smilealot

smilealot specializes in Ambulatory Care.

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1. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in NP

   I really appreciate everyones input. It has given me a lot to think about and a little better grasp of what I think I am trying to pursue. I like the idea of being an FNP because at least where I work now and in rural areas the do a lot more hands on...

2. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in NP

   I guess depending on the setting. I mostly work with FNPs in ER and urgent care settings and they seem to to more procedures in addition to prescribing.

3. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in NP

   Thanks! Im not really fond of the the med management side plus I don't really want to run my own practice..... way to much work. I have noticed the same thing with PMHNP is that its mostly med management. I have worked with a few that did intakes for...

4. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in NP

   Good point about maintaining the two certifications. I had not thought about that. Im thinking maybe Im going to be in school for awhile (-: I like idea of FNP because I love doing medical mission and I want to still be able to provide that. I know a...

5. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

   smilealot replied to MedicRN204's topic in SRNA

   Just got my interview notification as well! Really excited especially since I did not think I would get that far. My nursing school GPA was 3.6 graduated ADN and BSN with honors but my GPA from some classes I took at a JR College is like 2.0.... my G...

6. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2017

   smilealot replied to Furtail14005's topic in SRNA

   I have applied as well and the last I heard is that the interviews wont be done until fall. At least that was what I was told when I selected the California clinical site was that they don't interview until way later in the year.

7. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

   smilealot posted a topic in NP

   Ok so I'm not really sure which forum to ask this question or how to make it easy to answer but I will try as best as I can. Background is that I have been a nurse for 7 years working mostly ER, psych ER, ICU, and I was a forensic nurse for 4.5 year...

8. Volunteer Nursing Opportunities in Peru ?

   smilealot replied to CarinaM's topic in General Nursing

   I've been looking into volunteering in Peru after visiting it a few months ago to hike the Inca Trail. I have had a hard time finding medical organizations but have come across this one Medical Volunteer Peru | $119/week| Volunteer Healthcare in Peru...

9. You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Alaska

   Nice! I kinda like white.

10. You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

    smilealot posted a topic in Alaska

    thought this could be a fun topic and people could share their experiences about living and working in AK... for example You go from being a new grad to charge nurse in three months. Your hospital runs on generator power more often than not. The p...

11. Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    smilealot replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory

    I use to work as a CNA prior to becoming an RN. It bothers me alot when MA's and CNA's try to use the title nurse for their positions. It misinforms the patients. There is a huge difference between a MA and a RN. Really there is. Its mostly called ed...

12. SANE nurse

    smilealot replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    I have only been working as a SANE for about two years and that is as an on-call position in addition to my full time job. I have enjoyed it and I find the training and education for it very interesting and love learning about it but it can be a diff...

13. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thats how I ended up in Alaska! However, I don't regret it. I think I have learned more here than I would have back home.

14. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    With the RN you can find a MSN program even if you dont have a BSN. There are RN-MSN programs and/or you could also get a BS degree in something that interests you.

15. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Its really up to you and how you feel about it. I started my BSN program just a couple of months after graduating with my ADN and now I only have 3 weeks left till I have my BSN. I have found a rural hospital that serves and Native Alaskan community ...