RITA2007

RITA2007

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  1. University of South Alabama MSN-FNP Program

    RITA2007 replied to TjamieRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started the first clinical semester of the FNP program. I am set to graduate December 2012. One piece of advice: start looking for preceptors early. A FNP is the first one your will need....

  2. Biting your tongue when it comes to visitors!!

    RITA2007 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of an elderly patient yesterday who required a blood transfusion secondary to blood loss after a knee replacement. During report, her son chased me down demanding to know why he wasn't...

  3. Is this going to be doable re: work,home,etc.

    RITA2007 replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Are you starting the FNP program through USA? I just took health care policy this summer and am taking the same classes this fall. My friend took the policy class later in the program and he said he...

  4. University of South Alabama Fall 2010 anyone??

    RITA2007 replied to KimberRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thenise22, I'm also in the FNP program, just started with health policy as well this summer. I enjoy it so far and am excited (and scared) for patho this fall.

  5. How to get over a pt complaint

    RITA2007 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can't please everyone, all the time. I used to KILL myself trying to be at everyone's beckon call. Now I just prioritize and do my best to keep my patients comfortable. If it takes me more than...

  6. Having anxiety over my decision to be an FNP

    RITA2007 replied to monicanurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I share in your anxiety about my decision to become a FNP. I tend to lack self-confidence and I can be a pushover at times. These are things that I know I have to overcome if I can expect to be a...

  7. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    RITA2007 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I took the LAIV dose, no adverse effects, honestly forgot I recieved

  8. LVN before RN? Should I? Help!

    RITA2007 replied to NursKam's topic in General Nursing

    This is correct. I work at Healthsouth rehab and work with A LOT of LPNs. I look to them for guidance a lot because they have a lot of experience. But we need RNs too to admit patients: ie, do...

  9. LVN before RN? Should I? Help!

    RITA2007 replied to NursKam's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing (RN) school at 21. I did it by working through my pre-requisites and taking classes towards my AA at the same time. If you have a good GPA and have made A's and B's in your...

  10. RN to BSN online???

    RITA2007 replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    I went through Jacksonville University's online RN to BSN. It was accelerated, one year for me to complete. 8 week courses, 11 courses to get my BSN. But I had already taken the pre-reqs like...

  11. Per Diem Nursing

    RITA2007 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Nursing

    I think at most they should ask you to work EITHER Thanksgiving or Christmas, not

  12. Rehab Staff Ratio

    RITA2007 replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm at Healthsouth rehab hospital in Florida. Dayshift and evening nurses have 7-8 patients, 12 on nights, every patient has a nurse tech assigned as well. I feel VERY lucky after reading some of...

  13. New Grad starting on Telemetry

    RITA2007 replied to Del Rosario's topic in Cardiac

    I started on a telemetry floor; every patient had a monitor at the bedside. They sent us to a course called ELTA: Emergency Treatment of Lethal Arrhythmias. It was a great class! It breaks down the...

  14. University of South Alabama online program

    RITA2007 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a friend at work who had nothing but good things to say about this program. He is in his 4th semester, of 7 for the fnp track. I just applied yesterday because I'm ready to take the plunge!...

  15. Accepted to FNP program. What are must haves to survive FNP program!!

    RITA2007 replied to wizard100's topic in Post Graduate Students

    thanks for the advice! i have applied to usa to start in summer 2010. my husband and i were having a discussion tonight. he is very supportive of me going back to school, and through this program...

  16. University of South Alabama online program

    RITA2007 replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Online programs require a great deal of discipline and independence, obviously. I completed my BSN online and loved it because I could do my school work anytime, anywhere. I know doing the FNP...

  17. Accepted to FNP program. What are must haves to survive FNP program!!

    RITA2007 replied to wizard100's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have applied to start a program next summer. From what I've heard, student can continue to work the first few semesters, but starting with the fourth semester (out of 7), students who can afford to...

  18. University of South Alabama online program

    RITA2007 replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    His name is Eric. He said the same thing, that you read so much you feel like you can't possibly retain it all. I plan on only working 2-3 days a week during the

  19. University of South Alabama online program

    RITA2007 replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Awesome, thanks for the reply. I know, summer seems like forever! I'm ready to start

  20. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    RITA2007 replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just applied to the University of South Alabama online fnp program and they do not require a GRE,

  21. Dehydration headaches

    RITA2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody else get these during or after a shift? I just started in rehab and I wasn't able to hydrate as often as I'm used to; I had a splitting headache all day. It felt like a cluster headache,...

  22. Dehydration headaches

    RITA2007 replied to RITA2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm winding down my from 8 hour shift today and I'm glad to report no headache today! I took a BIG jug of water (it's 2.2L) and kept it in the break room fridge. I slipped in there at least every...

  23. Health South Rehab Hospital?

    RITA2007 replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

    I just started orientation today at the Healthsouth in Panama City, FL. I start working in patient care tomorrow. Hope I like

  24. Who is more highly regarded?

    RITA2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Around your hospital? PA's or

  25. How would you make inpatient rooms better?

    RITA2007 replied to Email4KH's topic in General Nursing

    I think every room should have it's own thermometer attached to the wall so it couldn't grow legs and walk off. That way, I wouldnt be searching for one when I need it most. And a pulse ox.. Yes,...