reggaemuffin MSN, NP, CNS

reggaemuffin is a MSN, NP, CNS and specializes in Registered Nurse.

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1. Non practicing NP to DNP

   reggaemuffin replied to ERRN87's topic in General Nursing

   The DNP is not a clinical degree- the clinicals are project that you do during your program. You don't have to be an NP to do a DNP program. i will point out that if you want to re certify as an NP you have to work a certain number hours as a NP in y...

2. Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

   reggaemuffin replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   So you didn't walk your dogs in the morning Hen kept them in crates while you were gone 14 hours ? I think it's bad enough to leave your dogs alone for 14 hours but it's even worse to leave them in crates all day with no access to water. As many peo...

3. Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

   reggaemuffin replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   Doggie daycare is nowhere near as expensive as child care. A lot of dog daycares will let you drop dogs off early or alternate with drop off/pick up with your husband. Unfortunately when you want to have a dog and be a good owner (which you seem to b...

4. My career plan feels shaky

   reggaemuffin replied to GK-Seedy's topic in General Nursing

   Okay a couple of things that pop out here to me. CRNA and NP are two completely different degrees and professions. DNP is non clinical degree called-doctorate of nursing practice - it is not only for NPs. Although many NP programs are eliminating th...

5. TPAPN, changing jobs, help please

   reggaemuffin replied to Ash2213's topic in Recovery

   No worries, I often need to remind myself how great I have it compared to others :)

6. TPAPN, changing jobs, help please

   reggaemuffin replied to Ash2213's topic in Recovery

   I would think very hard before changing jobs- -and I certainly would not quit till I had another job lined up. Also many job offers fall through once they find out your in monitoring program or once HR gets involved. I know you are bummed to be out ...

7. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

   reggaemuffin replied to sunnyskies9's topic in NP

   I like being a clinician. It has nothing to do with schedule or holidays. I dig assessing patients, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting my own labs/ diagnostic testing. I couldn't do any of that as an RN. I also make triple what I m...

8. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

   reggaemuffin replied to sunnyskies9's topic in NP

   Why is that ? I hated being a bedside nurse- I wasn't strong enough to do the physical labor, and I disliked all the menial tasks. I do none of these as an NP. I'm very happy with my position. Just curious about your theory.

9. Dermatology for PNP?

   reggaemuffin replied to Papoya's topic in NP

   Agree with PP- you may have a very hard time finding a pediatrics only derm practice.

10. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    reggaemuffin replied to anilechim's topic in NP Students

11. I am not proud of my track record.

    reggaemuffin replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this is off topic but If my mom had put her credibility on the line to help get me a job, you better believe I would bust my a$$ to make her proud. You were representing your mother's reputation at that institution. Aside from everything else, ...

12. New NP: Nervous, need resources and advice!

    reggaemuffin replied to Flaring's topic in NP

    It's appropriate to generally start with hctz or chlorthalidone as primary treatment to start. ALLHAT trial showed us that they are remarkable effective for BP control and much better at preventing CVD when compared to other medications. Plus they ar...

13. New NP: Nervous, need resources and advice!

    reggaemuffin replied to Flaring's topic in NP

    That's rich coming from you. I believe you once posted that NP programs are great for poor students who struggle with academics and wouldn't hack it in medical school. I'm sure that does wonders for our reputation.

14. New NP: Nervous, need resources and advice!

    reggaemuffin replied to Flaring's topic in NP

    Agree with TraumaRUs you need to get on uptodate now and start looking up common disease processes that you will see. Ace wouldn't typically be first choice for primary hypertension- usually hctz or chlorthalidone. Ask another provider for a list of ...

15. Can I refuse drug test? Will I be reported?

    reggaemuffin replied to Tessseracts's topic in Recovery