SamanthaRN1989

Good luck!! First nursing job is going to be stressful regardless of how prepared you feel. I precept a lot of new nurses at my job and suggest this- be nice, have a smile on your face, and ask questions. Don't hesitate To ask questions even if you f...

I don't think that will look bad at all! I think they will most definitely understand your priorities!

My advice is do what makes you happy-nobody should be miserable at work especially in a position you worked so hard to get to! I quit my first job after three months and have never regretted that decision!

Hi! I am starting the acute care dnp program in the fall and also work two contingent jobs. I am planning to quit one of them (that I've been at for only about 9 months) and keep my other one (been there almost 4 years). I decided based on which job ...

I just completed my BSN after being a RN for 4 years.. My best friend is an LPN. Please take this advise and GO FOR YOUR RN!!! My best friend has so many regrets about choosing LPN because it was cheaper/shorter for school. Her job opportunities are ...

Thanks for adding your insight, teaching is something I'm very interested in too!

No need to apologize :) it's not a bad thing to have an opinion.

I never stated that my opinion is that having my doctorate will make me a better clinician, for me It is purely about education, higher learning and the fact that I truly enjoy school and learning. Your argument may be meant for somebody else you kno...

PhD is a research based degree while doctorate is a clinical based degree. Yes it involves a lot of research but that's what advanced practice is based upon-evidence based (research). Everybody has their own opinion and neither of us are wrong- we ju...

People choose to do dnp for a higher education... I would never consider higher education a joke but that's just me.

We weren't talking about post masters dnp, I was talking about post dnp specialty (say you are acute care desiring a fnp cert)

The doctorate was many more credits but the 2 credit/200 clinical hours was just to earn his fnp cert. post doctorate

Well my dnp friend already had his acute care , he went to u of m flint for his doctorate (same school I'm starting this fall

Like you said, to each its own. I'll be 30 when I graduate with my doctorate and want to be educated in different specialties throughout my career as an NP, I don't think our brain has a limit to the amount of knowledge it holds. I have no desire to ...

Yeah and that is where I desire to work as well which is why I am going into the acute care program. It would be nice to have the ability to go wherever I want though, and get it done early in my career so I Won't have to worry about someday going ba...

My plan is to finish my dnp and go back to get FNP cert. my acute care dnp friend just did it and it took 200 clinic hours + a 2 credit class. Not too bad, I am just excited for the education regardless of what specialty.

Thanks for all the info that really helped! I am very confident in choosing acute care for the focus of my doctorate, family practice has never been something I wanted (office/primary care). I am so excited and nervous to start this journey into scho...

I am starting the dnp program (acute care) and have a very hard time finding other acute care students or practitioners on here! From what I've researched and talked to other NP's about the topic of fnp vs AGAC , I have been under the impression acut...

This loving life poster obviously isn't loving life as much as her name implies, because she is clearly in a difficult place with her own life. She is blatantly going out of her way to be rude and condescending to you, which shows immense immaturity ...

Your very welcome, just remember anything is possible! Life sucks sometimes and seems harder than it should be but it'll get better! Get you an at home job, there are so many even if it's not in nursing. Earning money again will probably give you a l...

People sure are harsh, sitting behind a screen with no accountability for what they say. Your situation sounds pretty complex but not impossible. My advice to you is make a timeline of when you want to finish school. Don't make it an "if I go back" ,...

Not all nursing programs require stats. I only took it recently so that I could achieve my BSN (RN-BSN) and get into grad school. I cannot believe people are advising you to rethink your dream of becoming a nurse! During the program yes you do have t...

It should be ok, I have found most employers to be pretty flexible.

Depends on the facility but I know a lot of places will require full time hours while training

Hi! I am an RN that also graduated in 2011. I have learned over the past couple years that per diem/contingent is most definitely the best way to make money and have flexibility. I currently have two contingents jobs and I pick up days when and where...