MierKat

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  1. Direct entry graduate nursing school advice -NP

    MierKat replied to JTravelsTheWorld's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    J - there was another recent thread with lots of different opinions on the DE NP route. https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/brave-or-just-1100340.html You might find it

  2. Psychiatric NP

    MierKat replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    A lot of the psych posts can be found by searching for "PMHNP" instead of the word

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

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

    I wouldn't move to Seattle (I live in Seattle) for that job, not unless they're paying your moving expenses. Plus, the cost of living in Seattle is much higher than that of anywhere in Tennessee....

  4. Direct-Entry online programs?

    MierKat replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd have to think that MOST state BON would push back against that. As an online instructor, I think online classes have their place. Online RN to BSN has its place. Online MSN with in-person...

  5. Brave or just stupid?

    MierKat replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ksisemo- I think you have adequately expressed your reasons for a DE program and have listened to feedback appropriately. If it is Vanderbilt and you want to work after the RN portion, I would think...

  6. How Does One Get an NP?

    MierKat replied to OhioMary's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, generally, an NP is a masters-prepared RN (meaning they have a graduate degree above a bachelor's degree) who has passed the relevant licensing exam for the area of practice. So some NP...

  7. Direct-Entry online programs?

    MierKat replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Firemedic Mike - online RN degrees are very much the exception - though there are some good ones like UWisc OshKosh for those with prior bachelor's degrees. I think an online NP degree would be good...

  8. Best NP Specialties for Single Parents

    MierKat replied to cjones89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    cjones - that sounds like a good plan. If you already have a prior bachelor's and you have the pre-reqs then a Direct entry program is the best way to maximize your time and get your degree while...

  9. Best NP Specialties for Single Parents

    MierKat replied to cjones89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    cjones - I have practical questions for you. I'm sure that there are a lot of successful single parents that are also successful NPs. Are you applying to a direct-entry NP program or are you going...

  10. Should I go for my DNP?

    MierKat replied to NursKam's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OK, there are several issues here. First, the requirement for DNP is not in force yet and is not going to be an issue until it is a requirement. Some schools are switching to DNPs now but as long as...

  11. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    MierKat replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Reply to @minnesotamom It's a function of market and cost of living. An RN in Memphis may make $22/hr and an NP $100,000/year. An RN in Oakland may may $65/hour and an NP $200,000. It's not an...

  12. PA practice authority

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

    1) Complete lack of education? You are obviously biased - NPs have at least a four year degree (as do PAs) and a masters' level degree (as do PAs). 2) Lack of preparation for practice practice...

  13. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

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

    Business adage: If you don't ask, you don't

  14. Journey Before the Storm - Follow Me Through Grad School Episode 101

    MierKat replied to BizzyBeeNursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nevermind- I didn't have time to watch it before but now I watched it

  15. I have a passion for exceptional nursing care, but realizing I don't want to be an FNP

    MierKat replied to LiveTheNurseLife's topic in Advanced Practice

    What about getting finishing your NP then getting an additional MSN-Ed degree/bridge? Most schools will let you skip some of the intro classes for the second masters. Then teach part-time in...

  16. Journey Before the Storm - Follow Me Through Grad School Episode 101

    MierKat replied to BizzyBeeNursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't watch the video but why did you quit your job and move down south for an online program out of MA? Just curious, no

  17. New job and BSN online

    MierKat replied to kaleidoscope27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not in ICU either but I did my masters' degree online and now teach online classes. The key to online success is not to get behind and to establish a schedule. Many students do all their work on the...

  18. Vanderbilt MSN 2017

    MierKat replied to PowerMPH's topic in School, College Programs

    Most of the 12-15 month accelerated BSN programs are $60-80,000. Most private school MSN/NP programs are similar in tuition costs. At this point, if you turn down VU and wait to reapply somewhere...

  19. Letter from the attorney general..

    MierKat replied to aflahe00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think when one receives a letter from an attorney (attorney general in this case) engaging an attorney to defend oneself is the appropriate step. OP, if you were depressed that may be a defense but...

  20. Need advice, transgender nurse on probation

    MierKat replied to Sweetheart RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't believe what you've been through. Nothing to add but I hope your job search is successful and quick and that you find a great job with supportive

  21. Is nursing too difficult for a mother with young children?

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

    Being a working mom (parent) is hard no matter what job one has, assuming not independently wealthy like Marissa Meyer of Yahoo. Heck, even Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook is a billionaire (or close) but...

  22. Help Me Find a Low Cost Accelerated BSN program!

    MierKat replied to Eino's topic in School, College Programs

    They're expensive - BUT expedient. Take a look at the opportunity costs: For example - say a two year regular BSN at $10,000 a year. Total cost $10,000 x 2 plus two years missing salary - perhaps...

  23. Missed H.R call

    MierKat replied to MiamiR.N.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't worry. Call Monday. Maybe you'll get lucky and she'll call you on Sunday. (I've done the same thing - calling at 9pm or 6am and expecting the person not to be there so I could listen to the...

  24. unemployed, pregnant, emotional - HELP!

    MierKat replied to emilyy11's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, that's a lot to handle at once. My suggestion is to look at the situation dispassionately and logically which may help counteract some of the stress of the job loss and pregnancy. Take a deep...

  25. New RN; Advice Needed about Jobs (Unique SNF or L&D)

    MierKat replied to judebox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think in this case you want to look for "fit" which in the case of a new nurse you want to know how supportive your manager and coworkers will be. If you want to be in L&D and/or CNM in the...