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Thanks! Sorry I completely overlooked that post ?

Thanks so much for your response! I’m excited about starting the program! I have 9-5 type hours now instead of working my usual 3 12hr/shifts per week. I know time management is going to be key! How was your experience finding preceptors?

I deferred my start date for the program to Spring 2020. I’m interested in knowing how feasible working full time is while doing this program?

I didn't end up going to Shiprock again. Another opportunity came up that was more aligned with my career goals.

First off, congrats on your new job. I definitely think the program is doable for working nurses. I only had to do the nursing courses, since I completed the pre-reqs already when I did my first bachelor's degree. I started the bridge program taking 2 classes and I didn't find the amount of work to be overwhelming. I tried to balance my time every week where I intentionally carved out a few hours to work on school work. I was also doing a New grad residency as well as planning a wedding, so time management was a must! My first year of nursing flew by since I had a lot going on. I didn't find my lack of experience at the time to be hindrance for the bridge program. As I progressed through the program, I was getting more RN experience which I was able to pull from for the discussion posts, papers, etc.

Hi Heather, First off, congrats on your acceptance to the DNP program! That's great! I would recommend you apply for the scholarship even if your EFC is not 0. I believe they look at your application as a whole and if your goals are in line with the program's goals. If so, I'm sure you'll still be eligible and a competitive candidate. I heard of past winners that didn't have an EFC of 0, so applying definitely doesn't hurt. As far as tips are concerned, I would recommend giving yourself plenty of time to apply so you can get all the required documentation in. Most likely everyone is going to be applying with a strong GPA, so really focus on your essays. Be clear and concise when responding to every question while keeping the program's goal in mind when answering. Don't be afraid to open up and get personal so you can better connect with your reader. After you've applied, if the scholarship administrators check your credit then that is a good sign of you being considered for the award. So keep an eye out on your credit report for a check from them. I wish you the best as you apply. If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask or PM me.

My sentiments exactly! Who would want to report med errors under fear of this type of retaliation. Poor environment to learn from mistakes.

Like many others have suggested, I would leave the position off your resume and not bring it up during any future interviews. You never completed orientation or even your probationary period, so there's no need to disclose. Don't sabotage yourself in the interview. Learn from your brief stint and make adjustments as needed. Sounds like you wouldn't have been happy there even if you stayed. There are plenty of RN jobs out there; keep grinding until you find one! All the best

I understand! Nursing was a second career for me and just like a previous poster said, I received significantly more calls back after I finished my BSN than when I got my MPH.

I would suggest getting the BSN first because you can get a variety of public health jobs with a nursing background. The MPH by itself is not as marketable and the earning potential will significantly rise when combining it with a clinical background.

My full credentials are only put on my email signature. If I have to sign or initial something at work, I usually leave out the RN or BSN part unless it's necessary to include. I have a non-nursing masters (MPH) and that's included on my badge. I don't ever sign with it. I never understood why a person with a graduate degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, MSN) would also include their BSN in their signature along with their graduate degree credentials. I think it's obvious that you have a BSN if you hold a higher degree in nursing. I don't see too many other professions including their bachelor credentials in their signatures- not sure why it happens so much in nursing. Personally I don't see why it's such a big deal. My two cents

HR will ask for official transcripts to verify the completion date of your program... But that's usually after they offer you the position

Are you interested in going back into public health? I did my MPH before nursing school too and you're right... Opportunities will certainly open up to you once you're done- no matter the direction you end up taking.

Constant short staffing, mandatory on call, flex scheduling where you have to work a certain percentage of day and night shifts in a 6 week period. I enjoy my job but it gets challenging with frequent staff shortages and crazy work schedules.

I love using Epic. I find the version that we use to be very user friendly. It's like a giant excel spreadsheet. My facility is in the process of transitioning to Epic. However, I've used this system for a couple years at a previous institution. I wasn't exactly thrilled having to sit through the mandatory training classes for Epic as my facility transitions to it especially since I'm already familiar with it. OP you'll get used to it. As with anything new, it just takes time and practice.