curlygirlie3

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1. Did I make the right move?

   curlygirlie3 replied to jessicatheNP's topic in NP

   Yesterday marked 3 months for me as a working NP. I can sympathize with the way you feel. I am completely overwhelmed by the amount of work and responsibility...and I have a good mentor! I second guess my decision to change careers every Sunday night...

2. Working before credentialing

   curlygirlie3 replied to Memori's topic in Advanced

   Really no different than a student seeing patients, reporting to a preceptor, and collaborating on a plan...except I get paid. She does not see patients at the same time, but instead works on administrative duties.

3. Working before credentialing

   curlygirlie3 replied to Memori's topic in Advanced

   I am doing this now in NC. My boss is an NP as well. I see and document on all the patients, we agree on a plan before the patients leave. She is always in the building and signs all the charts. It is a bit of a slog because we don't always agree on ...

4. Those who have done distance learning

   curlygirlie3 replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in NP Students

   Just finished up an online MSN-FNP through Duke University. The online didactic portions were nice. I liked listening to lectures in my PJs! Physical assessment skills were taught on campus and each speciality course had at least 1-2 days on campus p...

5. AANP FNP 2017 *Pass*

   curlygirlie3 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello All! I have been creeping on this site for the past several weeks as I prepared to take the AANP-FNP exam today. I have a prelim result of PASS which I am very happy about. Thanks to all who posted their tips. Here was my study routine... I spe...

6. How did you change?

   curlygirlie3 replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

   I thought I would want to be an ICU nurse. My first job was a post-op unit with step-down beds. After 2 years there I realized that I like my patients awake and connected to as few lines as possible. Now I work with GYN/Onc surgery patients and I lov...

7. Navy ncp taking applications now!

   curlygirlie3 replied to Chief.Diego.Diaz's topic in General Students

   Can current RNs apply?

8. Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

   curlygirlie3 replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Great information. I'd love to read some EBP articles about positioning during labor as well. Why are women laying on their backs with legs splayed open for all to see? Give gravity a chance!

9. Educator and NP: can you have it both ways?

   curlygirlie3 posted a topic in Educators

   I am currently part-time clinical faculty at my ADN alma mater. I love leading the students around, watching them perform skills, and explaining new concepts. I also used to tutor ADN students before I started with clinical rotations. Recently, I was...

10. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

    curlygirlie3 replied to JayneBB's topic in School Programs

    I chose Duke because they have many more clinical hours than the UNC system schools that I looked at. One NICU and one peds nurse that I know are in the program and have no complaints. It is also nice that they select a clinical site for you. Other s...

11. Clinical Instructor Advice

    curlygirlie3 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Educators

    I started out by tutoring at my ADN alma mater after I graduated. Once I obtained my BSN, the ADN program asked me to lead a clinical group. My advice is make connections at the program that you graduated from. Also, find another nurse where you work...

12. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

    curlygirlie3 replied to JayneBB's topic in School Programs

    I sent off my check yesterday. Goodbye money, hello future! Congrats to all of my new classmates. To those of you still waiting to hear or declined - I am so sorry. I hope you are already plotting your next move!

13. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

    curlygirlie3 replied to JayneBB's topic in School Programs

    Thanks for the update silva. Maybe now my patients will have my full attention. Lol

14. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

    curlygirlie3 replied to JayneBB's topic in School Programs

    This morning I am grateful for: 1. Going back to work, because it's a distraction. 2. Having this thread and all of you to commiserate with me. No one else understands why I am a little crazy right now!

15. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

    curlygirlie3 replied to JayneBB's topic in School Programs

    Every time my phone dings with my email tone - it sets my heart to racing!