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  1. Traveling PMHNP

    It's possible to travel nurse while being in NP school. There are a few posters here that are currently doing that themselves. The difficult part may be arranging preceptors to find while you are a...
  2. Is travel nursing stable income source?

    How often does this happen, and for what reason might it occur? I didn't know agencies could do that. Has it happened to
  3. I had no idea CRNA's were responsible for all these situations, what a huge responsibility to have each day while working. Fortunately ICU codes as an RN can provide immersion and familiarity in some...
  4. Those ideas sound great. I wonder why nurse practitioner governing bodies have not put their foot down on low quality and/or recent proliferation of new programs. I know that new programs and easy...
  5. Can you share with us what you and your colleagues have said or done to help correct this
  6. New Grad

    I know of some Newborn ICU's in the state of Utah that readily take new grad ADN nurses into the unit. If you are interested in details PM
  7. What can I specialize in? (RN)

    My hospital has a NICU ER and Adult ICU critical care float pool. It
  8. RN vs BSN for travel

    Do you know if Hawaii (mainly Oahu, like Queen's), or NYC, or big name hospitals in California require their traveler's to have a BSN? Or are they also exempt to your
  9. Best specialty for a new nurse interested in ED?

    Are you willing to relocate? I know of some trauma centers that takes new grads into
  10. Getting into CRNA school.

    You definitely have a great shot at getting in. Get a high GRE score
  11. Travel nursing before CRNA school?

    Hey, that's my plan too. Travel nurse for a year or so and then apply to CRNA the same time as you. There is a poster here, Bluebolt, that has done just that. Check out his youtube channel "BoltRN",...
  12. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    wtbcrna, do you have any thoughts on what direction CRNA salaries may trend in the coming years? Based off factors such as more anesthesia grads, increased utilization of CRNA's vs MDA's, changing...
  13. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    True. Good
  14. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    That's incorrect. ER NP programs require a year of ER experience before being admitted. ACNP programs require a year of ICU or ER before being admitted. For-profit PA schools exist. Healthcare...
  15. Any pmhnp' working for the military?

    "zenman" on this site is a military PMHNP. Search his past posts. I believe he is still active here but does not post
  16. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    You realize most ACNP's are experienced ICU/ER nurses? How can a PA be any more prepared than those RN's who spent years at the bedside? (in regard to acute
  17. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    That is very interesting and definitely worth consideration. I wonder if other employers will follow this trend. I hope they do, there needs to be a change in the direction NP education has
  18. What can I expect with ICU background?

    Why's
  19. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    Do new grads in your area really make only a few dollars less than veteran nurses? I find that really surprising. In my hospital system experienced nurses make at least $15/hr more than new graduates...
  20. America, party of 2

    Luckily they'll be able to decide that on their own without dad's permission/agreement when they reach that
  21. student loan forgiveness and travel nursing

    It seems as though many people consider travel to pay off their loans, or so that they can make a significant sum for a large financial purchase. That's one reason I'm looking into it myself. You...
  22. Just wanted to say I hate nursing soooo much

    It doesn't have to do with nursing. It's called being human and genetics. And the OP said that, not
  23. Just wanted to say I hate nursing soooo much

    Balding, and losing friends isn't due to having a nursing career. Gaining weight could in part be attributed to a high stress job but you have the power and resources to change that if you're unhappy....
  24. Nurse Traveling

    I have worked at several different hospitals. A first time traveler can likely have a successful first assignment with Fastaff. This agency has formerly staffed previous facilities I have worked at...
  25. Nurse Traveling

    How is there too much risk? I understand they are a rapid response agency/strikes. When paired with a a good recruiter I don't see how it makes that much of a difference. The expectation to hit the...