wizard100

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1. Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

   wizard100 replied to myoglobin's topic in NP

   Arizona and WA state are best considering pay and NP culture/independence. I've worked in central California as a NP-summers are just nasty-hot/humid and tax is high. WA starting pay is good but it stalls- hard to get pay raise on merit. Living expen...

2. These classes are nonsense

   wizard100 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in NP

   I agree with most of the people here. I am in a traditional program. For some reason our patho prof decided to make it a hybrid class..1st 2 weeks on campus and last week on campus to give finals. I admit I struggled so much with online class. I gues...

3. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

   wizard100 replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington

   The 300 new grads internship in 2009 was because they opened a brand new sister hospital in Gig Harbor, WA: St. Anthonys. They were also close to opening another sister hospital in Enumclaw: Enumclaw Hospital. All hospitals are part of Fransciscan He...

4. haha...misguided DNP vs MD

   wizard100 posted a topic in NP

   This youtube video is so funny. I am sure public will be misguided what DNP does??? This video makes a nurse look hungry for "doctor" title and make her look very stupid..LOL....DNP does "venous blood draw and talking to patients", which practically ...

5. Scary reading doctor forums about NPs...

   wizard100 replied to thenewguy8's topic in NP

   I have read one of those forums !! the student MDs just thrash and trash the NPs. I was laughing out loud at times..some of the comments were so funny..its good humor if you get bored.

6. Boards scheduled...scared out of my mind

   wizard100 replied to Frogger511's topic in NP

   Good Luck...I can imagine the nerves !! Read, Read and practice, practice lots of Q & A !!

7. Jobless in Seattle

   wizard100 replied to roxbox's topic in Washington

   The problem is you' re from out of state without any experiences and sometimes nurse recruiters think that you moved as a brand new nurse because you could not get job in ohio. When I was a brand new nurse, even applying 2-3hrs from where I lived..n...

8. Followed MD Order--Now Do I Look Incompetent?

   wizard100 replied to LaurenBoog's topic in General Nursing

   I dont understand ETOH withdrawal pt taking an ICU bed just because he was on a drip & no req. for vent or dialysis? The drip pt. would have been admitted to step down at our hospital or even med/surg if no beds available at step down. I used to ...

9. Can I get opinions on this $$ hourly rate?

   wizard100 replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in NP

   $ 30/hr for NP is disheartening.... and this in PA unbelievable !!

10. Looking For NCLEX-RN tutor (NYC AREA)

    wizard100 replied to super mario's topic in NCLEX

    dont lose hope..practice questions and read rationales. Good Luck.

11. Adv. Pathophys

    wizard100 replied to wizard100's topic in NP

    Thnaks. The fact that this class is online makes it so hard. I understand I just need to buckle up and swallow up that 8lbs godzilla Are ther any online sites that I can practice questions to assess myself??

12. Taking NCLEX-RN for 3rd time on 11/18...need prayers or any words of encouragement

    wizard100 replied to sweetbean63's topic in NCLEX

    Wish you best of luck !!! Last Min Tips: Get a good night sleep and well rested. Have a breakfast if u sit for morning test. BREATHE, dont be anxious if you are not sure of answers. Make educated guesses Take some sugars with you, candy bar/juice etc...

13. Adv. Pathophys

    wizard100 posted a topic in NP

    I am taking advance pathophys class that is online. We met first couple of weeks in class on campus and we'll meet one more class for a presentation/speech by a cardiologist for CV system. After that...one week later we have our 2 hr multiple choice ...

14. Accepted to FNP program. What are must haves to survive FNP program!!

    wizard100 replied to wizard100's topic in Post Graduate

    hey peaceful, so good to know someone from hawaii. i am right now in seattle...hawaii would be a total change for me...a good change. have lots of questions...just dont know where to begin..lol..never been to hawaii or know anybody living there. basi...

15. Accepted to FNP program. What are must haves to survive FNP program!!

    wizard100 replied to wizard100's topic in Post Graduate

    good luck guys....my best wishes to you. i got accepted into hawaii pacific university :) is blackberry bold good enough...which software is good for PDA ... keep us posted about ur admissions.