LaxNP DNP

LaxNP has 17 years experience as a DNP and specializes in PICU, ED, Infection Control, Education, cardiology.

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1. NP and beyond...

   LaxNP posted a topic in Advanced

   So, I have been an NP for almost 4 years. I mostly work in acute care and do some adjust teaching work as well. I think I am having a mid-career crisis. Basically I am not really fulfilled with the NP role as a whole. I have a burning desire to affec...

2. Maximizing potential income

   LaxNP posted a topic in NP

   With a new job in my future and full time now being 4-10 hour days, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to use the 5th day of the week to increase any income. I'm currently toying with the idea of some adjunct work, or maybe some per diem ...

3. English 1A class asap holding me back....

   LaxNP replied to minnierocker's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would check out Excelsior for thier exam or another online school. Many community colleges have this course online and it may not be to late to get into the spring semester. The good thing about the Excelsior exams is that you can take a test prett...

4. Are any of you NP's graduates of Excelsior?

   LaxNP replied to JerseyBSN's topic in NP Students

   I am currently a student in a NP program. I graduated from Excelsior with a ADN in '07 and did my BSN at a state school. I took my my A&P at a brick and mortar school, but did do my micro through EC. I have never had a single issue with EC and ev...

5. List of Online FNP Programs Approved by NYS?

   LaxNP replied to myob10's topic in Post Graduate

   I came about this issue as well. I was told by a couple of schools I looked into that I could have a clinical placement in VT, MA, or CT if I could find a preceptor. In my eyes, that is not worth it. My current school has a wait list for some classes...

6. Infection Control Nursing

   LaxNP replied to LuluB's topic in Disease

   I have been in an IC position over a year after leaving the ICU to come to the department. I agree with the above posting that seeking certification is a good idea. You may have to study harder since you may not see too much extensive stuff with a sm...

7. SUNY Delhi RN to BSN enrollment question

   LaxNP replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Learning

   I got my BSN thorugh this program and thought it was great. I never had any of the issues that are posted above. I also started when the program first got up and running. I do know that there is a but of a wait to get in due to many people starting, ...

8. Online PhD...

   LaxNP posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I am currently enrolled in an ANP program and will be done in a few semesters. I am very interested in a PhD program, although I have not sully decided on what area of study. I am looking into public health majors, as well as nursing. The ultimate go...

9. Physical Assessment Exams

   LaxNP replied to LaxNP's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the reply. My fear is that I will not be prepared. I'm used to being in the peds ICU and doing focused assessments. I am guessing that this will be general since everyone had a different background. I guess I am over analyzing.

10. Physical Assessment Exams

    LaxNP posted a topic in NP Students

    In order for me to start my clinical (advanced assessment course), I need to pass a clinical assessment validation exam. I wondering if all programs have this requirement and what it actually entails. My school has not been very forth coming with an ...

11. EC ADN Program In A Year??

    LaxNP replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in Excelsior

    Full time, yes. In addition, I would work OT to cover the cost of the next exam. This saved me from having to pay out-of pocket for the program. I saved my tuition reimbursement money to cover the CPNE cost. Like Lunah said, it can be done. I studied...

12. EC ADN Program In A Year??

    LaxNP replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in Excelsior

    I started in January and finished in September, passing my boards by the end of September actually. It can be done. I had all my gen eds done with the exception of micro, which I took the EC exam for. There are several factors that play into the time...

13. Personal Statement/ Goals- suggestions please!!

    LaxNP replied to APatriganiRN's topic in NP Students

    I was in the same boat as you when I was applying to my ANP program. What I did was write what I thought would be a good statement. When I was finished, I asked the writing tutor for my BSN program to look at it. She gladly did and even sent it to th...

14. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    LaxNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in NP Students

    I've also looked into this a bit. I was also looking at Jefferson's online FNP program down in Philly. The only issue with that was there can be no clinical in NY. So I would have to go to either MA or VT since they were the closest. Is anyone here f...

15. per diem RNs-are you called to work every day?

    LaxNP replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I does get old. I work 5 days a week at my FT job, monday through friday. I have a per diem gig and they call me everyday, atleast twice. I was aways in Italy for 2 weeks and they filled up my voice mail box completely (I did let them know I was gonn...