sweetmissdixie

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1. First med error...Advise..please.

   sweetmissdixie replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed!

2. First med error...Advise..please.

   sweetmissdixie replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

   Every single nurse, whether they're aware of it or not, has made a med error at least once (Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC said something to that effect). We're human! I have missed a med before and had to give it late then adjust the treatment schedule...

3. AANP 2016 fnp exam

   sweetmissdixie replied to Eghe2016's topic in NP Students

   I posted this answer in another similar blog post: "...passed my FNP certification exam from AANP - I graduated on 11/1 and took my cert exam at 9AM on 11/14. .... I gave myself a break from studying for 9 days after graduation. It is a totally arbit...

4. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

   sweetmissdixie replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

   Believe it, because we exist. Your beliefs are your own but please don't discredit us for not subscribing to them. Kindness, compassion, love, living in the service of others... all values I hold dear that are not mutually exclusive to belief in a de...

5. LVN keeps personal notes about patients

   sweetmissdixie replied to VegGal's topic in HIPAA

   We had a nurse on the floor doing this and she was told by management that it was a HIPAA violation. Subsequently, we were told in a staff meeting not to do this and not to keep our "brains" (paper sheets used for notes during each shift). If you rea...

6. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

   sweetmissdixie replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

   I think it is wise to get realistic expectations about the profession before entering it. Seeing nursing as "glamorous" or through rose-colored glasses is, in my opinion, how people get burned out quickly. Because the reality is that it is not glamor...

7. Passed the AANP FNP Certification Yesterday-Tips!

   sweetmissdixie replied to GOGOKTFNP's topic in NP Students

   Yes! The final certification results come in quickly - I had mine the next day. The license... well, that is a different story. Still waiting! Congrats again and good luck on all your endeavors!

8. Seeking FNP Preceptor in the ATX Area

   sweetmissdixie replied to sweetmissdixie's topic in NP Students

   Hi Nursing girl28, sorry I am so late to respond - I never got notification of this post. If you are still having difficulty, please PM me. Hope all is going well in your program!

9. Passed the AANP FNP Certification Yesterday-Tips!

   sweetmissdixie replied to GOGOKTFNP's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations! I, too, passed my FNP certification exam from AANP - I graduated on 11/1 and took my cert exam at 9AM on 11/14. You did a lot more preparing than I did - kudos to you! Your advice is spot on. I'll share mine in case others are intere...

10. FNP Program...scam or worthwhile?

    sweetmissdixie replied to Valcorie34's topic in NP Students

    I recently completed my FNP program (MSN) and am continuing with the companion DNP starting January 2017. I don't know anything about Simmons but here are some things to consider when choosing a graduate program: 1. Most programs require at least 1 y...

11. New FNP Grad Gone Cardiac EP Specialty

    sweetmissdixie posted a topic in NP

    Seeking some advice/resources from any EP NPs (or PAs) I recently graduated from my FNP program and have been offered a job in cardiac EP. I was a nurse in the EP doc's office for about a year and a half before I was approached for the position, so I...

12. Seeking FNP Preceptor in the ATX Area

    sweetmissdixie posted a topic in NP Students

    I will be entering my full-time clinical practicum around April 2016 and am seeking FNP preceptors in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. My school requires a minimum of 675 clinical hours and also requires the following minimum number of experiences: ...

13. Entry level nurse position, job #2

    sweetmissdixie posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi all, I am applying for a new job after a little over a year at my current hospital. I had no problems nabbing my first job and I felt like my graduate RN resume was a cinch -- i had tons of activites in college, was active in SNA and was a chair m...

14. Nurse Residency Programs

    sweetmissdixie replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in New Nurse

    I'm in the Versant RN residency... it's awesome! Clients shows cities that have Versant programs... good luck!

15. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    sweetmissdixie replied to Morettia2's topic in New Nurse

    This is so awesome... thank you for this! I am proud of you just reading this!! :) I can't wait to come into my own, I have only been orienting for a month. I really appreciate this encouraging story!