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  1. Emergency Department NP

    Cardiac-RN replied to NP2BeNY's topic in Advanced Practice

    You might have some luck by reposting this on the NY boards on all nurses as well, just FYI. Can find it under 'U.S.' at the top of the page, just click on it and find your state.

  2. Passed ANCC FNP Exam

    Cardiac-RN replied to Cardiac-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks! I used resources from Fitz/ Hollier/ Leik, and honestly started my studying in small pieces about a year ago, doing board prep along side of the work required for my program.

  3. Where to take boards?

    Cardiac-RN replied to Olgelena's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since the certification exam is a national exam, it does not matter what state you reside in when you take it. I would take it where you are at now, that way you can get the ball rolling faster with...

  4. FNP.. best school? OU? Cinci???

    Cardiac-RN replied to bufflindsay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have heard good things about University of Cinci, and actually have crossed paths with a few of their students who were very happy with the program and were doing great at their clinical sites....

  5. change MSN concentration

    Cardiac-RN replied to Azureshunter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    LucyLucy, there were multiple people in my program that changed concentration from peds or adult to family on the way, after or during the core courses and before starting the clinical portion. They...

  6. Weight loss clinic

    Cardiac-RN replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To the OP, just wanted to mention that there are states specifics worth checking into. I know in my state, NPs are not allowed to prescribe Adipex/ phentermine and the like, but know this varies from...

  7. ANCC FNP exam: My experience

    Cardiac-RN replied to GoodNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks to you all for sharing your tips! I just submitted my ANCC application and now am waiting. I have taken the Fitzgerald online review and have two of her review books, have seen Hollier live,...

  8. Job search - Credible Employment Posting Pages

    Cardiac-RN replied to dragn2623's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't have a specific site per say to add, but have noticed that not all of the systems/ groups in my area post their open positions to these job web pages (which is not NJ though, sorry). I have...

  9. Advanced Patho

    Cardiac-RN replied to akatedawson's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree with future, perhaps there is a study guide or online site that goes along with your book (sometimes the books have codes that link you to online material through the publisher?) Also, here I...

  10. cardiac residency vs acute dialysis new grad position

    Cardiac-RN replied to Lillian11's topic in Cardiac

    Of course I am biased (see my user name lol) but I would pick the cardiac residency position. Acute care dialysis is very, very specific- almost too specific to pick up a broad foundation that is...

  11. Home stretch

    Cardiac-RN replied to Cardiac-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Zmansc, have a job offer from a clinical site pending board examination, but haven't comitted yet. Just in the past few weeks I have really started to get the resume out/ networking with contacts...

  12. Home stretch

    Cardiac-RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just looked at the calendar, realized it is March, and counted out the days... I have less than 2 weeks left until I am done with my last clinical for FNP school! I swear there was a time when I...

  13. Home stretch

    Cardiac-RN replied to Cardiac-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks and good luck to you all in your

  14. Future FNP...wanting to find job now

    Cardiac-RN replied to Road2CNO's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From what I have seen, organizations are not too keen on putting the time/ money into training an RN just to have him or her leave the position in 1-2 years (even for an FNP role in the same office)...

  15. Questions regarding NP programs

    Cardiac-RN replied to lonnaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Tasha, Have you seen any programs out there that will allow you to specialize in a different track for DNP? I have only seen post-Master's cert options (or dual role programs) to achieve the different...

  16. K-rider administration

    Cardiac-RN replied to beautifulskymind's topic in Cardiac

    Agree with Stcroix, 10 meq/hr is the max we would infuse by PIV but many patients cannot tolerate that r/t the burning of the infusion and require it to be slowed. Some use ice at the site to offset...

  17. Pain/Anxiety Control Can Go a Long Way

    Cardiac-RN replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Cardiac

    I have seen this a lot in the past with pulm docs who do not want their patients to have benzos or pain medications because they are afraid it will "depress their respiratory drive" and make the...

  18. Dropping tele cables on floor before cleaning

    Cardiac-RN replied to tonytayag's topic in Cardiac

    @tonytayag, Not sure where the practice of 'dropping the tele cables on the floor to notify the techs that they need to be cleaned' originated, but perhaps just designating a specific area/ box on the...

  19. Conscious sedation in the ER

    Cardiac-RN replied to merilynRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with previous posters that drug selection is a combination of facility policy, provider preference, & (somewhat) nursing comfort/ input. I have recently seen providers use etomidate,...

  20. Experienced ED nurses please help me make a decision!

    Cardiac-RN replied to snbell's topic in Emergency

    I am of the mind that it makes more sense to go from generalized to specialized than the reverse... with that being said, I think that the ER will give you so much breadth and diversity that down the...

  21. Any advice or words of wisdom for precepting new grad ER nurses?

    Cardiac-RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    I am a big fan of 'the little black book of emergency medicine'. Covers just about every chief complaint and work-up considerations you can think of! Great for trying to understand the big picture,...

  22. What to expect on ANCC certification exam

    Cardiac-RN replied to Lonlai84's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Grabbed this info off of the ANCC website; (The test is discounted to $125 which is awesome) There are 200 Qs on the primary care adult-gero exam, 175 scores and 25 not scored/ further test...

  23. Requiring Bedside Experience for NP

    Cardiac-RN replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To the OP, while I believe that having RN experience prior to entering into an NP program can be very valuable, I do not think it will ever end up being mandated as being required, because as long as...

  24. How do you approach parents who refuse pediatric vaccines?

    Cardiac-RN replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a student also, and I have seen this issue approached in two ways by physicians I have been with; one was very confrontational and challenging about the decision not to vaccinate, and the...

  25. PLEASE Consider Repution of your NP Program!!

    Cardiac-RN replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Future, what type of program are you attending/ did you choose?