misty_dawn

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1. Malpractice insurance

   misty_dawn posted a topic in Advanced

   I just passed my certification exam YAY!!! Once I have my active state licence and NPI number I will be starting my job. My question is where do I start looking for my own malpractice insurance coverage at? What type of coverage should I look for? Th...

2. Post MSN FNP Online Programs

   misty_dawn replied to RN4KU's topic in NP Students

   I just completed the online post masters program at Eastern Kentucky University. It was wonderful and I am happy to say that I just passed my certification exam this past Friday. I felt very prepared for the exam and for going into practice. It is an...

3. Reported to the BON

   misty_dawn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced

   As a new NP this is such an eye opener to me and I thank you for this post. I never thought about needing my own malpractice insurance as my company provided a policy. I will now be looking into my own policy. I thank you again.

4. FNP vs Women's Health NP-- looking for program info

   misty_dawn replied to GrnMtn21's topic in NP Students

   I had this very same question. When I spoke with the WHNP in my GYN office (she had been a WHNP for 8 years) she specifically said that unless I already have a job lined up as a WHNP, to go the FNP route because it was more marketable. She also said ...

5. EKU online FNP program

   misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in NP Students

   I too have applied for summer start. I love the fact that they have had a 100% success rate. So far all dealings with the campus has been positive. I read a lot of reviews that stated they were really student friendly and understand that we all work....

6. EKU online FNP program

   misty_dawn posted a topic in NP Students

   I am seriously considering applying for the summer start EKU online post masters FNP certificate program. I know that the classes are taken one at a time and are 8 weeks long. I work (3) 12 hour shifts a week that is probably not negotiable to change...

7. Really starting to enjoy this job

   misty_dawn posted a topic in School

   I have never felt more a part of a team/family than I have while working here at the school. The best part.... today starts our 2 week winter break!!!!!

8. Pulse oximetry in health office?

   misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

   I am having difficulty finding any clinical guidelines on pulse oximetry in schools based on EBP. Any ideas where some can be found? What are your school policies regarding this?

9. Pulse oximetry in health office?

   misty_dawn posted a topic in School

   My supervisor wants me to do a research project on clinical guidelines based on EBP on using pulse oximetry in the nurses office. We currently do not do pulse ox unless the parent supplies the monitor. Do you do this vital sign, when and using what p...

10. Simply Frustrated

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    2 more accidents today (her mom just had a baby this morning too). Some of the teachers had mentioned that they think it is a sign of abuse. What do y'all think about that?

11. Why Aren't School Nurses Given Due Respect?

    misty_dawn replied to rkozowyk's topic in School

    Well said. I took a huge pay cut coming into school nursing and I couldn't be happier that I did. I am so thankful that all of the staff at my school respect me and what I do (as far as I know anyways). School nursing is no walk in the park some days...

12. Simply Frustrated

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    2 accidents again today. They sent in one change of clothes so when I called for the second accident her mom just came and picked her up from school and took her home. We had set up a conference for after school today and she called a half an hour be...

13. Simply Frustrated

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    I can almost bet money that she had type 2 diabetes and I really do not think the mom had her checked. She even has the markings on AN on her neck which can indicate type 2. It is just so frustrating for me and her teachers that nothing we attempt to...

14. Simply Frustrated

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    We have 1st grade little girl who is extremely obese and is continuously wetting her pants and being sent to the nurses office. This has been an on-going situation since last year. The last nurse, principal and teacher had several conferences with t...

15. Asthma issues and sending kids home....

    misty_dawn replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    I agree with Flare. If the kid is in distress and the parent refuses to take them home then I would tell the parent that it is fine I will just call 911 and she can pick him up from the ER (and have a bill to pay). I am sure that would work but I hav...