KyFNP13

KyFNP13 specializes in Surgical Services.

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1. Interviewing for surgical NP position - what to read?

   KyFNP13 replied to sasini01's topic in NP

   I had a lot of people like CRNAs tell me to apply before I got my license but I too was like what's the point. If they want someone now they want a licensed person. I have had my license for a week now. I really did not think it would be this tough...

2. Interviewing for surgical NP position - what to read?

   KyFNP13 replied to sasini01's topic in NP

   That's good I hope you get it #teamnewgrad. I am hoping I get an interview for a surgical np in one of my local hospital. It requires office, hospital rounding and or time. My app is waiting to be reviewed by hiring manager. Do you have to take c...

3. Interviewing for surgical NP position - what to read?

   KyFNP13 replied to sasini01's topic in NP

   Hi, I was curious to know how your interview went. What kind of questions did they end up asking you? What are they looking for in a surgical NP?

4. Acute care/New grad

   KyFNP13 replied to pikachaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I currently work in surgical services and they prefer that you have some critical care experience before transferring to the unit. However, we have hired new nursing graduates in the operating room. We do not allow new nursing graduates into the rec...

5. what route to go down?

   KyFNP13 replied to russianbear's topic in NP Students

   In theory you would work three 12s in ICU and a shift or two a month in a psych unit (or however much you wanted). Not sure where you are from but free standing psych facilities would be an option. Maybe even the state facility of you we close enough...

6. what route to go down?

   KyFNP13 replied to russianbear's topic in NP Students

   I think that you should work both areas of interest. I know in my area you can usually get into a PRN psych position. When I graduated RN school I wanted to be a CRNA, so I went to ICU right out of school (for two year critical care experience). Wh...

7. creativity in nursing practice

   KyFNP13 replied to yassmin's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the other posts; it is difficult to answer your question without an example. You stated that you saw medical staff creativity. Give some examples of what you have seen.

8. Interviewing for surgical NP position - what to read?

   KyFNP13 replied to sasini01's topic in NP

   I am also a new graduate and am interested in working with surgeons (more colorectal/oncology patients). I was curious to know are you a first assist?! I know you stated that you have worked with the area for some years. I work have been in the opera...

9. About to start clinicals...stressed about knowledge base

   KyFNP13 replied to lemur87's topic in NP Students

   I just graduated from NP school in December so I remember those clinical days quite vividly. I would say that it is perfectly normal to experience some nervousness especially if you are going to not only be with a new population but also a new precep...

10. ADN in the OR?

    KyFNP13 replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    Associate degree nurse are employed in my OR. I currently work in the OR and most of the nurses are ADN trained. I went to the OR with ICU experience and an ADN. I went through a periop course through a local college, did clinicals for the class at ...

11. Passed my KY CNA state test!!

    KyFNP13 replied to kdj0013's topic in CNA/MA

    Congratulations and good luck on your future endeavors.

12. Engraving on a Stethoscope

    KyFNP13 replied to bosox1027's topic in General Students

    FYI engraving stethoscopes voids any warranty they may have. I was told that when I was talking to the clerk when I brought my last Littman stethoscope. I didn't care but some can be quite pricey so the warranty may be important.

13. Engraving on a Stethoscope

    KyFNP13 replied to bosox1027's topic in General Students

    FYI engraving stethoscopes voids any warranty they may have. I was told that when I was talking to the clerk when I brought my last Littman stethoscope. I didn't care but some can be quute pricey so the warranty may be important.

14. OR vs ICU experience

    KyFNP13 replied to schnookimz's topic in SRNA

    I would say while working in the OR is the same setting as a CRNA you will not get the experience that you need for that role as a circulator. I currently work in the OR as a circulator and I do not do what an ICU nurse does. Most CRNA programs sta...

15. Job Hunting Tips- part one

    KyFNP13 replied to chillnurse's topic in Advanced

    Hi chillnurse, I know this is a few months old but I really enjoyed reading it. I am a new FNP in KY and I was wondering if you did any "door to door" job hunting? How was that perceived? I am interested in ultimately working for a surgeon as a NP...