Tim-GNP

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1. How many times can you take the nclex

   Tim-GNP replied to Guest26407's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   As many times as it takes to pass. I know one woman who has been taking them faithfully, twice a year since

2. On-Line Adult Critical Care Course at IUSON

   Tim-GNP posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   Greetings all! I am debating about taking the on-line Adult Critical Care Course through Indiana University School of Nursing. Has anyone heard of this course? Has anyone taken this course? Let me...

3. Any one from Wilkes-Barre area?

   Tim-GNP replied to lizmatt's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I live in the Pocono's... less than a half hour from Wilkes Barre [alright, about 20 minutes, depending on how I drive]. Nice to meet

4. Co-workers think I'm crazy for doing this

   Tim-GNP replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Deaconess is NLN accredited as well as Regionally accredited. Therefore, it doesn't matter if the nurses at your hospital 'like it' or not. The only program I found is the RN to BSN program, I am...

5. LTC Rant - Call Freaking Report!

   Tim-GNP replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with TracyB--- I also see Brandys point. I guess working in both LTC and acute care, I have seen both sides. I have sent resident's to hospitals with fully intact skin and received them...

6. Which Boards?

   Tim-GNP replied to NoleNurse2000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Depends on your specialty... I took the American Nurses Credentialing Center [ANCC], because it was the only one available for Gerontological Nurse Practitioners. I believe that most other...

7. Education Interventions to Pass NCLEX

   Tim-GNP replied to barb4575's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I can't remember... I think it was in the most recent issue of Nursing Education-- there was a fairly well done study that discussed preparation for NCLEX. I can't remember the entire content of the...

8. Nurse Educator Opinions

   Tim-GNP replied to barb4575's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I know it sounds like a dreadful analogy... but the more you think about it, the truer it

9. staff development certification

   Tim-GNP replied to jhin's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Jean--- are you an NNSDO member? I was considering it.... but I am just not sure. I wonder if they are very 'acute care' only oriented, or if they balance between various staff development

10. Nurse Educator Opinions

    Tim-GNP replied to barb4575's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    First of all, not all students will become a nurse. It is not meant for everyone. I look at myself as having a duty to society. I am saying, by passing the students to the next level that they meet...

11. would you still be a np if you had to do all over again???

    Tim-GNP replied to salvati08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No... I would not. But unlike those who post in the general forum, I have done something about it.... moved myself to ultra part-time. I love being a Registered Nurse--- not an

12. PhD vs. ND

    Tim-GNP replied to CRNA teacher's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think acceptance of the ND is up to the invidual college/university considering offering you tenure. Most advertisements for nursing faculty usually read 'earned doctorate from an accredited...

13. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    Tim-GNP replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your husband to tell people the same thing I do... when people say "oh... you're a male nurse?" I reply "no, I take care of the ladies, too!" : ) I didn't even know about this until my nightly...

14. Masters in nursing education

    Tim-GNP replied to LuvsOB's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have my Master's in Nursing Education--- I think it has been very beneficial to me. Unless we make a conscious effort [i.e., through education], we tend to teach the way we were taught... which may...

15. preceptor programs

    Tim-GNP replied to webcrawler's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Greetings!!! I love preceptor programs!!! How are the preceptors rewarded??? It is based on budget, usually. You can give PTO for each orientee that they precept that stays 6 months-- this is good...