elppaym BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

elppaym has 14 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN, APRN and specializes in Emergency Medicine.

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   Midwestern State University PMHNP program

   elppaym replied to Scarlettz's topic in NP Students

   Hi, Did you go through this program? Thoughts?
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   Triage question

   elppaym replied to gvrn13's topic in Emergency

   Your on the front line. Go with your gut instincts and like others have said, if your in doubt over triage. I wold rather have an over triaged patient than an under triaged patient. I would have put Epigastric pain, which in our system we have a f...
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   Will an ER tech help me land a job in the ED?

   elppaym replied to loosemoose's topic in Emergency

   Solid plan, go for it.
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   What is the difference between ICU and Urgent Care and ER?

   elppaym replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Critical

   Good advice, and I agree use your time in school to get a better understanding of what each area does etc. When your doing your rotations/clinicals ask questions. When your studying certain topics in school (OB, Critical care, etc.), make a note of...
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   How do you deal with the stress of being a nurse?

   elppaym replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Stress, we have to deal with it healthy ways. During work: I step off the unit when on Lunch, get away and take a break and zone out. If the wife is off I'll have her send pics of the kids (8yr, 6yr, 3yr) or call and talk to them. Alternatively I d...
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   looking for career change

   elppaym replied to drezqmn's topic in General Nursing

   Start on your sciences that you need to retake, main ones they are looking for: A&P I/II, Microbiology, Math, Chem. Check with a admission counselor on what they specifically require. With your previous non-nursing bachelor you should have all...
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   Transitioning from a student to a nurse

   elppaym replied to Sonia B's topic in General Nursing

   Very good advice posted so far, take note of it. It's going to be hard, it's not going to be exactly like they taught you in school. Is there a way to make it easy? Stay motivated, staying on point and learning as much as you can. Make every oppo...
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   Where should a new graduate nurse start working?

   elppaym replied to Sonia B's topic in General Nursing

   As roser & Skips states wherever you can depending on your location and market. Additionally RNperdiem makes a good point on a strong unit where new grads are welcome. I started in the ED, had a job before I graduated. Networking is key to my...
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   FNP ANCC 2016 Exam

   elppaym replied to Taglas-FNP's topic in NP Students

   If your putting in the time studying, the next thing is to be focused on what you need to be studying. I started out with the Leik and Fitz Review books and using text books also, doing questions every day also. Felt like I was studying all over th...
10. 

    sneakers/shoes

    elppaym replied to heather717's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Another like for New Balance :) Having wide feet also, I love my New Balance. They are my go to choice for running shoes so that my feet can naturally expand while running and walking. I would say your best bet is to go to an actual New Balance sto...
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    How to stand out?

    elppaym replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree, practice. If you don't have experience with interviews, then like kraken suggested practice. Research what the company is about, the missions and values so if it is brought up you can effectively discuss it. Know the company...
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    Nih stroke scale cert

    elppaym replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    If you took "A" you need to take "B" and so forth, just keep going down the list every 2 years :) • ONLY COMPLETE ONE (1) TEST GROUP AT A TIME. Certification with one test group (1) is good for up to two (2) years. [h=4]001A- Certification TEST GR...
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    Failed AANP what Next?

    elppaym replied to Jackzoloe's topic in NP Students

    I would also agree, make sure your going slow enough to get what the question is asking and be able to pick out the "gotcha" answer. I did the Fitz online review, went through the modules 2-3 times, compared it with the leik book. I would only stud...
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    Passed AANP exam 3/12/2016

    elppaym replied to NewNP2016's topic in NP Students

    Awesome, congrats!
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    New Grad RN - Needing tips on how to be a better RN!

    elppaym replied to X5ISH's topic in General Nursing

    apayne8508, makes a very good point, you can learn a lot from your fellow staffers, CNA/Techs, the ones i work with our amazing. I used to be one also :)