Annaiya NP

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  1. Annaiya

    How's the market for NP's?

    Annaiya replied to ShinyRedGloss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with the above post. Location and speciality makes a huge difference in terms of the job market. I will be graduating as an ACPNP in May and I am not worried about getting a job. I might...
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    Thinking about Grad School...???

    Annaiya replied to AMN74's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took the GRE, I got a study book and worked through it. Just make sure you brush up on your math and that you understand the types of comprehension questions they ask. It really isn't too bad....
  3. Annaiya

    Need Help with NY state FNP program

    Annaiya replied to teelatice15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for clarifying that. I don't live in NY, but am doing an online program and would really like to move to NY at some point. So I just wanted to make sure I could get licensed
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    High School student would appreciate advice

    Annaiya replied to booredandrew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An LPN is a difference license than an RN, so they have a different scope of practice. LPN schooling is shorter and they have a much more limited scope of practice compared to RNs, but the details...
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    Need Help with NY state FNP program

    Annaiya replied to teelatice15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm really confused by the comments about NY requiring school approval to get a license there. Is that just to get a license without taking a national certification exam? Their list of approved...
  6. Annaiya

    Becoming an NP....

    Annaiya replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just something else to think about, NP school is a HUGE commitment. If you don't want it more than anything else, you'll likely not make it through. You can do the didactic courses slowly, but once...
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    High School student would appreciate advice

    Annaiya replied to booredandrew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. What a CNA does varies a lot by setting. On a floor it is usually vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, pulse ox), and then helps with baths, linen changes,...
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    New grad position - 4 weeks orientation only?

    Annaiya replied to nooneelse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it depends on how many patients you are expected to take after those 4 weeks. If you start with just 3 patients it might be fine, but not if you have 5. 4 weeks isn't even enough to learn...
  9. Annaiya

    Am I gonna get fired or...?

    Annaiya replied to brittykbritt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Looking up and knowing the policies on how to properly do the procedures for your unit is a great way to get more confidence in doing skills you haven't done before. Print off the ones that are most...
  10. Annaiya

    So much harder than I expected :(

    Annaiya replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off, take a moment to stop and breathe. It sounds like everything you're saying is totally normal stuff. It doesn't sound like you aren't getting the job, you're just overwhelmed with how much...
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    Common Nursing Complaints & Psych NP's - Not As Bad?

    Annaiya replied to SmoothJams's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I too was a lawyer before going back for nursing. Although people will be interested/impressed with your legal background, if your nursing skills and knowledge aren't top notch, your background won't...
  12. Annaiya

    ACNP without research, theory, etc

    Annaiya replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you're missing the point of the research classes. A masters degree does not qualify you to be able to do research, you need a PhD for that. However, the focus is on learning enough about...
  13. Annaiya

    PNP acute care exam-passed!

    Annaiya replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! I'll be taking it next year, and trying to figure out what and how to study is the big issue. Good to know there wasn't much primary care. I'm sure it's a huge relief to have it over...
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    Starting PNP program in Fall 2011!

    Annaiya replied to StudentAmie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completely agree with this. I wouldn't want to do acute care without hospital peds experience, but it does almost nothing to help you in a primary care setting. Aside from just extra experience...
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    I start my MSN program next month....getting scared.

    Annaiya replied to Jory's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As long as you're committed to it, are willing to study hard and don't mind not having a life outside of work and school, you will be fine. I too have had to work full-time through my program. It...
  16. Annaiya

    Heres what I don't get about hiring

    Annaiya replied to esunada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it has been shown in studies (no clue about their scientific validity) that tall people, thin people and attractive people get hired over people who are not. That is just the way of the world....
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    Applying to a NP program with little experience

    Annaiya replied to nicurn426's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As long as you're planning on working while going to school, I think it is fine to apply right away. However, just make sure you are ready and committed to how much effort that is going to take. It...
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    Last semester of RN school; Advice for critical care

    Annaiya replied to michelle0781's topic in General Students

    I've been a PICU nurse for a year now and still feel like I don't know anything most days. One of the most helpful things that my educator told me during my orientation is to focus on what I do know...
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    When can I start applying for my first job?

    Annaiya replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    It depends what you are applying for. Many of the residency programs require applications to be submitted really early. I was a December grad too, and my residency application was due in Sept. and I...
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    Applying to a NP program with little experience

    Annaiya replied to nicurn426's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I started an ACPNP program with only 8 months of nursing experience. I had 2 years experience by the time I started clinicals. I think I spend more time reading and studying overall than some of my...
  21. Annaiya

    Advance Practice

    Annaiya replied to Jaredf's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't found it already, the Advance Practice section of allnurses will have a lot of information on this sort of topic. I am a big proponent of getting an education in whatever specialty you...
  22. Annaiya

    PICU medication dosages to memorize

    Annaiya replied to Annaiya's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the reply. I am definitely getting better with medications and dosages, but for some reason it just is not something that wants to stick in my head. Someday I'll have it all down,
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    PICU medication dosages to memorize

    Annaiya posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I want to put together a list of medications that are frequently used in the PICU that are either just especially dangerous or are frequently used in emergent situations where having the dosages...
  24. Annaiya

    Feeling incompetent...need advice

    Annaiya replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    A couple of thoughts, first off it doesn't sound like your instructor is bad, practice really is what will make this better. Second, taking blood pressure readings is not a ruidmentary skill. It is...
  25. Annaiya

    Is a DNP worth it in my situation?

    Annaiya replied to tnn0413's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you haven't even started and you're already coming up with reasons why you don't want to do it, then don't. You will never make it through the program if you aren't 100% committed. You might make...