rehric00

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1. I passed the AANP exam today!

   rehric00 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to share my experience with everyone, because when I was preparing for this exam, I was looking for resources on what other people did.... So I graduated August 4th. I pretty much wrapped up my clinicals and final semester the first wee...

2. FNP- private practice vs corporation

   rehric00 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for advice/opinions of people who may have worked as an NP in a private practice vs within a bigger corporation for primary care I am done with school in August and will be sitting for boards in Sept. I have 2 potential jobs lined up- O...

3. Going out with your co-workers (Mixing Business with pleasure)

   rehric00 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Relations

   Right! Some of my best friends are also Co workers. However, we are all ICU nurses and don't have drama. We all work very well together. Actually, most of the nurses are very good friends with each other. I think that's why we pull together so well!

4. No motivation. Gas tank on E

   rehric00 posted a topic in NP Students

   I am in the final stretch of my NP program. I graduate in August. However, I am stuck in a rut- well it feels like it anyways. I have NO motivation to do anything. None. I am doing well in school and have a 4.0 gpa. So it is not like this is affectin...

5. How to become NP non nurse bachelor degree

   rehric00 replied to Jsre's topic in NP Students

   Pretty sure you have to be a nurse to become a nurse practitioner. And in response to your question about which will make you a better NP- my answer is to become a nurse first. Which I think you have to either way. You cannot go from med tech to NP. ...

6. Graduation Vacation?!

   rehric00 posted a topic in Advanced

   So... I graduate in August from my FNP program. THANK GOD! I am so ready to be done! So, to celebrate, I am planning a big (ish) vacation for my husband and I. Although he did not actually go through the program, he has put up with me, so I'd say we ...

7. Burnout in transition to FNP

   rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

   Update: I had my interview today and have some info to guide my decision. I am not making a decision until at least Monday or Tuesday... The LTC facility is a non-profit Christian based organization. Typical patient ration is 1:20 for nurses, 1:10 fo...

8. Burnout in transition to FNP

   rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

   The new admins have changed things. They have taken away virtually all the small "perks" we have had for years. They are cutting costs in every way possible (I know every place is, but this is a bit extreme). I was going to be upfront and honest with...

9. Burnout in transition to FNP

   rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

   Good point. I just don't feel like I can work one more shift at the hospital. I have worked at a snf before. It was not ideal. But I think I could make it work for a few months

10. Burnout in transition to FNP

    rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Staff moral. High expectations without sufficient resources. Poor treatment by admins. Fear of being fired for speaking up. The whole place has just gone down hill. And just general burnout. I am not quite sure where I want to practice as an NP. I s...

11. Burnout in transition to FNP

    rehric00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working in a ICU on a weekend package contract. Fri and Sat nights only, so that I can focus on my FNP school during the week and do clinicals. I graduate in August 2017. My current job is sucking this life out of me. I stay bc I love ...

12. Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    rehric00 replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt was alert and oriented, they have every right to refuse treatment. As long as your staff did everything possible to educate the pt on the severity and ensure he knew the risks, I don't think you should let it weigh on you. It's no differen...

13. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Both if us are on days...

14. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    rehric00 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    I can see why unions have their perks... I've just stuck thru so much with this hospital. It has not been a pretty 6 years for them, lost their magnet designation- 75% turn over.. ive stuck it out and I'm almost fed up...

15. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    rehric00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Guys & Gals... I know we are "not supposed to talk about pay"... but we all do. That being said, my hospital recently did a market analysis and raised base pay for all hospital employees. I got a small increase (50 cents I think)... However- the ...