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    Which NP program is best for me?

    zmansc replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If that was my goal I would probably limit my search to DNP programs and I would look towards programs from universities who's names are well recognized and are considered the better academic...
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    Thoughts/Advice please

    zmansc replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your decision is not easy, and it's good you are not taking it lightly. However, as much as I'd love to have an easy answer for you, there is no universal, easy formula to determine what is best for...
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    BSN-DNP Advice

    zmansc replied to AlwaysStriving's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will get many answers, most of which is personal opinion. There are many programs that take someone all the way through without having the students work as RNs. They have to get their RN to...
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    HELP! New ED RN Off of Orientation Soon

    zmansc replied to meghanlyn's topic in Emergency

    I would suggest you don't start doubting yourself now. Give yourself time, experience, a chance to grow. Being off orientation doesn't mean you can take anything that can be thrown at you and handle...
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    PharmD to NP

    zmansc replied to thefinestwhoever's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with elkpark as I looked into a couple of these program. I have not seen any hard evidence that there is a bias against graduates of these programs by employers, I think that is more of an...
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    Frontier Nursing University

    zmansc replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    duplicate
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    Frontier Nursing University

    zmansc replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NurseErica- First, the website has the programs of study for both full time and part time depending on the program you wish (CNM, FNP, WHNP), so you could look at it and see the exact number of terms...
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    IV sites for Abd CT

    zmansc replied to Louerrn's topic in Emergency

    For CT angios we have to have 18g or larger in AC. They will take an EJ, as long as it flushes well, but think about it, would you want to have your pt's EJ blown? For CT w/ contrast they will take...
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    Are NPs and PAs "Interchangeable"

    zmansc replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would assume this would be dependent on the scope of practice for each in the state and the job opening. I know one local urgent care likes to have an equal mix of PA/NP/MD. I'm not exactly sure why...
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    FNP program with high percentage of experienced RNs?

    zmansc replied to prose1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think in my cohort there might be 3 or less that have less than 5y exp. The majority by far have 8-15y. I'm guessing really, because I didn't ask everyone as it doesn't really seem important to me....
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    So exhausted!!

    zmansc replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    lmao Gotta love those emergency pregnancy
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    Really dissapointed in myself

    zmansc replied to megank5183's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I guess in my program (and most post-grad programs) it needs to be Bs get degrees, anything less is an F, but yea, you don't need to get an A in every class. Focus on passing and gaining the knowledge...
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    Switching positions, same hospital? Advice needed!

    zmansc replied to NY1984's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would be upfront about it. I have always found that being upfront and explaining why you are considering applying for other positions helps with the transition is a good thing. There are rare cases...
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    New NP @ post acute care setting---need advice!!

    zmansc replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    two days is quite
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    First job offer questions

    zmansc replied to JMC5678's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What does the contract state about the scheduling? I would second Truama's suggestion of at minimum having a lawyer look it over. I would also make a list of the issues you have already identified,...
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    RN's in the ED

    zmansc replied to danielletardio's topic in Emergency

    Requirements for being hired into an ER is facility dependent. I was hired straight out of nursing school as a brand new RN. I've never worked on a med-surg floor, and probably never will as a RN....
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    FNU FNP program

    zmansc replied to Sabrina68's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP - I actually choose FNU in part because of the excellent reputation it has and the fact that I had several potential preceptors I knew who were already connected with FNU from precepting other...
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    ANP to FNP

    zmansc replied to leahvonleah's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Look for post masters bridge programs into FNP. I know of several who have done this at Frontier, but mostly after finishing one of their MSN programs. I would assume they take students who got their...
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    Oh, honey.

    zmansc replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

    So now we've gone from the immaculate conception to the immaculate reception to the immaculate
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    Frontier ADN Bridge Entry Program

    zmansc replied to wheresthealoha's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have cohorts with young kids, old kids, no kids, old and young kids, pregnant and giving birth while in program, working more than one job, etc. It can be done, but definitely requires you to put...
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    DNP student with regrets?

    zmansc replied to BigBluemadness's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What end date are you referring to? While some schools have stopped offering MSN NP degrees, many have not and have no intention to do so. Also, to my knowledge, no state has adopted a date for making...
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    Financial Aid

    zmansc replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Based on the information in your posting, I would not be inclined to send them any money. However, I would pursue getting more information from the FA office and if they are not returning your...
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    Any advice about new grad NP NHSC positions?

    zmansc replied to JenNurse1972's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First, hiring of professionals often takes weeks to months, not days, so I would suggest giving it more time on the first four applications you sent out. Second, it sounds like you are sending out...
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    NP curriculum isn't standardized?

    zmansc replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All programs have to be accredited for the graduate to be able to sit for the boards. The programs have a minimum, core set of components they must meet. As long as they meet that standard they are...
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    How do you respond to rude patients?

    zmansc replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    Whenever I see administration, I go into a pt room and treat the pt. If they catch me coming out of a room, I tell them I have to treat the next pt. As long as they are there, I stay busy. Somehow,...