CFrancine

CFrancine BSN, RN

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  1. CNN vs CDN

    CFrancine posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm a new hemodialysis nurse working in the hospital. My job just announced they are going to start giving pay raises for holding certification (in addition to paying the fees). So I started looking...

  2. Ohio State University(OSU) Traditional-entry MSN Fall 2020

    CFrancine replied to Charleston2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi there. I wanted to know more info on the personal essay. Did you guys just talk about your experience and goal or was it a scholarly paper with references? Or a mix of

  3. Fresenius CAP RN program raise?

    CFrancine replied to Jadah07's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I heard it's 50 cent an

  4. slower paced MSN in nursing education

    CFrancine replied to phnII's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh yeah, look up Eastern New Mexico university. I think the education msn is about $315 /hr even for out of state students as long as you are part time or less. That could be perfect for you. I...

  5. slower paced MSN in nursing education

    CFrancine replied to phnII's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't know what your definition of an arm and a leg is. But I'm looking at attending Mid-America Nazarene University. It's about $21k for the program and I was told it had to be completed within 6...

  6. Dragging out program for tuition reimbursement?

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the response! I actually just started with my company in the fall and plan to stay for several years, maybe the rest of my career. This company focuses on my specialty area, which is why I...

  7. Dragging out program for tuition reimbursement?

    CFrancine posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    So I'm going back for my MSN in June 2018. My job covers $4400 a year in reimbursement, which is easy to max out. The entire program with fees (not counting books) is $21,213. (I only found this MSN...

  8. Does dialysis nursing require a lot of computer/paper work?

    CFrancine replied to Ingvar's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Not a "computer" job but most places use electronic charting. You have to be able to navigate the system and chart

  9. Online course preparation

    CFrancine replied to ellenp's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've seen no online course prep. Just places to get

  10. LPN - can they be a dialysis nurse??

    CFrancine replied to Tanya167's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes they

  11. Is Dialysis nursing good for a brand new RN

    CFrancine replied to proudRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Do what's best for you and your health. I couldn't do nights, I got into dialysis after two years for this reason (among others). Your first job is the toughest to come by. Take what you can get and...

  12. HD to PD

    CFrancine replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was in your exact shoes and made the move this year. The PD is easy. Working in an office setting and realizing how much behind the scenes and the associated paperwork is the hard part. Also, you're...

  13. PD and Home Hemo Nursing

    CFrancine posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There's a lot of talk about the pros and cons of acute and chronic dialysis jobs. How about the home therapies? Couldn't find anything recent when searching. What are the common complaints about these...

  14. FMC CAP program

    CFrancine replied to G8torgrlRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So it's been a year, how do you feel about it

  15. PD and Home Hemo Nursing

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just started but I honestly think it's going to be

  16. MSN Education question

    CFrancine posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi, I was wondering if the MSN Education coursework was geared towards traditional academic settings (teaching in a classroom) or towards professional development (teaching nurses within the...

  17. PD and Home Hemo Nursing

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the info. I recently applied for a position. Your experience sounds similar to what I was told. Only thing I would add, for future readers, is that acute experience works as well. I've...

  18. Experienced Dialysis Nurse wanting to eventually get a new specialty

    CFrancine replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Your background is excellent so I would not worry about qualifying for a job. I was a new grad nurse working in ICU. I personally believed I struggled but management was sad to see me go when I went...

  19. MSN Education question

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, sorry for the confusion. What I meant by "student teaching" is being required to teach a college class. My practicum can be focused on teaching nurses in the work place and working along side a...

  20. Anyone from New York enrolled in WGU RN to BSN online program???

    CFrancine replied to shaN2b's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in Ohio but I wanted to say it's growing on the East Coast. I got my first degree two years ago and it wasn't well known. I only heard about it on this site. Now more and more (including a former...

  21. MSN Education question

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Western Governors University

    llg, I just looked over the website and the ANPD sponsors a scholarship here exclusively for active ANPD members. I don't know how common that is but it makes me feel the organization likes the...

  22. MSN Education question

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Western Governors University

    Great idea!

  23. MSN Education question

    CFrancine replied to CFrancine's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks. I know this seems to be the norm. Since WGU is less structured and requires you you to do projects in the workplace (nm at the the bsn) wasn't sure if it was more

  24. Experienced Dialysis Nurse wanting to eventually get a new specialty

    CFrancine replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had a couple nurses in my acutes department get hired in ICU with no problem. You have a good background. I'm curious about the fact you have your CDN and CNN.... I thought the CNN covered the CDN...

  25. CDN---certification question:

    CFrancine replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The $30 I was referring to was just for CEUs. I used that before I found out about the Advanced Renal Education