LessValuableNinja

LessValuableNinja

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  1. Newer RN - How do I get an OR job without experience in that area??

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    New nurse residencies in this area take new graduates for OR residencies. You've missed the boat on that one. However, there are residencies that will also take experienced nurses. In this area,...

  2. Financing Nursing School - Not Sure What To Do

    LessValuableNinja replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, side note / correction of misconception: You do not need a BSN to be a nurse practitioner. You need an MSN. While most NPs do have BSNs prior to their MSN, there are "direct entry" (and they...

  3. Financing Nursing School - Not Sure What To Do

    LessValuableNinja replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The ones in this area (the nice, major ones, not the scary ones that no one wants to work at anyhow) seem to pay 4-6K/year. Most of them do not require a contract to work with them after for normal...

  4. Financing Nursing School - Not Sure What To Do

    LessValuableNinja replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rock, Check out Texas. There are quite a few Accelerated and 2nd degree BSN programs at state schools. I paid about 10K for mine. They're competitive to get into, but if you're in, it's fast (in a way...

  5. A fungus among us...Ringworm

    LessValuableNinja replied to halohg's topic in School

    My thoughts are, "It would have been funnier if you wrote Afungus

  6. Suggestions for online Psych NP Program

    LessValuableNinja replied to xmas16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm also curious about the Midwestern State University comment(s). Anyone have any insight on the program? Please drop me a PM.

  7. I will be 52 when I begin the Psych NP program. Any others around this age?

    LessValuableNinja replied to MiaLyse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know a PA that went to PA school when he was 65. He was a fighter pilot before that, then engineer. He's been a PA for... well, he won't tell me how old he is.. but he's very competent.

  8. Midwestern State University online PMHNP program

    LessValuableNinja replied to Babbott72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm interested in knowing what the results of everyone's discussions and research on this. PMs or comments here

  9. Question for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

    LessValuableNinja replied to rock hopper's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm also curious on the

  10. Need a BSN for what again?

    LessValuableNinja replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe you made a typo, and meant to type, "the other 23 hours and 56

  11. Need a BSN for what again?

    LessValuableNinja replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, while ANA, AACN, and NCSBN are pushing it, Magnet is the mechanism. ANA/AACN have been pushing it for a very long time, with no major traction until Magnet status. So, while I agree that the...

  12. Who says nurses can't be scholars?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Neuro Guy NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I want you to be my preceptor. I am in Texas, but have a comfortable couch for

  13. ACNP vs MBA

    LessValuableNinja replied to mayfar2009's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Both "fields" are very broad. You also don't bridge the MSN in management vs MBA discussion, which is also relevant when considering management vs APRN. What do you enjoy? What would be an ideal...

  14. School and sterile gloving

    LessValuableNinja replied to XalieHealbot's topic in General Students

    Good, good. Congratulations. Those simulations can be very stressful, because it's very typical to have simulation exams be "two tries and you're out." And.. no one likes those stupid, stupid,...

  15. Aspen University MSN

    LessValuableNinja replied to nenurse1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wondering the

  16. Can I Explain My ADN Grades to Schools I Apply to?

    LessValuableNinja replied to zoa190's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that your 90 to 100 grade may have been more difficult to obtain then on even a 98 - 100 a grading scale at some schools. That this school has a poor NCLEX pass rate indicates that they...

  17. All reviews on LPN/LVN school in san antonio.

    LessValuableNinja replied to Madelinegill16's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Correction: The second document lists the program's NCLEX pass rates for the past 5 years. I realized the way it was written implied it might mean the pass rate for the program (graduation), which...

  18. All reviews on LPN/LVN school in san antonio.

    LessValuableNinja replied to Madelinegill16's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was mostly joking. I went through AMEDD's program back in the day, so that's the only one I know of in San Antonio. I'm a bit north of there, and only really know some programs in this area for...

  19. School and sterile gloving

    LessValuableNinja replied to XalieHealbot's topic in General Students

    How'd it

  20. Aspiring psych NP

    LessValuableNinja replied to Samcpc2982's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Roger. I live and work in the area. I actually edged up to North Dallas for a bit, but am returning to the "I do not have to drive home two hours after 12's" world. I would use the next 6ish months...

  21. School and sterile gloving

    LessValuableNinja replied to XalieHealbot's topic in General Students

    Fyi, most skills labs will have separate gloves in addition to ones that are part of the kit. Can't hurt to ask. Get there early and do your best Puss n Boots expression from

  22. School and sterile gloving

    LessValuableNinja replied to XalieHealbot's topic in General Students

    If it isn't too late, request separate gloves that are not part of a kit, if they came as part of a kit. The ones in kits usually are not great. I always use a separate

  23. Nursing student getting abuse from instructor

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nursingbabydoll's topic in General Students

    So, I've started nursing. Second day on my first clinical training. And my instructor keeps yelling at me for not working fast enough, and making mistakes that are not really a big deal. -- First,...

  24. Can I Explain My ADN Grades to Schools I Apply to?

    LessValuableNinja replied to zoa190's topic in General Students

    My advice is to discuss with someone who will not make admission decisions. They are known as recruiters or admission counselors. They may be able to give valuable advice. Or not. But it's worth...

  25. Help with A&P situation

    LessValuableNinja replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    If you're expecting the questions on the exam to be worded the same as your notes, or to be in your notes, you're in for an awakening if you get into nursing school. In many courses, memorizing...