patrick1rn

patrick1rn MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Um... Really?

    patrick1rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you did not take that position why make yourself miserable ? Life is not worth it Bosses are not meant to be liked per say, but definately respected It would be hard to respect a person...

  2. What would you change about your NP school ?

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you want to know the truth. I learned most of my clinical skills as a Combat Medic in the Army and the Army Guard. I learned about cardiology and pulmonary working as a RN in the ICU. I learned...

  3. Advice for an FNP transitioning from retail...

    patrick1rn replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also worked at a inner grocery store clinic for a year and then their corporate called and closed all the clinics down in the state. It has been a blessing to get out of the grocery store clinic and...

  4. Lots of blood... starting IV's HELP!

    patrick1rn replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN since 1998, but I have been an Army medic since 1990.. Here is a trick that will help you.. you use your hand that you didnt start the IV with and put that hand where the IV is and...

  5. What would you change about your NP school ?

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here are some changes I would recommend about the FNP program 1. Require a Labs and basic radiology class 2. Advanced practice skills class 3. Less nursing theory stuff.. 4. More clinical hours 5....

  6. New Grad= NO JOB!

    patrick1rn replied to cfdavid's topic in Indiana Nursing

    did you find a job yet ? Send me an email I know a place that is hiring RNs... in Indianapolis

  7. Is "reasonable" tuition for NP programs unheard of?

    patrick1rn replied to Enfermera85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Take out the loans , go to the school you want and work part time.. It will be worth it.. This is a financial case where it makes sense.. Your future employer will pay back your student loans if you...

  8. Future male nurse looking for advice and or suggestions

    patrick1rn replied to malestudentat49's topic in Men in Nursing

    In all serious Nurseat, that sounds like a good plan. I work full time as a Nurse Practitioner and part time as a RN in a ICU. We have several men who are in there 50s who recently graduated from...

  9. VA Nursing

    patrick1rn posted a topic in Government, Military

    I would like other nurses to tell how they feel about working as a nurse at the VA. I am part time as a RN in the VA and I want to start working as a nurse practitioner. I have my NP degree as a FNP...

  10. VA Nursing

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, I am hoping that the new clinic in Crown Point, Indiana opens

  11. Future male nurse looking for advice and or suggestions

    patrick1rn replied to malestudentat49's topic in Men in Nursing

    what is a mail nurse ? did the postal service start hiring nurses

  12. Not Sure How To Proceed

    patrick1rn replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I dont know, maybe get into something more intense like working in a

  13. Help me find a good MSN, FNP to DNP, FNP program

    patrick1rn posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am a masters prepared board certified FNP. I am interested in going for my DNP. Cut to the chase, I am not interested in doing some quasi qualitative study about how turning patients every 4 hours...

  14. What do you think about Retail medicine ?

    patrick1rn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What do you think of retail medicine such as The Little Clinic, Minute Clinic, Take Care Health

  15. Should I get my CNA license before I go to college?

    patrick1rn replied to knikki's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Your going to go to school to be a RN , not a CNA right ? Focus on your college

  16. The Truth about working at the " VA"

    patrick1rn posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have worked for the VA for ten years. I am a dedicated employee to what the VA does. The administration and staff leave something to be desired. THE BAD 1. Housekeeping walks around and goofs off...

  17. The Truth about working at the " VA"

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    I would like to stress that by no means do I want to lump a group of people together as a whole just because they perform a certain occupation at the facility that I am at. On more than one occasion...

  18. The Truth about working at the " VA"

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    Jerryundergard, the cost of socialized medicine has nothing to do with The Truth about the VA hospital system, but since your a proponent of socialism of medicine, you should exploit all the facts and...

  19. The Truth about working at the " VA"

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    I am glad that your staff works like a well oiled machine. I agree with that statement after working tonight, we had three codes... Of course a bunch of physicians come running to the code, stand in...

  20. Remember to exercise

    patrick1rn posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    As men in general, it is important to exercise everyday. This means taking 30 to 90 mins a day for the sole purpose of walking, running, lifting, squating it out following some hard core workout...

  21. Question on FNP subspecialties

    patrick1rn replied to BabyLady's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is your educational background right now ? The learning does not stop after you graduate, you are not limited, contrary to what Mr PA says. Go for the FNP I did. I know FNPs who work as inpatient...

  22. AANP or ANCC?

    patrick1rn replied to nursetim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I took the ANCC, they were pretty much on the ball for

  23. When it comes to NPs and other APNs, is the answer always "It depends"?

    patrick1rn replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what is a CNL ? Where I work at the role of the CNS and the NP is both mixed and delineated. We have a CNS who works on my unit, but she does education issues and handles charting issues.. we computer...

  24. Six months until NP school begins -- What to do until then?

    patrick1rn replied to pugdaddy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How long is your program ? How long is the RN /BSN portion How long is the MSN portion. Ive never been a big fan of direct NP programs but thats just me. yea I think its a great idea to work as a...

  25. looking for some advice

    patrick1rn replied to camjones's topic in General Nursing

    Your 19 yrs old and you cant take it anymore ? Go back to the accounting office and learn to take it some more. You think everything is going to be handed to you in life