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  1. I am applying to grad school-very excited!!!

    HealthyRN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Christine, I am also in the processing of applying to grad school. I am applying for a psych mental-health CNS program. I am applying to three different schools and all of the essays are slightly...

  2. Starting Salaries for NPs

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I attended an information session on graduate programs in advanced-practice nursing at a local university. I learned that the average starting salary for nurse practitioners in Ohio is in the...

  3. NP vs MD/DO

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

    A NP could never administer anesthesia because this would be way out of his/her scope of practice! My understanding is that NPs are licensed independent providers. They are not delegated tasks by an...

  4. Starting Salaries for NPs

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

    Thanks for replying Siri. I guess I'm just shocked and disappointed. I realize that few become wealthy with a career in nursing, but I couldn't believe this. NPs have a lot of responsibility and...

  5. Adult PNP or LCSW?

    HealthyRN replied to MHume's topic in Psychiatric

    It sounds like we have very similar career goals. I am still an undergraduate student, but I am applying for a psych CNS/NP program for next year. I also hope to work in the area of substance abuse...

  6. My changing thoughts...

    HealthyRN replied to Izzygal's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I took A&P and micro in the same quarter. It was tough but doable. However, I loved micro and found it to be a very interesting

  7. does smoking really cause lung cancer?

    HealthyRN replied to cumberland40's topic in Oncology

    There is no proof, meaning that an experiment cannot be conducted to prove that smoking causes lung cancer. This would be unethical and impossible, as you can imagine. Therefore, we can only say...

  8. Studying out of state

    HealthyRN replied to RNStudent_Michigan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Well I know nurses that are licensed in two or more states so I don't know if that is correct or not. While on the subject of licensing in Michigan, are you required to submit fingerprints for a...

  9. gre in less then 30 days

    HealthyRN replied to rn91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The GRE is unique in that it is a standardized test, but you can study for it and improve your score. With most standarized tests that is not possible. It does not seem that difficult though and I...

  10. Can not decide

    HealthyRN replied to Redd3's topic in Nursing Career

    If you really want to be an RN, go for it! It will be a waste of money and time to get your LPN if you already know that it is not truly what you want. I don't know anything about the two programs....

  11. ADN or BSN

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

    I thought that all PA programs now require a bachelor's degree in some discipline. It does not have to be nursing. So if you do not have a bachelor's, you would not be

  12. Nursing Career Change Pros/Cons

    HealthyRN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I can understand why you might be stressed out! Those hours seem insane- everyone needs a break once in awhile! I can give you some tips for adjusting to a night shift. First of all, keep a regular...

  13. Nursing Salary...

    HealthyRN replied to flowerpower's topic in General Nursing

    in my area, people also tend to think that nurses make good money. and compared to many other professions that require a two or four-year degree, nurses do make a lot of money. there is really few,...

  14. Need Some Advice on Personal Statement

    HealthyRN replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Include your long-term career goals and what you hope to accomplish by earning your MSN. Also, state why you are applying to the program and why you choose the program that you did. If you have an...

  15. CNS in Psych

    HealthyRN replied to tjusnjon's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    In most states, psych CNSs can also do med administration. I don't believe that is the difference between psych CNS and NP. I have also done a lot of research on this and it did seem that the NP...

  16. Ear Candling !!

    HealthyRN replied to patdnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The candle does not create a vacuum to get out the wax! The wax seen on the inside of the candle is not wax from the ear, but from the candle itself. The ear wax is softened from the heat and comes...

  17. Ear Candling !!

    HealthyRN replied to patdnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried ear candling. It's great! Yo,u place the end of the funnel shaped candle in your ear, but it does not go all the way down the ear canal. If you do it correctly, it's perfectly safe....

  18. Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Leaders, et al.

    HealthyRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I guess I'm still a little confused. Did you mean to say unlike the CNS in your previous clinical? I thought that CNSs also sat on committees. I don't really see the difference between a nurse...

  19. Are patients confused about what to call NP's?

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

    This is a great idea, not only for NPs, but for all nurses! Although I think that a nurse must be comfortable being called any name, nurses are certainly not doing themselves a favor by introducing by...

  20. difference between psychiatric nurse Practitioner and clinical Nurse specialist in ps

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

    It seems that the roles of the psych NP and CNS are becoming more integrated. Many graduate programs now offer a combined NP/CNS track to allow the graduate to become more marketable. Historically,...

  21. Got in... now how to tell my work?

    HealthyRN replied to jeepgirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations! I would tell her now. Even though you won't have clinicals for the first year, you may have to adjust your schedule to accomodate time for studying, exams, or unforseeable...

  22. MSW to NP?

    HealthyRN replied to JRmsw's topic in Psychiatric

    Krissy, I am planning going directly into grad school. I was planning on doing a psych NP program, but now I am more interested in psych CNS. I worry that the jobs may not be available for psych CNS,...

  23. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    HealthyRN replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe that health care professionals should provide examples for their patients in both their professional and personal lives. However, this simply does not always happen! Health care...

  24. MSW to NP?

    HealthyRN replied to JRmsw's topic in Psychiatric

    Krissy- How many years did you practice in the role of a nurse and how long has it been since being involved in nursing? I would not go for option #1. The direct entry programs are mainly for...

  25. Should I or should I not BECOME A NURSE??!

    HealthyRN replied to browsing's topic in Nursing Career

    Your attitude toward nursing does concern me at bit. You definately need to shadow a nurse for a day or two. Regardless, if you don't have a passion (or at least some overriding goal for your...