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  1. George Washington University - BSN-DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to sam_25's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi All, I'm new to this thread, I'm also in the BSN to DNP for Fall '17 AGPCNP . Does anyone know how the classes are offered, is it one class at a time for 6-8 weeks or all the classes at

  2. New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

    mcas replied to RubyRubyRuby's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that my advice is not among the popular. I also understand new grads and finding a job, if he/she is flexible and is willing to relocate there are jobs out there to be had. Advising...

  3. New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

    mcas replied to RubyRubyRuby's topic in General Nursing

    He/she does qualify for a new grad residency in some cases, it's too bad you feel that he/she is a "flight risk" because the environment that this hiring manager is in charge of creating is not...

  4. New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

    mcas replied to RubyRubyRuby's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it, do it while you're young. I have a 23 year old daughter who's graduating from nursing school this May and she's going to take the Summer off to do some traveling in the US and Canada....

  5. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    taylorthompson, University of Alabama (USA) has a BSN-DNP Spring '18 start as well, you may want to look into their program, you have to apply thru nursingCAS, I'm hearing that they are a little more...

  6. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi taylorthompson Sorry to hear about the mix up, that must have been confusing. Did you see my post about their recommendations? you can try taking the GRE and do well and that will increase your...

  7. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    I got my rejection letter yesterday, I was already told by email last week. I'm waiting for George Washington, which I'm not very confident about since they put more weight on the GPA than MUSC. They...

  8. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    I sent an email, got a response right

  9. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi All I didn't get in, waiting for George Washington. Good luck to all of

  10. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi All I've been checking my mailbox as all of you have, nothing for me. I haven't been on here for a few days, I'm seeing all kind of posts about interviews, emails about financial aid and...

  11. Do nurses have to work from home?

    mcas replied to lilythorburn's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought I would share this year's ANA theme for nurses' week. It would be interesting to see how hospitals respond to it, when so many practices like coming in on your day off to complete...

  12. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    I work full time too, my kids are older but still at home (bigger problems). I may have to cut back, but really can't afford to. There is another allnurses thread from a 2016 DNP group, I left a...

  13. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    taylorthompson I feel your pain, did you apply to any other programs, I applied to George Washington, they extended their deadline 'till April 14, so I'll have to wait even longer for them. MUSC is my...

  14. Do nurses have to work from home?

    mcas replied to lilythorburn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it would depend on where you work, I don't chart at home but my unit is very busy, I never have time to do my mandatory modules while at work, we do get paid for a number of hours they figure...

  15. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied to the Adult Gerontology NP program, I noticed you applied to the FNP program. I'm not too far from Fayetteville, about an hour. I'm not sure if some of the beginning classes are the same...

  16. Help i want to quit my first nursing job

    mcas replied to Redvyolet4's topic in General World

    I sent you a PM with my contact information. You have to have a number of posts before you can

  17. Help i want to quit my first nursing job

    mcas replied to Redvyolet4's topic in General World

    I work on surgical step-down unit. I work with all new employees on my unit, specifically the new grads, I arrange their preceptorship and other experiences that they need to have to function on our...

  18. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hopefully we'll both get in, and get to meet in the Fall, I'm in the Raleigh area, where in NC are

  19. When to call Rapid Response Team?

    mcas replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care

    The short answer is yes, if you feel that this is an acute change in your patient's condition, then calling a RRT is appropriate. I had a situation where we prevented compartment syndrome in a patient...

  20. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    SCRN060584, try and let us know. I'm on first name basis with the administrative assistant at the CON, I won't try again. I will wait for my letter in the mail. I'm in the next state over in NC, so it...

  21. Help i want to quit my first nursing job

    mcas replied to Redvyolet4's topic in General World

    Hi Redvyolet4 It saddened me to hear this, but I know it does exist and nursing school doesn't prepare you for this. I agree with most of the post on their advice to you. Are you in a residency...

  22. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    taylorthompson, I hear that others have been accepted with all kind of scenarios, they really take the whole application into consideration. Your essay and references weight very heavily in the...

  23. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    ItsCatRn, I was going to post this today, I was doing the same thing, then I decided to call yesterday, I was told the letters will go out next Tuesday or Wednesday, the Dean has a final "look over"...

  24. MUSC DNP Fall 2017

    mcas replied to ItsCatRn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi All I'm anxiously waiting as well, all nurses was such a support for me when I was doing my BSN degree 2 years ago, I decided to post here. I called yesterday and was told two weeks from this...

  25. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    mcas replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    This is the appropriate word journaling. Journaling - is a term coined for the practice of keeping a diary or journal that explores thoughts and feelings surrounding the events of one's