MJC2118 APRN

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1. Anyone work in a heart failure clinic?

   MJC2118 posted a topic in NP

   Hello all. I have been working as an NP for the past 2 years, in a general cardiology clinic. I have recently come across a position opening in a heart failure clinic at a different facility. I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as t...

2. Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Illness in Primary Care

   MJC2118 posted a topic in NP

   For those of you who work in primary care, how do you approach patients who come to you with s/s of mental illness?? I lost my sister to suicide in January, and as an FNP myself, it has really had be reflecting on this topic. My sister has struggled ...

3. EKG Resources

   MJC2118 replied to MJC2118's topic in NP

   I know this is an old post; however, I'd like to thank those of you who had helpful and encouraging things to say. After being in Cardiology as an APRN for the past 6 months, I'd like to share how everything has turned out. Ya know, since I didn't ha...

4. RN pay/life vs NP pay/life

   MJC2118 replied to Guest1059175's topic in NP

   No, I do not regret going back to school to become an NP. As an RN with 6 years experience, I was making $58,000 a year. I worked night shift, so that was with a differential. I now make $86,000. I live in the Midwest though, so pay is a little less ...

5. Magnesium sulfate question

   MJC2118 replied to Kdavisobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sorry, I just realized you said section patient. Usually in this situation, diets are advanced as tolerated but activity is usually minimal until Mag is off.

6. Magnesium sulfate question

   MJC2118 replied to Kdavisobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our patients are on Mag for either preeclampsia or PTL, and is usually initiated immediately. With both of these scenarios, the patient should not be eating food (in case of c/s) and should not be up walking around (which isn't exactly safe with Mag,...

7. Magnesium sulfate question

   MJC2118 replied to Kdavisobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Bed rest, NPO or clears, IVF rate depends on Mag rate to total no more than 125 ml/hr, and mag levels are drawn PRN for s/s

8. Best books/resources to keep in your office

   MJC2118 replied to elizabell's topic in Advanced

   Definitely Up-to-date, as others have mentioned. I also really like Habif's Clinical Dermatology

9. Important!! Help

   MJC2118 replied to Meagan7723's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, you must first get your Bachelors degree before you can get your Masters degree. There are 2 degrees that will allow you to get your RN license. An Associates degree (2 year program if full time, usually) and a Bachelors degree (about 4 or 5 yea...

10. EKG Resources

    MJC2118 replied to MJC2118's topic in NP

    Thank you so much for your helpful response! That was exactly the type of answer I was looking for. When I was doing clinical in the office, the cardiologist was going over 12-leads with me, and I knew I had some deeper learning to do that was beyond...

11. Work/Patient Ratio

    MJC2118 replied to VTach2013's topic in NP

    1. MO 2. Outpatient specialty clinic 3. 1-2 patients per hour/10-12 per day

12. confidence tips needed

    MJC2118 replied to XXXX5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an L&D nurse who works night shift, and at the moment, there are more new L&D nurses on my shifts than experienced, (which is rare usually) so I've had to deal with newbies quite often within the last year or so. I can say this... never ...

13. L&D RN w/ Herpes - Embarrassed

    MJC2118 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was in your exact situation a year and a half ago. I have had this diagnosis for about 6-7 years, very rarely have outbreaks and when I do it is extremely mild. I often forget I even have It. I work in L&D and hear negative comments about this ...

14. An amazing CULT-ure: Crossfit...Good or bad?

    MJC2118 replied to Cwoods's topic in NP

    Also, I must add, that crossfit has an "on ramp" program for newbies that specifically aims to teach the moves, modifications for moves and proper body mechanics, etc

15. An amazing CULT-ure: Crossfit...Good or bad?

    MJC2118 replied to Cwoods's topic in NP

    I don't personally do Crossfit, but know a lot of people that do with my husband being one of them. There is a modification for everything and it's not a requirement to go everyday or to "keep up." Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace. The ...