nytnrs

nytnrs specializes in NICU, Peds.

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1. is dosage calc. necessary?

   nytnrs replied to RN874's topic in General Nursing

   We didn't have a specific course for dosage calculations, but had a separate "skills day" for it, at the end of which, we had to get 100% on our test to pass. It was extremely stressful, but very helpful. Take the class. You'll only be a safer nurs...

2. Combined NNP/PNP programs

   nytnrs replied to NeuroNP's topic in NP

   There are acute care PNP's that work in the hospital setting- in the PICU, ER, and other subspeciatly areas. There are also primary care PNP's that work in the hospital setting. There is a difference in the training and education that the primary c...

3. Pay rate for Spanish speaking RNs...?

   nytnrs replied to Skysail's topic in California

   I live in a border town as well, and would love to be compensated for the extra time that it takes to help others communicate... it sometimes is very time consuming, but I often am happy to help. I would love a Medical Spanish class - one that is pai...

4. Pay rate for Spanish speaking RNs...?

   nytnrs replied to Skysail's topic in California

   It would make sense to be compensated for being bilingual but unfortunately, I don't know of any employer that will pay you extra. Take it as an added "plus"- but be careful, because as soon as they find out that you can speak Spanish, you may be th...

5. Combined NNP/PNP programs

   nytnrs replied to NeuroNP's topic in NP

   I am a PNP and work as a RN in a NICU. I wanted to transition into a NNP position but was told that I needed to have the NNP certification to function as a NNP- thus am in school again. I will have 2 MSN degrees, 2 certifications. Certain hospitals...