Annaiya NP

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  1. Annaiya

    NP in the ICU

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

    Every PICU job I've seen and applied for have specified AC PNP. I know one FNP working in a PICU, but that's because he's going back to school to get his AC PNP. Even the states that don't formally...
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    Np vs Rn

    Annaiya replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please keep in mind that you are asking a bunch of people that wanted to be NPs badly enough to spend the time and money to become one. I know a lot of nurses who absolutely do not want to become NPs...
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    Preparing to apply to NP programs

    Annaiya replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you should apply to school when you feel ready. There is no set amount of time needed for everyone. If you are extremely motivated and spend time learning as much as you can every week, it...
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    Taking Advanced Pathophysiology this summer!

    Annaiya replied to gabriellarn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it depends how many hours you're working and if you have other family commitments during that time. Patho just requires a large time investment to learn the content. It's definitely doable...
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    NP for Med/Peds???

    Annaiya replied to blonde0140's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree this sounds like a great FNP job. One other comment, NPs do not work under a physician. They work under their own license and in most states have a collaberative agreement with a physician....
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    Time between graduation & NP job

    Annaiya replied to luv2yoga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had an employer today ask me if I'd be willing to work as an RN at their organization until my credentialing was completed. So that may be an option if they use RNs where ever you end up working....
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    A male Nurse Practitioner: What are your thoughts?

    Annaiya replied to indomie23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From what you have written about what you are doing now and what your interests are for the future, I think nursing sounds like a great fit for you. I feel like nurses and nursing school puts a very...
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    First Day By Myself

    Annaiya replied to nursebride2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's great, I'm so excited for you! It is a wonderful feeling to be on your own and
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    Need opinions on workload

    Annaiya replied to BBrinkerhoff's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think most people can handle this, but there are some that can and do great. You sound like you're one of the people that can handle it, so I see no problem with it. I'm guessing your...
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    Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    Annaiya replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My graduate program has been entirely online, so I don't have personal experience with an in-person program. However, my coworkers who are doing the local mostly in-person program don't seem to have...
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    New grad feeling left out

    Annaiya replied to lovelylady3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Another thing to think about as you look to transitioning to a new job, that will hopefully be a better experience for you, is are you asking appropriate questions. I too ask a lot of questions at...
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    Can you work as a staff nurse as an NP?

    Annaiya replied to GinaCat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is more difficult to work as a staff nurse when you an NP, because you will be held to the NP standard in terms of liability. So, if that's partly why you don't want the job to begin with, it...
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    Obgyn/womens health np

    Annaiya replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wait until you get to doing clinical and you see someone's newborn baby or elderly grandmother almost die or die from the flu and you will feel differently. Flu shots are mandatory where I work and...
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    Annaiya replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CRNA is not something you can do right out of nursing school. You need to work in an ICU for a couple of years before you can go back to school for CRNA. You also need very good grades to get...
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    How many hours do NPs normally work?

    Annaiya replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some specialties do 24 hour shifts too, like trauma, ICU and surgery. Depending on the set-up it can make for a pretty nice schedule. They still generally stay around 36-40 hours a
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    RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

    Annaiya replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in a very similar situation as you, so I thought I'd share my experience. I was an attorney before going to nursing school, so I had a prior demanding career, and I was in my 30s. I had no...
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    Last semester of nursing school and very anxious; some advice for success?

    Annaiya replied to ann915's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry that instructor was so rude and terrible towards you. It's so hard when you're new because you don't know how to judge your level of competence. When I was a new nurse (like during my 1st...
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    Job Advice for new grad!

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

    It's fine to apply for the license after they make you a job offer. All postings say they require a license but you don't have to have it before you apply. Good luck with the job
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    NPs...Would you do it again?

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

    I hope you don't mind me answering, I'm about 4 months away from being an NP:) How truly autonomous are you in your practice? (I think this may vary by state?) What I have seen from the various areas...
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    Straight from BSN to NP and maturity

    Annaiya replied to priorities2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completely agree with Elkpark. I work with a woman who only wanted to do CRNA school. It was the reason she went to nursing school and got a job in an ICU. Now after working in the ICU, she's...
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    Acute Care or FNP?

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

    If you want to work in a clinic and you don't want to work with kids then you want to do an ANP, not ACNP. Acute care has two divisions, adults or peds. Both are degrees that are geared toward...
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    Non-Clinical bedside NP positions

    Annaiya replied to anarchy187's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you switch your degree from FNP to informatics? Is sounds like that is where you need to be and there is a huge need for nurses that are good at informatics. If you aren't familiar with it, this...
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    Advance Patho tips

    Annaiya replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found I didn't have much time for review in my class, since it took me all week just to do the readings. I had a couple of books that I had hoped would help break down the content or summarize it,...
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    What is the job market like for new NPs?

    Annaiya replied to tejon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would suggest looking at NP job posting in your area and see what's out there. Do they sound like they are willing to train a new grad? How long do the postings stay up? You could also go to some...
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    NICU RN to FNP or PNP?

    Annaiya replied to Yllomia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the best way to approach this is to think about what you really want to do and what you enjoy the most. FNP will give you more job options, but would you be happy in a position where you are...