anchorRN

anchorRN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. HELP! Threats to call BON!

    anchorRN replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    Nehchic, I wouldnt be worried about the BON, I'd be more worried that this guy is a psycho. Get a restraining order. Block his number on your

  2. Preparing for FNP School

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes please that would be great. We have a medical reference library here on the ship and have several primary care books, just not sure which would be best. Onboard we have books such as "Harris...

  3. Average DNP loans

    anchorRN replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    120K for a DNP?!? O_O wow. Never. My first house didnt cost that much. I'm using my GI Bill to pay for my MSN (God bless Uncle Sam for that benefit), and will have 1 year of GI Bill eligibility...

  4. Is it worth applying when you are still missing prereqs?

    anchorRN replied to alexmg12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could ask for a "provisional acceptance", with the provision being that you must complete the pre-reqs prior to beginning the program. I know several sailors I work with who have done

  5. CNA to BSN programs??

    anchorRN replied to ShelbyS's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No (reputable) nursing program is going to grant entrance without A&P, micro, stats, etc. And if they do it sounds like a diploma mill and questionably accredited. Just as the above post says,...

  6. Any Rural Health NP's out there?

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

    LOL i consider myself a Hillbilly :) This is why I can't wait to get back to the mountains of eastern Kentucky where i grew up. Unfortunately KY isnt independent practice, rather requires a...

  7. Is it realistic to work full time and attend ADN school?

    anchorRN replied to Miiitchhh's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with the above. If the only reason you are wanting to continue working full time is for health insurance (financially stable otherwise), you look into your school's student insurance. Most...

  8. Navy Nurses FY18 MECP

    anchorRN replied to MECP_Brian's topic in Government, Military

    No I was an RN prior to joining the Navy so I got a Direct Commission. I coordinate the MECP program for our ship because I'm the only RN on

  9. What can I expect with ICU background?

    anchorRN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    Much of this is wrong. I'm an ICU nurse in the Navy. You are assigned the subspecialty code "1960" and it pretty much corners you into being an ICU nurse for your career (Until you put on O5 then...

  10. Navy Nurses FY18 MECP

    anchorRN replied to MECP_Brian's topic in Government, Military

    ALL I am the MECP Coordinator on my ship. I can help point you in the right direction. PM

  11. Navy nursing - new nurse Pros and Cons

    anchorRN replied to shals24's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! I'm currently active duty in the Navy's Nurse Corps. I'm stationed on an Aircraft Carrier and my day to day life is here on the ship because we are underway. Expect to be away from family and...

  12. Any perspective from other Military Vets

    anchorRN replied to ScreamingEagle's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Agree with whats been said here. I'm still active duty (Navy) and already have my BSN. I went the opposite route you did, i did nursing first, then commissioned (but am getting out now within the...

  13. BONUS REVOKED

    anchorRN replied to Southgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    This. When i was a civilian nurse we could sign up for "green time" which was a premium shift. But it was well known we would be the first to be called off and those hours were not a guarantee. I...

  14. FNP admission essay critique

    anchorRN replied to roc23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @roc23 I think this is a great start. When is your deadline for submission? It took me well over a month to write my admission essay and i edited and tweaked it many times, in addition to having...

  15. Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    anchorRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I know i'm a bit late but i laughed really hard at

  16. Wish Me Luck! :D

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My application is complete for the FNP program I applied to and now pending an admission decision. My gpa is on the low end of their requirement (3.07, they require 3.0), but I'm hoping that the fact...

  17. Wish Me Luck! :D

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Found out 2 weeks ago! I got into my first choice!

  18. Honest review of EKU PMHNP??

    anchorRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ahh ok I see. You should give them a call. I went there to their brick and mortar BSN program and just got my acceptance a little over a week ago for the FNP program. They are very helpful and i'm...

  19. Honest review of EKU PMHNP??

    anchorRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey there Are you sure EKU's PMHNP is "Rural Health" focused? I got accepted to their FNP Program which is a Rural Health focus, but their PMHNP isnt listed as such on their graduate nursing

  20. Any Kaplan FNP students?

    anchorRN replied to thankful2banurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thankful2banurse: You are correct, NC is very restrictive on approved NP programs in that state. I own a home just outside Raleigh and am selling and moving back to Kentucky to attend FNP school...

  21. Honest review of EKU PMHNP??

    anchorRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey Birkiegirl - I just got my acceptance to EKU's FNP program for Fall 2017. I cant offer much advice regarding their PMHNP program but I am an alumni of their brick-and-mortar BSN program and that...

  22. Background check for LVN in CA

    anchorRN replied to wilsonpeng23's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A background check was required before I began nursing school (the school needs this to arrange clinicals for you with hospitals), and also before I became licensed. If the school does a background...

  23. NPs- USI or EKU for PMHNP??

    anchorRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I attended EKU for my BSN back in the early 2000's (and have applied to their FNP program also). I am a native Kentuckian and I LOVED it there. They were very supportive and our entire class had a...

  24. eku nursing

    anchorRN replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Hey miar12 - I am an EKU graduate (BSN 2003). Their nursing program is difficult, but you will be WELL prepared for the NCLEX. We had a 100% pass rate in our class and they have a very high rate of...

  25. ADN to NP program with other BS degree?

    anchorRN replied to coneal783's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i would think you'd still need a community health class and research class that you get with