Ptrv12

Ptrv12

Oncology, Pediatric private duty nursing

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  1. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was wondering if there are any FNP out there that experienced trouble finding a job due to the fact that they attended an online for profit school. I have been debating whether to attend an online...

  2. Crying at work

    Ptrv12 posted a topic in Oncology

    I am not sure if this is the correct place to post but had to vent about work today. I still remember my very first patient to pass away on my floor like it was yesterday. I can tell you what room...

  3. Oncology CNA advice.

    Ptrv12 replied to MargaretMuslima's topic in Oncology

    Congrats on the new job! Working in an oncology floor can be tough.. You see many patients in different phases of their grief, some are angry and can be bossy as well as their families but always try...

  4. Any Hospitals Hiring in NYC or suburbs?

    Ptrv12 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in New York Nursing

    There was a nurse at my hospital that moved from New York to South Texas because she was not able to find a job. I think that this is a problem everyone faces at first. Where I live either you had...

  5. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Heliconiabay, great post! Very informative! I completely agree with you that in clinically there are some students that put in more effort than others and that was the point I was trying to get...

  6. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Slyfox RN, I do agree with you that an online NP student can succeed and be an excellent NP but still have to disagree that online programs make it easy for someone to become a bad NP. I don't think...

  7. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Again, you are missing the point slyfoxrn, what I am saying is that while yes you do learn the proper techniques from a lab that does not make you any better at suturing by having multiple days of...

  8. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    [Quote from SlyFoxRN I don't recommend an online program. You tend to lack preparation in lab skills when you attend an online program.] While I do somewhat agree that you might get more skills...

  9. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BritFNP, thank you so much for all your input as well as everyone else who responded. You all have been a huge

  10. How can you work and go to school?

    Ptrv12 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I worked full time when I got my BS in psychology and when I attended nursing school. I worked full-time worked w-sun and had Mon tues off for clinical days. I would attended school from 8-4 and work...

  11. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BostonFNP, I do agree that it depends on where you live and your network of contacts. I am aware of how many people have a bias against online schools but the fact of the matter is that many B/M...

  12. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    Ptrv12 replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all for your responses. FNPstudent15 thank for all the input, I would private message you but I believe I am unable to due to the fact that am new to this website and need 15 posts. I will...

  13. Kaplan scores

    Ptrv12 replied to cmedar20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I posted on another forum but don't know if you saw it. I used Kaplan and my scores on the tests were always around 50-60's and I passed with 75 questions the first time and had about 50 select all...

  14. Kaplan Review Phase 1. Need suggestions!

    Ptrv12 replied to atom2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. Atom2013. I don't really remember if I could see the rationale for the Diagnostic test but in all the other tests I did. I also remember thinking that if I had watched the videos before taking...

  15. Kaplan Review Phase 1. Need suggestions!

    Ptrv12 replied to atom2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Kaplan review when I was in school and my scores where always in 50's 60's range. The videos are very helpful and I would suggest doing as many questions as possible. I don't know why it does...

  16. Advice needed on whether to continue to work on Med Surg/oncology floor...

    Ptrv12 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for advice regarding whether to continue to work on a med-surg/oncology floor or go work at a physician's office and become a radiation oncology nurse working m-f or work for the health...