PA_RN87 BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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FNP with additional nursing experience in medical-oncology and nursing education.

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    Have I ruined my chance at being accepted into an RN-BSN program?

    PA_RN87 replied to Loveishope1970's topic in School, College Programs

    Can you elaborate on being "discontinued?" I'm not sure I've heard of this before. If you're kicked out of a program for academic dishonesty, that definitely hurts you. I don't see how they can ban...
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    LPN, BSN, MSN?

    PA_RN87 replied to GregClark's topic in Nursing Career

    "I'm strongly considering nursing..." What are your motivators for considering nursing? Do you have any medical work history? Depending on your answer, I'd say the best route would be to do the LPN...
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    Which NP specialty is most in demand?

    PA_RN87 replied to portx's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recommend researching the need in the area you plan to work in, as the specific demand varies from region to region. I will say FNP is the most versatile, and you can always get a post-masters...
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    Online Masters Program

    PA_RN87 replied to tgray152001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do a Google search for online MSN nurse educator programs and do a little research. Once you find some schools that might work, search the forums on here to see what's already been discussed. Also...
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    Online Masters Program

    PA_RN87 replied to tgray152001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What do you want your master's in? Nurse practitioner? If so, what specialty? Education? Informatics? I'm currently in the MSN-FNP program at Simmons College and like them so
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    help...

    PA_RN87 replied to chapy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You shouldn't have to. Everything you need is accessible and printable through your online account, at least it was when I used
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    Can you Teach as a NP, what was your journey like, and what else does it entail

    PA_RN87 replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm actually an RN, BSN currently studying in an MSN-FNP program. I also currently work as a clinical instructor for a practical nursing program. You can get your foot into the education door early,...
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    Question about starting the BSN Program

    PA_RN87 replied to Yamilet0810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should ask an admissions representative at the school you plan to attend. Each school may have different methods, so you would be best served going straight to the
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    Is nursing really stressful?

    PA_RN87 replied to Mshrader's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lots of variables to consider... Personalities, type of unit, acuity, about of managerial support... The short answer is yes, nursing is stressful. But a lot of factors come into play with how that...
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    Staffing agency employment

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to figure out the best solution. Currently I am studying towards my MSN - FNP part time, and am working part time as a clinical instructor for a practical nursing program. Both endeavors...
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    Questions to ask the Interviewer

    PA_RN87 replied to cctaylor88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is this your first nursing job? I would ask a few questions about the orientation process, specifically length and organization. Also, I'm not sure where you are applying, but I would also ask about...
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    Please help. I just need help. Accelerated BSN.

    PA_RN87 replied to delics's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into Edinboro University in northwestern Pennsylvania? They have a 3 semester accelerated BSN
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    Advice please! Beginning to look into NP online programs

    PA_RN87 replied to Sjl.wente's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It sounds like you need to spend more time thinking about what you want to specialize in before you consider schools. Research the NP specialties and the CRNA specialty, the roles, job market,...
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    What degree needed to become a clinical instructor?

    PA_RN87 replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm a clinical instructor for a practical nursing program, with 2.5 years acute experience and a BSN, currently pursuing my master's. The ADN programs around my area require either current possession...
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    Starting out in a hospital?

    PA_RN87 replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired as a new grad for days/evenings (7-3 and 3-11). Then again, they'd lost a ton of staff under the director that hired me. She was fired, then the new director bullied new grads and hires...
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    what to do when your pt has high bp?

    PA_RN87 replied to AmandaAlldrin's topic in General Nursing

    Has this patient been coming for a while? I would take a second value to confirm a high blood pressure, then I would compare it to previous values for the patient and ask them if they normally run...
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    Most reputable brick and mortar-based online FNP?

    PA_RN87 replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I honestly don't know much more about it. Like I said, I didn't have to take it, I just saw people talking about it on facebook. I believe it is a shortened course they offer through an affiliate...
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    Most reputable brick and mortar-based online FNP?

    PA_RN87 replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are a few people in my cohort that have to do a stats refresher. I don't know much about it because I didn't need to do any update courses, but it sounds relatively painless. Also, you are right...
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    Most reputable brick and mortar-based online FNP?

    PA_RN87 replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check out Simmons College. B&M is in Boston, Mass. One campus visit. Excellent private school
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    PCA Question

    PA_RN87 replied to MissEm's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As long as you stated it as plain and factual as you have written above, there's nothing inappropriate about your
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    BA in unrelated field first a bad idea?

    PA_RN87 replied to haileyp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, there are other ways to stay competitive without getting a bunch of degrees (start working as a CNA while in nursing school, volunteer at a hospital, get involved in nursing organizations,
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    BA in unrelated field first a bad idea?

    PA_RN87 replied to haileyp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As someone who got a BS in biology before doing an accelerated nursing program, a few things to consider: 1. MONEY. You'll be racking up a lot of extra costs. 2. Those other areas of interest are...
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    Best RN job for FNP student?

    PA_RN87 replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is part time, and they are aware of my schooling. I start rotations next year. They are also very flexible and
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    Advice for new soon-to-be instructor

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just accepted a clinical instructor job at a local tech school for their LPN program. I'm ecstatic to have this amazing opportunity. I have my BSN, with 2.5 years medical-oncology experience, and...
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    Best RN job for FNP student?

    PA_RN87 replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just wanted to update! I ended up accepting a clinical instructor position in an LPN program. It's perfect because I'll have a consistent schedule with no weekends or holidays, and I'll still have to...