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 nurs...

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 ...

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 sist...

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 pos...

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 GP...

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,...

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.

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...

I have not seen it be an issue here. Only know a few who have done it straight through, though. Others I have seen, who have switched focus, for instance, critical care nurse becoming pediatric NP, it was not an issue either. Much more responsibi...

Hey, Sarah! I am going to Regis in Weston. I spread it out over 3 years, so I haven't done my clinical yet. The professors are awesome, though. Very accommodating to students and facilitate learning. If you choose this school, the one thing to k...

Hi barnstormin' and mzaur, I'm doing my psych NP now, in Boston. Also brick and mortar. I have completed my first year, and am getting ready for summer classes. Having finished my BSN online, and enjoying that, I have to say, taking classes F2F, and...

As an RN with 20 years experience, I would say..... Go right on with your NP! I believe it is a different skill set and mindset. When you think about it, MD's go right into practice, albeit after residency. But that is comparable to our clinicals! I...

I agree, Advanced Pathophys is a weed out course! I never studied so hard in my life. But it was worth it. Our info was from book and class power points. I reread the info, and transferred it all onto index cards, which I studied from. Towards the ...

Hi David, I was a Texas RN, originally licensed in Massachusetts. I applied for reciprocity in Texas. I thought I needed to keep my MA license current, while under reciprocity. But this was 10-20 years ago! I miss nursing in Texas! Am back in Mass,...