meaghann3

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1. Need advice for starting FNP program

   meaghann3 replied to kelsBSN's topic in NP Students

   I also graduated may of 2015 and started my NP program this past summer. I am one of the youngest in my program and probably the most inexperienced, and I also come from a specialty (orthopedics). I will say that much of what we are learning will not...

2. Baby in last semester of NP school

   meaghann3 replied to longct21's topic in NP Students

   I am in NP school as well but I am just beginning. I found out I was pregnant when I was accepted, and took my first 2 classes while I was pregnant (summer & fall, had my baby January 10th). I considered taking a class this spring because I thoug...

3. How many NP programs did you apply to?

   meaghann3 replied to princesax11's topic in NP Students

   I did a ton of research on schools in my area and applied to the one that was flexible with work (I work full time M-F). The classes are Friday nights and Saturday mornings every other week. Also, the program total costs 40,000, and I'm doing it part...

4. Orthopedic salary for new grad FNP

   meaghann3 replied to jelana87's topic in NP

   Ortho NPs in Wisconsin, especially if you are assisting in surgeries, make at least 100k, average 120k. Ortho is a big $$$ maker. Hope this helps!

5. Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

   meaghann3 replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced

   I have a friend who is finishing up her NP who was a direct entry like you are speaking of. She did say the first 12 months were the hardest of her life, because it was a very rigorous curriculum to become an RN at an accelerated pace. Nursing is ver...

6. Giving labetalol with low heart rate

   meaghann3 replied to smash222's topic in Medications

   Always question the doctor when giving a beta blocker if the heart rate is below 60. Especially if they are symptomatic. They may have been rude, but cover yourself. If it would have caused any further issues, YOU would be on the line. Obviously we w...

7. From bedside to outpatient surgery center (pre/post op RN), do you like it?

   meaghann3 replied to justcuriousrn1's topic in PACU

   I was an RN on inpatient ortho/neuro. I left my job because I was offered a full time position at an outpatient orthopedic surgery center- I also do pre/post! I LOVE MY JOB! It was the best decision I made in my entire life. I was worried about the h...

8. Help with advice on a nursing program, looking to finally fulfill my dream.

   meaghann3 replied to oanickel's topic in Wisconsin

   I am from the Milwaukee area and started at UW-Milwaukee. I didn't get accepted into clinical so ended up transferring to WCTC and got my associates degree. However, I think this is the best thing that could have happened to me because I saved a ton ...

9. What is your policy in DVT prevention following joint surgery

   meaghann3 replied to starbin's topic in Orthopaedic

   Our patients post joint replacement for moderate to high risk for DVT received Lovenox BID and coumadin. Low risk got a full does aspirin. All had SCDs and Ted stockings.

10. Best Specialty for an RN before becoming an FNP?

    meaghann3 replied to Nimrodel's topic in NP Students

    You can go to PA school after Nursing school you don't have to be an NP.