chrty_knox

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1. Independent R.N in rural Nevada

   chrty_knox posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   Looking for tips, advice, any information. I recently contacted my BON to clarify legal and scope of practice for an independent home health R.N. I still have not heard back but I am interested in learning all the details concerning independent nurse...

2. Legal issues and other topics in private duty nursing

   chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Private Duty

   Thank you. I have helped with injections and other minor things and I would never accept pay for helping a neighbor or friend. I have been approached for more CNA duties such as sitting with an elderly client or setting up medication, or closer monit...

3. Legal issues and other topics in private duty nursing

   chrty_knox posted a topic in Private Duty

   I live in a small rural community and am the only R.N here. I am often asked about doing private duty jobs, but I have always been reluctant of doing so because I feel like I am not covered legally and lack knowledge about all the laws and issues tha...

4. Death of a Dream

   chrty_knox replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

   You want it? Then do it, find a way. Now or later, it is up to you. I had to travel with my 18 month old son 160 miles away from my home and my husband to go to nursing school. I got up at 3am to commute to school days. I worked weekends to help pay ...

5. attn working mamas.

   chrty_knox replied to heather.m's topic in General Nursing

   Do what works for your family. My husband made enough that I got to stay home after my twins were born. Although, I kept on per Diem and work weekend nights 2/3 weekends a month plus another flexible per Diem home health position. I am glad that I am...

6. PMHNP at University of Nevada-Reno

   chrty_knox posted a topic in Psychiatric

   UNR will be offering a masters in PMHNP this year. Currently the only PMHNP specialty in Nevada! I am so excited for this and I hope to be a student in a few years!

7. Online ACLS help

   chrty_knox replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Critical

   How was the online ACLS? I was tempted to do it online but was unsure on AHA accreditation and acceptance. Please let me know what site or program you went through?

8. Burnout??

   chrty_knox posted a topic in General Nursing

   This may sound repetitive with all the nurse burnout posts and comments on here. I get it! I worked so hard to become an R.N. I was a CNA for about 6 years and worked in every setting. I was compassionate and HARD working. When I worked agency hospit...

9. PMHNP at University of North Dakota

   chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in NP Students

   I am going to clarify about the family versus adult. One webpage has info about it being adult only and another information page on the website states it is family. Another possible downside is that students are responsible for their preceptors. Ther...

10. PMHNP at University of North Dakota

    chrty_knox posted a topic in NP Students

    Just inquired about their BSN to MSN Psych Mental Health NP program. It looks promising, it is accredited and appears to be sound and solid curriculum and affordable. Downside it is adult only program not family/adult/pediatrics. Anyone in their pro...

11. I dreamed of being an R.N and now I sometimes dread going to work

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Stress 101

    I love hearing from all of you. Thank you. I think MAYBE I am figuring it out and yes I am prone to some anxiety. Good luck to all of you :)

12. Goal of becoming Psych RN (eventually NP)....how to achieve?

    chrty_knox replied to TinaTM's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, PeacockMaiden. I inquired about USA 's PMHNP-DNP and I was told they strongly encourage applicants to have psych experience yet offered an additional class that had had 120 hours of clinical hours as a psych R.N if sufficient clinical experience ...

13. Goal of becoming Psych RN (eventually NP)....how to achieve?

    chrty_knox replied to TinaTM's topic in Psychiatric

    I too am considering a career in psych. I have done 3 years on med/surg and I need a change. I started out in Mental health as a CNA and it has always sparked my interest and passion, but RN psych jobs are limited in the rural area I am in. I am look...

14. WGU MSN degrees appropriate for a Post-MSN FNP program???

    chrty_knox replied to anchorRN's topic in Western Governors

    I am interested in this as well. I have heard from a few WGU graduates who went on to post Masters NP certificate and the only issue is the GPA from what I understand. Although quite a few found programs that accepted them without issue. I am current...

15. New WGU MSN curriculum

    chrty_knox replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Western Governors

    Nursenightowl, do you mind telling me what schools you applied for? I am currently attending WGU and considering doing a post masters cert. Thanks.