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  1. ANPs & FNP's what do you think of this?

    NPs4health posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know technically the difference is that FNP's can see pedi patients whereas Adult NP's can only see adults. But as far as area of practice goes, do FNP's generally have a wider range of what...

  2. .Nurse's notes

    NPs4health replied to NursingStudentHelp's topic in General Students

    Ask one of the nurses on your clinical site if you can make a copy of their sheet. It really depends on what kind of unit you're in. When I'm working on different unit, I have to change my

  3. palm pilot/pda

    NPs4health replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I didn't need one for my clinicals...and I've been working on the floor for two years following nursing school and have not used one. This is because the floors have computers where you can look up...

  4. feeling hopeless ...(again)

    NPs4health replied to thejourney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, a few things I can share with you. First off, actual nursing is nothing like microbio class. Microbio and pharmacology are the most challenging prerequisites for nursing school. Actual nursing...

  5. What PDA programs do you use?

    NPs4health posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I'm an FNP student and wondering what kinds of programs you are using if you have a PDA and where the programs can be found, especially if there are any free ones. (I already have epocrates but...

  6. Interviewer asked about my GPA

    NPs4health replied to JessicaSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in no way directing this at you personally so don't take offense. I'm just stating it matter of factly. All the things you said are true, however that doesn't change the fact that interviews can...

  7. Interviewer asked about my GPA

    NPs4health replied to JessicaSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow who told you people don't ask for your GPA? It's one of the most looked at factors for hiring, especially if you have little experience. Also, if you ever want to go back to grad school it's...

  8. vomit - fluids or elimination

    NPs4health replied to lilbitloa's topic in General Students

    Yup I agree that fluid volume deficit and maybe even electrolyte imbalance can be a result of vomiting but I can't see how fluids/elimination would fit in here. Maybe you're trying to count it as the...

  9. Pharmacology question

    NPs4health replied to ashemson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would agree that all those drugs are important to know. I'll also add Metoprolol and Vancomycin on the list. Know mechanism of action, drug interactions, nursing actions needed for patients on...

  10. GRE Study guide/tips

    NPs4health replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I took the GRE several months ago and when I got the results back I was astonished. During the test I thought "Uh OH I don't know ANY of this stuff" and pretty much left the testing center thinking...

  11. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    NPs4health replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, So I was actually wondering why you all are choosing John Hopkins for grad school. Is it only because they have the accelerated program or for the school's reputation? Because I've heard several...

  12. Pre-Nursing Volunteer

    NPs4health replied to lhatee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're welcome! Let me know if you've got any other questions regarding nursing or nursing school. I'd be happy to

  13. my techs are STILL walking all over me! help!

    NPs4health posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I've been working a little bit over a year now and found that a lot of times I end up staying later to do work that my tech should've done. We share work responsibilites but when I'm getting...

  14. When they're giving out assignments . . .

    NPs4health replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Morettia2, That is some really great advice! I was wondering do you have a copy of your report sheet I could see? I have been working a little bit over a year now and the nurses are finally...

  15. Not Paid Enough

    NPs4health replied to LolaSPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look for a new job first, then when you get an offer confront your current boss and let him know that you're being offerred Xamount of money per hour and if he's willing to match it you'll stay. If...

  16. Can't find a job as new grad!!!

    NPs4health replied to jdorworth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I just wanted to let you know that there are plenty of hospitals out there that are willing to train new grad nurses. So don't give up! Maybe you should change the area in which your're...

  17. Starting new position on June 16th and taking NCLEX on June 24th

    NPs4health replied to sasha10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on graduation! That in itself is a major accomplishment. I have only been working for about a year so I clearly remember how it felt to be nervous about the NCLEX. My advice is don't just...

  18. Pre-Nursing Volunteer

    NPs4health replied to lhatee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, in response to your question, most volunteers I've seen at major hospitals do not have much direct patient contact. This is probably because of patient confidentiality. When I was a pre...

  19. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    NPs4health replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    scholarships! There are so many out there! Lots of thankful people want more nurses and are willing to pay to fund them. Also, some hospitals will also pay for your tuition if you agree to work for...

  20. "If I Only had a Brain......"

    NPs4health replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you had a really tough day...I've been a nurse for only a little over a year now and I'm still not really feeling 100% confident. There are just good days and bad days. And I still...

  21. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    NPs4health replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursingguy, so if you're paying 1200-1600 for rent how do you expect to save enough for 3 houses? you get paid maybe $5-6 less per hr where I am, but the rent is like $600 for a nice 1 bedroom

  22. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    NPs4health replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing guy, if you don't buy a house, you would still have to rent(unless you're living with your parents)....and some of the other comments mentioned that price for rent can range from $1300-$1600...

  23. PLEASE SHARE YOUR WISDOM about NP school

    NPs4health posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone! I've applied to two NP programs in Texas and have been accepted! Does anyone want to share any wisdom about what they found out about their NP program after starting and then wished...

  24. ADVICE PLEASE ! Can't decide between 2 NP schools

    NPs4health posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One school has a great reputation and was highly ranked in the US news and world reports.(UT Houston in the Medical Center) But, the cost of living in the area is high and many of the courses...

  25. Should I try one more time to apply to RN schools? Or take LVN route?? HELP!

    NPs4health replied to bluemoon06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depends on if you want to be an LVN or an RN. Consider pay differences among the two in different states and also consider whether you want to be a bedside nurse or if you want to continue your...