ALCCRN

ALCCRN specializes in CVICU, Education Dept., FNP Student.

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1. My dream to become a nurse practitioner....

   ALCCRN replied to Go-getter's topic in NP

   You might want to check into which will be the last semester of admission for an MSN program. With the switch to DNP by 2015 (I believe), this may effect how long you will be in school if you have to get a DNP rather than an MSN. As a side note- I fi...

2. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

   ALCCRN replied to gerry79's topic in NP

   Since the knowledge level on the national exam has not changed, the answer to your question may lie in the pass rates of online programs.:)

3. Hospitalist NPs...Any others out there?

   ALCCRN replied to LSUCRNP's topic in NP

   Juan- Thanks for your reply. We already have Physician Hospitalists, but I thought I might could introduce the idea of a non-physician Hospitalist.

4. Help me! Desperate for this job!

   ALCCRN replied to AlishaNHayzley's topic in NP

   You may want to check with the hospital's policy on NPs as well. I know at my hospital (will graduate with FNP in May), NPs can: 1) write orders that are countersigned by the physician, 2) write progress notes and dictate discharge summaries and H&am...

5. Hospitalist NPs...Any others out there?

   ALCCRN replied to LSUCRNP's topic in NP

   Juan- How small is the hospital you did the Per Diem work in? My hospital is a 180 bed hospital, but I have a feeling they would not go for paying someone to be here around the clock. We are rural and there isn't a residency program around for MILES!

6. Hospitalist NPs...Any others out there?

   ALCCRN replied to LSUCRNP's topic in NP

   I am interested in any responses...I will graduate in May and would like to propose a position of this type to the hospital I work for. Are you in a state which requires a collaborative practice agreement?

7. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

   ALCCRN replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

   Thanks Everyone for the reassurance!! I think that I just need to focus on the calculation and stop focusing on how long it takes me.

8. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

   ALCCRN replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

   Well, for example... You are prescribing Amoxicillan 90 mg/kg/day in divided doses for AOM in a child weighing 9 kg. I understand that you multiply 9x90 to get 810 mg/day and divide by 2 to get per dose (405 mg). It's provided in 400mg/5mls... So tha...

9. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

   ALCCRN replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

   Recommended dosages is not my problem. I get hung up on the math portion...I was just wondering if anyone had a quick tip to share.

10. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    ALCCRN posted a topic in NP

    I'm having such issues with dosing Pediatric patients appropriately. Does anyone have any shortcuts/pointers for the math portion?

11. Frustrated with FNP program :(

    ALCCRN replied to gapeach427's topic in NP

    Does the University have a list of NPs/MDs that have precepted in the past- That may make it easier for you (Although that may be how you obtained the contacts). I know you are frustrated, but it would seem that getting a Master's in another tract, j...

12. USA or UAB FNP programs?????

    ALCCRN replied to KimberRN's topic in NP

    Totally agree with previous poster...I am a UAB student and there is NO WAY I would tell you that we didn't have a TON to read. Pick the program that suits you and your life best. I have a feeling that every NP program is demanding in addition to it'...

13. iTouch vs. Blackberry

    ALCCRN replied to studentmom6263's topic in NP

    Have to agree- LOVE my iPhone. I have Epocrates on it and take it to all my clinical days. Plus, we have to enter hours spent with our preceptor on a website...And I can easily go from one thing to another.

14. Newbie with some questions

    ALCCRN replied to Christy72's topic in NP

    Just a thought...A University in my area has just started an accelerated BSN program. It is 15 mts long and is open to anyone who has a bachelor's degree. It might be worth looking into programs like this.

15. Waiting List FNP UAB

    ALCCRN replied to Riker3's topic in NP

    My apologies.