perc71 BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

perc71 has 14 years experience as a BSN, MSN, APRN, NP.

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1. Keep getting rejected

   perc71 replied to S3682's topic in SRNA

   I understand, that wasn't clear on the OP. That being said, I do agree with some posts that at least 2 years of ICU will make you a competitive candidate for a CRNA program. A co-worker of mine boosted his resume by adding ED experience as well. He g...

2. Keep getting rejected

   perc71 replied to S3682's topic in SRNA

   You are trying to be competitive? For a management position? In getting a new job? You do have a stellar portfolio. Just be sure that you are constantly aware as to who are you competing against- it isn't with your peers or colleagues, but with your...

3. How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

   perc71 replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

   There are some valid arguments that suggest the nursing is not truly a proffesion since there are many pathways a student can go to be NCLEX ready, ADN, ADN-Bridge, BSN, Diploma post bachelorette degree in another field, etc. IOM is recommending that...

4. New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

   perc71 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   You are right. Nurse Beth's advice is to beat the ATS or an online AI used by recruiters to sort their candidates. It is 2020 and the days of going to HR physically and filling out an application form using your pen are gone.

5. Rapid response

   perc71 replied to Calm and collected's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Calling rapid response is appropriate for DNR patients with comfort care measures. The goal is palliative and NOT " curative. Relieving the dyspneic episode of your father FAST was the objective to the rapid response team. Switching gears, I a...

6. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

   perc71 replied to Peditra's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with some other posts. Good chest compressions during codes is the most essential part during a cardio-pulmonary arrest. Depth, timing, and allowing adequate chest recoil during compression improves the patient's survival - inpatient or outpa...

7. Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

   perc71 replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

   There is not much to go on here without a thorough and comprehensive history and physical exam. 3 weeks of severe abdominal pain. Tamuflu as a culprit is a stretch. I agree with the other posts- the Pediatrician should punt this to GI.

8. Lazy patient

   perc71 replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

   Do work in an interdisciplinary team environment? PTs are a valuable member of a care team to evaluate the physical functional status of the patient - that is their scope of practice. There could be some underlying psychological or non physical fa...

9. Can I refuse an infant patient??

   perc71 replied to knoelle30's topic in General Nursing

   If your job description for a visiting RN does not include caring for infants or your employer did not provide you with training to care for peds in the home setting then, ethically and professionally you can refuse. I agree with the other posts tha...

10. Really Nervous about Everything. Should I reconsider nursing?

    perc71 replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    I agree. I failed to mention that that if the clinician administering the medication have an open wound - even a mere paper cut then using gloves is warranted. Sometimes " the remote possibility" becomes a reality. It is just Murphy's law.

11. Really Nervous about Everything. Should I reconsider nursing?

    perc71 replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    The key phrase is "unless you anticipate blood". The problem is we cannot really anticipate what will happen so the guidelines are left open for you to use your own clinical judgement. When administering injections - from intradermal ppd to deep IM ...

12. Med/Surg or ED?

    perc71 replied to night_owl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    ED will prepare you better for your plan to become an FNP since you will be able to see and care for patients across the age continuum from neonates to geriatrics. MS are mainly adult to geriatric clients.

13. What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    perc71 replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    I have no clue as to how is it possible that you are finishing your MSN and considering DNP without using EBP in your frame of mind. I am an APRN who came from a research driven school. your statement I WILL NOT sounds egotistical which I believe is ...

14. What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    perc71 replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    That is an insulting statement to those patients who are actually suffering from those diseases. Try asking a patient with an MS flare. He or she will tell you, " tell you what, after my IV steroid and plasmapheresis is completed and I feel I bit...

15. What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    perc71 replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on furthering your nursing studies. As an APRN, your mindset and practice should highly be driven by evidence-based practice (EBP). If you are allergic to influenza vaccinations, then you have to provide a note to your school and the...