luckycat

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1. NP interview w/ doctors

   luckycat posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I have a panel interview lined up for a position at my dream hospital. The people interviewing me include the medical director, department head physician, and NP. This is my first time being interviewed by a medical director/head physician so I'm ext...

2. FNP- Urgent Care Courses/Training Question

   luckycat replied to luckycat's topic in NP

   Thanks, this course looks awesome (and affordable)! I'll definitely look into it.

3. FNP- Urgent Care Courses/Training Question

   luckycat posted a topic in NP

   I'm an FNP wanting to work in urgent care. Right now I work in an unrelated outpatient specialty, but I have several years of ER/critical care nursing experience. I've applied to numerous urgent care places but they all want prior experience. I'...

4. A working NP applying for per diem RN position

   luckycat posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I work full time as an NP, and want a per diem RN position on the side. I have almost 10 years experience as an RN, less than 1 year as an NP. I've applied for RN jobs in the past couple months, but when I get no response/rejected, I wonder if they t...

5. What was your training like as a new grad NP?

   luckycat posted a topic in NP

   I'll be graduating with my NP next year, and I'm starting to freak out about starting out on my own knowing graduation is around the corner... I'm interested in learning about others' experiences as a new grad NP (whether that was recently or long a...

6. Can't seem to get a job despite prior RN experience

   luckycat replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry Wheaties, I feel ya! I've been out for 3 years and am trying to get back into bedside. It has been difficult getting rejected when I have 6 years of experience. I've even applied to new grad jobs and got rejected. Hang in there and keep trying....

7. Should I follow up with HR now?

   luckycat posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I interviewed with the nurse manager, and it seemed like they thought I was a good fit. After thanking them via email, I was asked, "If we were to offer you the position, will you accept it?" I of course said yes, knowing there were only people they...

8. UAB ACNP Fall 2016

   luckycat replied to saptam0109's topic in NP Students

   To those of you who have started the Fall 2016 online NP program (ACNP, FNP, etc.), how do you like it so far? I'm planning to apply for Fall 2017 for the Acute Care NP and would love any feedback! :) Also, how often are campus visits (if any)? Thank...

9. Adult/Gero NP, Acute Care- recommended schools?

   luckycat posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm in the middle of applying to schools for my MSN (Adult/Gerontology Acute Care NP) I'm looking at online schools as my primary option (There is only 1 school in my area that actually offers the acute care NP, and is super competitive so I'm sure m...

10. Getting hired after a long break from bedside nursing

    luckycat replied to luckycat's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks, llg! I hadn't thought of being perceived as a "high risk" potential hire. I'm glad you mentioned it. Now I'm realizing I really need to revise my cover letter to explain the 3-year gap.

11. Getting hired after a long break from bedside nursing

    luckycat posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to get back into bedside nursing after a 3-year hiatus (due to pursuing other personal interests). I have 5+ years of ICU experience. I've been applying for part-time, full-time, and per diem jobs with no call-backs for any i...

12. Applying for RN-MSN program, need advice

    luckycat posted a topic in General Students

    I was an ICU RN (with a BSN) for 5 years. 3 years ago I quit bedside nursing completely to start another career in the fitness industry (which I still plan to continue). I was pretty burned out from the bedside, but in the last several months I've re...

13. blood products

    luckycat replied to luckycat's topic in MICU

    Thanks for the replies. I feel better knowing that transfusing units simultaneously is not completely out of standard practice. I did use a pressure bag for a couple of units as the time got closer to surgery. Luckily though the surgeon was late in f...

14. blood products

    luckycat posted a topic in MICU

    I had a patient who came in with an INR of 15 (due to Coumadin use). I gave Vitamin K sub-q. Besides an AV fistula that was scantly oozing, there were no apparent signs of hemorrhaging. The patient had an ischemic bowel and needed to undergo necessar...