anchorRN

anchorRN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Disclosing past education

    anchorRN replied to Kimbo3377's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the process of applying to grad schools now. ALL of them require transcripts from every school you have ever attended and a disclaimer at the end that your application will be voided or your...

  2. Graduate level classes to boost gpa

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks Heabit, I'm inclined to agree, especially with the Advanced Patho, dont want to suffer through that twice. I'm leaning more towards taking either Theory/Research/Ethics mainly as a gpa booster...

  3. Graduate level classes to boost gpa

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All, I'm looking at taking some MSN level graduate classes as a non-degree seeking student prior to enrolling in an FNP program to boost my gpa a bit before I apply. (I found a state school that will...

  4. Prior military medical wanting to become a crna

    anchorRN replied to Easlyn12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What was your job in the military? Medic? Corpsman? I'm a Navy Nurse (ICU) and each year the Navy cannot fill the quotas for their CRNA program and begs Active Duty Nurses with at least a year of...

  5. Passed nclex-rn on 6th attempt- here's my story

    anchorRN replied to sickofnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Glad to see you were persistent and finally passed. I have always always been under the impression that 75 questions is a good thing, because that means you've basically done very...

  6. Kentucky NP's

    anchorRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any Kentucky NP's on here? I'm looking at beginning an FNP program soon (within the next year) and will be moving back to my home state of Kentucky when I get out of the Navy. -What is it like...

  7. Kentucky NP's

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

    Thanks for the advice! What is it like practicing in KY? Are (were) you compensated

  8. Article: NP Shouldn't have Autonomy

    anchorRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    A family practice physician left a comment on the above article: "Let's not forget these two little facts that NPs don't like to mention: 1. Medicare requires a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)...

  9. Tuition for nursing school...

    anchorRN replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    GI Bill will pay for everything including your housing allowance. Just saying its a great deal and people these days miss out on this great opportunity. 3 years active duty is all you need

  10. Military nursing, please help!

    anchorRN replied to CI94's topic in Government, Military

    I'm currently a Navy nurse. I can tell you there are only 2 flight nurse billiets in the navy, one of which is only a 1 year tour in Diego Garcia, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean. You must be a...

  11. FNP in Navy

    anchorRN replied to Emalarkey487's topic in Government, Military

    I'm currently an Active Duty Navy Nurse. I can tell you that the Navy doesn't utilize FNPs in a clinical setting very often. Most of the NPs I've worked with are put in administrative roles because...

  12. Navy Nursing

    anchorRN replied to ab2680's topic in Government, Military

    I'm currently a navy nurse, going on 5 years now. I got a 30,000 sign on bonus with a 4 year commitment. But I also had 8 years of ICU experience before I joined and my CCRN. Talk to a recruiter,...

  13. FNP Hopeful...

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have about 1.5 years of Active Duty left and am looking into FNP programs. I reached out to a program (EKU) in my home state today (where I received my BSN back in 2003), requesting information and...

  14. FNP Hopeful...

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mightynurse - thanks for the advice. I definitely plan on applying. I loved EKU when I was there. I was I n the first accelerated BSN class back in 2002 and graduated in 2003. When were u there? I...

  15. FNP Hopeful...

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm looking at applying there too

  16. Do I want to become a FNP?

    anchorRN replied to dmmlayton's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the same situation, only i've been bedside for over 12 years now and really hate hospitals. I spoke with an FNP recently who hates her job and didn't recommend it lol. i plan on shadowing...

  17. Too early to start applying?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is now (or within the next 2-3 months) too soon to start applying to an NP program to start in Fall 2017? I'm still active duty navy, and will separate in late 2017, but do i need to wait til closer...

  18. Military nurse

    anchorRN replied to michaelaellie's topic in Government, Military

    What questions do u

  19. New nurse and I hate it

    anchorRN replied to Fluffy1turbo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fluffy1turbo, I've been a nurse for 12 years now and I still have sleep issues before I go in. At the beginning of my career it was me being unsure of my skills and if I'd be able to handle my...

  20. FNP clinical sites

    anchorRN replied to rpiper4922's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Dranger Where did you get your advanced practice degree and did they help you find your clinical

  21. Eastern Kentucky University FNP

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an EKU alumni (BSN, Dec 2003) and am currently in the US Navy as an RN. I have previously been in contact with EKU regarding their Rural Health FNP program and they are in my top 3 (I very much...

  22. Eastern Kentucky University FNP

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an EKU alumni (BSN, Dec 2003) and am currently in the US Navy as an RN. I have previously been in contact with EKU regarding their Rural Health FNP program and they are in my top 3 (I very much...

  23. Military nurse

    anchorRN replied to michaelaellie's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently an Active Duty Navy Nurse. I was a direct commission in 2011. Let me know if you have any questions about the Navy's Nurse

  24. GI Bill and NP Program

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey all - I'm an active duty Navy RN (BSN) with 12 years ICU experience. I will be separating from the Navy in 2 years. I am seeking advice for an NP program that will allow me to get a WELL PAYING...

  25. Most reputable brick and mortar-based online FNP?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm continuing my search for an online FNP school. I'm looking for regional and national accreditation, and associated with a b&m school. A part time option would be best for me. Periodic site...