adventuregirl MSN, NP

adventuregirl has 17 years experience as a MSN, NP and specializes in Orthopedics.

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   Full time vs per diem pay difference

   adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in NP

   Thank you both for your info. Much appreciated it!
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   Full time vs per diem pay difference

   adventuregirl posted a topic in NP

   I'm curious what other NP's have experienced with pay difference between being a full-time employee (with benefits, etc) vs per diem. I've been reading difference is anywhere between 20-30% to account for benefits. I currently have a full-time positi...
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   Best RN job to prepare you for becoming a FNP

   adventuregirl replied to anapap's topic in NP

   Hi Ana, I just passed my boards for FNP 2 weeks ago. My background was cardiac and ER nursing, and for the past 2+ years while in grad school I was in primary care. I think if you're interested in working with a more varied population as an FNP, gett...
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   Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

   adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

   Hi all, just thought I'd give an update as it sounds like people are wondering if DSN grads are getting jobs, going to grad school, etc. I am a DSN Dec '05 BSN grad. I've been working in the hospital setting for 4+ years and recently moved to primar...
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   Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

   adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

   2BJenurse - Classes did go through the summer. As for the Hesi test ... sorry, don't know anything about it as I did not have to take it.
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   Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

   adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

   Hi 2BJenurse, I'm a DSON BSN grad, have had no troubles with jobs, and will be starting studies for my NP in a couple months. I am also part of the school's program advisory board. The NLN accreditation takes a long time and the school is still worki...
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   Telemetry before ER

   adventuregirl replied to markelleyr's topic in Emergency

   This is the same thing I was told. I worked tele for a little over a year before I was itching to head to the ER. Though I'm overwhelmed by the variety I'm now experiencing in the ER . . . having the cardiac background, critical thinking skills, and ...
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   DNR patient coded

   adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I was not aware of this, along with other nurses I've spoken with. I will definitely look into this! If this is the case, I'm not certain the patient was aware that DNR is suspended in OR. Thanks!
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   DNR patient coded

   adventuregirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   My patient today was a 93 yo women who had a pacemaker placed several days ago. She arrested on the table and 10 minutes of CPR was performed, and she was vented and sent to ICU. She is now on my step-down/tele unit, 5 days later. She has fractured r...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

    It has not been that hard to find jobs and to my knowledge, none of my classmates, nor I, have had any problems regarding accredidation. It's been my experience that employers just want to see you receive your license. However, if you're going on for...
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    Night shift and endurance training

    adventuregirl replied to triRN's topic in Stress 101

    triRN, I was just going to post a very similar question! I'm also an athlete (solo 24-hr mtbr) and will be starting nights in about a week (cardiac/step-down). Though nervous about how it will affect me, I'm also excited because I'd rather do a short...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

    April, I did work while in school, but very little (per diem). Mainly for experience as the nurses new I was in school and gave me a little more responsibility as my studies went along. I had some classmates work full-time, and others not at all. I'd...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

    April, I don't want to go too much into specifics about my job offers (as I haven't accepted yet), but one is on the cardiac/step-down unit and the other at a jail - both of which I've had experience on through clinicals. DSN did a great job preparin...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado

    Mary - It's nice to see your postings and see how the school is changing and improving. I am a Dec 2006 BSN grad and though my classmates and I had a slightly bumpy experience (to be expected with a young, developing program), overall ... I enjoyed m...
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    My cruise is over!!!!

    adventuregirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in NCLEX

    :yeah:congrats student4life! and everyone else who recently found out they passed. enjoy your celebrations!! we've earned it.