MrAllenU

MrAllenU has 2 years experience and specializes in Mental Health; Medical-Surgical/Trauma.

Latest Activity

1. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

   MrAllenU replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in NP

   Congratulations! I hope it works out for you.

2. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   MrAllenU replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   I think one should be ashamed of taking a $65K position as any sort of nurse practitioner. It is not congruent with the education and skills a nurse would possess in that role. I too have seen salary growth, but someone not being able to grab the hi...

3. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   MrAllenU replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   Thank for the information. I think a good amount of aspiring NPs know this if they are actually serious about becoming one or are in an actual program like I am now. I'm working on networking switched from a smaller hospital to one in the Texas Medic...

4. Passed ANCC FNP exam today

   MrAllenU replied to southwest nurse's topic in NP Students

   "More info on the format of the AANP exam (no specific questions). Hopefully this will be helpful to those getting ready for the test. (and I apologize in advance, I am entering this on an iPad and the spell check is terrible, it keeps changing my...

5. Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

   MrAllenU replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Smilie0809RN, I work in a 320-bed hospital on a medical-surgical floor, and the hospital has recently reached level II trauma designation. I am a young nurse (2.5 years practice), but I have been honored with the opportunities to precept new gr...

6. June 2013 Top 8 Captions - Select Winning Caption

   MrAllenU replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Maybe next time your submission will be up there! I found it difficult to choose an option that really fit the image, but I chose the "online" one since I have experience with that.

7. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   MrAllenU replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   Psych NP does not sound too bad provided one does not have to deal with too much hassle from insurance providers. I say this as a new RN starting out in psych. Also, I think it's admirable that you don't keep patients who just aren't willing to make ...

8. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

   MrAllenU replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas

   Your experience and your outlook on the situation are very inspiring. I wish you the best, and I hope all goes well with your very-soon-to-be-here baby if he/she is not already here.

9. New Grad Pay in Texas?

   MrAllenU replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas

   Thank you to everyone who has contributed information. I was perusing this post because I am in the process of applying to a job as a new graduate and part of the application required me to put in my expected salary/hourly wage.

10. How long is your shift?

    MrAllenU replied to MJB2010's topic in Urology

    This really frustrated me when I started out working as CNA. How can you be expected to take care of someone when you haven't had time to nourish and relax your body?

11. male nurses with beards

    MrAllenU replied to nrsman1's topic in Men

    Glad to know it's not an issue. :) I was just reading through a hospital's student nurse guidelines and found an area that said "among other things, beards, sideburns below the earlobes, untrimmed mustaches, and unruly hair do not conform to Hospital...

12. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    MrAllenU replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Students

    I have to agree with these two. Being a male among a sea of females doesn't mean you should think like a neanderthal (i.e. sex, power, authority). I hope the majority of male nurses and male nursing students stay true to nursing standards and goals...

13. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    MrAllenU replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Students

    On top of you staying in shape, it will also be a great stress reliever from school!

14. How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    MrAllenU replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    I would absolutely love to bike to school! It would be approximately a 32-minute/6.1 mile ride for me. All I need is the actual bike.

15. Tell Me About Your Study Space.

    MrAllenU replied to pookapooka's topic in General Students

    My current study space is the dining room table . It isn't all that bad except for the hanging of my head while reading my texts (even with a binder to prop up the book) and the stiff chair. My butt needs a more comfy chair haha I'm skin and bones....