I have the flip side to this topic. I used to work 3 12s but switched to a m-f 8.5 hours a day. I can't get used to working five days a week. I feel like I never have alone time. I have to take pto for doctor's appts. I really miss the 12 hour shifts...
I have seen several job postings for these type of positions. I am interested in the position because it sounds like there is a good amount of flexibility. Does anyone have experience doing them? What exactly does the visit entail? Did you enjoy it?...
They have actually graduated several classes of the ACNP Intensivist. I recently graduated from this program. I will be happy to give you more info in PM form if you would like.
I am glad that my lack of confidence has been a source of comfort for those who are feeling the same way I was at one time. I just wanted to let you know that I am now functioning in an NP role and am feeling much better than I did when I wrote my or...
I never considered med school. I wanted to be an RN initially and once I was in that role for several years I started getting the itch to advance my education. It was a natural progression. I also agree with BlueDevil about the flexibility of the inc...
The Hopkins guide is no longer available for free. The price is reasonable though and you get access to the information on your mobile and PC. Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I will purchase either the Sanford or Hopkins but I just need t...
Thank you both for your input! I have looked at the Sanford book and it was somewhat confusing. I will try the smartphone app and see how that goes. Jaun - Do you think the Hopkins ABX guide is worth the $$? I have come close to buying it several ti...
lvICU replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in NP Students
I just graduated (in August) from an NP program, so this is all fresh in my mind. I understand your frustration with these classes but in hindsight they are actually useful and informative. I agree with other posters that the ability to evaluate rese...
I recently graduated from ACNP school. However, I feel like I still need additional education with antibiotic therapy. I am looking for any suggestions on readings or tutorials that any of you may have found helpful. Thanks!
I think my NP school prepared me well. We received classes on x-ray interpretation and we pretty much jumped into the "hard" stuff right away. However, I just graduated and have not started my NP position yet but I feel cautiously optimistic regardin...
lvICU replied to APatriganiRN's topic in NP Students
My personal statement focused on what I would do with my NP once I graduated. I did give a little background information regarding why I chose the nursing field and why I wanted to continue my education. These programs also want to make sure that you...
lvICU replied to ACorEtACri's topic in NP Students
First of all...Congrats!! Now, for your question. NP school involved a lot of reading. Much more than I ever did in either my RN or BSN programs. Not that it wasn't required in those programs but I was often able to get by with just lecture and then...
This may be the case if you are an ACNP that works specifically in the ICU. However, there are a lot of ACNP positions that do not require ICU management. I know of a variety of setting that ACNPs can work... Not wanting to be disagreeable but I just...