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    Work, Free time, and DNP program. Is it possible?

    christvs replied to Amber307's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello! I work full time as an NP and I also am enrolled part time in an online DNP program that I love. I'm taking my 3rd class now. I chose an online program because I know I have to work full time,...
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    Capstone

    christvs replied to nursedj79's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi! I am in a DNP program as well. I am only at the beginning of the program (am in my 3rd class now). The best advice I received about the DNP capstone is to pick a topic you are very passionate...
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    NP here itching to get her DNP!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi! I have been working as an NP for 5 years now and I was enrolled in a DNP program but then life got in the way and I had to withdraw from school. Now my life is easier and now I am dying to get...
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    NP here itching to get her DNP!!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I got in!!!!!!! So happy!!!! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Precepting NP students....any advice???

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello! I've been an NP for 5 years now in a diabetes clinic. I feel like an expert in my specialty area, which is a great feeling. In the last two years I've started precepting NP students in my...
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    Accepted!!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I just got accepted into my DNP program!!!! Yay!!! I already started my first summer class. So exciting yet scary! :) Sent from my iPhone using
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    Accepted!!!!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am attending UMASS Worcester. I already started my first class and am working on a business plan to improve an aspect of healthcare. It's a lot of work already but I am learning so much already! :)...
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    Nurse practitioner lives?

    christvs replied to taylordawn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with the previous posts. The nursing staff in my clinic leave at 5 on the dot. But I as an NP stay until all the lab ordering, scripts, phone calls to patients and charting is done. Which may...
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    Using MDs for clinical rotation preceptors?

    christvs replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had an NP for my cardiac surgery outpatient rotation and an MD for my small town ER rotation. Both were excellent experiences!! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    christvs replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I love being an NP. I work in MA and I really have so much freedom to practice how I think best. ? I enjoyed being a staff nurse too years ago...but there is a lot more independence and autonomy to...
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    Areas of focus for DNP capstone project...

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

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    Areas of focus for DNP capstone project...

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Ok thanks! :) Sent from my iPhone using
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    Areas of focus for DNP capstone project...

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I work as an NP in an outpatient diabetes clinic. I do have some ideas of projects but am just wondering the types of projects others have done, so I can see if mine seems reasonable Sent from my...
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    Any new NPs go directly for DNP?

    christvs replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not sure if doctorate will be required for future NPs quite yet. I am guessing it will be many years before this actually hapoens Sent from my iPhone using
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    I should have gone to med school! (rant)

    christvs replied to BmoreCRNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well said! I agree that we NPs just need to have patience with ourselves and really give ourselves a chance to develop our knowledge and skills. We do get much less clinical training in medicine...
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    Any new NPs go directly for DNP?

    christvs replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I honestly am happy I have waited until I have worked as an NP for 4 years and am now starting my post MSN DNP program. I feel I know the clinical part of my job quite well now, but it's only because...
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    Should the "Doctor" title really be an issue?

    christvs replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    When I get my DNP...you can bet I will love using the term I worked hard to earn: Dr to my patients! I give out business cards to my patients in my NP job. So everyone knows I am an NP but with a...
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    DNP and working full time?

    christvs replied to Tiff3790's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi! I am working full time as an NP and am hoping to do a post MSN DNP program part time this fall. I hope I can keep up with the schedule because I have to work full
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    How long should you be an RN before starting NP school?

    christvs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    H! I just graduated with my BSN last month and will soon be starting orientation for my RN position in a few weeks. My question is this: How long do you think someone should work as an RN before...
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    Please help me with PT, PTT, INRs!!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I'm reviewing lab values for the NCLEX, and I would really appreciate it if someone who is not confused still like me could explain if I am getting this right about what PT, PTT and INR values are...
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    Laptop for grad school

    christvs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello again. :) Just wanted to see how many of you in grad school purchased lap tops and which types you have and if you think they are sufficient. I'm starting classes this week & am thinking of...
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    Advice for a new RN about delegating to UAPs who have bad attitudes...

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I'm a new RN in my third week of orientation. I think I'm doing pretty well overall, & really do like my unit & the nurses I work with. Now I feel like my biggest issue or thing I need to...
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    How long did you study for the GRE?

    christvs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone! I'm planning on applying to an adult acute/critical care NP program for Fall 2006 (deadline to apply is May 2006) & I just signed up to take the GRE general test next month. I bought...
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    Prescribing SC heparin vs. SC lovenox

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi. I'm a med/surg RN & an acute care NP student and I have a question that's been on my mind for a while now. How do precribers decide if they will prescribe SC heparin vs. SC lovenox for a...
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    How much patient interaction do you have?

    christvs replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an NP in an outpatient diabetes clinic. I have great interaction with patients all day. I spend 30 minutes with each patient during their clinic visit, and I spend that time doing the history,...