JaneBSN

I agree, OP definitely needs treatment for the psychological trauma of the attack, and for her burnout! Maybe even taking a leave or cutting hours would help. I may finish my RN, if I were her, especially if close to finishing. I was a burnt out nurse as well. More like, getting older, and less willing to put up with the B.S. The expectations thrust upon nurses, care being run by the Press Ganeys, as they are tied to re-imbursement, the ACO's cutting staffing to make budget, and watching the upper echelon get their big bonus checks and party on our backs got a little old. I was blackballed, and unable to advance (our town is a one horse show: only one hospital). So, I pursued my NP. I am now employed, and I absolutely love it! I chose psych nursing. I L-O-V-E having time to spend with my patients, being able to advocate for them, and saying no to care that doesn't make sense. No nights or weekends. Having control of my hours. Having colleagues to confer with. The list goes on! My point is, maybe obtaining her RN will open new doors for OP. At the very least, if OP does decide to leave nursing, she will have the RN to fall back upon, if she finds herself in need of a job. Good luck, and God bless you.

1. ANCC 4th edition. I outlined key chapters on index cards. 2. Question bank of ANCC questions that you can buy, and the questions at the back of the 4th edition. 3. Fitzgerald review book, and online material put out by Fitzgerald after purchasing their course. 4. Go to ANCC site and down load the outline of the exam and go over it point by point. They are giving you a study guide! 5. no cramming the night before, as you will be in overload. You need to be fresh for the 200 questions coming at you! Good luck! P.S. I think the Mometrix may be helpful, but I would start those flash cards a couple of months before the exam. So many of them!!

Would not want to be on the stand being questioned, as to your training in psychiatric nursing.

There is a PMHNP in our area that successfully completed the program and found gainful employment. So, it must be legit. all I know..... Good luck!

Great thought!

it sounds like she is just trying to understand it all herself! No. Shame in that.

I think the terminology of the NP application is Unencumbered license, or unrestricted license. Maybe you should ask somebody at the BON that question? Good luck!

Amen to that! "Alphabet soup", seems a little mean-spirited! See it in my own life. Graduating next month with my PMHNP. Not all my coworkers are happy for me. Many are very supportive, though. At a family party this weekend, not only did my own sister not speak to me, she turned her head when I came near. Lol! We always had difficulties, but really? She always talked about me, behind my back as the person who never finished anything. Well, 4 degrees, and 3 sets of letters later, she can eat my alphabet soup...... good luck, OP! How about teaching, outright? I apologize for the thread drift, your thread provoked some strong feelings. I am so proud of you for earning all those letters! Please update us with what happens!

Chris, if you don't get in, which I highly doubt, you will get in next semester. The cut off for my school was 3.5. You r well above that! You are a solid candidate! Be proud of all your accomplishments!

I really liked the looks of the EKU program, but could not do that program an clinical in the state of Massachusetts. how is it going? You must be pretty far along. I graduate in May from Regis.

Lila, yes, you can do it! I'm graduating this year, God willing, at the age of 53, with my PMHNP. It took me 3 years. funny, my first husband was also BP1. Yep, you learn a lot going through that. my preceptor graduated at 56, and has a wonderful position, about 6-7 hours a day, gets to spend time with her patients, six figures. Start to research some programs, maybe take a graduate course and see how you like it. Many ways you could go with this degree. Good luck! Jane

Anyone planning to venture onward towards the DNP? Entering my last year of FMHNP program, and think I may just keep on going! I'm just putting the feelers out right now. Yale would be my dream program! But there are so many others to consider. My GPA is currently a 3.9, as was my BSN. But I wonder what else will be considered? Looking at the current class going through (Yale), it seems like a very diverse and vibrant group. I think community service will be key. What are some of your experiences? Recommendations? Thoughts? TYVM

No, there was a payout on each individual party, and an entry made in the National Data base. It states "alleged" on the paperwork in NDB. No convictions of charges, or anything.

Wondering if anybody can help with this question. Say a registered nurse was sued over a hospital case she was involved in, briefly, hours after said negligence occurred, but named along with everybody else. Then the hospital settled for all parties, without even getting a chance to defend herself, or give a deposition. now, said nurse is in a NP program, and is just finding out that she needs liability insurance to do clinicals! will insurance companies decline the nurse? said incident occurred nine years ago. any info, or direction appreciated!

Barnstormin', that is interesting about New York! I did not know that. It is too bad, as that can be very limiting. The reason given is that they want to control the quality of the programs, but I think it is more about $$$! :) What school did you pick? I was looking at Stoneybrook. I have seen the Stahl books referred to, a few times on this site. I'm going to order today, as I start Pharm I later this month. TY. Good to know about the prescribing guide! Sarah, that sounds like a great plan! I did not have to take the MAT, another reason I chose my school. How long will Rivier take to get through the program? Do you live in NH, or is that an easy commute? Online?