mmutk replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate
I am currently enrolled in the Dual Role FNP/ACNP program. I am wrapping up my second semester. It is an online program and therefore you will have to teach yourself allot. However I have had all As and a good experience so far. I am starting clinica...
I agree with TraumaRus, don't give too much info because that opens you up for criticism. Hey I saw that patient again today, she was jaundiced and complained of worsening belly pain. Her husband wanted to take her to the ER, so he did. End of story....
How early did those of you that did FNP preceptors begin your search? I'm a year out and feel like it is too early. I feel like people will forget they talked to me this early out. Was going to start in January for my August preceptors.
Very odd discipline, but I like it! At my work you can just not give any of the meds EVER and no one cares. No one ever gets in trouble for anything. Shocking to hear of a facility that disciplines so severely for this incident, must be more to the ...
One good thing about being an AGACNP is your still an RN. I practice at a hospital where an NP works as an RN in the ICU because it pays so much right now.
This is common practice for the ICUs. When I was an ER nurse this was less common but still came up on occasion. It absolutely can bite you in the a$$ if you do something wrong. However, it is going to continue because the MD isn't there all the time...
I think the above question depends on where you live. In my area we are hiring new grads in the ICU like they are the best thing since sliced bread. Also if you want to get into CRNA school in my city they prefer SICU experience vs CVICU and MICU ex...