IrishIzCPNP MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    How do you figure out what specialty to pick?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to HeartNursing3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you just have more soul searching to do. I'm in a Ped NP program. I want to work with kids. I want to limit myself. I don't want to have adults as patients. So while limiting to kids I'm...
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    new NP cant find a job

    IrishIzCPNP replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What? The starting salary of an NP here is significantly more than I make as an RN. So I wouldn't take heart in that if it was me. I'm an RN with 5 years specialty is a certification...I make 24/...
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    "Facts" that I have yet to
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's a completely different population, training...hey if that article works for you so be it. We have specialists for a
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What does comparing Cuba to America have to do with anything? Nothing. Two different societies, medical training, culture,
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And if you are so aware about evidence you would know that something from 1995 isn't very
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly...ebm is great but there's something to be said for life experience too. For example...I'm an L&D RN and the family docs who do OB make me want to run away screaming. They can do...
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    Women's Health vs Family NP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to khmora's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just because somebody CAN do something doesn't mean they SHOULD do
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    What tablet should i buy?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I personally want more storage because of apps and such. You can't add on and being cheap up front can be an issue down the road. Chances are you will use it for other things....even if you say you...
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    Tips for Holistic Nursing in a pill-pushing culture

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Underoo's topic in Holistic

    I'm a PedNP student at Drexel. They have a certificate in advanced complementary and integrative health online. I'm starting it next quarter along with my PNP. They have an online program if you...
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    Online RN to BSN, a scam?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to the mouse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did Chamberlain for my RN to BSN...as did many of my colleagues. I'm now in an MSN program working towards my Ped NP at a major university. I have no regrets using Chamberlain for my
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    What tablet should i buy?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My husband is an IT guy who is also going for his RN. He's actually partner in an IT company...he knows his stuff. He's getting his RN...because he can. So anyway....he would recommend a tablet....
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    Need help with goal statement! Completely stuck...

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Speak from your heart...let them know why you want this and how bad you want this (without sounding cheesey). The need to feel your desire and
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    Advice for new graduate with BSN wanting to pursue BSN-DNP route

    IrishIzCPNP replied to acornp37's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know some programs only look at grades from the last x number of credits. So that could work in your favor. Just something to ponder....sounds like that could work in your
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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am be civilized. I am floored by your response. The LAW says LPNs should be assess. The fact that you are an educator and a supervisor and stating what you are stating above...does concern me. Go...
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    What tablet should i buy?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm another with a Mac book, iPhone and iPad. I currently use an iPad mini and LOVE it. I have a full size iPad laying around
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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know it for a fact because your sister does it? She may want to go do some research. What I'm finding is that in WI LPNs cannot legally assess. You are an educator? Really? I'm really...
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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Like I said....it may vary from state to state. There are many states LPNs cannot assess. New York is one state...where you state you are from and where you are educating. You should know
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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I see you are from New York so I looked it up for you. I'm actually concerned that you didn't know this given your position educating others....
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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not mistaken when saying there are times they can't assess. I never said they can't 100% of the time. There are states where only an RN can assess. The LPN can do an unofficial assessment but...
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    Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    IrishIzCPNP replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    Well....that's how it is for my husband. The problem....they overcharged for them and he would have been better off buying from
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    WHNP vs FNP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to MelRN13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is probably equal to the family doc who thinks he is the best choice to do a delivery. I cringe at the family doc who comes in for deliveries. Yes, he has some training but nothing compared to...
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    Listing license on resume

    IrishIzCPNP replied to aknight07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What? You can find the license number on the Internet. It isn't a
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    new RN Grad with NP questions

    IrishIzCPNP replied to alltheway2013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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    new RN Grad with NP questions

    IrishIzCPNP replied to alltheway2013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm telling you as somebody who works with and is related to CNMs and well aware if their education...they can do gyn care and are educated about gyn care. I almost became a CNM and part of my...