Ahhphoey

Ahhphoey has 16 years experience and specializes in ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS.

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1. From CNS to CM? other options?

   Ahhphoey replied to Myethpio's topic in CNS

   I have a friend (an RN, but not a CNS) who works from home for an insurance company as a CM, but she has set hours. I have a second job working from home for an online university, though, with very flexible hours.

2. CNS Salary advice

   Ahhphoey replied to sbj101's topic in CNS

   I've been a CNS for a little over 2 years and am salary, but make $40.15 an hour. I think I was at 37 or 38 when I started. This is in Virginia.

3. Fellow nurses...does this make sense?

   Ahhphoey replied to desert_MP's topic in General Nursing

   The students at my hospital are allowed to perform tasks with either their instructor or, with the permission of the instructor, with one of our RNs.

4. patient abandonment

   Ahhphoey replied to conway1's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry for your loss and that you were placed in a position to have to make such a decision

5. Will be taking CNS exam next week - any tips?

   Ahhphoey replied to frashamarim's topic in CNS

   I took the adult-gero CNS exam offered by AACN and it actually came with a free online review course when you registered to take the exam. To supplement that, though, I some CCRN and PCCN study guides just to cement some of the clinical items (some ...

6. Desiring to be a CNO

   Ahhphoey replied to WCSNurse's topic in Management

   I know this thread is old, but I work at a 550 need level 1 trauma center Magnet designated hospital. Our current and most recent CNOs both had women's health back rounds almost exclusively.

7. Which CNS certification?

   Ahhphoey replied to mursej's topic in CNS

   I recently graduated a post masters program and took AACN'S ACCNS-AG in October. Fortunately, AACN offered a free review course when you register for that particular exam.

8. I'm an MSN now!

   Ahhphoey replied to SHGR's topic in CNS

   Congratulations! I finished in August and took and passed the exam in October so I know just what you're feeling! Completing the program was a very challenging and rewarding experience, but I'm so glad it's over!

9. RN Certifications?

   Ahhphoey replied to stigrl's topic in Professionalism

   There is also a sticky at the top of this general nursing board with 7 pages worth of a glossary of nursing and medical certifications and acronyms

10. Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

    Ahhphoey replied to stepbystep12's topic in CNS

    I'm currently in a post-masters adult-gero CNS program with hopes of finishing next summer.

11. Need Guidance- CNS student already working in a CNS role

    Ahhphoey replied to zip1026's topic in CNS

    I'm in the same predicament. I've talked to my director and my tentative plan is to use some PTO time, but mostly some creative scheduling (i.e. Doing 4-6 hrs clinical, then.getting in my 8 hrs of work after since I'm doing clinical in the same build...

12. Help! Where should I work???

    Ahhphoey replied to EMT-B BSN RN's topic in Job Hunt

    I've worked various areas since becoming a nurse. Honestly, I would suggest going after what ultimately appeals to you most. Regardless, you don't have to stay in that position forever if you don't like it...just try something different. This is t...

13. 6 patients at once? How do you do that?? Any advice?

    Ahhphoey replied to RN0302's topic in New Nurse

    1:6 is pretty normal for med-surg. I used to take between 5-8 patients on day shift when I worked med-surg and that was about 5 years ago, so a max of 6 is pretty sweet.

14. AM I CRAZY??

    Ahhphoey replied to saraannRN's topic in Job Hunt

    I wouldn't do it. I have a full time job, but also a per diem job on the side. Although I usually get all of the hours I sign up for (which is only about 24 a month), I've been put on call for every shift I've signed up for over the last 6 weeks. ...

15. CNS vs. CNL

    Ahhphoey replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in CNS

    Great thread! I've only recently heard of the CNL title and had originally thought it was just a certification and not a MSN education track. I'm currently working on a post masters CNS and was very leery about pursuing it. In fact, I started to d...