RNwannbe

RNwannbe has 3 years experience and specializes in n/a.

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1. Possible move to Texas, need input

   RNwannbe replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas

   I'm interested to see how the transition to Texas went. I recently graduated with my BSN and moved to Austin. I have a job with a Physical Rehab Hospital as a clinical liaison and love it. There is actually a specialty position open right now for a N...

2. TPAPN random drug screening

   RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for everyones input. I received the order in the mail and it stated the following. I will be required to call in Mon-Friday of every week for the next two years. For the first 3 months I will be tested once a week. For the next 3 months I will...

3. TPAPN random drug screening

   RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in Recovery

   So what's all this I'm reading about false positives if I drink a non alcoholic beer?

4. TPAPN random drug screening

   RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in Recovery

   So what's all this I'm reading about false positives if I drink a non alcoholic beer?

5. TPAPN random drug screening

   RNwannbe posted a topic in Recovery

   Hello all, I just graduated with my BSN. Originally the Texas BON had ordered me to take part in the TPAPN program once I graduated because of a couple legal infractions from 11 and 6 years ago. The charges were possession of Adderall (expired prescr...

6. How can a Family Practice NP ethically work in mental health?

   RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for your two cents Ruby Vee. I've taken precautionary measures and disguised myself I do see you point though.

7. How can a Family Practice NP ethically work in mental health?

   RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for all your responses. I'm sure that with a couple years of RN experience my desires may change but I just wanted an idea of how things worked. After some research and your reply's, at this point in the game I suppose I am leaning towards FNP...

8. Can an FNP practice in mental health?

   RNwannbe posted a topic in Advanced

   Hey all. I'll cut to the chase. I was in a masters program for psych when I bailed out to pursue my BSN. I graduate in May 2014. I wanted more career options and nursing seemed to be the way to go. I plan on pursuing a NP degree but in which special...

9. How can a Family Practice NP ethically work in mental health?

   RNwannbe posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello all. Thanks for taking the time to read/respond. I am one semester away from graduating with my BSN. My first degree was a Bachelors of Science and I was one semester in to my masters of psychology before I decided to pursue a career in nursin...

10. CRNA difficulties with prior DWI

    RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in SRNA

    Thanks Zack, The offense occurred 4 years ago. I still have a year of my BSN program left, then two years of ICU experience I need, plus 2-3 years of CRNA school, it would be 9-10 years since the date from the offense before I'd even be licensed as ...

11. CRNA difficulties with prior DWI

    RNwannbe posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey guys. I was inquiring about a CRNA program and I told the director that I had a previous DWI from years ago. I will graduate with my BSN this year and the BON has already reviewed my case and is letting me sit for the exam but I'll be on a TPAPN ...

12. CRNA, Steps to get there

    RNwannbe posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey all. I have a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and I'm currently in the last year of a BSN program as well. My goal is to work towards a CRNA. I have read a lot regarding the prereq's for CRNA programs but I was hoping to get some information fro...

13. texas nurse having hard time finding job being under tpapn

    RNwannbe replied to jhud25's topic in Recovery

    Yes I worked in Home Health Marketing and I've thought of that. The thing that mostly bothers me is that I am trying to get a couple years of experience in an acute care setting in order to apply to CRNA programs. This puts a damper on that goal for...

14. texas nurse having hard time finding job being under tpapn

    RNwannbe replied to jhud25's topic in Recovery

    Well congrats for completing the program. Were you able to find work during the 6 months of not being able handle meds?

15. Restrictions on my RN license.

    RNwannbe replied to RNwannbe's topic in Criminal

    Thanks. I'm also thinking about areas of nursing that doesn't involve administering meds. What about cardiac rehab nursing or any nursing more involved with physical therapy or fitness? Any thoughts?