melliemel22936

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1. Maryville University FNP Program Recent Student's Reviews

   melliemel22936 replied to TereseRN's topic in NP Students

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

2. New Grad Can't Find Niche

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   "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 high alert" or running all the time from one emerg...

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

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   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 motivation!

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

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   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 care.

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

   melliemel22936 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Thanks for the reply!

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

   melliemel22936 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors

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

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 work as a team when on the unit together.

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 Saturday night shift. Made more money working half the t...

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 51). I am currently in an online graduate program s...