Tacomaboy3

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  1. DNAP/MSNA and teaching

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All require bachelor's degrees, but not necessarily BSNs. Programs I've specifically looked at include: Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (DNAP) California State University Fullerton in Pasadena, CA...

  2. Waiting List!

    Tacomaboy3 replied to FAITH_NURSE's topic in General Students

    Find a part-time or on-call CNA gig, preferably at a hospital. The experience, though not necessary, will really help you in lab classes and clinical rotations. Having that experience has been...

  3. DNAP/MSNA and teaching

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it's probably rare that CRNAs teach at the undergraduate level. But hey, I imagine that I'd really enjoy doing both some

  4. Should I still do nursing?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to shayjulia's topic in General Students

    For you, I would recommend working as a CNA for a little bit to get a more accurate glimpse into what nursing is. At the very least, you should try and find a volunteer/shadowing opportunity at a...

  5. About to fail BSN program. What now?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to ca614129's topic in Nursing Career

    To be honest, my immediate thought was that if you need to pass this exam with a 92%, why are you posting on here instead of studying? It sounds like your lack of preparation (e.g. not studying at all...

  6. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in almost as much debt with a prior BA and currently in the middle of an ADN program. I'd highly recommend the ADN route. As others have said, it's cheaper, allows you to work full- or part-time...

  7. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    I wish it was more science-y and less

  8. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    Yeah, an actual PhD: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD—Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science | School of Nursing). Click and view the Prerequisites on the right-hand column of...

  9. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    Sure, I suppose it depends on your topic of study. But I think you're playing a semantics game; it's a research degree focused in nursing. Similarly, my "biology degree" is actually a bachelor of arts...

  10. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    I meant, "the one PhD in nursing program near me." It's at the University of Washington, perhaps surprisingly. They take those with bachelor's degrees in any discipline, and only require you to be...

  11. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    I'm not even a nurse yet, but I'm curious about the research career pathway. Thanks for your input. The one PhD program in nursing doesn't even require applicants to have nursing experience, or even...

  12. Experience before PhD

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    That's great you had funding. I've been hearing that a PhD in nursing is one of the research doctorates in which funding is lacking. That is, PhD students are paying most, if not all, of their...

  13. Male Student in OB Rotation

    Tacomaboy3 replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    I went through my whole OB/maternity rotation without seeing a lady parts. And I think I only saw one nipple during breastfeeding. Did I feel robbed out of the experience? Eh. I felt more like I was...

  14. Brave or just stupid?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hope and think you will do well. You seemed well-informed of the roadblocks coming your way. You're likely to get a lot of backlash and criticism for years to come (directly and behind your back),...

  15. Bowel elimination

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Mavie66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, I will not do your homework for you. Start earning your

  16. Brave or just stupid?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in nursing school now, and I would argue that the quality of clinical hours in RN school IS NOT the same as in PA/NP school. It's hardly experience, more like required exposure or job shadows into...

  17. Math requirement for RNs?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    1) I suppose this "fourth grade math verification" is attributed to the student's high school diploma or GED. At least in the US, I think it's realistic that there will always be a calculator...

  18. Should I take Developmental Psychology online or in class?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Students

    Online. Didn't even buy the book, just looked at lecture PowerPoints and premade Quizlet flashcards to study.

  19. Future Pediatric Nurse: UC Berkeley vs Sac State

    Tacomaboy3 replied to habi14's topic in School, College Programs

    Phew! I'm glad to hear about your decision to attend Sacramento State. I bet that most nurses, when asked about your former HS-UCB-ABSN nursing plan, would cringe (especially if you KNOW you want to...

  20. Headed back to school - Need feedback!

    Tacomaboy3 replied to YourFavoriteMurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the DNP program is a nurse leadership program and NOT an APRN program, I would think all three options would prepare you for the same type of management role (albeit, the PhD would open up research...

  21. Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    Tacomaboy3 replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    I thought the A&P prerequisite courses were much more challenging than anything I'm studying now, though I'm only finished with 2 quarters of my RN program. I also think my bio degree had more...

  22. Nursing school makes you crazy but this is too far!

    Tacomaboy3 replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Students

    Agreed. Just because you disagree with her behavior, especially in an isolated incident that you didn't even witness, doesn't mean she's a danger to herself or to others. The absolute most I would do...

  23. Nursing school makes you crazy but this is too far!

    Tacomaboy3 replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't do nor say anything. You should mind your own business - this includes not talking about this to anyone in your cohort nor the school faculty. She isn't endangering anyone. Just because you...

  24. I blew my teas exam :(

    Tacomaboy3 replied to anhtran94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You failed! You're nursing dreams will NEVER come true! Unless you gain some tenacity.

  25. Fell asleep during clinical.

    Tacomaboy3 replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

    I hope you had a good speech to give. What happened? I would think you'd fail the clinical course and therefore wouldn't be able to continue on in the program. Or, perhaps worse, you get blacklisted...