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    texas state university

    linzlace replied to fuzzy911's topic in Advanced Practice

    I didn't even know they had a program. I think I might apply as
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think that sounds like a really good idea! Thanks for letting us know! And I'm totally with ya on the young and dumb thing...I graduated nursing school when I was 21. Looking back now, I would have...
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yeah, that's what I figured! Gonna start studying for my GRE. I've avoided it for as long as I can but no luck! I wish someone could tell me exactly what is holding me back or what exactly they are...
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    University of Cincinnati Online - Summer 2013

    linzlace replied to txrn84's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have heard UC is an excellent program! Solid reputation! Don't think you have anything to worry about there! Just a bit pricey for me...trying to stay in texas so I don't have to pay out of state...
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    Does everyone get wait listed that is not
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am wait listed also. My email was in my spam. Not getting my hopes up...gonna start getting my apps for spring done. So tired of this
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    When did you guys hear something? I still haven't heard anything. And the waiting game
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yeah, I've applied to texas tech two years in a row and wasn't accepted either time. It's so nerve racking having to wait like this! I never dreamed it would be so hard to get into an NP program. Very...
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    TAMUCC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to linzlace's topic in Advanced Practice

    Cool! I emailed them to see when decision letters would go out and they said the last week in June! That's so long!!! I just want to
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    beside nursing vs NP

    linzlace replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yep! I agree! Maybe try a diff unit. However, the first six months at any new nursing job, especially as a new grad, will be very hectic. It's a lot of learning time management and trying to keep your...
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    Need help with goal statement! Completely stuck...

    linzlace replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also include why you are choosing that particular program and how you think it help you achieve your goals. And give an example from your nursing experience of how you exhibit leadership qualities....
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    Advice for new graduate with BSN wanting to pursue BSN-DNP route

    linzlace replied to acornp37's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Join hospital committees, take on leadership positions-they want to see if you are and can be a leader, lots of community service such as BBBS, habitat for humanity, disaster relief organizations,...
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    Can an ACNP treat pediatrics in Texas?

    linzlace replied to Uroboros's topic in Advanced Practice

    I live in texas and work with two ACNPs. They told me they are able to treat age 14 and above. One is going back to get her PNP so she will be able to practice with all ages in the hospital setting. I...
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    AGNP / ACNP

    linzlace replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would go for your acute care NP! I work in ICU with ACNP's that function as intensivist at night and they go down to the ER lots during codes to intubate, place central lines/a-lines, etc. and many...
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes it has been a very sad day for me. Very discouraging! I talked to one of the ACNP's that I work with and she was surprised as well! She doesn't understand it either cuz she also went to tech. I...
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I checked my Merlin yesterday and it didn't say
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Got denied again also. 2nd time to be denied. I also have six years experience and have been charge nurse, served on numerous hospital committees, and had great reference letters. I just don't...
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats!!! Still waiting to hear
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you know if it will be by mail or
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Awesome! Thanks for letting us
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    Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

    linzlace replied to beth23230's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hey girl! I understand your thoughts exactly. I was an L&D nurse for five years and was ready to go back to get my NP, was thinking about WH but so many told me not to limit myself. So I went...
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    Not accepted at Georgetown University for FNP

    linzlace replied to Mlstar712's topic in Advanced Practice

    University of Cincinnati, Texas tech HSC, university of south Alabama, university of southern Indiana, Texas a&m Corpus Christi...to name some of the ones I've looked
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    Nurse Practitioner Intensivist Program

    linzlace replied to GaMommy81's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I agree with what was said above. ICU RN experience would be vital for an NP working as an intensivist! There are so many different kind of ICUs and SOOO much to learn! I say this bc I worked...
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    Nurse Practitioner Intensivist Program

    linzlace replied to GaMommy81's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Basically the same as a acute care nurse practitioner b/c they often function as an intensivist in an ICU setting. I work with two amazing nurse practitioners that are intensivist and they love it!...
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    TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    linzlace replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah, I didn't find out until the very end of may last year...but of course I didn't get accepted. Not really sure what they are looking for! I have a good gpa and 6 years of RN experience in ICU and...