8babynurse8

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1. George Washington University FNP Fall 2016

   8babynurse8 replied to CNimmo's topic in NP Students

   I also got accepted for GWU FNP Fall 2016 program. I live 20 minutes outside of DC. The cheapest bet is securing a place via AirBNB in the foggy bottom/georgetown area.

2. Graduate Applicant Help

   8babynurse8 replied to XNGT's topic in General Students

   Consider taking some extra courses to boost your overall GPA. I recently got into a program with a 2.5 gpa in my BA degree, 3.5 ASN, and 3.7 BSN. I was worried about my overall gpa (this school does not focus on your last 60 credits) and it was sugge...

3. PRN throughout FNP program

   8babynurse8 replied to 8babynurse8's topic in NP

   I am also working once a week as a clinical instructor. At my hospital when you go prn, your pay remains the same. Because of this and the fact that the unit is always begging for nurses, most nurses who are prn don't have trouble picking up hours on...

4. PRN throughout FNP program

   8babynurse8 posted a topic in NP

   I am looking for advice from anyone willing to give me their input. I have been a nurse for almost 3 years and have a background in telemetry and critical care. As of now I am working on a critical care unit during the night shift and also work as a ...

5. Online NP School suggestions

   8babynurse8 replied to Jessi Cottrell's topic in NP Students

   I live here in Maryland...about 20 minutes outside of DC. I will be attending George Washington University in the Fall for FNP. You could look into their program. It is expensive but they will help you find preceptors (ultimately it is your responsib...

6. The New Grad Job Search

   8babynurse8 replied to GymniSky's topic in New Nurse

   Very rarely do I comment on these posts but your situation is VERY similar to mine.I graduated in May 2013 from the dmv area and went on a few interviews but was unable to find a job. I researched how difficult it was to get a job in this area PRIOR...

7. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

   8babynurse8 replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

   Just put your name on it for now or your initials. I also just bought a stethoscope from medisave with the rainbow finish!!I had a cheap one all throughout nursing school and made the mistake of letting someone borrow it who made it such a hassle to ...

8. New Grad, New Location, New Dilemma

   8babynurse8 replied to 8babynurse8's topic in New Nurse

   I know a few people who have completed this program and they have all done it while working full time ( but they are experienced nurses)so I don't think it is too rigorous. However, I forgot about the courses I will be taking during orientation ( bas...

9. New Grad, New Location, New Dilemma

   8babynurse8 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May and have recently been offered a position at a great hospital in a new state. I have my BA, in addition to my ADN, and am very interested in going back to school for my BSN. In July, I was accepted into an RN to BSN program which i...