Freckledkorican MSN, APRN

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    VA residency

    Congratulations! Although both of us will be VA NP residents, no two programs will be exactly alike, I imagine, so if you are so inclined, post your experiences as well. The more information we make...
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    VA residency

    Hello, I was accepted into a VA residency last week with a start date at the end of September. I will be posting my experience called „Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident“ in the Advanced...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    UPDATE: I have been working on completing HR paperwork. Also, trainees have to complete an online course to access the VA system. Nothing exciting, but I am still on cloud 9. My end goal was...
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    Passed the ANCC FNP exam May 2022

    UPDATE: I interviewed for an APRN residency today and was offered a position?. I will be posting periodically on the "Advanced Practice" section if anyone wants to follow along and ask questions. Good...
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    Passed the ANCC FNP exam May 2022

    Hello! ANCC has more specialty certifications, such as pain management and psychiatric mental health, I eventually want to attain. Also, I liked the fact the ANCC offered more than just multiple...
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    Didn't see where you stated those are two separate matters, but I do agree with it. Ms. Vaught was appropriately punished, whereas Vanderbilt was ultimately left unscathed, minus whatever $$...
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    "During the trial, a lead investigator in the criminal case against former Tennessee nurse RaDonda Vaught testified Wednesday that state investigators found Vanderbilt University Medical Center had a...
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    I just have a problem with the hospital not being charged with some type of criminal culpability. Yes, the hospital settled a civil lawsuit with the family, but did not face criminal
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    I disagree.
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    https://hospitalwatchdog.org/vanderbilts-role-in-the-death-of-patient-charlene-murphey/ https://khn.org/news/article/radonda-vaught-fatal-drug-error-vanderbilt-hospital-responsibility/...
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    Yes! Swept their part under the rug. Just focus on the nurse. Nothing to see over
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    Not Sure About Nursing

    Well, you said you always thought about law school. Plus, this makes me think you'd be happier pursuing law. Good
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

    Ms. Vaught should never get her license back. I read a timeline of what happened that tragic day. https://www.freshrn.com/radonda-vaught-trial/ Look at what occurred at 2:59 pm. She typed "VE"...
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    Passed the ANCC FNP exam May 2022

    Thank you and congratulations to you, AlwaysTiredNP. You ARE a nut for taking both, but I get it. Cover your bases. And working in the ED? You are hardcore. I worked as an ED scribe during undergrad...
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    Working in Rural Primary Care and Love It!

    You hit the jackpot!
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    VA NP Residency

    Hello all, Has anyone gone through the VA NP residency offered at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center? How was it? Thank
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    VA NP residencies

    NickG and OUxPhys - Great ideas. I am prior military and my husband just retired. I was a military brat. My stepfather retired from the army as well. I am applying to the NP residency in FL. I hope...
  18. Hello all, I plan to apply to the Rural Family Medicine and Family Medicine Fellowships. Anyone have experience with these? Thank
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    VA RN renewal

    *Disregard. In VA, the first renewal following initial licensure after endorsement does not require continued competency requirement.* Hello. I need to renew my license for the first time in VA....
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    CVS Nurse Practitioner

    Working at CVS is definitely not an option for me. Thank you for the
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    CVS Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all, I am set to graduate next Summer and have started looking for positions. I plan to apply to a couple fellowships/residencies. I know I will not be ready to practice on my own when I...
  22. Hello, As if things weren't difficult before COVID-19, it's tougher now to find preceptors. I am a GWU FNP student and not having any luck after contacting 50+ offices (started before the virus). Does...
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    Seeking Fall 2020 Pediatric Preceptor

    It is tough out there. I gave in and found a preceptor through an agency. They charge $$$ and it hurts to pay, but I am not willing to push my graduation a semester in order to find someone who is...
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    Passed AANP Exam June

    Congratulations and thank you for the information! I plan on taking the exam in June 2021 and want to slowly start gathering my resources. Good luck to everyone
  25. Hello all, I plan on taking the AANP exam in June 2021 and I thought I would slowly start gathering resources to prepare for it. I want to pass it the first time. What is your advice and what do you...