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  1. CNS or CNL

    PICCRN79 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have finally narrowed my MSN down to the CNS or the CNL. I understand the basics. I understand that the CNS is APRN and the CNL is not. It does not matter to me if my masters degree makes me an...

  2. Life after NP...

    PICCRN79 replied to britt_possible's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sounds like you want to be a CNS. If you want to teach and affect change, it's a good way to

  3. Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    PICCRN79 replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

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  4. Salary range means?

    PICCRN79 replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Although I absolutely agree with you, that is something that I am looking at when I go from being a RN with 12 years of experience ~52.00/hr to an APRN with 0 years of experience ~47.00/hr. With...

  5. MSN Leadership/Ed or MSN-FNP?

    PICCRN79 replied to nursewithgrace's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not sure what its worth, but remember, you can work in leadership with a FNP, but you can't be a FNP with a MSN in leadership. I have chosen to get my CNS because I want to work in education and or...

  6. Salary range means?

    PICCRN79 replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree that this topic can be very subjective. Clearly making 140+ is necessary just to survive in a place like SF or NYC. Keep in mind, that these NPs making 140+ in these places are not paying...

  7. Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    PICCRN79 replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

    Agree here. I went to a "no name" local community college and got my ADN. Did a work sponsored RN-BSN (i.e. my BSN costed me a total of $0.00), and am starting my MSN in May. You can do it, make it...

  8. CNS and experience

    PICCRN79 replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thank you WestCoastSunRN for the excellent and complete response. I will be starting my CNS in May and could not be more excited!! My specialty is in Vascular Access and I have been a bedside...

  9. University of South Alabama Dual NP Summer 19

    PICCRN79 replied to FloridaDreamin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to the CNS track. My BSN GPA is 3.68, my earlier college however was much lower. Only a couple more

  10. Who will do CNS role?

    PICCRN79 replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    There is so much value in the CNS role. Not everyone want to be a provider. Many if not all of the policies and procedures that you follow as a NP were written by a CNS who is an expert in that

  11. Who will do CNS role?

    PICCRN79 replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    There is so much value in the CNS role. Not everyone want to be a provider. Many if not all of the policies and procedures that you follow as a NP were written by a CNS who is an expert in that...

  12. CNS and experience

    PICCRN79 replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I am very excited to start my CNS education in

  13. Having difficulty determining my next step

    PICCRN79 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    Great responses to this from these seasoned nurses. As I read through your posts, perhaps you should really consider the CNS as I am. The CNS is just so versatile. You can be a CNS and work as an...

  14. Having difficulty determining my next step

    PICCRN79 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wow. Reading your post I almost felt as though you had gotten into my brain and put all of my thoughts on paper. Like you, I am currently in a BSN program. Unlike you, I know with certainty that I...

  15. University of South Alabama Spring 2019

    PICCRN79 replied to studentrn1013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too have applied for Summer 2019. I am going the AGCNS route, but all the APRN classes are the same. Hoping to connect with other student CNS's if there are any out there. What is your planned...

  16. Applying to school CNS or NP?

    PICCRN79 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been very certain that I want to go to CNS school. I want to leave direct patient care and work more in EBP, education, performance improvement, quality, etc. I have been doing a bit of...

  17. Infusion position

    PICCRN79 replied to Guest1030824's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Keep moving. I'm a team player but I'm also a PAID

  18. PICC RN

    PICCRN79 replied to fangguixiao's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    "Big enough for a 4FR but half the size than regular vein"... Not sure what that means as far as what is considered a regular vein.... How small of a vein are you talking about? My first question...

  19. Do any colleges accept an associates degree from excelsior for a bridge to BS?

    PICCRN79 replied to Lexilou08's topic in Excelsior College

    I know this post is like 3 years old, but I am surprised to read so many people with bad experiences with Excelsior. I had a great experience. My CPNE was stressful most certainly, it was a...

  20. Can an NP be a CNS in CA

    PICCRN79 replied to getfit's topic in Advanced Practice

    Although I cannot speak to what exactly the criteria for a FNP to sit for the CNS exam, I can tell you as someone who has applied to grad school to get my CNS, the education at multiple schools is...

  21. CNS or NP

    PICCRN79 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all!! I am an almost BSN prepared RN looking go into a master's program. I really want to be a CNS and work with nurses and leaders as opposed to patients, but I also really want to make sure...

  22. CNS or NP

    PICCRN79 replied to PICCRN79's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your insight. I am applying to the University of South Alabama for summer 2019 CNS. I know if I follow my desired career path, the rest will work itself

  23. University of South Alabama Neonatal NP Spring 2019 Applicants

    PICCRN79 replied to LittleMiraclesRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello ladies, obviously there are only a few of us who are planning to attend USA. I am planning to start the Clinical Nurse Specialist program in the summer semester of '19. Finishing up my BSN...

  24. Failing the CPNE? Do colleges take excelsior credits

    PICCRN79 replied to bethinct's topic in Excelsior College

    If you are basing your fear on others experience, you are shooting yourself in the foot. How good of a nurse are you? How confident in your ability are you? Of course it's nerve racking, it should...

  25. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    PICCRN79 replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed on my first go. I was an LPN with about 5 years of experience. That was back in 2009, cannot believe it has been that long!! Fast forward to today and I am about to start a masters...