MacD

MacD has 8 years experience.

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1. ACLS

   MacD replied to Dixiecup's topic in NP

   If 2 paramedics can run a code, why cn't you an an acls trained nurse run a code.. The odds for patient survival increase with early defibrillation. Rather than just CPR

2. Spin off: how do you deal with DNP haters.

   MacD replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral

   OOOOkaayyyyyyy???????

3. Is APN realistic at my age?

   MacD replied to Mudwoman's topic in NP

   I graduated form nursing school with A BSN in August 2007. Now I am a part time ACNP student an a full time nurse, 36 hours/ 3 12's a week. It will take me 3 years to finish my MSN. I am 55. If you are in good health and reasonably fit you can do i...

4. MALE NP

   MacD replied to uwa2012's topic in NP

   Male ACNP student here with no plans to go beyond the MSN. I'll finish in 2012.

5. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

   MacD replied to SydneyJo1's topic in NP

   For those who keep hearing the DNP will soon be mandatory here is an excerpt frm the NLN's June 2010 statement concerning the Master's Degress vs DNP in Nursing. I have also included a link if you would like to read the full statement. "http://www....

6. This is not the ICU

   MacD replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

   PAERRN20 gives good advice. Watch your Doctors and PA/NP's. Focused assessments are not only expected they are survival in busy high volume ED's. Which is not to say you ignore everything else. The doorway assessment as you walk in the room, how t...

7. Single mom, no help, nurse schedules

   MacD replied to eve5483's topic in New Nurse

   Look into OR positions they usually start at approx 0530 and in the afternoon

8. Good Press Ganey for ER. Possible??

   MacD replied to 5n2_is4u's topic in Emergency

   How about gumball machines in the lobby filled with Percocet? Snicker snicker! Just kidding!!!

9. ACNP hours and settings vs FNP...

   MacD replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in NP

   I am in an ACNP program as well and asked the same questions in my area. yes some of the ACNP's work as you stated but others work in specialty clinics ( heart failure, neurology, etc. ) some also work in Urgent Care clinics. (Urgent care NOT family ...

10. What is your PDA?

    MacD replied to loved's topic in NP

    If you already have phone service and ipod touch does EVERYTHING an Iphone can do except make phone calls

11. So what are all the steps in Nursing please?

    MacD replied to xjessicaheartx's topic in North Carolina

    If you want to be a nurse. I would suggest your first step is to go to the closest community college or university with a nursing program and find out about their program. It would also be helpful to talk with a working nurse in order to gain more i...

12. If I want to work in ED as NP

    MacD replied to EDRN-2010's topic in NP

    It depends on your state and the facility. In mine adult ACNPs can see patients down to 13. Also, if you ED is one that has a separate PEDS ED and Adult ED, not most, then seeing kids is not an issue. As for me I am in an ACNP program with plans of ...

13. ACNP/FNP Dual Programs info please

    MacD replied to Mr I Care's topic in NP

    While not advertisted as a dual program, Duke also has the option of dual cerification/majoring. I spoke to my advisor and was told adding FNP to my program would be possible but would add approx. a semester and a summer to my 3 year part time progr...

14. Am I too old to become an NP?

    MacD replied to SoundofMusic's topic in NP

    I am 54. and this a new career for me I've been a nurse for 2 years and now I am in an ACNP program. Don't sweat the age thing. Mac

15. Duke MSN program

    MacD replied to pandapixie's topic in Post Graduate

    Go to one of their quarterly info. sessions and talk to the instructors. They are very helpful and willing to talk. If you sign up on their more info link they will notify you by email. I am in my first semester of the MSN program and while I am wo...