkpark that it is usually the facilities that are limiting the student's ability to perform procedures and it is not just the non-teaching hospitals. I did my clinicals in a large...

  16. For those of you with degrees in biological sciences...

    HealthyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you tell me why you decided to pursue nursing versus working in the biological science field? I am seriously considering dropping out of my FNP program to pursue my dream of doing biomedical...

  17. From a student - how much of what we learn is really done?

    HealthyRN replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    You are in for a big shock if you believe all nurses do is take vital signs, give injections, etc. Most likely, these "nurses" in the doctor's office were not nurses at all, but probably medical...

  18. For those of you with degrees in biological sciences...

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone's input. It's really not shocking to me because these are the same things that I have heard from everyone when researching the field. I'm still really undecided about what to do...

  19. Is Nursing for me if I don't want to be a bedside RN?

    HealthyRN replied to sail81's topic in Nursing Career

    ANC33- Would you mind PMing me with the name of your employer (if it is a national company)? I tried to PM you, but wasn't able to for some

  20. Is Nursing for me if I don't want to be a bedside RN?

    HealthyRN replied to sail81's topic in Nursing Career

    It is nearly impossible to get into positions like management or even research without some bedside experience. For management positions, you would have to have significant bedside experience (3-5...

  21. interview question, so stressed

    HealthyRN replied to emersushea's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends. I've gone on interviews and was offered the job on the same day and sometimes I didn't hear back for two weeks. It is acceptable to call after 4-7 days and left the NM know that you are...

  22. Elementary Education or Nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to Kimmi73's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a bit difficult to explain. I've always felt that I would much prefer to direct patient care rather than carry out the care, and hence my desire to be an FNP. On the other hand, I'm not really...

  23. Elementary Education or Nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to Kimmi73's topic in Nursing Career

    I have also been undecided in my career path, so I understand what you are going through. I had numerous career interests when I first started college and I eventually settled on nursing because I...

  24. 8 months until graduation and I want to drop out!!

    HealthyRN replied to KSU-SN's topic in Nursing Career

    KSU-SN- I really feel for you because I was in a similar situation just a few years ago. I decided to go ahead and finish my program. For the most part, I am glad that I did it because it will open...

  25. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    HealthyRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just want to point out that direct entry programs are not new. Check out this publication on accelerated BSN and MSN programs by the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing at...