LuvTheOR

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1. New grad ER FNP salary expectations

   LuvTheOR replied to mjgernurse's topic in Advanced

   Check "Advance for NPs and PAs" (membership to the on-line magazine/site is free), they always have a yearly salary report by region and speciality. Another source may be the ANA or the AANP.

2. Independent provider PMHNP

   LuvTheOR replied to yhl1975's topic in Advanced

   Hi I am looking for an online post masters program that would allow me to complete clinicals in my area. I would have no problem acquiring preceptors. I already have my FNP but would like to practice in the psych arena. Anyone have any suggestions...

3. Would you report possible diversion?

   LuvTheOR replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I would discuss the issue with my charge nurse or unit manager. It is your duty to the patient to report your suspicions. Also if you do waste with him knowing that there is a possible diversion your license may also be in jeopardy. If he is using...

4. FNP looking for on-line Post Masters Mental Health Nursing Program

   LuvTheOR posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi I am a FNP looking to expand into advanced practice mental health nursing (mental health has been an interest of mine since nursing school). I am looking for an on-line Post-Masters certificate program or a MSN to DNP program that will allow me ...

5. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

   LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in NP

   For several good articles on the role of the peri-operative APN look at Elsevier's Perioperative Nursing Clinics articles. I have also found a few in the AORN Journal. Just do a search on Ebsco. Aorn published its first statement on APRN competenc...

6. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

   LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in CNS

   Which University are you pursuing your degree through? Is it an on-line program? I need the versatility of an on-line program with clinicals in my local area.

7. orientation length for o.r. WITH experience

   LuvTheOR replied to Lasoniamacaroni's topic in Operating Room

   In our OR an inexperienced nurse gets six months. With experience, it varies nurse by nurse; but usually 2-3 months to go over all of the policies and be orientated to the different services and call.

8. Attention all EPIC users

   LuvTheOR replied to scrubcircrn's topic in Operating Room

   We just upgraded to a new version of Epic and some of the OR screens were a step backwards. But I do love the ability to see the entire record prior to meeting the patient. We are going to physician order entry soon, can't wait no more deciphering ...

9. How to become an RN first assistant

   LuvTheOR replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

   Go to http://www.rnfa.org/ to learn more about becoming an RN first assistant. aorn.org can also give you more info on RN first assistants. Basically you need OR experience first, then you have to have two letters of recommendation, and you can fina...

10. What computer system do you use in the OR?

    LuvTheOR replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Operating Room

    Epic...

11. Is working in the or really that stressful?

    LuvTheOR replied to Angeleah's topic in Operating Room

    I agree, you either love the OR or hate it. A job shadow can give you a small taste of what the OR is like. I find that most of the people working in the OR have strong personalities. You have to have a strong personality to tell a surgeon that you...

12. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in CNS

    I am currently working in a Magnet facility and we have a great deal of input into how we want to practice as staff nurses. But there is currently a gap in education and in best practices. An APN in the OR would be able to institute best practices...

13. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, I appreciate the extra set of eyes. Luv The OR

14. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Operating Room

    Called AORN they have no idea of any programs. Still searching, will keep you updated. Luv The OR

15. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    LuvTheOR replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked for a physician as a first assistant. The first surgeon, a neurosurgeon, that I worked for was a sweetheart and I worked for him until he died of CA. I then worked for a general surgeon for two years and he was an ***. I do not want ...