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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    How long to get ANCC recertification approved?

    PA_RN87 replied to JVS's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm also curious about this... I just submitted my renewal back in June (about 1 month prior) and am still waiting to hear
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    Duquesne online FNP - anyone?

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I'm approaching my 1 year of experience (medical-oncology unit in a UPMC facility), and am starting to seriously research programs. I'm really interested (actually my first choice as of now) in...
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    Pre-Admission Testing NP

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm wondering if anyone has every worked (or currently works) as a pre-admission testing NP? I'm thinking about leaving family practice and found a job listing for pre-admission testing. I heard it's...
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    New Clinical Educator

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

    I've been teaching clinical for an LPN program for 3 years. I found that students definitely need structure or they act like lost sheep. Depending on the units they were on and how they flowed, I...
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    FNP Specialty Hour Requirements

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm looking for thoughts from current FNPs, both experienced and new grads. I'm currently in Simmons College's online FNP program; our clinical hour requirements must include a minimum of 112 hours of...
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    FNP Specialty Hour Requirements

    PA_RN87 replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I should clarify, we need 224 hours per semester, for a total of 672; of the total 672 hours, 112 need to be in each pediatric and women's
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    New Clinical Nursing Instructor

    PA_RN87 replied to angelamb328's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Maintain structure and organization. I've worked as a clinical instructor for about 2 years, and I think the one thing I found students need more than anything is structure and uniformity. I'd make a...
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    Best RN job for FNP student?

    PA_RN87 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be starting FNP studies in September, and am currently planning to relocate and return to where I grew up. I'm sorting through available jobs, and am at a loss for what is in my best interest....
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    Traditional BSN for 2nd Degree?

    PA_RN87 replied to jj16's topic in General Students

    Make sure they don't have a limit on the number of credits you can transfer. Some colleges will only accept a certain number of transfer credits, so you'd basically have to "re-take" some classes...
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    ABSN schedule

    PA_RN87 replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Students

    Exact time commitments and schedules will vary from program to program. I'd look at your school's website, they should have more detailed information about their program. What won't vary is the high...
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    Students and Facebook

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

    I'm an instructor and stay vigilant about not sharing personal contact information with students until after graduation, including email, phone number and social media accounts. However, I seem to be...
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    Getting into an accelerated program

    PA_RN87 replied to AllyCat131313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. I was accepted into an accelerated BSN program with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in my Bio degree. I'm certain my strong admission essay and faculty interview is what helped to set me apart from...
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    Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    PA_RN87 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Currently in my third term PT... the school isn't perfect, but of all the schools I've attended over the course of my education I've found that no school is perfect. I do like Simmons and I'm glad I...
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    Do I Have the Stomach for Nursing?

    PA_RN87 replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Students

    Every nurse has their "thing" they can't stomach. With most things, you eventually learn little tricks (Vicks under the nose if you know it's coming), or plum get over it (desensitized) and they are...
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    MSN while part time faculty?

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

    I'm currently part-time in my MSN-FNP program and working as a clinical instructor PT as well. I spend quite a bit of time outside of work grading care plans and notes, and putting together learning...
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    Nurse or Biologist?

    PA_RN87 replied to pineapplepie's topic in Nursing Career

    As far as job security and availability goes, I think you need to research what is available in your area. I actually got a Bachelor of Science degree in biology first for the same kinds of reasons, I...
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    Anyone else starting a business as a nursing student?

    PA_RN87 replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    You're starting a home care agency, or you're starting AT a home care agency? When you say starting a business, do you mean something as heavy as a home care agency, or becoming a consultant for...
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    ADN or BSN? Already have a BS in Health Administration

    PA_RN87 replied to joey7364's topic in LPN to RN

    A BS in anything other than nursing usually won't suffice as an equivalent to a BSN. The ABSN route shouldn't be a time burdon, most accelerated programs are around 1.5-2 years. The average ADN is...
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    Passed NCLEX, 75 questions, 4th attempt

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

    I just want to warn against publicly posting personal email addresses. This site does have private messaging, which is a safer way to share contact information with other
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    Accelerated BSN or traditional BSN

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

    I may have missed it, but did you say what state you're currently in? There's an accelerated BSN program in northwestern Pennsylvania that's only 3
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    RN to Teacher

    PA_RN87 replied to missnurse92x's topic in General Nursing

    As several other posters have pointed out, there are oodles of teaching opportunities and positions within nursing! Have you considered getting your master's in nursing education? You may not even...
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    How much do you remember from A&P? Pathophys?

    PA_RN87 replied to audqyee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my second semester of NP school as well, and have been having similar fears!! Glad to hear I'm not
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    LPN, BSN, MSN?

    PA_RN87 replied to GregClark's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like you'd be a better fit for a physicians assistant (PA) role. Nursing roles are entirely different from what it sounds like you're trying to achieve. Thats why I recommended starting as...
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    Dilemma: choosing between ADN vs ABSN

    PA_RN87 replied to koreanbraves's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did an accelerated BSN program that took 1.5 years. I had earned a BS in biology previously, and am currently studying in an NP program. If an advanced degree is your plan, go for the accelerated...
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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

    This is what I was thinking when I asked for the specifics about being discontinued. How long ago was this? I don't see why you couldn't return and retake the classes, that's what most programs allow...