Lana717 BSN

Lana717 has 15 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Psych, Med-Surg.

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1. NP/PMHNP Work Culture

   Lana717 replied to Iamchasingdreams's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'd say go for it. There are plenty of jobs, but make sure to attend a local reputable school and avoid diploma mills (e.g., Walden, Chamberlain). I work in psych and know for a fact that clinics and...

2. Looking for reviews on MCPHS NP program

   Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi Sarlah, I did start the PMHNP program at MCPHS. I have to say I like their program. It is hard and time consuming, but doable. And I feel supported by most of the

3. Preceptorship fell through (Boston)

   Lana717 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm a PMHNP (psych NP) student looking for a preceptor this fall after the preceptorship I had in place fell through. It's my only medical clinical semester with just 90 hrs needed. It could be...

4. Looking for reviews on MCPHS NP program

   Lana717 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I've been accepted to both Regis College and the Mass College of Pharmacy (MCPHS), which are local schools here in Boston. I'm hoping to hear from NP students in these programs to help me make a...

5. Pregnant nurses and Covid pt assignment

   Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Interesting. Thanks for

6. Pregnant nurses and Covid pt assignment

   Lana717 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   I was just informed about a Covid outbreak in my psych unit. Half of the pts are positive. I work part time and am scheduled to work a couple of days this week. I really want to ask for time off. I...

7. Anyone here doing their NP with MCPHS?

   Lana717 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I was accepted at a couple of schools and I'm having a hard time choosing. My preference is MCPHS but I'd love to hear student experiences with their program. For example, I specifically would...

8. Looking for online schools that offer mid fall term classes!!

   Lana717 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Just started an NP Program this fall, but made a mistake with waiting to register for a Pathophysiology class, which is a prereq for other classes next semester, now it's too late! Hoping someone...

9. Thoughts on online Psych NP schools

   Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   That's good to know about Walden...

10. Thoughts on online Psych NP schools

    Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's definitely something to consider. I did find a local program that is traditional..I just need to learn more about their class

11. Thoughts on online Psych NP schools

    Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll do just that! Thanks for the

12. Thoughts on online Psych NP schools

    Lana717 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So I've finally decided to pursue my psychiatric NP. I'd prefer the online route and I'm surprised I'm not finding many options for schools. I've found Walden University in MN, Rivier University...

13. COVID19 and NP school Woes?

    Lana717 replied to ICUyall's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You probably did have covid. Many of my covid positive patients only had low grade fevers, and there's a high rate of false negatives, around

14. Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

    Lana717 replied to EPS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm in the Boston area and extremely overwhelmed by what's happening in our hospital, which is now pretty much all Covid. Our patients are also severely ill. The ones that need just 2-4L n/c O2 are...

15. How do you manage your PPE in a mixed Covid and non-Covid floor?

    Lana717 replied to Lana717's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's a lot safer than what we're doing. You just confirmed my suspicions our administration is not doing a good job to protect our