DiscGolfNurse

DiscGolfNurse BSN

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  1. APU 2+2 SUMMER 2019

    DiscGolfNurse replied to loacosta's topic in School, College Programs

    The waiting times vary because they interview so many people. Don’t worry they will notify with plenty of time for you to get what you need together. I know it’s hard to wait but the wait will be...

  2. APU 2+2 SUMMER 2019

    DiscGolfNurse replied to loacosta's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey y’all! I’m a previous graduate of this program, prior Student Nurse President, and now registered nurse! I graduated in July of 2015! If you guys have any questions don’t hesitate to ask ?...

  3. How do you administer your chemo?

    DiscGolfNurse replied to sergel02's topic in Pediatric

    We give ours via baxter sigma IV pumps. We prime a primary line with NS and labeled chemotherapy and then the chemo comes up from pharmacy spiked and primed with NS. We connect it as a secondary above...

  4. Advice for new Ped-Hemonc Nurse

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Piano-CelloRN's topic in Pediatric

    Such great advice already on this thread. Taking care of yourself if highly important. On my unit we have lost 3 kiddos within the last 3 months all from different cancers and they all sting the same....

  5. Day in the Life of a Peds Onc RN

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in Pediatric

    Being a pediatric oncology nurse is an absolute privilege and honor. To bond so closely with a child and their family in such a vulnerable time in their lives is a blessing. Those parents begin to...

  6. Adult med-surg to peds? Advice...

    DiscGolfNurse replied to mi_dreamin's topic in Pediatric

    I am a previous adult medicine oncology nurse with my chemo/biotherapy admin certification. Maybe looking to transfer to a pediatric specialty such as med/surg will be a good start. Since I was new to...

  7. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse posted a topic in Government, Military

    Greetings! I am a RN with about 1 years medsurg experience looking to apply for FY 2017 to the Navy for direct accession. Anyone else out there working on their packet or that have already submitted...

  8. US Navy Nurse Corps as already a licensed practicing nurse

    DiscGolfNurse replied to guest545900's topic in Government, Military

    You need an officer recruiter as previously stated. You would be attending ODS, Officer Development School, for 6 weeks in Rhode Island. Your years of experience as a civilian nurse would determine...

  9. APU 2+2 SUMMER 2018

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Grace2018BSN's topic in School, College Programs

    Sure thing! In the first semester they are very full days 8 hour days. Then when you advance to clinical they are on both week days and weekends based on the availability of the

  10. APU 2+2 SUMMER 2018

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Grace2018BSN's topic in School, College Programs

    The program is amazing and you'll learn so much. The curriculum is paced really well I thought. In the beginning you tart out every day and then as the semesters go by you're on campus less but you...

  11. APU 2+2 SUMMER 2018

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Grace2018BSN's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all! I am a graduate of the APU 2+2 program and am now a registered nurse. If you guys have any questions feel free to ask away! APU has an amazing

  12. APU 2+2 for 2018 Spring

    DiscGolfNurse replied to newgradrnnn's topic in School, College Programs

    When I applied and was admitted there was no interview process. It's not so much the questions they ask you (I'm not aware of what they ask but I'm assuming it's more personality based and why you are...

  13. APU 2+2 for 2018 Spring

    DiscGolfNurse replied to newgradrnnn's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck to you all! I am a graduate of APU's 2+2 program. If you have any questions don't hesitate to

  14. APU 2+2 Spring 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to ForTheLoveOfNurses's topic in School, College Programs

    Of course. Any questions or concerns that you may have please don't hesitate to ask. I bought all of my first semester books. Those books are the foundation for all of your other classes. For classes...

  15. Criminal arrest! Help

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Tracey0312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm assuming you had your felony cleared with the board before getting your license? or did you acquire it after you received your license? Some would say be forthcoming, others will tell you not to...

  16. In the grey zone

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Alycia8706's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not think you would be burning any bridges by rescinding your acceptance. Just let them know as soon as possible, if offered the second position. In the new grad world, these programs are used to...

  17. Need some advice

    DiscGolfNurse replied to AreEnd's topic in New York Nursing

    I do not live in NY nor did I go to school there. I don't know anything about their program or how competitive they are. I do know that most nursing programs all over the country are competitive and...

  18. From floor nursing to phone triage

    DiscGolfNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings allnurses, I am currently working on a medsurg/oncology/palliative care unit at a hospital. I would love to eventually be working in pediatrics and I was able to get an interview at a...

  19. APU 2+2 Spring 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to ForTheLoveOfNurses's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you so much! I love being able to give back to APU any helping prospective students in anyway I can. Please, don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions or concerns you may have or come...

  20. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats j.a.m.rn13! What specialty are you coming in

  21. APU 2+2 Spring 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to ForTheLoveOfNurses's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem at all! I know most people don't check this site frequently. I am from temecula originally. At first I was going to commute but i quickly learned that this was not ideal. The furthest I...

  22. APU 2+2 Spring 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to ForTheLoveOfNurses's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats all! I saw your cohort at orientation! I am a graduate of the 2+2 program. If you guys have any questions feel free to ask! Hopefully most of your questions were answered at

  23. Condisering the Navy after graduating

    DiscGolfNurse replied to jdorm41's topic in Government, Military

    I have heard of people getting waivers for being older than 40. Whether the waiver is approved or not is up to the board. If its something your heart is set on and you get the chance to get a waiver...

  24. Navy nurse candidate program

    DiscGolfNurse replied to Bkm2010's topic in Government, Military

    I would follow up with your recruiter or whomever you worked with when

  25. Active Duty Navy Direct Accession FY 2017

    DiscGolfNurse replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Government, Military

    Indeed I am. Any news