WIBound

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1. APRN in scrubs?

   WIBound replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in Advanced

   I work as a hospitalist and we have the option to wear business attire or scrubs. I prefer scrubs as I tend to find different ways of getting dirty. I usually spill food on myself twice a day. forget to cap pens and all my pockets get ink stains an...

2. Value Based Care

   WIBound posted a topic in NP

   Recently I applied for a position closer to home and a week ago I received an email thanking me for applying. The email went on to question my salary request and asked if I would be flexible in what I was asking for. I responded that yes there is r...

3. Neuro Check on awake, alert patient

   WIBound replied to Szbeylik's topic in Critical

   If your patient is alert it will make your neuro assessment much quicker. I have worked a Neuro ICU and sometimes they would keep QH near assessments as the residents were reluctant to step them down without the attending approval. At the minimum I...

4. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

   WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in NP

   per the ANA

5. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

   WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in NP

   I started as an ADN and never thought I would spend another day in school, but over time I had the desire to lead instead of follow and even teach. Twenty years later and many years in school I can say I will be a lifelong learner and hopefully ther...

6. Frustrated...

   WIBound replied to ByNonie's topic in NP

   Actually, facilities are moving toward nursing being a BSN only club. The NP programs are also moving towards a DNP without MS option. Still, you will see MS NPs for years to come but the eventual plan is to have DNP only nurse practitioners. You ...

7. Frustrated...

   WIBound replied to ByNonie's topic in NP

   I disagree... even rung up the ladder you go demonstrates an investment you have made in both your career and education. An RN with BSN should be paid more than an ADN. An RN with MSN again should make more than a BSN. A DNP holds a higher level o...

8. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

   WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in NP

   You teem 'em "slam that sh@t in!" LOL

9. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

   WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in NP

   On a resume list every dang certification and education you have or could think of. It is when you sign your name keep it simple. A. Nurse, RN or A. Nurse, APRN..... However to sign A. Nurse, RN, BSN is silly as as and RN you should be expected to ...

10. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in NP

    I would always laugh when nurses put BSN in charting or when signing their name when RN will be just fine. I think it is expected that the nurse should have the BSN and the ANA made the statement ages ago that the entry level for professional nursin...

11. It's time to vent!!!

    WIBound replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in NP

    We are taught not to prescribe abx for colds and viral infections, but in the clinical setting time and time again it is done. I had one provider tell me that if they do not provide the abx the patient will just go next door where someone will and t...

12. Family NP as a hospitalist

    WIBound replied to russianbear's topic in NP

    Most places I have seen FNP

13. Are NPs staff or providers?

    WIBound replied to orangepink's topic in NP

    I agree with prior comments that if you work for the clinic (in whatever entity) you are staff. And as an NP you are a provider and often referred to as a mid-level provider. Sounds to me you have an office manager problem and those can be sticky -...

14. NP working as an RN - advice needed

    WIBound replied to MassRN2008's topic in NP

    Why does your employer need to know your plans? Sure tell them you are in school and maybe they can work around your hours. You graduate in May, but what happens if an emergency comes along and you need to withdraw - or god forbid you fail. Until ...

15. New Grad - First Job

    WIBound replied to LoloFNP's topic in NP

    I have a preceptor who is mega fast and she can see the patients in 15 minutes - most patients but what slows her down are the billion calls from pharmacies, labs, patients and calls she has to make to insurance companies. there is way more than jus...