andrew.youv
has 5 years experience and specializes in Crit Care, Vent, Step-Down, Tele, Float.
Hello, and welcome to the Thunderdome.
My name is Andy. I enjoy long walks on the beach and romantic dinners by the fireplace.
I think "mahogany" is such a fantastic word.
I manage a little bit.
BSN, RN, CCRN, AG-ACNP in training.
andrew.youv replied to friendlyelse's topic in New York
Some tips that set you apart: Be sure to list that you are enrolled in a BSN program on your resume. Put a future graduation date on there along with your GPA. Place it with your other education stuff, many recruiters won't notice that you're not d...
andrew.youv replied to NurseIndependa's topic in NP Students
I researched 4-5 programs, went to information sessions, and ultimately focused on 1 and made sure my references were aware. The application process can be an stressful and time consuming, so make sure you know what is required and send in a complete...
andrew.youv replied to LacyMarie's topic in Post Graduate
In many areas, FNPs work in several roles including acute care and ED. The consensus model is that there is to be a split with ACNPs working in acute care settings. When will this happen? Who knows. There is still (generally) a shortage of ACNPs,...
andrew.youv replied to bsngirl2015's topic in Post Graduate
Congratulations on wanting to continue your education! Being a nursing forum, many here would urge you to go the NP route, although I understand your sentiment about your state being more "PA friendly". Could you elaborate on why? Also, being on the...
andrew.youv replied to feelix's topic in NP Students
You could also try the NP forum as well as the Nurse Educator forum, however I suspect that you have already reached out. In your posts be sure not to simply ask for a preceptor, but sell yourself. Why would someone want to choose you? What makes y...
andrew.youv replied to PA_RN87's topic in NP Students
That sounds awesome! I'm also starting my FNP program in September, orientation is next week. I'm in my hospital's float pool, so I was able to schedule myself on weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) 3x12). It seems like this will work for my clinical rotations...
andrew.youv replied to CharmantUn's topic in Safety
I'm all for hourly rounding, but with that being said, it seems the definition of hourly rounding differs per organization. In some of the Magnet facilities I have toured, hourly rounding was a collaborative effort which included nursing, nursing as...
andrew.youv replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
I was a travel nurse and was able to complete my BSN online. Always look into your "home state", or your tax home if you're a traveler. Many schools offer BSN programs online that you are able to enroll at a much lower hometown discount. These are...
andrew.youv replied to MinotRN's topic in New York
NYC is a tough, tough, market. Keep applying and don't get your hopes down. Going out of state can be fulfilling, especially if you have your mind set on a specialty. If you're looking for areas close to NYC, Jersey has some fantastic hospitals (H...
I highly recommend finding a scrub that fits CLOSE to what you're looking for with good material, this portion is completely preferential and will likely force you to take a trip down to the scrub store to try on multiple sets. The key to look "styl...
andrew.youv replied to OzlemBSN(ANP2b)'s topic in NP Students
I was accepted into the North Shore LIJ-Hofstra Graduate School of Nursing for the inaugural FNP program this Fall (2015) -- see information here. Key points: Clinical Placements by School (no need to find your own preceptors) Increased clinical hour...
I'm aware that most NP students work in some capacity, and I am sure that everyone's experience varied in some way or another. Maybe you have kids, maybe you have familial priorities, maybe you're a better learner when you devote time fully to schoo...
Just spoke with a former colleague who traveled to Mass Gen, states very good patient ratios and superior technology. Not sure what the exact numbers are. I believe they use Epic, but I'm not 100%. Hope this helps and good luck!