MBAWkg2bNP

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1. Student Applying to NVCC For Nursing Program Starting in Fall 2013

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to Tricia328's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Summer, how do you like working for INOVA? I've heard mixed things about them but they have such a large presence in this area that I am sure there are units/locations from horrible to

2. Mentorship in the Nursing Community

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in General Students

   I absolutely agree that my original post/question included strong statements about behaviors and attitudes that I have seen here and that have been shared with me through the experiences of my friends...

3. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Esme, I can certainly understand the 'direct entry' vs 'RN experience first' debate. There are pros/cons to both side but in the end it is an extremely personal decision one has to make. I...

4. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Annaiya - Thank you tremendously for the insight. I definitely think going into nursing as a second career presents it's own challenges but also benefits. All of the information you provided helps me...

5. hospice nurse job duties

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to cawkazn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Wow great insight as I have wondered this myself, I really commend those working in this field as I think it would be particularly emotionally

6. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Same to you KMS, the one thing I learned in life is that you have to do what is best for you. I've seen alot of people get put through the crapper (for lack of a better word) only to come out on top,...

7. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   kms673, I'll definitely check out the direct-entry thread. From my research on here I have seen opinions on both sides of the coin (i.e. experience vs direct-entry). As you pointed out there are...

8. Mentorship in the Nursing Community

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in General Students

   Honestly, I have no interest in providing further responses to people that do not take the time to comprehend what someone is saying. Talk about having a chip on the shoulder. I can see now why the...

9. Mentorship in the Nursing Community

   MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in General Students

   First of all, don't tell me to stop anything. You don't own the rights to my mind or my body, and you certainly lack authority to tell me what to do or how to think. Thirdly, it is an ignorant...

10. Mentorship in the Nursing Community

    MBAWkg2bNP posted a topic in General Students

    After spending alot of time on this forum reading vrious posts and speaking to RNs I know in real life, I am utterly AMAZED that there seems to be a general territorial nature in the nursing...

11. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

    MBAWkg2bNP replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    kguill975- Thanks for your response. I understand that working in the various areas through clinicals will drive much of any nurses decision to work in a specific area, followed closely by where they...

12. RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

    MBAWkg2bNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently a government employee working as a high level finance professional. Although my work is generally enjoyable, I do not find it fulfilling for a multitude of reasons that I won't go into...