Saflanut

Saflanut has 2 years experience and specializes in Primary care.

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1. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

   Saflanut replied to guest416560's topic in NP

   I want to feel optimistic about future of our profession. I think problems start at the beginning. Education of NPs is (Both MSN and DNP) lagging way behind PA schools. I still don't understand the fact that how can some schools including really rep...

2. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   I did not want to further comment on this issue but I felt that I can provide more insight and update. On Monday we discussed how we can improve patient care regarding this type of scenario with the nurse manager, NPs and nurses. If a pt is presentin...

3. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   While I appreciate you taking time and commenting, it is clear that a lot of nuances getting qlost in this forum. I was not mad, I was disappointed as I mentioned these nurses are good nurses who work hard. I did throat swabs, wound care and check th...

4. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   I don't know what are you implying and what kind of picture you are getting. You don't know me.

5. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   Wow so much hate and anger in your tone. This has nothing to do with NP education. You obviously did not read all of my comments. Not going to waste time repeating. I sense insecurity in your tone, no need to resort to name calling.I give credits whe...

6. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   I find it interesting that a lot of RNs are commenting on my topic, and I greatly appreciate your inputs. You definitely provide me different perspectives which precisely why I posted here.On the other hand being NP and provider , comes with more re...

7. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   As I pointed out she was not undressed and I had another pt waiting to be seen. I see your point though

8. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut replied to Saflanut's topic in NP

   I guess I should clarify. I removed the tick from her lower leg and she was fully clothed. When she asked if we can check her for other ticks, I told her I need to go see the next pt. The she said I am OK if one of the nurses checks me for ticks. So,...

9. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

   Saflanut posted a topic in NP

   I work in a primary care office which also functions as walkin-care. There are three NPs in the office and we work 12 hours a day usually with two nurses. Last week, we had a really busy day. Patients were coming in waves, as always towards our closi...

10. CEN study tips

    Saflanut replied to arletka88's topic in Emergency

    Mark Boswell's youtube videos are concise. BCEN hand book and the his videos were enough for me. Good luck!

11. Two nurse practitioners Murdered in their home

    Saflanut replied to guest416560's topic in NP

    My prayers with their families and God bless them for their work!

12. Help.. Need advice, planning to take CEN on June

    Saflanut replied to msunday16's topic in Emergency

    I passed my CEN exam in February. I did Boswell's reviews on youtube along with his study book. He is very good at explaining and pointing possible questions. I thought the exam was not hard compared to practice exams. I have 13 months of ED nursing ...

13. No teamwork in ED

    Saflanut replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    Team work sounds nice, but most of the days I feel that I am alone with my pts. Not everybody is willing to help in the ED I work. Onetime charge nurse got irritated when I asked if the float nurse can give meds to one of my patients because I was ti...

14. Getting into emergency nursing

    Saflanut replied to countrygurl89's topic in Emergency

    I was a new grad who did the last semester preceptorship in the ED which I am currently hired. I was proactive and asked to speak with the nurse manager. I worked really hard and showed good attitude. I was fortunate enough to get into their 4 months...

15. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    Saflanut replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    LunahRN, I salute you and women who are in the Army! Stay safe! I have two girls who are doing Army ROTC! Army strong!