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    Online NP programs with minimal Papers

    rizahawkeye replied to Devonelyse90's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe graduate schools of any kind require a lot of paper writing. It's one of the skills you need to improve on if it's not your area of expertise and I don't think you can get away from that. If...
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    West Coast University MSN student where are you

    rizahawkeye replied to RN-dancer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's good that they will have that reimbursement for you. I need to find a way about that too. The good thing is, if you really want to pursue the FNP track, you actually have some time to prepare for...
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    West Coast University MSN student where are you

    rizahawkeye replied to RN-dancer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also have a friend who is doing MSN - FNP track at WCU and she also said it's doing well for her. I didn't know she's at WCU until I finished my application. She got 20% off of her tuition because...
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    West Coast University MSN student where are you

    rizahawkeye replied to RN-dancer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello to you. I started my MSN last week and will do the FNP track as well. I really like the MSN at West Coast University so far. From the very beginning, they have been very accommodating. My...
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    Need help deciding on an FNP school- feedback wanted!

    rizahawkeye replied to Terryb1985's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Glad to see that my university (WCU) is included
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    New NP gift?

    rizahawkeye replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Maybe a book reviewer in preparation for her FNP
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    Pre/post treatment assessment in a chronic dialysis clinic advice/tips?

    rizahawkeye replied to ClumsyOne's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with the first two comments. Speed is something you learn later on. Being crucial in your assessments are very important. If they are wearing thick clothing, ask them nicely to remove it...
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    Doing refresher course or start dialysis?

    rizahawkeye replied to ReeShee's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! I'm currently working in a chronic dialysis facility and I also came from Philippines. Training in a dialysis facility gave me a lot of growth, both personally and professionally. The training is...
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    Noncompliance

    rizahawkeye replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Usually, the most compliant ones are in the first and second shift. I have encountered patients in the past that were put on 3rd shift from 1st or second shift due to missed treatments. Each patient's...
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    Noncompliance

    rizahawkeye replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a Clinical Coordinator in a chronic dialysis setting. It's impossible to involuntarily discharge a patient due to missed treatments and signing off early. The Network will say no to this no...
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    Applying for FNP with 2.83GPA

    rizahawkeye replied to JanetFNP2b's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    University of Texas Arlington will put students on probation if you have a cumulative GPA of 2.77-2.99, BUT you need to take the GRE and meet their specific score requirements. Getting good scores in...
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    Applying for FNP with 2.83GPA

    rizahawkeye replied to JanetFNP2b's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Janet, I read your post and I feel your disappointments. Please message me at [email protected]. I am currently enrolled in my masters (FNP track) and would like to share it to you. I had a 2.8...
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    Pearson Vue Trick NOT accurate

    rizahawkeye replied to love.elle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson Vue trick is never accurate. I knew this when I did it when I took my NCLEX-RN examination based from the forums I read here in the website but I did it at my own risk. It worked fine for me...
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    What kind of GPA do I need to get into Nurse Practitioner school?

    rizahawkeye replied to ananana123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I super agree. Thumbs
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    What kind of GPA do I need to get into Nurse Practitioner school?

    rizahawkeye replied to ananana123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Preparing ahead of time is great! I'm glad you have that kind of mindset. I never realized I want to pursue NP school until I started working. I worked hard in my BSN degree but my GPA is not that...
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    Need help to boost my GPA higher

    rizahawkeye posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. My GPA is below 3.0 and I want to improove my chances in getting accepted to graduate school (MSN-FNP in particular). I don't have a lot of information on how to take specific classes in a...
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    Need help to boost my GPA higher

    rizahawkeye replied to rizahawkeye's topic in General Nursing

    True. The MSN school I applied to required a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0 in the last degree earned. Mine was BSN. All grad nursing schools are highly competetive.
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    Need help to boost my GPA higher

    rizahawkeye replied to rizahawkeye's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your responses. I do have BSN. I was an international student but have RN experiences here in US. I applied for the FNP program in University of Cincinnati but was denied. I have sent an...
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    University of Cincinnati 2017 Spring FNP

    rizahawkeye replied to NurseKrysten's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I l know that this is an old post but I was wondering if you could tell more about your friend? Was he/she in a probation period when accepted? My GPA is 2.8 and I have more than 3 yrs of RN...
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    Univ. of Cincinnati-FNP Fall 2018

    rizahawkeye replied to khanna123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did apply as well and hoping to hear something before April 30 (2nd week). My friend who finished the FNP program there only went there during graduation. Maybe traveling there once or twice for...
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    University of Cincinnati FNP Fall 2018

    rizahawkeye replied to Nurse1738's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks guys. Seems like its around 2 weeks before most of us hear something based on everybody's comments. Thanks for the
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    University of Cincinnati FNP Fall 2018

    rizahawkeye replied to Nurse1738's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi guys! Just checking back on everybody else waiting to get an acceptance from University of Cincinnati. I submitted all of my applications on 04/12, got an email from NursingCAS that everything was...
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    low GPA, Looking for ACAGNP program

    rizahawkeye replied to amb1234's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, I studied abroad for my BSN degree. I recently passed my CDN (Cerifified Dialysis Nurse) certification too for my own personal/professional
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    low GPA, Looking for ACAGNP program

    rizahawkeye replied to amb1234's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I have a low GPA as well (2.83). I have more than 3 years of RN experience. I applied to University of Cincinnati for their FNP Fall 2018 program. I think most schools prefer at least one year...
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    University of Cincinnati FNP Fall 2018: The Application Experience

    rizahawkeye posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good day everybody. The purpose of this topic is to 1. Share my experience in applying for the MSN specialty I have chosen. 2. To remind myself of the things I have done. 3. To help and give...