Mike L.

Mike L. has 11 years experience and specializes in Gerontology, SICU.

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1. To be a NP at the VA...

   Mike L. replied to UMCSN4's topic in NP

   I know a bunch of NP's (ANP, FNP's) at the VA, in acute care, in specialty clinics (Cardiology, Urology, GI) - I've worked as an NP at the VA for 3 years - in Geriatrics (Home-Based Primary Care). I worked in the SICU for 2.5 years while in FNP scho...

2. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

   Mike L. replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Students

   What a team! What energy! I was 47 when I passed my NCLEX (I had been a Letter Carrier for 20+ years) and, for the past few years, I work as a Family NP for the Veterans Administration - in Geriatrics! I'm 58. Not easy - never regretted a moment.

3. horror stories--are they true?

   Mike L. replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

   I work as an an FNP (Gerontology) for the Federal Government, and it is satisfying and frustrating. You will never stop 'being in school'. And you will not get rich on this job, but you will gain more independence and have the opportunity of using ...

4. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   Mike L. replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Just to add my two cents: I am a 52 year-old ex-postal worker (24 years), who is in school for a post-master's Nurse Practitioner certificate. I received my RN in 1997, and work in the SICU for the VA. My son is an Army medic (10 months in Iraq), ...