Anonymous1257

this is an old convo that has been beaten to death on these forums. There are TONS of direct entry programs across the nation. Please don't derail the OP's question with an old, worn out topic, just go search other threads if you want to discuss your...

One piece of advice I can give is to look at the curriculum of potential programs and make sure it lines up with what you're hoping to learn. Best of luck!

The whole SATA thing is a myth, I got only 3 and passed in 75. Shutting off at 75 is almost always a good sign from what I've seen. Good luck!

This is very difficult to understand, what is your question?

If you have the resources to do it, go for the RN, much wider range of job options, wider scope of practice, and higher wages. There's nothing wrong with pursuing your LPN, it just affords you less professional opportunity.

What specialty are you going for?

Have you looked into UT's Aemsn program? 2 1/2 to 3 years total, but you get your RN in 1 year and can work for the remainder of the program.

I commute to Austin from kyle, if you plan ahead to dodge traffic it's only a 30 minute drive, from San Marcos it's about 40. If you get caught in traffic it's considerably longer, of course, but living in Buda/Kyle/San Marcos is very doable with a ...

There are plenty of positions, but Austin is highly saturated with nurses. We have something like 5 nursing schools in Austin, I think 3(?) of these have FNP programs and just down the road in San Marcos TX State is pumping out FNPs as well and many,...

Listen to podcasts in your car, in the shower, while you exercise, whenever you would've normally listened to music. Study EVERY day for at least an hour. Find a study partner and quiz each other for a couple hours 2-3 times before the exam. Adv ph...

Working for a third party agency that has you managing patients in several facilities involves a lot of running around, I enjoyed a semester working with a preceptor who this. You also get a good variety of patients this way.

I' definitely talk to a director or a higher-up in the program. Denying you that late only means they're losing money. Well, if you can't work, you can volunteer, study? Get an nclex review book and start working through it so you'll be ready to ro...

PA or direct entry APRN would more likely be to your liking given your education. If you really do have your heart set on being an RN, I have the same question as others, what about it appeals to you?

Yikes

You can get an MSN in public health if that's your passion, but yes there's plenty of opportunity for nurses in public health regardless. I don't know a great deal about the MPH, but I'm not surprised BSN prepared nurses are favored. You will recei...

Similar drugs are not same drugs

I don't know of anyone who really "liked" nursing school. It's a pain in the butt. The good news is, even if you hate your first job, and second, and 10th, there are a million different things you can do as a nurse. Even go back to school!

PMHNPs typically receive a heavy load of psychotherapy training and are the only APRNs who can legally practice psychotherapy. Becoming a counselor is always an option for you, but you said you want to heal people, and while counsellors do wonderful...

Thanks for the links wtbcrna, great info. The DNAP sounds like it's in a place that I hope the DNP will eventually get to: A doctorate that is highly structured and provides advanced clinical training within its respective major.

wtbcrna, I hope you're right about these schools being closed down. I haven't heard anything about this. Yes profitability is an important aspect to all programs, this is undeniable. The issue I'm speaking to is sacrificing quality of education fo...

I hope to attend an MSN-Hercules program one day.

You've hit the nail on the head my friend! This is exactly what I want and is exactly what needs to happen if we ever expect our clinical doctorate to be treated as more than a piece of paper. As I've stated a number of times, I believe a clinical ...

Could that info not be added to a form? I work in a residential environment, not acute. Perhaps the written form simply isn't efficient for the volume of info yall need to communicate? Best of luck!

My facility uses a "communication log" basically a standardized written format for report. I like that I can refer to it through out the day. It seems effective. The nurses typically give a brief verbal report on unusual circumstances as well.

Elkpark these are clinical specialists using their title in clinical settings. Please read my post more closely before attempting o correct me. The DNP is not currently viewed as this by many, hence what I said previously. wtbcrna a very well writt...