IrishIzCPNP MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

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

    Nope. First, there are many RNs without a college degree. I obtained my RN through a diploma program. I did go back for my BSN. Second, it is my understanding that an LPN cannot assess like an...
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    Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    IrishIzCPNP replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

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    Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would not leave my children like that. I agree with your
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    Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my area, an LPN will basically find work in LTC and that's about it. LPNs are being phased out of hospitals. If LTC doesn't appeal to you...you wouldn't want to be an LPN around
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    Is there any truth to this?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been lower than 90 even. I used to run scarey low but I was healthy. I'm now unhealthy but have a "normal"
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    Is there any truth to this?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have actually had 90/40 (and lower) for myself. Nurse asked me if I was alive...obviously I was. I was in my 20s and thin and
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    Is there any truth to this?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless there's a real issue..."fevers" aren't an issue anyway so nod and move on. I'm "that person" to some degree because I rarely get a fever. I will feel ill and "feverish" but no significant...
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    Question about FNP's in womens health

    IrishIzCPNP replied to sweet_baby_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since there is a WHNP I wouldn't expect an FNP to be hired into that role. There's a lot of training you would be missing. It could happen but I wouldn't expect
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    Single state license; can I work at any VA?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Government, Military

    She may be right. I know somebody working in PA at a VA with a jersey
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    Median pay for L&D RNC-OB with 4 years experience

    IrishIzCPNP replied to jennycorn11's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can tell you that I'm in eastern pa as an RN BSN IBCLC since 2008. I do high risk L&D. If I worked full time at my positron I would be under 49,000/year. Pathetic! I'm very underpaid and...
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    RN to BSN and working FT

    IrishIzCPNP replied to ustechrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I did my RN to BSN online through Chamblerlain while working 3 12 hour nights a week. I also had 4 kids at home and became pregnant with #5 while doing the program. He was born right around...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing Rn-BSN Jan 2013

    IrishIzCPNP replied to roseonye's topic in Chamberlain College

    I graduated from their RN-BSN online program. It was pretty much postings, papers and tests. I'll be honest...for the classes you need for the RN to BSN I think it was fine. I am now working on my...
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    nclex failed in VT 4x now what?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to ships's topic in Nurse Registration

    The information the person is requesting would be facts from the states. I find it silly (or lazy) to come here and ask people to research this information. Pick up the phone and call or read the...
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    nclex failed in VT 4x now what?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to ships's topic in Nurse Registration

    Contact the board. You asked the question. Somebody gave an answer to help. You can contact the board and find out this stuff yourself. If you failed 4 times I would actually have to suggest more...
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    Trivial detail...rainbow stethoscope chespiece?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to fnpL's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have one with red tubing and lady bugs on the head. I'll be using this for clinicals. I wouldn't think twice about using it...it works for work so it will work for
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    Nurses Managing Epidural Pumps?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in PA. We prime the pump, hook up to catheter, set up rates in pump, give bolus via pump, change rate if ordered, start and stop
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Parents can be okay with the outcome. That doesn't stop the law from filing charges against the midwife. My point is that the law doesn't generally go after CNMs when a baby dies. I've seen cases...
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They are less likely to have the law go after them for aggregates assault or murder when the parents are
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They are less likely to have the law go after them for aggregates assault or murder when the parents are
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not talking law suits. I'm talking about then law prosecuting when there is a negative outcome. We have nonCNM midwives here and the law has gone after the, after negative outcomes....even when...
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But she's talking about needing to relocating. Also, even if it isn't illegal it doesn't mean that if there is a problem that the law won't attack! It has happened here even when the parents were...
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And if a CNM can't practice at home legally what do you think happens to the CPMs and lay midwives who practice at home and something goes
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    IrishIzCPNP replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wouldn't consider doing CPM for a few reasons. The basic reasons...not legal in all states and unlikely to get privileges at a hospital. I admit to a bias against midwives who are not a
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    NP (orthopedics) job description

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Ackeem's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can only tell you that the NPs at the pediatric ortho office we go to do very little. They at times just follow the doctor around. There have been other times (not many) where they came in and did...
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    Foley placement BEFORE anesthesia??

    IrishIzCPNP replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have a charge, baby and circulator? Wow! We have 2 nurses during delivery. The rest of the time...there may only be 1 RN. The nurse that was assigned to mom is the one responsible for mom and...