k_gabelko_FNP

k_gabelko_FNP has 15 years experience and specializes in Med-surg, ICU, PACU, psych, surgery.

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1. Do you recommend Gero Fitzgeralds CDs for the AACN board exam

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to NPRoseMona's topic in NP

   I am also a big fan of Fitzgerald. Another good source is a company run by an FNP named Amelie Hollier. I think it's Advanced Practice Associates (it's been a few years!) I don't think they have geri content specifically but she*has an extremely s...

2. Here's one I'll bet you don't hear every day

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to chirodoc's topic in NP

   I agree that most preceptors are too busy to care that you are a DC. I wouldn't worry about it (although, of course, you are better prepared to take care of ortho :wink2:) I think you're making a great decision. It'll only open doors for you. In ...

3. Fired for watching Porn

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   We have had the same issues at my job... except no one has been fired as far as I know. When I did telephone triage/advice, two of the medical assistants sat right at their desks and viewed it. I too was shocked that you can download it at the hosp...

4. med error--real world answer?

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   Reporting it is the right thing to do. You pretty much have to. For one, the nurse who made the error needs to know to be more careful-- if this had been insulin, a seizure medication, vancomycin, a pressor... missing the dose WOULD have been a big...

5. Army boards?

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to LZRN's topic in Government

   I'm still waiting... recruiter called me last week... waiting for approval of rank (CPT) and I think we're still waiting on the age waiver.

6. ACLS question

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

   Why don't you just take it easy or study a foreign language or take an exotic cooking class or learn scuba, etc etc. I took ACLS as a brand new grad and it was most unpleasant. I agree with the other nurses who said to wait til you're on a tele flo...

7. Am I the only one still waiting??

   k_gabelko_FNP replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government

   Congratulations on your commission and on having the guts to post the question... I'm a 66P (family nurse practitioner) Active Duty hopeful in the San Francisco Bay Area, my recruiter is WONDERFUL... and I'm still waiting for approval for rank (CPT),...