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I was just curious how you felt the state of Montana takes care of their RN/NP community. Looking at relocating from Houston to Missoula in the near future but didn't want to just jump the gun and run. Any feedback in this would be awesome thanks guys.

Places I have worked if you have no parameters it’s an incomplete order and must be followed up on not ignored or “held”. Also if they do t tolerate those cardiac meds well and tank after a 3.125 carvedilol the. I would hold at a 110’s as well especially if they become symptomatic. However, holding meds without parameters, without a reason during report to me sounds incomplete on a lot of ends. House the prescriber for parameters and speak with your colleagues as you why they held it.

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Sorry but let me get this straight. you have a young child, no job, gap in history to care for family (props), picky on where you’ll work, and want the best job for your development out the gate despite experience without dragging your nose in the dirt? Sorry but to say you can’t find a job yet refuse to apply at specific places is besides me. ill clean toilets, flip burgers, dust fans, vacuum lawns, if that means I can provide for my family. I do t care what I do so long as bills are paid and food is on the table. Being an RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, CRNA, MD doesn’t mean jack. You can find a job, it may not be what you want but you have to earn it. Jobs are out there it’s a matter if you feel compelled to do so. Don’t feel your title entitled you to anything. Normally I’m not so harsh on people but your post is grossly misleading and too many sympathizers aren’t sharing reality. Sorry but put the footwork in

Sorry to reply so late guys, life and work. 1. Apply for the scholarship HRSA if you’re going or planning to go to school 2. Hearing back about your application can take weeks or months. To be honest my approval happened 2 weeks after school started in WA state but after that they paid my first semester within a week or two, I got my first month check as back pay and my current month check at the same time. I also received my ORC check (other related costs) a few weeks after. They are a bit slow but if you keep in contact you should be fine. 3. I had been told by reps they usually approve scholarships to people despite financial standing. It is due to the limited number of applicants who actually fill out the paperwork properly and on time as to why they are able to do so. My prior degree/life was business and I had done well to prepare to pay for my BSN and living expenses without working for 3 years while doing pre-reqs and nursing school. So the old adage that’s it’s strictly financially based is incorrect. 4. lastly, be warned, HRSA did not take taxes out for me when I received my checks. Therefore, I had to pay income tax at the end of the year even though I was not working. So be cautious and need a few thousand in the bank after you receive your ORC otherwise you may be in the negatives. I prepared for it and my accountant did well to reduce my costs of income taxes but for those of you who may be new or not too savvy with taxes, just keep a good savings in preparation. Best of luck to every one of you applying and thank you for choosing your fields. Remember that HRSA also pays for doctorate and master degrees as well with the same benefits ^.^

I actually receive the scholarship program from HRSA and it was amazing! They gave me a full ride scholarship plus a monthly stipend in order to go to nursing school and complete two years of service in a high needs area. It qualifies for either mental or primary health scores when searching for a job. If you’re concerned the primary Heath score doesn’t qualify but the mental heath score does no worries. It just has to qualify in either/or but you don’t have to work in that field just that facility! My experience was awesome and I voice it to everyone and anyone going to school, completed school, or thinking about school. ps- also works with advanced degrees as well

I see, so the Acute/Gero program is the "Acute NP" program. I suppose it makes sense since a majority of med/surg pt's are in face acute or gero lol. Thanks, appreciate the info

Hello everyone, I am a newer nurse and am looking to start applying for NP school in the near future. I had been searching online for Acute Nurse Practitioner programs but have only come across Acute/Gero programs. My goal is to work as a hospitalist in WA state and the hospital I am currently working for as an RN will be hiring NP's as medical staff and not core staff in the near future. Personally, I am looking for an online master program and will bridge later if need be. I am hoping to find a school that will focus on acute care rather than acute/gero if that even exists. All help would be appreciated! James

Hello everyone, First time poster and finishing my last semester in Nursing School right now. I was curious as to the most helpful or sought out certificates for an ICU nurse. I will be applying for ICU positions and practicum soon and would like a heads up and create a plan to obtain additional certifications whether I get an ICU position out the gate or later in life. I appreciate all the feedback on what people think are essentials and what is not. Thank you! James

I am a nursing student and while everyone here is right that there is a demand for nurses, good ones in particular, there by not means should be a higher request for males of females. HOWEVER, as a male nursing student I have been treated significantly different during clinical by patients, nurses, and doctors based on initial impression. It could be that I am a bit older but I do know that my time in NICU, OB, and Peds, the nursing managers had stated many times that they need more male nurses on those units. I have worked along side many male nurses in these units who have been there 10+ years but the truth of the matter is that males are typically outnumbered close to 10:1 and I don't think they preference male nurses over females but try to be more supportive of males entering the field due to the high level of discrepancy in male to female ratios.