College Planning? How to receive a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice)?
Okay, this is going to be a wee-bit descriptive, so please bear with me. I really need help with this. I have two questions, so if you just want to answer one then, just read one of the two sections. -----Section 1: College Planning - Community college or not?----- I'm a high school junior and next fall I'm going to be a senior. I really want to make my mind up before then because I don't have the greatest grades and I want to take advantage of I know, let me repeat, I KNOW what I want to do in life now. I have my heart set on it. I want to receive a DNP, but because I'm the first one in my family to graduate from high school in the USA, I'm not very knowledgeable in the college application process. My grades aren't the best. I used to have decent grades (As and Bs), but it dramatically decreased because of my depression. My most emphasized year is filled with failing grades (Es). However, I am in the IB Diploma Programme, but will be dropping out of it for senior year due to personal reasons, and will be taking AP classes instead. I'm a very well-rounded student with over 600 hours of community service; several leadership positions in numerous clubs, organizations, and committees; and have work experience (daycares and libraries). I can also play two instruments, as well as many other hobbies. I know that it's going to be competitive, but I'm confident in my abilities. I really don't want to waste any time and money though, so I was thinking of taking 2 different routes: (1) take 2 years of community college, then transfer to a four-year college --> Pros: easier to get into, less expensive, help me rack up on credits, improve my GPA --> Cons: 2 extra years of school, late start on college life (which is a big deal for me) (2) go straight ahead to a four-year college --> Pros: faster, will save 2 years of tuition, ability to have more freedom --> Cons: more competitive Honestly, I'm still weighing out options and I don't know what's the best for me. What would be the best decision? -----Section 2: How to receive a doctorate in nursing practice?----- I'm still not familiar with the different types of degrees you can get in nursing. I know I have the core classes, minors, and majors. For nursing, I know I have to have perquisites and actual experience...So, can someone please explain it to me? Correct me if I'm wrong: --> Freshman & sophomore year - Core classes & RN (or Associate's Degree) --> Junior & senior year - BSN (Bachelor's Degree) --> Extra years - MSN (Master's Degree) --> Perquisites & experience (work) --> DNP Program -- Doctorate *I know these all require exams. Is this correct? If not, please explain further. // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // Sorry for the lengthy description! Great thanks to anyone who answers appropriately! :) I don't know why it's cut off, but this is what I meant by the second paragraph: I'm a high school junior and next fall I'm going to be a senior. I really want to make my mind up before then because I don't have the greatest grades and I want to take advantage of early decision/early action.
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I am about to finish my BSN, and hope to get a DNP myself. For the most part you have a pretty accurate understanding of the order of things. A few things I would point out... 1. If you want to transfer into a 'good' 4 year program after a 2 year stint at a community college, you may be at a weird disadvantage for acceptance to the BSN program. Many of these programs will weigh acceptance based on credit received - but often do not include transfer credits in these tallies. 2. Nursing school is hard! You need killer grades if you want to get into a good program. Enjoy the 'college experience' but remember college credits are expensive, and paying for them twice sucks.
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Stop focusing on the DNP right now. First you need to get a bachelors in nursing (BSRN) then you need to work for a while. SO Slow down and get the first part done before you get all worked up on the second part. You have the order correct, do not worry. Focus on the next step & do your best, then start the next step and go from there. For now, finish HS, and get accepted into a decent BSRN program if you can; if not start at the CC level & transfer. Good luck.
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Diane is right. You need to take some time and work after you get your BSN.Remember you need much more than just a bunch of degrees to be a good nurse. You also need years of hands on clinical experience to back it up. Nothing is more annoying than a nurse with a Masters that has never actually worked on the floor.You need to walk in a nurses shoes before going into a leadership or supervisory role.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Can a foreign physical therapist work in the usa? Question about PRE MED aswell.
Can a foreign physical therapist work in the usa? Question about PRE MED aswell.?
Hi, well I have two questions and I'd be quite appreciative if I could get some good answers. First, I'm a student of Physical Therapy in Costa Rica, I would like to know what are the opportunities or requirments for someone studying outside of the United States to be able to work in the united states; be it a clinc, hospital, etc. My worry come's as obviously, I always have to keep an open mind as to the possibilities of working in other countries. I myself am Costa Rican born but an American Citizen through my parents who are american, and I lived there myself for 10 years, so I'm guessing that should easy things up for me. I get this confusion because I always here things like "You have to do # years of PRE - MED" and "THEN pick the speciality you want to study" to be able to become a P.T., or a Doctor, etc... Here in Costa Rica we dont have "pre med" per say. My career takes 2 years and 4 months to become a BACHELOR IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, although this is not the same "bachelor" degree as in the USA, because it's really just a mile stone, you'r not allowed to work as a P.T. and your not licensed being a bachelor. You must do a total of 1 year and 4 months more (3 years, 8 months total) to become a "licenciado" which I do not know the english translation, and I know they do not use that terminology in the USA. After those 3 years, 8 months, it's the equivalent of "bachelor" in the USA, being able to work and all. In my country you cannot jump from bachelor to master degree, you must first be a "licenciado" and then pursue your masters degree. The way P.T. is structued here, which makes me belive the "bachelor" part is similar to what pre med would be, is that we see "classes" which include "basic sciences" like Biology, Anatomy, Physics, Neuro Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Neuro physiology, psycology, proffesional ethics, interventional methods in health.. We see "complementary sciences to PT": General Medicine, Medical Pathology I, II, and III, Traumatology and Orthopedia, Excersice physiology, Applied physicology, Psichiatry, epidemology, Neuro Devolopment.. and we see "specific science to PT" which compose 10 classes.. Most of these by the way have their own labs. Now I feel the "bachelor" part has more general classes towards the whole of sciences that relate with the health care profession, and not as many "specific" P.T., although there are 10 classes. And the "licenciado" part has 15 specific PT classes, 1 basic and 2 complementery.. which is why you cannot work here and are not licenced until your a "licenciado" which is the equivalent to "bachelor" in the USA, because until "licenciado" we do ALL of the practicing, community service hours, and really "GET INTO" PT. Is the way I described the system similar to what PRE MED and PT would be in the USA? I'm just worried that if in the USA there are much more requirments then I won't be able to work there, or someone with a University title from outside the USA wont get as much opportunities. Can someone help me out? Now, I wouldn't be worried at all if someone tells me that you can work, just have to do some tests to get the license, because my university here in CR teaches EXCELENTLY, and it's actually certified by many national and international standars, it's a specialized college, and it's the only one from Mexico to Colombia and the Carribean which gives masters degress aswell. My worries would come if I'd have to "go back to college" because they won't accept part of my title. Can you help me? Did I make myself clear? SORRY for the long messege. Also If I didnt get the "pre med" part well can someone help explaining it to me clearly? THANKYOU. Also how many years does it take to become a P.T. in the USA? Here in CR, its 3 years and 8 months to have the equivalent of bachelor in the usa, and about 1.5 more years for masters degree.
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Yes. But to work here in the USA, you must be licensed in the state in which you practice and have proof of insurance.
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maybe Please answer my question because no one ever does. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtJjjXAQ.iAq1ArGGvcH5Fzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100504193042AAF9tRc
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Hi, well I have two questions and I'd be quite appreciative if I could get some good answers. First, I'm a student of Physical Therapy in Costa Rica, I would like to know what are the opportunities or requirments for someone studying outside of the United States to be able to work in the united states; be it a clinc, hospital, etc. My worry come's as obviously, I always have to keep an open mind as to the possibilities of working in other countries. I myself am Costa Rican born but an American Citizen through my parents who are american, and I lived there myself for 10 years, so I'm guessing that should easy things up for me. I get this confusion because I always here things like "You have to do # years of PRE - MED" and "THEN pick the speciality you want to study" to be able to become a P.T., or a Doctor, etc... Here in Costa Rica we dont have "pre med" per say. My career takes 2 years and 4 months to become a BACHELOR IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, although this is not the same "bachelor" degree as in the USA, because it's really just a mile stone, you'r not allowed to work as a P.T. and your not licensed being a bachelor. You must do a total of 1 year and 4 months more (3 years, 8 months total) to become a "licenciado" which I do not know the english translation, and I know they do not use that terminology in the USA. After those 3 years, 8 months, it's the equivalent of "bachelor" in the USA, being able to work and all. In my country you cannot jump from bachelor to master degree, you must first be a "licenciado" and then pursue your masters degree. The way P.T. is structued here, which makes me belive the "bachelor" part is similar to what pre med would be, is that we see "classes" which include "basic sciences" like Biology, Anatomy, Physics, Neuro Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Neuro physiology, psycology, proffesional ethics, interventional methods in health.. We see "complementary sciences to PT": General Medicine, Medical Pathology I, II, and III, Traumatology and Orthopedia, Excersice physiology, Applied physicology, Psichiatry, epidemology, Neuro Devolopment.. and we see "specific science to PT" which compose 10 classes.. Most of these by the way have their own labs. Now I feel the "bachelor" part has more general classes towards the whole of sciences that relate with the health care profession, and not as many "specific" P.T., although there are 10 classes. And the "licenciado" part has 15 specific PT classes, 1 basic and 2 complementery.. which is why you cannot work here and are not licenced until your a "licenciado" which is the equivalent to "bachelor" in the USA, because until "licenciado" we do ALL of the practicing, community service hours, and really "GET INTO" PT. Is the way I described the system similar to what PRE MED and PT would be in the USA? I'm just worried that if in the USA there are much more requirments then I won't be able to work there, or someone with a University title from outside the USA wont get as much opportunities. Can someone help me out? Now, I wouldn't be worried at all if someone tells me that you can work, just have to do some tests to get the license, because my university here in CR teaches EXCELENTLY, and it's actually certified by many national and international standars, it's a specialized college, and it's the only one from Mexico to Colombia and the Carribean which gives masters degress aswell. My worries would come if I'd have to "go back to college" because they won't accept part of my title. Can you help me? Did I make myself clear? SORRY for the long messege. Also If I didnt get the "pre med" part well can someone help explaining it to me clearly? THANKYOU. Also how many years does it take to become a P.T. in the USA? Here in CR, its 3 years and 8 months to have the equivalent of bachelor in the usa, and about 1.5 more years for masters degree.
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Yes. But to work here in the USA, you must be licensed in the state in which you practice and have proof of insurance.
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maybe Please answer my question because no one ever does. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtJjjXAQ.iAq1ArGGvcH5Fzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100504193042AAF9tRc
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Being a nurse in the USA
Being a nurse in the USA...?
I'm becoming a nurse in Europe and I would like to work in the USA... What do I have to do, is my degree valid in america?
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Check the specific state board of nursing about reciprocity and other requirements.
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In the US nurses graduate from accredited nursing programs and then take a licensing exam. Each state has different requirements so you would need to check with whatever state you were intending to move to. Many foreign nurses are working in this country so there must be some way that these things are handled. A good way to find out would also be thru an employer that hires foreign nurses. They would have this info.
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Write to CGFNS International(Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools): 3600 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA They will tell you all the steps you need to do to become a nurse in US. Good luck Foreign nurse.
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I'm becoming a nurse in Europe and I would like to work in the USA... What do I have to do, is my degree valid in america?
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Check the specific state board of nursing about reciprocity and other requirements.
2 :
In the US nurses graduate from accredited nursing programs and then take a licensing exam. Each state has different requirements so you would need to check with whatever state you were intending to move to. Many foreign nurses are working in this country so there must be some way that these things are handled. A good way to find out would also be thru an employer that hires foreign nurses. They would have this info.
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Write to CGFNS International(Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools): 3600 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA They will tell you all the steps you need to do to become a nurse in US. Good luck Foreign nurse.
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