BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

NICU, Trauma, Infusion, Oncology, Research, MPH, ASN, AG-ACNP Student

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  1. BeachsideRN

    What Type of Entrance Test is Required?

    TEAS, HESI A2, NLN ... There are many different entrance exams for different programs some don't even require a test. You need to do research. TEAS and HESI prep books are more than enough for those...
  2. I was in a similar boat as you BA+MPH accepted into 3 programs. I chose the less expensive (and less stress)
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    ASN With Second Degree

    The appeal process would be done through financial aid after admission. I had to appeal because of my previous degree it appeared that I had "unsatisfactory" progress toward a degree because I had so...
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    ASN With Second Degree

    I think it was 4 years with the BSN awarded after the first year. U South Ala. is one of
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    ASN With Second Degree

    I haven't 100% decided yet. I did find a few RN-MSN programs that offer a BSN midway. I am looking for inexpensive and reputable. At the very least I will do a RN-BSN but have been looking at the MSN...
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    ASN With Second Degree

    Personal experience - I have a BA/MPH and am working on my ASN then RN-MSN (or bsn, undecided). My market hires ADNs. It's way less expensive and can be done without sacrificing too much family time...
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    ADN Vs BSN as Entry Level

    I think it varies depending on your location. My area is still actively hiring
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    Is there a CLINICAL DNP?

    I'm not familiar with this area as I just a baby nursing student. However I do have previous degrees and experience in healthcare. Sometimes you just don't "get credit for" advancing your education -...
  9. BeachsideRN

    Nursing School With A Baby!

    You will need a ton of support from family/friends that are willing to pitch in when the baby inevitably gets sick and you have clinical/exams/etc that you can't miss. I have a toddler and just...
  10. I think you should sit down and talk with an advisor at the school. They will better know the demands of the program and help you choose what is best for
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    RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    Check ULL online RN-ban bridge program it can be completed within a
  12. BeachsideRN

    Doctor Anyone?

    If malaria and Protozoa type infectious diseases are your thing check out Tropical Medicine programs. They are masters and doctoral level that complement your
  13. BeachsideRN

    CRNA Admission chances?

    Depends on the
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    Teas with no a&p 1or 2

    Honestly, if you use the ATI book you will do fine. The exam is exactly like the ATI
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Illegal for a male to work on an OB floor as a nurse? That is ridiculous! There are plenty of male OB MDs out there. I highly doubt that it is illegal for a male nurse to be hired to an OB floor...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Absolutely 100% agree! From a laboring mom standpoint I was completely upset and infuriated about the whole situation. You wanna talk about hangry - starve mom in
  17. BeachsideRN

    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    I absolutely believe it is ridiculous that you were dismissed for such nonsense. Unless of course you were explicitly told not to enter that
  18. BeachsideRN

    Is this actually a HIPAA violation?

    No malpractice insurance was required? That's odd. We had to purchase our own liability before starting the
  19. BeachsideRN

    Passed Peds/Maternity

    I am 5 tests and 16 days from finishing my first semester. The day after finals are done my husband, son and I are going to the beach to celebrate that we survived!
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    To drop or to stay?

    That is fantastic. Keep working harder and best of
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    Paying For Nursing School - 2nd Degree

    Unless you have maxed out your loans having a previous degree does not preclude you from receiving financial aid. You will not be eligible for pell grants but everything else (loans, scholarships,...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Patients in labor are not allowed to eat at most hospitals so that in the event they need an emergency c section there is low risk for aspiration related to
  23. BeachsideRN

    Advice needed: ABSN program

    Depends on which programs you are looking at. I would do some leg work and look at the admission criteria for each school you intend to apply
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    Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    I have a question... How is this documented in the
  25. BeachsideRN

    Secretly feeling like I should wait a year

    Jitters are normal. You are young. In life you will learn there is never a perfect time and you are never really ready for anything (marriage, kids, etc). That being said my advice is to find out if...