Leanne62499

Leanne62499 has 10 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Now soon is too soon....

   Leanne62499 replied to a1eyedbandit's topic in NP Students

   Hi Brandon! Is never too soon to start making connections, and network. As far as a timeline, it depends somewhat on the school, since each college has their own way, so to speak. I was told that it might take a long time, and lots of effort to find...

2. Should I apply to several FNP programs, or just one?

   Leanne62499 replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP

   4evernrs...Thank you for your replay...I would like to keep in touch...specially since we might end up in the same program:-) Let me know how it goes with the admission process....I will start mine in 6 weeks:-)....and hopefully start grad school by ...

3. Should I apply to several FNP programs, or just one?

   Leanne62499 replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP

   Thank you! I really do not have any idea how hard it is to get accepted in any program....I was told by and adviser from frontier School that I should have no problem if I satisfy their admission criteria! So...we will see....I guess....or I might se...

4. Should I apply to several FNP programs, or just one?

   Leanne62499 posted a topic in NP

   Hello! I was just wondering if it is a good idea to apply to several universities, or just the one I have my heart set on? I am finishing my BSN in May, and was told I can apply before if all the requirements are met, and start after I graduate. I am...

5. FNP vs Acute care NP vs CRNA

   Leanne62499 replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for all the postings! I will pursue the NP route, first family than a post master certification for acute care...that way I can work outpatient or inpatient. I have been thinking a lot about both options, and I believe my choice is also based ...

6. possible chemo exposure?

   Leanne62499 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

   Do not panic! If the urine did not get in contact with your skin, there is no problem. It also depends on what type of chemo (drug) and when did the patient receive chemo. Most precautions need to be taken for the first 48 hrs. Double gloving is a pr...

7. Any ICUs or critical care settings where the standard ratio is 1:1?

   Leanne62499 replied to edogs334's topic in MICU

   Unfortunately not where I work. It is becoming almost standard to have 3 patients assignment, and I think it is down right unsafe ! I used to love my job, but know the 12 hour shift turns into 14 just trying to catch up with my documentation, and not...

8. frustrated with "online" NP schools

   Leanne62499 replied to Betty004's topic in NP Students

   I do not think that online MSN/NP programs offer "less of a degree" or preparation...everybody sits in front of the same exam at the end...you get what you put into. I am thankful that there such programs, because allows nurses like me to fulfill the...

9. FNP vs Acute care NP vs CRNA

   Leanne62499 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello everybody! I am sure somewhere, somebody asked the same question...so I apologize...I need to make a decision and start planning for applying for a master degree....but I am having a really hard time making a decision! A little about my sel...

10. RN-MSN, and then NP-post cert, or?

    Leanne62499 replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP

    Thank you:) I was just trying to get the MSN part of it out of my way...but it would not be a smart move, I will just go straight into the MSN/NP program instead! As for CRNA...I just do not have the personality for OR, I really like the interaction ...

11. RN-MSN, and then NP-post cert, or?

    Leanne62499 posted a topic in NP

    Hello everybody! I have an urgent issue...I have to decide by the end of next week if I stay in the RN-BSN program only or go straight to MSN. My ultimate goal is either NP-acute care or CNS-probably cardiac...but the dilemma just starts...if I go f...

12. CDC Updates Infection Control Guidance for Swine Flu

    Leanne62499 replied to indigo girl's topic in COVID

    Well...this guidance just gives hospitals more power to say no to the N95 mask...in fact I just had a patient this week, with confirmed H1N!, and I was told to use just a regular mask...I still got the N95 tough!

13. want to get a NICU job...tips please?

    Leanne62499 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    First you have to find out if the hospital/unit you are interested in hire new grads in their NICU. Some hospitals will take new nurses and teach them, but some don't . If you have the chance to do some practicum in the NICU, and make yourself known ...

14. Huntington vs Charleston hospitals, salary?

    Leanne62499 posted a topic in West Virginia

    I will be moving to WV, Charleston area(husband job), I am an ICU RN. I read somewhere on a different forum that Huntington hospitals pay better, and have better reputation . Is it true? should I look into living somewhere in between these two cities...