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FNP program South Univeristy

Lisa.fnp replied to Shelby_5802's topic in School, College Programs

South University has a great program. You will see negative reviews to online programs that has a high Academic standards. South is no different. It is what you put into it. I did not do the online...
How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

Lisa.fnp replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

My Sister-in-law is a Psychologist and attained her master degree from an online program. The Dictionary defines Psychologist; Quote: A psychologist is a professional who evaluates and studies...
What do you make sure to put in your travel contract?

Lisa.fnp replied to icuRNallie's topic in Travel

I worked for American mobile network as a travel Nurse in state for years and while I was a Student back in at the University for my FNP. I requested night shifts and consecutive nights. I worked...
Best cost effective route to BSN (already having a BS in unrelated field)

Lisa.fnp replied to renaia's topic in Texas Nursing

I had my BSN when a RN. It afforded me the greatest opportunity and I turned to travel nursing. I worked at the largest trauma one and highly rated hospitals in state making top money. It also got to...
becoming an np

Lisa.fnp replied to marinamarie01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

To become a Nurse Practitioner you first have to be a Nurse. You having your BS in Biology you have many prerequisites towards a BSN and a Nursing career. I had a duel Bachelor's in the Arts of...
DNP vs. Certificate

Lisa.fnp replied to abouttimeRN's topic in General Nursing

A Masters program is not a certificate program, it is a 6 year Graduate program. Your question is confusing. The Doctorate program would add 2 more years and is not required at this time. Their is...
stethoscope frusteration!! help!

Lisa.fnp replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

If you want the best bar none get the Cardionics E-Scope II Electronic Clinical Stethoscope. I had mine for over 5 years and hands down better then what Littmann puts out. It can be found here....
How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

Lisa.fnp replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Your opening title was a question, a good question for posting on this site. But then you messed up and continued typing, and what you type wasn't questions but disguised insults to the profession...
Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

Lisa.fnp replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Be very proud. You where alert over a concern of two orders for the same medication in the computer. You did not ignore it and brought it to the attention of a nurse. She is the one that made a...
South University MSN FNP

Lisa.fnp replied to NC-ED-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Yes, I'm a graduate from South University I attained my Masters in the Science in Nursing FNP. I went to a brick and mortar campus. The campus worked for me and South has a very nice
ARIZONA NPs!

Lisa.fnp replied to kj954's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

A good question for the Arizona Board of Nursing. Their phone number 602-771-7800 or Fax: 602-771-
Noose tightening for for-profits

Lisa.fnp replied to elkpark's topic in General Students

I was wondering how the for-profit low standard institutions was going to be reined in. I never even heard of ACICS let alone they credited over 800 for profit institutions.The Commission on...
Working while in NP school

Lisa.fnp replied to LimeintheCoconut's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I worked full time '36 hours 3/12s' as a travel nurse when I did my FNP program. I went to a brick & motar University. I worked t,f,s or a f,s,s night 7p 7a. So it's very doable. I worked for...
Return to Nursing with No Experience

Lisa.fnp replied to JCIrvin12's topic in General Nursing

If he decided to share his gender, why is that a problem for you? What issues do you have?* It's wonderful that he shared gender. Male nurses are a great advantage to hospitals and hiring agencies,...
BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

Lisa.fnp replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

If he decided to share his gender, why is that a problem for you? What issues do you have? It's wonderful that he shared gender. Male nurses are a great advantage to hospitals and hiring agencies, and...
Just "NP"

Lisa.fnp replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

Lol Great point and I agree. Because Lisa.FNP-BC DNP-s FAAN MSN-RN BSN-RN CCRN ACLS BLS BAS BAA would be ridiculous on my lab coat and business card. That was humor just in case someone took my...
BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

Lisa.fnp replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

You have many issues with the ANA. I will comment on the definitions of Professionals vs. Tradespeople The definition of Professional;* which in short is; a vocation, is listed as being a recognized...
Should I continue with nursing?

Lisa.fnp replied to armyj1986's topic in Nurse Disabilities

If your goal is to stop your education with a BSN-RN degree. I would say yes not practical. But if continuing with your education for two more years to a graduate level and becoming a provider such...
Strike nursing

Lisa.fnp replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

I think it wonderful you willing to be a strike nurse when given the opportunity. I had been on both sides of the sensitive issues concerning striking nurses and those nurses striking....
Doctors rip VA plan that would give some nurses more authority

Lisa.fnp replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

Your right, no comparison. What can be compared or measured is the results of primary health care between the two. Case study after case studies has shown. Results are on par between the two....
Equal work for Equal Pay

Lisa.fnp replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

Where does this 14,000 thousand hours of additional training coming from? And are your comparing it to 'over' what an NP's training is which is claimed to be only700 to 1,000 hours? These numbers are...
Doctors rip VA plan that would give some nurses more authority

Lisa.fnp replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

Thanks for sharing personal opinion and feelings. If only scientific case studies supported it. As for sharing communication between a Physician and Nurse Practitioner, in which the reply from the...
Fitzgerald review course

Lisa.fnp replied to mad24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I was down in Tampa last month for the Fitzgerald review for the CE credits. I used black and red pen for notes and 2 color highlighter. I wished I had brought a note book. Some of the charts in the...
Can NPs delegate to PAs?

Lisa.fnp replied to Grumble88's topic in Advanced Practice

[ATTACH]22385[/ATTACH] Do not accept the term mid-level under any circumstances. I love the AANP answer to the term. Also we are not interchangeable, but they certainly want to group us as
Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

Lisa.fnp replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

Thank you for sharing. Your instructor used sharp words I know where hurtful. May I ask, was her words what helped you lose those 85 lbs? Do you hate her for it or appreciate her direct in your face...

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