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You are totally right. I would hear, “I started off in the ED and I’ve been here for 20 years. I haven’t done anything else”. Okay…. So you were a new nurse in the ED? I have been a nurse and worked the floor first. I don’t get why they feel the need to make themselves feel better, I guess? But Youre right, ignoring them has been the best solution.

It appears as though we would take some of the same classes! I think the only difference is I would take a few less courses because of transferring coursework from my MSN.

Congratulations! I was accepted for the Post-MSN FNP program Fall 2021 at Wilkes

Hi, Has anyone attended or currently attend Wilkes University's Post-MSN FNP program? If so, how do you like it and do you feel as though it prepared you well?

Hi, Does anyone else plan on attending Wilkes University's Post-MSN FNP program starting Fall 2021? I received my acceptance letter for this cohort and was hoping to come across some other fellow nurses who will also be attending!

Hi! I’m wondering if anyone has changed specialties and encountered passive aggressiveness / bullying from other nurses? I’ve been a medsurg/Tele nurse for 3 years. I also have some experience in outpatient same day procedures. I recently made the change to the ED. I have been encountering problems passive aggressiveness from some of the ED nurses. It’s unprovoked. They’ll make comments to me as they walk by or just flat out tell me they don’t know how I can work the floor without having critical care in my background. They act like an inpatient nurse, I never worked my butt off. I ignore it but it’s starting to irritate me. If you have experienced anything like this, how did you handle it?

I do outpatient GI (endos and colonoscopies) post-procedure in an office. We do VS every 5 mins for 4 times is the minimum. So a minimum of 20 mins after the procedure before they be discharged. By that 4th VS, pts are normally awake and we give them something to drink. However, its longer for a pt having a more difficult time waking up or things may change if there’s issues.

Thank you so much for this explanation and insight! ?

Hi everyone! I'm interested in pursuing a post-MSN certification for nurse practitioner. However, I'm trying to learn the difference between these types of NPs (Family NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP), where they can gain employment, and the type of population they work with. I'd appreciate any explaination or insight! Thanks so much! ?

I didn’t have to take anymore classes to test in PA. The NCLEX is a national test so all accredited nursing programs in the US, in theory, should meet the standards. But if Nevada is different, I would just check with Nevada’s Board of Nursing on what you need and find out how to go about completing that. When you are in Capstone, they get you ready to send info into the state for NCLEX testing. Instead of AZ, I had them send my info to PA when I applied and registered to test. I also hold a license in NJ. I had no issues with completing my BSN in AZ and obtaining RN license on the east coast.

After I graduated, I applied to take the NCLEX in Pennsylvania instead of Arizona. Arizona is a compact state, correct. But just because I completed the schooling in AZ, doesn’t mean I have to test in AZ.

I applied to a regular RN job posting. At the time, I was unaware that Temple even had a nurse residency program. I was contacted shortly after applying and was asked if I was interested in their nurse residency program. HR provided me with some information about the program. From the time applied until the time I was contacted about the residency program was about about a week or 2? I scheduled to sit for their exam about 2 weeks after that. A week or two after the exam, I was contacted for an interview. The whole entire process from applying to starting the job took about 2 months. But throughout those 2 months, I was in contact with HR pretty regularly.

I think it’s a GPA of 3.0 or 3.2 as a requirement. When I did it, I had to complete and exam and then based on scores, they call for interviews. They select a certain amount of people. They ask alll types of questions. The nurse residency program was a year long. IDK if it’s changed since then or not. The instructor is wonderful. You have orientation but each month For the year, you also have a residency class. They do simulations too, which help especially if you’ve never used some of the skills you’ve learned in nursing school. I hope this helps!

As a new grad, I was hired at Temple and completed their nurse residency program. I highly recommend it

Hi, I’m in search of a preceptor for my last class for my online MSN in nursing education. I’ve been searching for over 4 months now and it has been quite difficult. Trying not to lose hope in completing my degree. Looking for a preceptor in Philly/NJ area. If anyone is willing or able to assist, please let me know. I would GREATLY appreciate it. thanks!

I attended the ABSN program from 2016 - 2017. I moved back home to Philly, passed the NCLEX in 75 questions and definitely felt more prepared than my peers. I was offered a job right after passing the NCLEX at a prestigious health system in Philly for their new grad program as 1 out of 8 people - over 100 had applied. I feel as though the instructors are great and very helpful. I had a great experience

Hi, I've been researching NP programs and it's tough to find programs that are affordable, offer some online classes, and have great reviews. Some programs that I have been researching are La Salle, Gwynedd Mercy, Wilmington University, etc. However, there are not many reviews that I have found about these programs. Any insight would be helpful!! Thanks !

I attended Brookline and graduated from their accelerated BSN program. I had a great experience! I'm honestly glad I chose to go there. After graduating, I moved to the east coast where I had no issues finding a job in a major city out here. I also know people that I graduated with that were able to find jobs in the major hospitals in AZ.

Hi Ruby Vee, You are absolutely correct. I was more just asking to see where everyone ended up after med/surg and if they decided what was best for them. Thanks for the input.

I always thought I could see myself in the ED or ICU. But I'm not sure which of these would be a better fit.

Hello everyone, Has as anyone started in med/surg and decided they didn't like it so they went to another specialty? If so, what speciality did you go to and how do you like it ? ive been a nurse for 8 months on med/surg and I really don't think it's for me. I love that I'm getting experience here that I can take with me in my nursing career but I don't think I can stay on this type of unit long term.

Hi CoffeeFirst, I am also a new grad looking into nurse residency at Penn Medicine. Have you tried contacting HUP regarding the program? I'm under the impression you need to apply for a job and you're put into the residency program from there, that there are not really any official start dates.

Hello everyone, I'm a new grad nurse in the Philly area. I already have my PA RN license. I went to school for my BSN out of state and just moved back. I've been applying, applying, and applying to RN jobs. I'm feeling a little discouraged because many of the hospitals in this area hire new grads from the schools that are attached to their hospitals. Does anyone know of hospitals in the area that take new grads that aren't from their schools or have any advice for the job search? Thanks so much!

I'm in my last semester of nursing school and seem to be having more trouble with NCLEX style questions than before. Does anyone know of any good programs/books/etc that can help with better test taking with NCLEX style questions ? thanks so much!

Hi fellow nursing students! I'm wondering, how long does it take you to complete a care plan after clinical? It's been taking me like 3 - 5 hours. Is that normal? lol