melliemel22936

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1. Maryville University FNP Program Recent Student's Reviews

   melliemel22936 replied to TereseRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Have you applied to Maryville? I have applied and am still waiting to see if I get in for the

2. New Grad Can't Find Niche

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   "If I had to it would ONLY be on a L&D/Mother Baby unit. I have no desire for a position in an ICU or ED. I can handle an emergent situation here and there but do not want to be constantly "on...

3. Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   BEST COMMENT EVER!!! Thank you so much for this. I think I will at least get a CNS or NP. And then if it turns out a DNP is required I'll just continue on. Thanks for the

4. Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Do you mind if I ask why you got your DNP? I think I would choose a DNP over a PhD. Although I love teaching, I'm missing patient

5. Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Thanks for the

6. Got accepted to an awesome Nursing PhD program after WGU MSN

   melliemel22936 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

   Congratulations! I am looking into online nursing PhD programs currently. Are there any you could recommend that will accept my WGU MSN?

7. Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

   melliemel22936 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Spend some time away from work with your coworkers. Drinks after a shift, ladies night out, movie night, etc.. It gives you a chance to really know who you work with and it helps you all to really...

8. Job to live off of while in nursing school?

   melliemel22936 replied to jojofutureRN's topic in General Students

   I also tried the CNA route but found waiting tables a much better fit with nursing school. I worked lunch shifts on the days I didn't have class or clinicals and also picked up a Friday and/or...

9. Am I Too Old to Start School?

   melliemel22936 replied to michelegie's topic in General Students

   First of all, you are NEVER too old to learn! I started nursing school at 38 and got my ADN. I worked as a nurse for 9 years and decided to get my BSN, which I did online over 18 months (I am now...