Annaiya NP

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  1. Annaiya

    Question about experience before entering a Pediatric NP Program

    Annaiya replied to soniafern's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would highly recommend getting a job where you are working with kids. Getting used to the age differences and how to exam them is a huge part of being a PNP. Most clinics don't use RNs as far as I...
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    HELP with nursing dx!

    Annaiya replied to ccccns's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally I think you're stressing way too much about this. I think either diagnosis would be fine and fits the situation. The big question is what are you going to do during clinical to get this man...
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    Vital Signs Test

    Annaiya replied to aaakers27's topic in General Students

    Try doing a search there was a really good thread a while ago on taking blood pressures. I actually find it easier to find the pulse with the bell of the stethoscope, but if you do it that way...
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    Too much time on her hands? I think so.

    Annaiya replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You seem really paranoid of your coworkers. I agree with the other posters that she was likely just trying to make conversation and a connection with the "new person." It can be hard to get to know...
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    Negative Feedback from GN Interview - HELP!!!

    Annaiya replied to jtnurse13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too came to nursing after a career in law/business. My mom has been in HR for 35 years, I stopped taking her advice for interviewing, because she doesn't understand how different it is interviewing...
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    ICU Nurse needs advice

    Annaiya replied to Socrates12358's topic in Nursing Career

    Why did you apply to the ICU to begin with? Maybe focus on the parts you're interested in and why you are there. Also, they often give you the sickest patients during orientation, so you can get used...
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    I need some serious advice it would be greatly appreciated

    Annaiya replied to brie_1994's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I realize this is a forum, however, your post is very poorly written. You need good writing skills to become an NP. It is not just clinical skills that matter. I would strongly suggest you get a...
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    How much RN experience should I have?

    Annaiya replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're mostly interested in primary care, your hospital experience won't do much for you. So I agree with the others who say apply when you're ready. If you're worried about getting a job after...
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    Am I Missing Something?

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

    One thing to keep in mind when criticizing other's work is you don't know what the patient looked like when they went to see them, and you don't know what the patient's told them. What they tell you...
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    Medical University of SC vs. University of Arizona

    Annaiya replied to misstekaboo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I attended MUSC for my BSN and they are a great school. Every program will have group projects and a heavy work load, I think that goes without saying,
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    Cover Letters. Neccesary or waste of time?

    Annaiya replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree that you should always submit a cover letter. I do not repeat what I have in my resume, but rather use it as a way to sell myself and highlight my qualities that make me stand out that aren't...
  12. Annaiya

    Was your NP Program Good?

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

    I went to UAB, and I thought it was a good program. For any program out there, you will get out of it what you put into it. No one can read those books for you, lol. And I don't think anyone comes...
  13. Annaiya

    PA-C thinking of an APRN degree

    Annaiya replied to lkgarn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are also accelerated BSN programs that are only 12 months long. With your background, I think the BSN part of your education would be very easy. It would take a while to get used to NCLEX...
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    Thinking about NP school

    Annaiya replied to FoundAndy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think your best bet is to contact some of the programs you are interested in and see what they have to say about your experience. It may vary a lot between programs. Good
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    Have I done all my research?

    Annaiya replied to neon puppy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was a lawyer before deciding I wanted to be a nurse, so I definitely know what it's like to get all of the questions from people that don't understand the need to be a nurse! I continued to work...
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    The offense is in the fact that it tries to create a hierarchy among the roles when there should be none. Every member of the health care team is important and the structure needs to reflect a team...
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    Where Does the Bedside Nursing Go?

    Annaiya replied to Jcat117's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you enjoy the bedside so much, why bother going the NP route? NP school is a ton of work and expensive. If you're happy at the bedside, then I'd say just do that until you need a change. 5 years...
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    how important is GPA?! in Accelerated BSN now

    Annaiya replied to nursingusa90's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you don't have at least a 3.0, I thinks lot of NP schools will not consider you. Not to say you'll never get in but it will likely take longer. Keep in mind it isn't just a matter of meeting the...
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    If someone doesn't know what an NP is, they aren't going to understand what a PA is. There are a lot more NPs than the are PAs. So that answer isn't likely to explain the role to them very
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    I would never use the term mid-level provider. I find it demeaning. A lot of these answers do not paint a strong image of our progression, but rather make it sound like a role for people who are lazy...
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    Advice on education path

    Annaiya replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If a job like what you described exists, I would think it would be at the RN level not the NP level. Keep in mind that NPs have to bill for their services and what you are describing is not diagnosing...
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    The Insanity That Is APA in Nursing School

    Annaiya replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Students

    APA is by no means difficult and I always saw it as a representation of the ability of the person writing the paper. Can you read and follow detailed instructions? That's a pretty big component of...
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    What was your first NP job?

    Annaiya replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would also suggest having a set response for when you are asked salary requirements. You don't want to price yourself out of an opportunity. What salaries are your classmates getting? I've never...
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    NP: Still a nurse?

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

    Yes we are still nurses, and we have to maintain our RN licenses. Most NPs I've met still call themselves a nurse, but they might say something like "When I worked at the bedside..." or something...
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    Could I get some quick tips on IV starts?

    Annaiya replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I think the best thing to do I'd watch your fellow nurses who have a lot of experience. Watching what they did taught me a lot. I think it's hard to describe in writing when so much of it is based on...