MeechiesRNBSN

That's sounds wonderful! What state are you in?

For all California NPs, did you all have to write your own SPs? When you got a job, did you have to sign your employment contract before you saw your SP? Is it a red flag if you don't have them before you sign the employment contract?

Hi Dumplins. How have you adjusted with hospital rounding since its not part of our FNP training? How long have you been doing this? Do you do non invasive procedures?

Hi. Are their any cardiac NPs out there? If so, do think new grad FNPs are okay to specialize in cardiology? What are the pros and cons about being a cardiac NP?

Hi Everyone, I would really like some advice on my current situation. I have a bedside RN for 2 years now. I would like to pursue my MSN to become an FNP. I am currently working on a cardiac telemetry unit. I have several issues that are at the forefront of my dilemma. 1. working part-time vs. full-time? Will I lose all my practice that I have accomplished these past two years? 2. do I need ICU experience before getting my MSN to be an advanced practice RN? 3. if i do finish my MSN and become a FNP, can I still work at the bedside and explore other nursing areas in the hospital like OR, ICU, or others? Or would I be considered over-qualified to do bedside nursing? 4. I don't know if I want to pursue an administration track, such as CN since I have my BSN. I would not be as flexible with my schedule if I go back to school. 5. Am still in my 20s, should I explore nursing further or should I go back to school because as many people say "you are still young"? 6. can I still be a clinical educator at a hospital if I am an FNP? I am pretty confused with my next step in my nursing career. I feel that I am being pressured into going back to school now because I am "still young" and not attached to kids. I know I should pursue advanced education. I would appreciate any advice from NPs on how to make a good decision. Thank you in advanced. :nuke:

Hi everyone. So I am considering getting my MSN in the FNP or ACNP program. I currently have my BSN and having been working in telemetry with adults for almost 2 years now. I have several concerns. 1) I am not sure if this is too soon and if I should gain more bedside experience and get more exposure. My co-workers say that I should go back to school because I am young (early 20s) and single. 2)If it is too soon to think about being an NP, then should I get my MSN in education for now and then go back and complete post-master's programs such as ACNP or FNP. 3) I am also wondering how important it is to do bedside peds or obgyn for FNP. The last time I dealt with a pregnant lady or a ped was back in clinicals in nursing school. 4) Should I try adult ICU before I consider an FNP or ACNP program? I know these are a lot of concerns sorry. I would great appreciate some advice from NPs out there. I feel like this is such a big decision. Thanks in advance for any support.

Hello Summerdaze, My mom had a total abdominal hysterectomy in Oct 2005 and is doing great. I agree with sphinx, www.hystersisters.com is amazing! Good Luck and hope everything turns out wonderful! ~mee

How do you feel about the drips on your floor? Did you get appropriate training on how to administer them? I don't remember ever having to administer them in nursing school! Is that part of the learning in the real nursing world? Should I be concerned?

Thank you so much for your response, Loriilrn. I was told that a surgical step-down has higher acuity patients when compared to a normal telemetry. The pt to nurse ratio is 1:4 when compared to med tele which is 1:5. I would be with one less patient, but overall much sicker patients. Hope you all have thoughts to share. Thanks again!

Hey everyone, :) I am a new grad who is considering two positions in Surgical Step-Down or Medical Telemetry. What are the differences between both nursing areas? What do you think are the pros and cons? Would you recommend either unit for a new grad RN, BSN? If anyone out there has worked in either, please share your experiences. Input would be greatly appreciated it. Thank you all for your support. ~Mee

Hey everyone, :) I am a new grad who is considering two positions in Surgical Step-Down or Medical Telemetry. What are the differences between both nursing areas? What do you think are the pros and cons? Would you recommend either unit for a new grad RN, BSN? If anyone out there has worked in either, please share your experiences. Input would be greatly appreciated it. Thank you all for your support. ~Mee

Hello Everyone, :) I graduated May 2005 and took some time off after graduation- now ready to start nursing career in acute care. I would like to know what are your thoughts about job offers in Surgical Step-Down and Medical Telemetry floors? I don't want to feel overwhelmed, but also want a good foundation to start off my career. I am having anxiety and pre-employment jitters. Any thoughts or advice would help? Thanks ~ Mee

So guess I am asking what are you think are the pros and cons of telemetry nursing versus med-surg?

Hi Everyone. I am new to this amazing website! I graduated in May 2005. Now ready to start my nursing career. Need some advice, please. I have two offers at two different community hospitals. First offer is days at hospital closer to home Surgical Step Down (Telemetry) vs my second offer of a hospital 15 miles away from home working days Surgical/Ortho med-surg floor. Pay is 0.30 cents more at hospital farther away. Both have same 6-8 week new grad program. Job #1 is a 2 year commitment to the hospital. Job #2 has no hospital commitment with just 6 mos to 1 yr experience before transferring within the facility. I just need to some enlightenment. It is so confusing and frustrating to decide what is to be the good first RN job. I want to be somewhere good where I can have a good foundation to leap from as a venture into the world of nursing. Thanks for listening to me. Hope to hear some replies. :) ~Mee