JackChase1212 MSN, APRN

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    PMHNP Walden

    JackChase1212 replied to Alix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This has not been my experience at all. I graduated from Walden in August as a PMHNP, passed my board exam with no problem, and was inundated with job opportunities. I turned down 3 before I found a...
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    PMHNP Walden

    JackChase1212 replied to Alix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    SM75, I can understand you feeling discouraged and confused by the conflicting information regarding Walden. I graduated in August, and felt the same as you when I found this site. I decided not...
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    Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    JackChase1212 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    You answered your own
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    Single mother working 12 hours night shift

    JackChase1212 replied to NolaBCbabeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on passing the NCLEX and new job! I sympathize with your situation as I’ve been a single mom for 13 years, and worked 3 12 hour shifts plus call the entire time. A large portion of...
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    NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

    JackChase1212 replied to Ria21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Excellent point. Thank you for
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    NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

    JackChase1212 replied to Ria21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is an interesting topic. I work with a PA who does generate considerable revenue for her practice, however also does assigned tasks that the docs don’t want to do including injections,...
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    Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    JackChase1212 replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice for us all. Thank you for your
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    Animal abuse

    JackChase1212 replied to K8e's topic in Psychiatric

    K8e I sympathize with your trauma regarding animal abuse, and you raise an interesting question about reporting. This will be an interesting thread when people start weighing in. I think the bottom...
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    Requirements to become a surgical NP

    JackChase1212 replied to Reaz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NPs are rarely found in the OR. In 16 years as a surgical nurse I have never worked with one, and I have worked in three states. Perhaps is differs in some parts of the country but I am just sharing...
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    Walden Success Stories?

    JackChase1212 replied to RNeuro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agreed. There are some on this site that I sense have a personal issue with Walden and aggressively bash it every chance they get. That aside, you get out of online programs what you put in. Same with...
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    Maryville vs Walden

    JackChase1212 replied to Hiking RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would jump at the chance to do an additional 100 practicum hours. I’m sure you want to get going, but that experience is
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    OR Nurse to FNP?

    JackChase1212 replied to thenurseguy88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The program accepted my experience and I am doing well. I’ve held a consistent 4.0, however I do feel at a significant disadvantage due to my are of experience, particularly in pharmacology. The...
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    JackChase1212 replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    MgoBlue I sympathize with your back issues. Many nurses have them after years of lifting patients and heavy equipment. However, to start your career off with what appears to be life-altering level...
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    Nursing instructor gave a Warning for being late to first day of clinicals despite emailing her? What should I do?

    JackChase1212 replied to faithandfood's topic in General Students

    Well aren’t you blessed to live a life of such perfection
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    Bully Scrub Techs

    JackChase1212 replied to Windyhill's topic in Operating Room

    I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. I have encountered some very difficult scrub techs in my career also, and when they have the ear of management it can be hard to deal with. I am a circulator. I...
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    Stress level: RN vs. NP

    JackChase1212 replied to NEMurse95's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Bumex, you make an excellent point. It truly depends on your background and ability to cope with stress. My previous experience is in high-stress positions in trauma and surgery. I became numb to the...
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    PAs Do Not Like Us

    JackChase1212 replied to Dodongo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I could not agree more. I used to think that nurses brought themselves down with internal arguing, however, I can see here that this childish bickering and negativity extends beyond nursing and higher...
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    If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    JackChase1212 replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    JustKeepDriving, I have also worked in surgery for over 15 years and encountered a fair amount of mental illness in coworkers. Many openly talked about how they could only work in the OR because they...
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    Best Lifestyle for PMHNP's. Private practice?

    JackChase1212 replied to SaltH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    What state do you practice
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    Clinical Experience Thoughts

    JackChase1212 replied to CarolinaRN0501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My program requires all preceptors to have a maximum of 2 students at any time, and I'm thankful for that stipulation. I am currently trying to secure a preceptor for my first practicum in the fall,...
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    To Work or Not to Work? That is this Nursing Student's question.

    JackChase1212 replied to Shiv-on's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good luck to you! I did an accelerated BSN program, and I could not have worked even one day during that. I was sneaking naps in my car in the school parking lot between clinicals and lectures ?. It...
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    Is it just me or is nursing school not as difficult as everyone makes it sound?

    JackChase1212 replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

    I did my BSN in an accelerated program so I can’t speak to a regular paced program. I went straight through, no breaks, clinicals all over... I remember falling asleep in my car in between a...
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    I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    JackChase1212 replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    If you have truly lost he desire to care for people then move out of direct patient
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    Operating room gases

    JackChase1212 replied to NickTheRN's topic in Operating Room

    Depending on the type of agent used you may smell it if your are standing at the head during induction, which is where I always am. If I smell it strongly I may seal off the mask with hand pressure if...
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    I'm leaving my first nursing job, how do I tell my coworkers?

    JackChase1212 replied to Heartonmysleeves's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, I’m so sorry that you experienced this behavior. It is definitely still an issue...in 2019. Second, hold your head up high as you leave and say very little. You owe them nothing. Sad...