MierKat

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  1. If you were in my shoes...

    MierKat replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maryjean, you have misunderstood my post. I said she should check with her state and I stand by that comment. I was referring only to LVN-RN. Last time I checked, WGU's LVN-RN program was not...

  2. If you were in my shoes...

    MierKat replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd see what state you end up in in 6 months. If the state allows WGU LVN-to-RN, I'd do that. (May not be able to be licensed in all states.) If not, then I'd do an ADN bridge if you can find one...

  3. Is getting your DNP worth it?

    MierKat replied to brookeg30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Please don't call yourself Dr. Brookeg or have Dr. Brookeg on your white coat in the clinical setting. Yes if you're an instructor or are working for an insurance company, sure, call yourself doctor....

  4. Online part time MSN programs?

    MierKat replied to Mpredrox1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here are some things to consider when trying to find an NP program (online or in person). First, where are you and are you able to move or need to stay? Second, what state do you live in? Third,...

  5. New NP Job Not What I Thought...

    MierKat replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think that this is your first job after you got your NP license, correct? You probably do want to have your first job be one with more structure, and perhaps in an environment where you have...

  6. RN-FNP for Old Nurse

    MierKat replied to aknurse68's topic in Advanced Practice

    Of course, happy to get

  7. RN-FNP for Old Nurse

    MierKat replied to aknurse68's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm in Washington too (outside Seattle). Speaking as a mom who worked and got her masters when her kids were little, I understand the fear of not being there for them but your time in the DNP program...

  8. RN-FNP for Old Nurse

    MierKat replied to aknurse68's topic in Advanced Practice

    1. Is this something I should even consider at my age? - Yes! I teach college-level classes and I have wonderful students in their 40s and 50s. They are often fantastic students as they are more...

  9. New NP Job Not What I Thought...

    MierKat replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    I come from a management background so my comments are applicable to almost any job where the reality doesn't match what was promised or if the reality changes. It can be compared to growing pains and...

  10. Really on the fence about pursing MSN...

    MierKat replied to cheesepizza's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Cheesepizza - I'm not a PMHNP but my understanding is that Psych NPs often work in jobs where they are just prescribing with 15 minute patient visits all day long. But there are other options for...

  11. Future Nurse Practitioner

    MierKat replied to cagundu's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's hard to comment on which specialty with so many unknowns. For example, what is the demand for midwifes in your area? Will you be at a disadvantage in hiring because you haven't worked L&D...

  12. New Grad With Baby on the Way - Should I work nights?

    MierKat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    To New Grad Wants Advice - Here are my nightshift/postpartum/two working spouse tips: Figure out how you'll sleep and if you'll switch back and forth between day/night. With a newborn and their sleep...

  13. How much RN experience?

    MierKat replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Two things - an experienced RN may earn less than a NEW NP in California (mainly due to unions in CA raising the wages across the board for RNs even in non-union shops) but an EXPERIENCED NP may...

  14. Looking at psych NP programs

    MierKat replied to tokumoshi's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are tons of online PMHNP programs (which I assume is what you meant). Literally hundreds. Fewer have PMHNP than FNP but still many. To start, look at local universities where you live and see...

  15. PA, NP, or RNFA in the OR?

    MierKat replied to megannbeck's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not an expert but to address this question: What is the difference between a PA specified in surgery and an NP specified in surgery? Is there one? How does an NP specialize in surgery? Has anyone...

  16. Haunted by my past...What are my options?

    MierKat replied to MathewB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also having a good GRE score Might be important so a prep class and a retake might be needed if you didn't do

  17. Haunted by my past...What are my options?

    MierKat replied to MathewB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mathew I bet if you took advanced Pharm and/or Advanced Patho at WSU and got As or A- then Concordia or some other strong school would accept you. I don't think you need to waste time/money on...

  18. Haunted by my past...What are my options?

    MierKat replied to MathewB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mathew, I feel for you - similar story for me (although I'm not a nurse). My undergrad gpa is 2.8 and I have a masters now and teach undergrad and grad classes. Did you have nursing instructors write...

  19. Thoughts on these job offers please!

    MierKat replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Freedom, given the bad commute and taking into account that you know the people at Job 1 and are pretty sure of their strong reputation, I would recommend that you take that one. Knowing the...

  20. New NP, take Integrated pain management job or keep looking?

    MierKat replied to Tony1790's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tony, what did you

  21. Is it possible to work bedside, clinic and faculty?

    MierKat replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    It will be interesting to see if your opinion on Direct Entry (no RN Experience) NP students changes once you become an instructor/preceptor of NP

  22. New NP, take Integrated pain management job or keep looking?

    MierKat replied to Tony1790's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Washington is beautiful and if you want a change, it's very different from Tennessee. A very liberal "blue" state compared to Tennessee, where I've also lived. People in Seattle a very nice and a...

  23. Direct-Entry online programs?

    MierKat replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Fire medic mike that sounds like a good plan for you. Good

  24. Direct Entry MSN-My chances?

    MierKat replied to bay_np's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can't speak to all of those programs but most DE programs look at GPA, GRE, work/volunteer history and personal statement. So GPA (which might be your weak area if they look at cumulative GPA as...

  25. RN-PMHNP without BSN

    MierKat replied to vitiana's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you mean an NP program for PMHNP for a direct-entry masters' program? To my knowledge there is no BSN level Psych path. Your question is very