JOJOba

JOJOba

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  1. Passed PNCB

    Congratulations! Is the NAPNAP core review book similar to the NAPNAP online course? What about in terms of questions? I think Im going to buy the PNCB's practice questions. Oh oh and what are these practice exams from exam edge you speak of? Oh gosh...
  2. Studying for my PNP boards right now; and now that I can register to sit for the exam, I noticed that ANCC gives credentialing discounts to ANA and AANP members. I have also noticed while applying for jobs, that there are areas where you can insert o...
  3. job hunt - when can you start?

    Hi everyone. I graduate from a PNP program and officially receive my diploma on 12/30. My advisor has already encouraged us to start job hunting more than a month ago. But I do not know what to put down as my possible start date on applications. I pl...
  4. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    mmm stash your pockets and eat when theres even a little bit of downtime or when charting. my icu is chill though cause technically we're not supposed to have food out at the various comp stations
  5. What was your first NP job?

    thank you for the great advice. what state are you located in if you don't mind me asking?
  6. Any NPs here who are Surgical Nurses as well ??

    I have heard of NPs doing solo minor surgeries, but that is a done on a hospital-by-hospital basis per their policy. Think the majority surgical NPs are assists to MDs. Maybe someone from either of these postings can help. https://allnurses.com/nurse...
  7. Stories of people who have gone straight from BSN to NP?

    The NP w/ vs w/o RN experience will always be a debate. It really comes down to your work ethic. Half my NP class is w/ RN experience. I started to work as a RN at the same time my NP program started. Academically, the 2 groups perform the same; sure...
  8. Any NP programs specializing in health promotion?

    I would hope that all NPs do a little health promotion! (time permitting of course). Given the current obesity crisis, I would expect your interest in fitness to benefit your patients in any age category. Specialization wise, it would certainly fair ...
  9. Nurses not making enough...wait what?

    where is this? i know places that pay $50+/hr but obv COL is high there e/ years of exp matters too obv. some places bump pay/yr or @ intervals like say /5yrs
  10. OK- Freaking out about TB now!

    cxr only once after initial pos. ppd to rapidly assess latent/active. blood draws annually s/p to maintain.
  11. OK- Freaking out about TB now!

    Im a 23yo NS and I have latent TB, most likely from my overseas exp. Only itch is annual blood draws instead of ppd - a very small itch
  12. group interview - 8 people. 4 interviewers rotating questions. 1. scenario questions about patients and what would you do. diabetic patient asking for non-diet soda. patient asking to smoke, etc. 2. if you had a billion dollars, what would you do wit...
  13. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    yes 1. female pt w/ hx of rape 2. female pt b/c of pericare 3. female pt b/c of bathing other experiences 1. male pt requested male to assist w/ bath (so i helped instead of the female NS) 2. male pt requested female to assist w/ bath instead of me ...
  14. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    Hopkins 2012 trad class 1:9 ratio (15males:135females) 6 straight, 4 gay, 5 idk the odds are good, but the goods are odd
  15. What to do the summer in btw BSN and FNP

    Thank you for the advice ChristineN. I will look into these options as well.