NuggetsHuman BSN, RN

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    Am I Too Old to Go to School?

    NuggetsHuman replied to Les Lee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In 4 years you could be 50 and be exactly where you are now in terms of education, or you could be 50 with an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing. Play the long game! You got this! Also, you...
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    Resume after quitting.

    NuggetsHuman replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    "I left because ultimately it wasn't a good match for me. I learned that I'm looking for a place where I can keep learning with a little more support from experienced nurses."
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks, umbdude. I'm nothing if not persistent! I hesitated about whether I was really going for it because I just received a promotion at work. I work in an FQHC and was hired as a behavioral health...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ahahaha.... Yeah. So. I really just couldn't afford Drexel, and after talking with people who know more about the programs in the Philly area, I've applied to and been accepted to LaSalle's ACHIEVE...
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    Syringe/needle exchange

    NuggetsHuman replied to SiwanRN's topic in Addictions

    You might also find some really receptive programs willing to share their startup stories with you. Two I know are Prevention Point here in Philly, and People's Harm Reduction Alliance in
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    Syringe/needle exchange

    NuggetsHuman replied to SiwanRN's topic in Addictions

    There are some really great programs that can be learned about by researching harm reduction info. I was just at a workshop yesterday in NYC about changing perceptions of self and systems for...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    I was wondering that as well. What it looks like in the current course offerings is T/Th, Sat/Sun. I'm not sure how much of that is either/or and how much might be on line vs. in person. I was going...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Lexie. You can find me on FB under Nugget's
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Winona and thanks! I had most of my stuff in by the priority deadline, but ended up having to track down, I kid you not, a transcript from a college I never actually attended but got nongraded...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to those who have been accepted, full or provisional. And good wishes to those who have pending and waitlist status. After talking it over with my spouse, we decided we really can't take the...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, it happened. Pending successful completion of Microbiology starting January. I opted for the 2 year evening/weekend program for the BSN because financially my spouse and I can't really take the...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    I *just* finished my Drexel app moments ago (had to wait to order one last transcript until the records office was open because who remembers their student ID number from 12 years ago???). I have...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey, congrats! Did you already have the "religious studies" credits prereq done when you
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    Does it get easier after anatomy class?

    NuggetsHuman replied to Elsa15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P1 was really heavy on memorization compared to A&P2 where I took it. It also takes a bit a get used to an instructor's test writing style. Have you been able to take advantage of office...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    NuggetsHuman replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Shoot. I could have sworn I wrote this yesterday. Ah well. Hi howdy. I've decided to apply for Fall 2017 as well. Just waiting for one last transcript (of course, the one with all my science prereqs...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    mindfulmswrn, I feel you on the nuttiness of the psychotherapy endorsement on LCSWs in NYS. What a crock! I suspect psychologists lobbied for it to try to "protect their turf". (Also, I can't send you...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Howdy. Here's another update. Since we last spoke, I have finished OChem and A&P1 and 2... aaaaaaaand moved to Philadelphia of all places! My spouse got offered a "dream job" with his shiny new...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So... three years later, here's an update... ? I will be finishing a NHSC loan repayment contract August 2016. (I knew about that program when I started my MSW way back in 2001 and it feels AWESOME to...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm confused about the difference between CNS (clinical nurse specialist) and NP (nurse practitioner). Also, this is what I was looking at specifically: If the requirements for licensure have...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I definitely feel youb on the cost of several degrees, but it sounds like its working out well for yopu.Did your socia work work experience count as "hands on health care" experience in your ABSN...
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    MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

    NuggetsHuman replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the vote of encouragement! I have thought about grad-entry programs, but I'm not sure how they differ from the plan I'm looking at... except that the grad entry program nearest me (Seattle...