jamiejo05

jamiejo05 has 6 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU.

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1. ANCC Review Course

   jamiejo05 replied to colsie's topic in NP

   I did the Mary Kellerman review. It was awesome. I did the review as soon as I graduated then studied for 1 week and sat for boards. I had no difficulties at all.

2. Nurse practitioner Salary

   jamiejo05 replied to chillnurse's topic in NP

   Do PAs really make more that NPs? I currently work in an ER with other PAs and NPs and we all make the same salary. However, I honestly though NPs would make more and be more desirable overall.

3. what is an appropriate migraine treatment

   jamiejo05 replied to dsherman's topic in NP

   I always do IV Toradol and IV Reglan.

4. Steps to become ER NP?

   jamiejo05 replied to rachelcourtemanche's topic in NP

   I worked in an ICU and CVICV for 6 yr while getting my BSN and MSN as an FNP. Three months before graduation I applied to ERs in the area and was hired. After practicing for two years as an ER NP (ENP-BC) I can apply. Per the ANCC; Have practiced th...

5. Ohio or Texas

   jamiejo05 replied to cecej435's topic in NP

   I'm from ohio.... I don't feel we have restrictive laws and there seems to be tons of jobs. I was hired 2 months prior to graduation!

6. FNPs- what settings can I work in

   jamiejo05 replied to Cindy-20's topic in NP

   I personally work in an ER... My MIL who is a FNP works in Psych... My two best friends are FNPs and one work as a hospitalist and the other in nephrology. I know many FNPs who work in specialities...

7. New NP mistake

   jamiejo05 replied to jamiejo05's topic in NP

   I agree 100%, it was listed as a 3.

8. New NP mistake

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9. New NP mistake

   jamiejo05 replied to jamiejo05's topic in NP

   Thank you all for your comments. I greatly appreciate it. As for orientation... I study daily, I did take a suturing class and did suturing in school. What type of orientation should I have been provided?

10. New NP mistake

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11. Can NP's self prescribe?

    jamiejo05 replied to VTach2013's topic in NP

    Thanks for the tip. I should have said... I would just call her. I have never needed anything. But again thanks.

12. Can NP's self prescribe?

    jamiejo05 replied to VTach2013's topic in NP

    I personally know NPs in ohio that self prescribe antibiotics... I have never and highly doubt I would. My MIL is a NP so I just call her!

13. New NP mistake

    jamiejo05 posted a topic in NP

    Prior to being an NP I was an ICU/CVICU nurse for 6 years and felt I was good at it. I went into ER and have worked 5 shifts so far.... I love it so much but I made a mistake and got yelled at already... I feel so so stupid and don't know what to do ...

14. FNP in ER

    jamiejo05 posted a topic in NP

    Hey everyone.... I just passed my FNP boards thru the ANCC and now getting ready to start my new career. I was just hired into an ER and I'm getting nervous. I've been an ICU RN for 6 years but this is going to be a big change. Any suggestions?

15. New Grad

    jamiejo05 posted a topic in CCU

    Hey everyone... I graduate in 12 days and I just got a job offer in the CCU/ICU, do you think I need the year med-surg everyone is talking about?