OK. Don't laugh at me for this question (too much). I'm curious about my image as an FNP student. I love bright colors and cute accessories... I'm the nurse with the bright colored Vera Bradley bag, rainbow bell stethoscope, hot pink monogrammed cli...
I'm curious. I'm starting an FNP program in the fall and am trying to get my ducks in a row. The question is... Do I need to have both a regular adult stethoscope and a pediatric stethoscope? I know that in our local children's hospital, the nurses i...
NursingNerd1 replied to schallerjasmine's topic in NP Students
I completed my ADN in May '15, BSN in May '16, and will be starting my MSN-FNP in August. I believe the experience is HUGE, but I also feel that going into the program with much of my "book knowledge" fresh in my mind can be beneficial, as well. Can ...
Most of my graduating class (43 of us? I think?) had jobs secured with a contingency on passing NCLEX. Our program has a tremendous reputation in the area, though. I know others from other programs who struggled a bit.
NursingNerd1 replied to TruthRN2011's topic in NP Students
I think it's under "accept award"? I have a hold d/t "unusual enrollment history" so I can't accept yet. I called and its from my graduating with my ADN 5/15, BSN 5/16, and now enrollment in grad school-- they said it wasn't an issue, just needed my ...
NursingNerd1 replied to kelligracie's topic in Uniform/Gear
Our hospital has all RNs wear a white scrub top with their unit's designated color bottoms and the other departments like RT, Lab, CNAs, Sitters, etc all have specified solid color sets. Luckily (I reckon), we can purchase any brand as long as it mee...