K.Alva BSN, RN

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1. Hofstra FNP 2020

   K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in NP Students

   Do the nurses you know who are in the program start there second semester? Since acceptance I’ve been really overwhelmed with trying to find a part-time position fast so that it’s manageable. I work FT nights right now. @MSC.

2. Hofstra FNP 2020

   K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in NP Students

   Yay CONGRATS! I’ll see you in August at the orientation ??☺️ @UKRNBSN

3. Hofstra FNP 2020

   K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in NP Students

   Hey! The whole process took about 6 months for me but I applied VERY early. Interviewed in November 2019, accepted at the end of January 2020. the interview was a series of questions that gauge personality & not really clinical based as I expect...

4. I was accepted for my Masters... but now what do I do

   K.Alva posted a topic in NP Students

   I recently was accepted into a highly prestigious, FREE, FNP program that is offered through my company. I was super excited about this opportunity, but have been second guessing EVERYTHING. I am extremely overwhelmed with making the decision to do i...

5. Hofstra FNP 2020

   K.Alva posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello, I was unable to find practically anything about Hofstra’s FNP program for Fall 2020 I just received my acceptance letter and was looking for others that will be starting with me in September 2020. Congratulations!

6. I accepted the fact nursing isn't for me, what do I do?

   K.Alva replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

   I think your work environment has everything to do with your feelings. Nursing is one of the only careers where you expected to just know everything your first day BUT those critical thinking skills, organization, communication skills and confidence ...

7. AMBU bag VS Neopuff

   K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in NICU

   Thank you so much! This makes a lot of sense.

8. AMBU bag VS Neopuff

   K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in NICU

   obviously not if I am asking here. Thank you, but if your not going to add to the discussion then just don't bother commenting.

9. Pay

   K.Alva replied to rockyroad#'s topic in NP

   I would say NO WAY. I don't live in Florida. but I get benefits and way higher pay as an RN brand new grad. I think you should look at other hospitals in your area to compare.

10. Catheter Came out. Should I reinsert it?

    K.Alva replied to fergsu22's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly think you made the right decision. You wouldn't want to reinsert the same foley bc it isn't sterile anymore. The hospital might have been a little much, but it was the safest option. She probably will she put on prophylactic antibiotics a...

11. How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good thought. I really hung up on the specialty...but any specialty could be pleasant with a positive work environment.

12. How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    K.Alva replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    Never said I was looking to change course. More like having anxiety that I will be like those old miserable nurses that hate there lives and want to be able to recognize it before it happens. But you are absolutely right, it has a lot to do with stil...

13. How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    K.Alva posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am new grad that has decided to start my nursing career in the NICU. During nursing school I never had the AH moment during clincials where I instantly fell in love with a specific area. Now being in the NICU I get nervous at times that I'm...

14. AMBU bag VS Neopuff

    K.Alva posted a topic in NICU

    In my unit as emergency equipment we set up an AMBU bag AND a neopuff. Can someone explain why we always set up 2, is there certain instances where you would use one over the other? Is is just in case one doesn't work?

15. Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    K.Alva replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, I am extremely sorry. I too would be very upset if this were to happen to me! However, it wasn't meant to be. Try and accept the fact that all though you thought this was your path, there is something else in store for you. With that said, k...