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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.

First off, congrats on graduating. It certainly exciting to have made it this far in your nursing journey. To echo what everyone has said regarding starting as a CNA, I would say absolutely not. Getting RN pay/experience is more valuable. As far as where you go to school for your BSN, I don't think it matters as long as the program is accredited. I work at one of the top teaching hospitals and there are nurses there who went to top nursing schools but there are also several nurses who did not. My point is that we are all at the same institution regardless of where we went to school. I would recommend to start getting your Acute care experience as a nurse wherever you can find it, learn your craft, and then you'll have more options open up to you once you get some experience under your belt. Best of luck to you

How does that balance out with the high cost of living there?

I got my BS in Community Health before I did nursing so I completely understand the lack of job prospects with that degree alone. If you decide to pursue nursing again, you won't have to do med surg (unless you want to) once you get through your required med surg clinicals. New grads nowadays are starting in all areas of nursing. When I was a new grad, I started in med surg. I thought the experience was invaluable... But it all depends on your interests and long term goals. Best of luck to you

She may just work part time

Any patient going for a test with contrast needs to have a 20 or larger in the AC. We used to have to change out IVs after 96 hours but that policy has now changed and we can keep them in as long as they are still patent. As an inpatient nurse, I frequently move the IVs to a different location when the patient gets admitted from the ED because of the constant beeping that occurs if the line is in the AC. Also, we need an order to put an IV in the foot

As a former athlete, I had contemplated on applying for a doctorate program in PT, but my path led elsewhere. I have no regrets with nursing.

I had prior degrees as well before nursing school, so I went to pinning and skipped out on the graduation ceremony. I have no regrets. In my opinion, the real time to celebrate is after passing boards because then your degree actually means something. Best of luck on boards

My EFC was 0 when I got it

Congrats on finishing! I took a vacation after finishing nursing school and it worked wonders for me. Best of luck!

What we think shouldn't matter. If you don't believe you do, nothing we say will change the outcome. Not trying to sound mean, but If someone can talk you into believing in yourself, then someone else can talk you out of believing in yourself. Just make the decision to see this through, no matter what.