ERNP

ERNP

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  1. So...what was your first job like after becoming an NP?

    ERNP replied to mom and nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well I almost have 2 years under my belt now as an NP. I worked ER as a nurse for many years and have stayed in ER as an NP. It is an excellent fit for me. The ER I worked for didn't use NPs or PAs. I...

  2. Do you have a Weasel at work?

    ERNP replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has a weasel at

  3. Ideas for ER nurses week in October

    ERNP replied to qtpieERnurse's topic in Emergency

    ER nurses week starts October 8 (I think) this year. I am a NP in the ER. I will be buying lunch for both shifts one day that week and encouraging others to do the same. I hope we can feed the staff...

  4. Starvation: A good thing when concerning the Obese.

    ERNP replied to xt1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I have anything to add, except to add my thoughts that starvation seems unnecessary for weight loss. It also seems incredibly extreme and non-sustainable. I have been overweight most...

  5. Mommies and daddys in the trauma room.

    ERNP replied to crazy4trauma's topic in Emergency

    I always let in parents if they are able to follow instructions. I would love to let them all in but if they can't follow my instructions they are more of an obstacle to giving their child care....

  6. Womens interest in male nurses

    ERNP replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ok, and as much as I would like to I cannot sort through all the responses right now but (as a female) I was just wondering what is wrong with being a "nice guy". Is there some perception that all the...

  7. How do you handle the "STRESS"

    ERNP replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have suffered from occasional bouts of aggrevation. But I don't recall having ongoing work

  8. Has anyone had issues with accusations of diverting drugs?

    ERNP replied to ImShelly31's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had issues personally, but was working where the charge nurse was arrested while on shift for taking narcotics (signing extra out of machine and not wasting). He had evidently been under...

  9. NP invisibility

    ERNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are days at work where I think I have reached new levels of invisibility. I must admit there are days when I think wistfully about the pre-NP days. Days where I was reguarded as an authority on...

  10. NP invisibility

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

    This is exactly the kind of thing I am talking about. It's maddening sometimes. But good for you. Perfectly logical

  11. NP invisibility

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

    I am always glad when someone speaks up. I am afraid I don't have a whole lot of faith in the marketers of the world. But maybe something good will come of

  12. NP invisibility

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

  13. NP invisibility

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

    What's funny?? I HAVE made such a suggestion already!! I hope no one thinks I am lying awake at night about anything in my OP. The doc that wants to claim ownership of "his NPs" only works...

  14. NP invisibility

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

    thank you and good

  15. mis-diagnosis

    ERNP replied to Jilaweez's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, based on that information it doesn't sound like anyone was incorrect. HSP does present in the way you described. Quoting from AFP website, "HSP is caused when a person's immune system doesn't...

  16. Need advice-FNP or Adult Practitioner?

    ERNP replied to kare321's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNP is more marketable generally due to education across the life span. Can see adults like an ANP and can see kids like a

  17. mis-diagnosis

    ERNP replied to Jilaweez's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would be interested in more details of this "mis-diagnosis" so I could make an informed comment

  18. Proper way to write title?

    ERNP replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    There are certainly a lot of letters floating around these days. When I was in school one of my preceptors told me the appropriate way to sign my name after graduation and passing the cert exam was...

  19. How Do You Feel About New Grads In The E.r.?

    ERNP replied to RN1263's topic in Emergency

    Funny!! But on the other side of the coin sometimes you have to apply a little judgment to the situation. I wasn't a new grad or even new to the ER but just for for instance........ 29y/o male came...

  20. Ever seen this??

    ERNP replied to vamedic4's topic in Emergency

    Where I live and work there are no such letters. I have never seen anyone present with any such letter. I have seen the pain management contract in which the patient promises not to seek pain relief...

  21. AMA must be disturbed

    ERNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The proposed DNP as entry level for NP by 2015 must have the AMA upset. Check out the bill in front of the house.

  22. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    ERNP replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse, but I dream of.... Being Erin Brochovichish.... taking on the big guy for the little guy.... Sheltering dogs of all sorts.... Winning the Tour de France.... Singing in front of screaming...

  23. Need Common Phrases in Spanish

    ERNP replied to roxburin's topic in Emergency

    I would think the most used foreign language in your area would be sufficient. It is not required to be fluent, but a few well learned words can go a long way. Many countries require their school...

  24. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    ERNP replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    The first time she might have got out of there with an "Oh my!" But peeing while having a conversation with me would have prompted me to jump out of the way and loudly proclaim "I can't believe you...

  25. Camera phones in the ER

    ERNP replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    Would love that. We are rural and have no such beast so the phone came in handy