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  1. Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    PNW_NPstudent replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can you get a student loan from Sallie Mae? That's what I did. After the enrollment fee, the loan was about $1700. I know it said you could use a cosigner if

  2. i am an RN BSN and i want to be an APRN. Do i have to take MSN first?

    PNW_NPstudent replied to TalarossaRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    SirJohnnie - That would be a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice) for a clinical doctorate degree as an FNP, not PhD. Just wanted to clarify that point a

  3. Choosing between USPS and Nursing Job

    PNW_NPstudent replied to gabril6's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a thought...what will you do after you get your time in with the federal job? Will you retire? If you want/need to continue working, taking the RN position may be more beneficial in the long...

  4. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    PNW_NPstudent replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My hospital has mandatory colors, but we can wear 2 different color pants (royal/gray) and 3 different colors on top (royal, gray, white). Have to buy the tops from a specified store because of the...

  5. Simmons College FNP September 2014

    PNW_NPstudent replied to lecolourfiend's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took out a Sallie Mae loan to cover mine. Would that work for you? They sent it direct to Simmons a couple days after class

  6. What do nurses think about doulas?

    PNW_NPstudent replied to emde's topic in General Students

    Just for the record emde, I am an 'actual nurse' that gave you an opinion. Perhaps you should ask an OB nurse. Or do a search in the OB

  7. Simmons College Admission Fee

    PNW_NPstudent replied to rachel0609's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ask admissions if it's possible to wait on the fee. I just know I hurried up and paid mine because I didn't want there to be the slightest chance I could lose my

  8. Local reputations of NP schools...

    PNW_NPstudent replied to SquishyRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Gonzaga and Seattle U are more well regarded than the others. That's what I hear around town anyway. As you pointed out, UW is a top notch

  9. What do nurses think about doulas?

    PNW_NPstudent replied to emde's topic in General Students

    I do not believe they push for it. I believe they advocate for mom who is in the throws of labor. Moms usually set up a birth plan with the doula well before going into labor. They help the mom by...

  10. Simmons College FNP March 2014 cohort

    PNW_NPstudent replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Really? No rotations with a hospitalist allowed? They must have recently changed on the PA thing because earlier this semester they said absoloutely not. Good to know. Thanks for the

  11. Relocating to Seattle Area in Early 2015

    PNW_NPstudent replied to KansasNurse14's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Michelle, I'm going to assume tou have a BSN since you graduated from KU. With a BSN and experience you should have no problem finding a job. How many RN years of experience do you have? I have...

  12. Looking for a new travel company

    PNW_NPstudent replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel

    Sorry, Integrated Medical Systems (not

  13. Looking for a new travel company

    PNW_NPstudent replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel

    If you want to come to Seattle, you could use a local company here. Integrated Medical Solutions. I did a couple of contracts with them before moving permanently. Great pay and housing stipend (I was...

  14. Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    PNW_NPstudent replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently working M-F 8-430. Im PT at Simmons, first semester. Currently I have to take off work a couple hours early once a week for class. Im on the west coast so even though its a night class,...

  15. Cost of living

    PNW_NPstudent replied to JRich's topic in Washington Nursing

    That should be good. It took mine a full 4 weeks, but that was about 5 years ago. They just started accepting renewals online last

  16. Cost of living

    PNW_NPstudent replied to JRich's topic in Washington Nursing

    Stay out of the Central District too. I'm sure you will have no problem getting a license. I came from out of state too!

  17. ER nursing

    PNW_NPstudent replied to NenaWilson's topic in Emergency

    Hahahaha, Pixie. That is

  18. starting a new job

    PNW_NPstudent replied to thomas76's topic in Radiology

    Most prefer some kind of critical care, but about 1/4-1/3 of the nurses I work with have MedSurg or other similar floor experience

  19. Appropriate orientation time for PRN ICU staff?

    PNW_NPstudent replied to calivianya's topic in Critical Care

    If you are an experienced ICU nurse, I think it's fine. You know how to take care of patients, it's just some equipment you need to learn. I would focus on those things during the 2 day orientation....

  20. Cost of living

    PNW_NPstudent replied to JRich's topic in Washington Nursing

    Recommend you look at Craigslist. Put in the city or neighborhood you are looking at. Ive had places 1 bdrm downtown in Belltown $1800 with a magnificent view and a few blocks from Pike Place Market...

  21. Nursing in Seattle??

    PNW_NPstudent replied to mustang42's topic in Washington Nursing

    I work at one of the downtown Seattle hospitals and they are now requiring a BSN. Several of the hospitals 'prefer' the BSN and others want you to have it either in progress or plan to obtain within 5...

  22. Accepted to 2 programs - looking for input

    PNW_NPstudent replied to SoberGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well good luck in your endeavors. You can certainly live outside the city for that amount but it wouldnt be luxury. Also, not sure if you would make any more than you do now. Sounds about right for...

  23. Med error

    PNW_NPstudent replied to bionicgirlie's topic in Patient Medications

    If a supervisor cosign was required, why didn't the administering nurse obtain their signature? It would be the administering nurse at fault. The supervisor may not have even know about it. How could...

  24. Accepted to 2 programs - looking for input

    PNW_NPstudent replied to SoberGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you plan on working while in school? Could you work at UW Medical Center or Harborview? Pretty sure they have some type of tuition waiver or generous discount/reimbursement. Salaries here are much...

  25. Accepted to 2 programs - looking for input

    PNW_NPstudent replied to SoberGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Easy.