smilealot

smilealot specializes in Ambulatory Care.

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

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

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

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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

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

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

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

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

5. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

   smilealot replied to MedicRN204's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   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...

6. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2017

   smilealot replied to Furtail14005's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   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...

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

   smilealot posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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,...

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...

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

   smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

   Nice! I kinda like

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

    smilealot posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

11. Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    smilealot replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    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...

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...

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

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

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...