ROLO

ROLO specializes in ED, psych, burn ICU, hospice.

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1. New Master's NP, cannot find job...should I go for my DNP

   ROLO replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Doctoral

   What do you mean by “difficult?” I think I would want to explore the origin of this difficulty. The DNP sounds great. I am an ACNP with an MSN, and I hope to be working on my DNP within the next year, but I wonder if your getting your DNP is going to...

2. University South Alabama DNP - Review anyone??

   ROLO replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in NP Students

   I am not in the DNP program yet, but, having done the MSN ACNP track (class of 2011), and holding four other degrees, I am thinking school is what you make it. I would encourage prospective students to be realistic. Grad school WILL require work. If ...

3. Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

   ROLO replied to lizzyxpooh's topic in NCLEX

   One of the best all-around nurses (emergency nurse) I know took her boards, I think, FIVE times. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she can get along with anyone --not only difficult patients, but difficult nurses, and difficult physicians. She ...

4. ACNP without research, theory, etc

   ROLO replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   OH, and I needed to add, I used/use research and theory every day. I am sort of scared of those who do not (or think they do not). Evidence based practice, best practice guidelines, new treatment modalities, patients perceptions of their caregivers, ...

5. ACNP without research, theory, etc

   ROLO replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   To "8mpg": I would venture to say that no one is excited about taking research and theory, but those courses are required by the "powers that be," and so every NP program has to have them. If you find a program that does not have research and theory,...

6. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

   ROLO replied to traumaRUs's topic in CNS

   After graduation, I kept the part-time emergency staff nurse job, a position that I had for the last 10 years, and this past June, I added a part-time hospice/palliative care NP job (love it!). Last Friday, I put the 2-wk notice in for the staff nurs...

7. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

   ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in NP Students

   Forgot to mention: Sign-up ASAP...you can get his CDs...I wish I had had them while I was still in school.

8. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

   ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in NP Students

   Took Barkley (ACNP) last December (2011) in Mobile, Alabama. I love him. I want to marry him. He is fantastic, and knows his stuff. I studied (off and on) until March (2012) when I took and passed the exam. His study guide is great, too. I take it to...

9. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

   ROLO replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

   Beautiful policy/procedure/guideline! I am just "tuning in" and have not seen all of the other posts, but I might remind us of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) (check out their web site). The ENA has position statements on various topics and co...

10. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

    ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in NP Students

    BARKLEY = AWESOME!

11. Assessment Question

    ROLO replied to bayouchick02's topic in NP

    I just wanted to throw this out there for the student. As you know, there are several types of assessments, and the one you choose is ultimately up to you. I work in a busy ER, but I almost always include the heart and lung with my assessments. They ...

12. Assessment Question

    ROLO replied to bayouchick02's topic in NP

    If I understand your question, you want to know if you HAVE to (as in “required”) listen to heart and lungs, and then include them in your H&P when dealing with a possible UTI (or something or low acuity), for example.... 1) YES 2) YES 3) YES

13. Online FNP/ACNP Programs

    ROLO replied to ernursechic's topic in Advanced

    Graduated 12/14/2011 from USA. Did their ACNP track. I LIVED that program! It was not easy, but I liked the format. I recommend USA. If grad school were easy, everyone would be doing it.

14. I passed the Adult ANCC exam, here is how,

    ROLO replied to Sannye's topic in Advanced

    Thank you!

15. ACNP Exam

    ROLO replied to spkelly's topic in Advanced

    I am waiting for the OK to take my exam... Studying Barkley’s review book and listening to his CDs. Wish me luck!