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  1. Anyone starting a traditional MSN program in the fall?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am so excited!! Orientation for school is next week and then classes begin the following week. Right now, I am enrolled part-time, but I am strongly considering switching to the full-time track...

  2. Does Nursing make you Obsessive Compulsive.....

    HealthyRN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    That's certainly interesting about Classicdame's thesis! I was a little OC before I ever became a nurse. I do think that it can be an advantage in nursing, although taking it too far (having to...

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have to agree with PrairieNP. In all of the NP programs that I researched, the NP faculty were currently practicing. That being said, I did only research well-known, reputable programs. I would...

  4. Time to graduate from a part time NP program

    HealthyRN replied to core0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am enrolled part-time in an FNP program and it will take me 7 semesters, or 3 years, to graduate. My advisor told me that some students take a bit longer and finish in 4 years. They require that...

  5. Anyone doing a "non-clinical" MSN (not direct entry)?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently enrolled in an FNP program that starts in 2 months, but I am starting to have second thoughts. I did not enjoy working in acute care as an RN, but I am enjoying my new job in community...

  6. Study finds decline in nursing faculty primary barrier to nursing program expansion

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    LLg, I completely agree with everything you are saying and it is only logical. However, isn't it also true that PhD-prepared nursing faculty are also payed lower than many other PhDs in other...

  7. Advice for getting back to my career,...

    HealthyRN replied to momthenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Perhaps it is just a bad time to be applying for jobs. All the new grads are filling positions during this time of year and you may be competing with them, which doesn't seem quite right because of...

  8. Study finds decline in nursing faculty primary barrier to nursing program expansion

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    What is the reason behind the low pay for nursing faculty? Is it because nursing programs do not generate enough revenue for universities to justify the higher salaries that other departments bring...

  9. Burned out as a RN, but happy as a NP?

    HealthyRN replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is a tough decision and everyone has an opinion on if bedside experience is needed prior to beginning a graduate program. I do understand Yellow Finch's point about not understanding basic...

  10. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you for taking the time to clarify your post. I did misunderstand what you were saying. I agree that 20 papers are excessive for a 3-hour course. Also, focusing on nursing theory and the...

  11. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    So what do you want the future to hold for nursing education? I respect your 25 years of experience, but I do not believe that experience should ever be a replacement for education. You have spent...

  12. why do people want to be a nurse

    HealthyRN replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to become a nurse because I wanted to gain some real-life experience in a health-related field. When I was younger, my goal was to become a physician. When I started college, I took a...

  13. Burned out as a RN, but happy as a NP?

    HealthyRN replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for starting this thread! I'm too new to have "burnt out" from bedside nursing, but I did find it unsatisfying to say the least. I left the bedside after one year and I'm enrolled to start...

  14. Disenlightened

    HealthyRN replied to JentheRN05's topic in Home Health

    I'm glad to hear that you made a decision and I wish you luck in your new job. I found your post today as I was trying to find answers to my own problems. I'm feeling really depressed today about my...

  15. Are nurses professional?

    HealthyRN replied to mmmk10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have to disagree respectfully. An associates degree is considered a two-year degree. It doesn't matter how long it takes you to actually do it. If you spend 5 or 6 years getting a BSN, it does...

  16. Is Nursing your Passion

    HealthyRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    No. To me, a passion is something that allows you to keep going on in life. It is something that makes your life worth living and enjoyable. At least at this point in my life, nursing is just a...

  17. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    HealthyRN replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in biotech, although I would be interested to hear from those that do. However, I do work outside of the hospital. I work for a large home health care company. For part of my job, I do...

  18. Questions about going to school for nursing

    HealthyRN replied to Izzyw89's topic in Nursing Career

    Having been a senior in high school myself only 6 short years ago, I know that this is a very stressful and confusing time for you. I'll try my best to clear up some of your confusion. There are many...

  19. Oral surgery & dental office sedation

    HealthyRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would not have general anesthesia done in an oral surgeon's office. However, a few months ago I had my wisdom teeth removed and I did have conscious sedation. They gave me a very small...

  20. When to Specialize? 2yrs. med/surg 1st? Advice?

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

    You do not need two years of med/surg! You should not work in an area in which you have no interest. It would only be setting yourself up for failure. New grads are hired into specialty areas and...

  21. Need advice timing GRE-before/after BSN?

    HealthyRN replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would suggest that you take it before beginning the BSN. Just keep in mind that the GRE scores are only good for five years. So don't wait too long before applying to grad school! For what it's...

  22. NP or MPH?

    HealthyRN replied to queenjean's topic in Nursing Career

    I have explored a lot of options outside of nursing, including the MPH degree. The MPH is a degree that can lead to a lot of different options. In some universities, you can obtain a more general...

  23. What do community health/public health nurses do/where do they work?

    HealthyRN replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Public, Community Health

    If your program allows you to become certified as a PHN, do it! That doesn't mean that you still won't need some experience before working as a PHN, but it will help you in the future. I would think...

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

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

    Yes, I would mind if teachers did not need a college degree. What kind of message would that send to our children? If the educators don't even need degrees, what is the value of "education"? Also,...

  25. Anyone doing a "non-clinical" MSN (not direct entry)?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for the replies. Joanne, can you give me examples of the jobs that you have held since getting your