OllieW DNP, PhD, NP

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1. Nearly impossible to find NP jobs

   OllieW replied to mrsannRN's topic in Advanced

   My facility use to have 15-20 NP openings listed regularly, but since COVID all has changed. We currently have one job listed and its PRN in one of the rural clinics.

2. NP school, did you pull a loan or paid in cash?

   OllieW replied to Sam. W's topic in NP

   The military is an option. Enter as an RN and either attending NP school while active duty or use the post 911 GI bill after separation. AD nursing is an experience you cannot get anywhere else.

3. Practicing in another state than where you got your NP

   OllieW replied to Future MSN's topic in NP

   You can always just endorse your RN for the state you want then take your NP boards in the state you want to relocate

4. What Is Wrong with These Students?

   OllieW replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Educators

   I was that student who never looked up and took minimal notes (I was always on time though). I actually had a professor tell me it didn't seem as though I wanted to be in her class - Well DUH!. Many instructors read from a PPT or drone on and on ab...

5. Will you get your DNP

   OllieW replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced

   i did the DNP and the PhD bridge...I enjoyed both....i am mental i know

6. Does name of school matter?

   OllieW replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in NP Students

   Bottom line....NO. the degree matters...

7. APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

   OllieW replied to N10SVFNP's topic in Advanced

   I am dual in Family and acute care

8. DNP vs MSN

   OllieW replied to susie6785's topic in NP

   I did not ADN then BSn then MSN then DNP then post masters for another specialty and now working on PhD. It is not the path for everyone and some question my sanity, but I just am a glutton for wanting more. I have friends who have their MSN and ar...

9. Continued good outlook for NP job opportunities in Texas

   OllieW replied to MikeFNPC's topic in NP

   I remember hearing how NPs were going to NM where they enjoy full practice autonomy and enjoy higher wages. texas will be one of the last stares to grant full practice to NPs.

10. Prescribing Far Off Label

    OllieW replied to jennybean0305's topic in Advanced

    I remember a lecture from that lady who does reviews (cannot remember her name). Anyway, she addressed off label applications of medications that had research to support the use. She suggested either referencing the off labeled study or including t...

11. NP role in a code

    OllieW replied to NickB's topic in NP

    I worked in an LTACH in Florida as an RN (in a past life) and on the off shifts the RN ran the code and pronounced. We did always confirm with the attending via phone that he/she would sign the death certificate.

12. lunch break handoffs

    OllieW replied to bookel's topic in Critical

    When I worked ICU there were many times I just said, "hey watch out for my patients while I go _______". If there was anything significant I would let the covering nurse know. To be honest any competent ICU nurse should be able to walk into a patie...

13. College selection for doctoral program

    OllieW replied to Saravah's topic in Doctoral

    My practice will not even interview an applicant from a for profit online program. The reputation of the school you attend does matter.

14. FNP program passing grade

    OllieW replied to Guest1059175's topic in NP Students

    Most of the ones I know of have 80% or a B as passing.

15. Worthless degree

    OllieW replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in NP

    There are loads of for profit online schools who take anyone who can write a check.