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  1. Feel dumb?

    RN-APNstudent posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi guys! I've been on this site a while now, I rarely post but I am reading threads all the time! Anyways, I am an RN of 4.5 years and recently started the DNP program after finishing my BSN this...

  2. From RN to NP

    RN-APNstudent replied to Breh_118's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting a few years of RN experience is definitely beneficial and will make you a better NP. I have been a nurse 4 years and just started the NP program and I'm so happy I have the knowledge I do from...

  3. How do you explain the DNP?

    RN-APNstudent replied to FreudianSlip's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    DNP is a terminal nursing degree for those interested in the clinical setting. It will allow you bigger opportunities to teach and having a doctorate versus masters is more appealing to physicians...

  4. not on the work schedule

    RN-APNstudent replied to HAYNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that is illegal in some

  5. terminated- feeling like a failure

    RN-APNstudent replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    It absolutely does not mean you should leave nursing!! I spent the first 2 years of my nursing career as a eager youngster that got bullied tremendously. You learned from your mistake, which we all...

  6. Starting Nursing School!!

    RN-APNstudent replied to jmonge's topic in General Nursing

    Plan on dedicating your life to studying!! Don't slack and don't let yourself get behind, organization is

  7. University of Michigan Flint

    RN-APNstudent replied to gabby0319's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Funny this thread came long I am actually in my first semester of the DNP program at u of m flint! It's very difficult to find any threads about my school on here, did you end up going there and how...

  8. Needing some details about DNP track

    RN-APNstudent replied to Fluxmaster's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Getting your RN and then BSN will take a good 4-5 years, I would focus on achieving those and then looking into NP programs. Things are continually changing and you'll want to probably assess your...

  9. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    RN-APNstudent replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the opposite! I am very proud to be a nurse, whenever somebody asks me what I do and I tell them I'm an RN I never have gotten a bad reaction. People seem to be very trusting of nurses, and...

  10. Disappointed in the book format

    RN-APNstudent replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    I've used online books for a few of my classes for the RN to BSN program I just finished, it sucks! I like hard copy books WAY better- consider renting them! I'm not sure of a source but I know of...

  11. Took the NCLEX...all 265 questions

    RN-APNstudent replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!!

  12. Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    RN-APNstudent replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for the disappointing news. I know we all had high hope for you with this opportunity. I wish there was advice I had for you, but unfortunately there is

  13. Fluid overload with low Bp

    RN-APNstudent replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How low of

  14. How long should I stay at my first nursing job?

    RN-APNstudent replied to chewbecka's topic in General Nursing

    Also- a lot of positions require 1-2 years med/surge exp so getting that time frame in on your unit may benefit you if you ever decide to leave ER. Just my

  15. How long should I stay at my first nursing job?

    RN-APNstudent replied to chewbecka's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have a policy of being an employee for 6 months before you can transfer internally. If you know you love the ER I say go for it- the whole "getting a year or two at your first job"...

  16. advice? asked to go home during shift

    RN-APNstudent replied to artreid's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you probably came off as feeling that you didn't need orientation. I Only have 4 years of experience but I train a lot of nurses at my job. The ones that come off that way are...

  17. Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    RN-APNstudent replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry to hear about your struggle. It is awful, it must seem hopeless for you at this point. I do not have much advice for you, besides just keep being honest with future employers. Explain...

  18. Spin off: what is a reasonable sick call policy?

    RN-APNstudent replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    At my job we get 7 points per rolling year. Call off is one point but if we are on for three days in a row and call in all three days it's still just that one point. Being late is half a

  19. Rn: what's your typical daily routine

    RN-APNstudent replied to sroseo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds like a very scary job... One that would put your license at risk. I would seek a position in an acute care or a better ran LTC facility

  20. LPN VS. HIIM

    RN-APNstudent replied to FutureNurseKali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Go for

  21. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    RN-APNstudent replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Jules and Isabel would you mind saying which areas you both work in? Just a curious student

  22. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    RN-APNstudent replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The desire to go further with my education came FROM by bedside experience. It's not about the money for me, I make a salary compared to a NP as an RN . It's not about wanting to get away from...

  23. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    RN-APNstudent replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That is a shame.. I have learned SO much and grew tremendously as a person, a mentor, a student, etc from bedside nursing. I can't imagine being an effective, compassionate practitioner that I aspire...

  24. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    RN-APNstudent replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That's sad to me.. Luckily all of the NP's I know don't/didn't have that mindset, they take their job very seriously and are passionate about making a difference in people's

  25. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    RN-APNstudent replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes it does! I guess like I've heard many others say, education is what you make of it. Despite school, instructors, learning conditions- these programs are not (typically) for people just wanting a...