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no no no, call the phoenix GCU and ask about the MSN FNP program in tucson. Im in the program now. There are new classes starting in this program like 2-3 times a year

I was told to study the PA review books by my pharm instructor to pass the FNP boards. Who knew?

There is nothing in Sierra Vista, however, there is a FNP MSN program through Grand Canyon University once a week in Tucson. I'm in the program and like it. Also, U of A has a DNP program. U of P...

I went to EBSN and was in the second graduating class. I am a PICC nurse at a well respected hospital, live in Tucson and have worked at the Mayo clinic (actually where I started as a new nurse). I...

i'm currently in np school and have been told to not accept a job as a new grad np for less than 90k. that's coming from the dean of the np program. so, there you go. also, there are many...

Seriously? NO WAY. it's a really, really bad idea. At a hospital in my state a nurse accessed a patient's portacath without blood return and hung chemo (a vesicant, mind you) and the woman had the...

well, i did it the way you are speaking of--went back and got my RN after i had a bachelor's in psych. it is hard to work fulltime and get bsn. even online. plus, another thing to consider--if you...

we get little exposures all day long. our immune systems are strong because of these exposures on a regular basis. every time we are exposed, our bodies create antibodies to these antigens. and...

maybe they think that part is implied...? i kinda hope so too.

basically, what she is saying is this "nursing can really, really suck." you will be absolutely exhausted in every sense of the word. emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc. it is NOT easy...

well, think of it this way.... after the first clinicals in nursing school and cleaning up poop marbles from an old, aggressive and confused man, the people in it for the money will realize how...

As a former HMII nurse at said establishment, often device patients can add quantity to their lives...at what cost? I hate to pee in the cheerios on this one, but I predict VADS are the next vents. ...

As an infusion nurse, i can tell you this is a really bad idea. The needle isn't even sharp after using it once, therefor doing more damage to the lumen of the vein. All IV needles are designed for...

Sounds great Jamonit! Did you go into infusion nursing because you felt like you had exceptional IV insertion skills, or did you train after you decided upon the specialty? How do you train to get...

Sorry no one got back to you. Hi! I'm an infusion nurse. I work on an IV Team @ a 400 bed hospital. The IV team nurses are utilized in our facility for outpatient infusion services (usually we...

I loved working at Mayo. I started there as a new grad and worked there most of my career until moving to Tucson this spring. I credit Mayo with teaching me the skills, compassion, and critical...

I'm so excited! I got hired to a local (Tucson) hospital on their PICC/IV/infusion team! I'm going to learn to insert PICCs and do all kinds of stuff. I just got the call and I needed to tell...

Okay, so I was looking for advice regarding negotiating pay per hour. I had an interview with a facility and I'm in the process of waiting to hear back from my recruiter. I make pretty decent...

i have no idea why i keep hitting the kaiser wall. there has to be more out there. i'm just nervous to start, make the move. partly because the economy and the cancelling of contracts, but...

i recommend hiking up to the griffith observatory. it's a pretty hike and you can look out over the whole city. lots of trails veer off of there through the canyons. wear good shoes. also,...

I just referenced Heparin as I am a cardiac nurse. We turn heparin off for at least 5 minutes. I agree with turning any drip off for at least a minute and flushing the port well. Be careful...

Well, upon further research, I am actually quite frightened to have only Kaiser hospitals recommended by my recruiters. I specifically stated that "I've heard bad things about Kaiser facilities and...

To clarify, no i have not taken any contracts. I have just been speaking with recruiters about my options this January in L.A. I was just wondering if Kaiser is really as bad as their rep--at the...

What we do per policy at the facility where i work is the following: clean PICC port very well with alcohol Flush with at least 10 ml of normal saline use at least a 10 ml syringe lure lock...

Okay, so apparently for January, if you want to travel to Southern California, Kaiser Permanente is one of the only tickets.... and believe you me, I have contacted many, many recruiters. Well,...