Joy16Sarah

Joy16Sarah

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  1. Implanted Ports & Heparin Flushes

    Joy16Sarah replied to HMarie13's topic in Oncology

    interesting its not concentration dependent--Its a hassle going to the machine every time to get a heparin flush as only saline flushes are stocked in the rooms. It wouldnt hurt my feelings if our...

  2. Implanted Ports & Heparin Flushes

    Joy16Sarah replied to HMarie13's topic in Oncology

    during my port access refresher class I asked about our policy. Our hospital is switching to only power ports so they can be used for CT scans but we are to continue flushing with 10cc saline (20cc if...

  3. Implanted Ports & Heparin Flushes

    Joy16Sarah replied to HMarie13's topic in Oncology

    Wow, our policy is different. I have worked on my oncology med surg unit for 14 years and getting a port access/flush refresher course next week. Our policy hasnt changed that I know of. We always...

  4. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    wondered the same thing as Patho has 3 required books

  5. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank-you for that encouragement, bbcewalters! Does the program seem heavy on papers or on tests? or does it depend on the class? Which semester was your most challenging?

  6. Trying to choose between 3 NP programs

    Joy16Sarah replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My sister recently graduated from MSU just a few years ago. She appreciated their placing her at clinical sites and was impressed with the program. Her opinion was that they had her take a lot of...

  7. So now what?

    Joy16Sarah replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wasnt comfortable with my current manager knowing either and the brick and mortar NP school I was accepted to didnt give such LOR specifics. I asked a teacher, my previous manager that left for...

  8. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank-you for that info. We'll all envy you at the end of summer when you have those challenging classes behind

  9. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats too, and wow what a lot of paperwork they require--even a chicken pox titer and I didnt even know that lab was offered. It is exciting to take this next

  10. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    By any chance do you have information as to what edition and author for the patho and pharm class the school uses? Thanks and hope you survive the summer

  11. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live in Michigan and chose to do their part time option. I have toddlers so I want to delay clinicals for a year. This will make the program 3 years for me. I am currently listening to itunes Dr....

  12. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    They take applications annually until April 15 then decide from that pool of applicants for their fall start

  13. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just logged into the website today and found out I was accepted!

  14. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    Joy16Sarah replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to the Columbus State University FNP fall 2016 and have not heard back yet whether or not I am accepted into the program. Has anyone received word? Thanks,

  15. have bach in biology, adn nursing can I go right to FNP?

    Joy16Sarah posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently have a bachelor in biology and Associates in nursing. I have been a practicing RN for 13 years and am looking into getting a Bachelor in nursing from Western Governors University. my end...

  16. looking to take np classes early before being accepted into a program

    Joy16Sarah replied to Joy16Sarah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's a really good idea to buy old text books! Never thought of that! You have a good point about losing information with time.

  17. looking to take np classes early before being accepted into a program

    Joy16Sarah posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Does anyone know of an online nurse practitioner school that will allow you to take up to 9 credits of NP classes (maybe pharm, patho, or other common courses) without being accepted into their...

  18. have bach in biology, adn nursing can I go right to FNP?

    Joy16Sarah replied to Joy16Sarah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found University of South Alabama on this helpful list of colleges accepting non nursing degrees

  19. have bach in biology, adn nursing can I go right to FNP?

    Joy16Sarah replied to Joy16Sarah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    best info for my question was on this link List of schools that accept those with bachelor degrees in a non nursing field

  20. have bach in biology, adn nursing can I go right to FNP?

    Joy16Sarah replied to Joy16Sarah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thank-you I will check out