IrishIzCPNP MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Because my scrubs don't always fit well and I have all sorts of other things hanging so there are times I wouldn't be able to see it. Also, if I have to gown up for a c-section or delivery...watch...
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    What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't imagine taking a pulse with a watch hanging off my shirt. I wear a cheap wrist watch. I keep it a little higher on my arm. It may hold germs but not everything is perfect. If the watch was...
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    Male RN's in the delivery room.

    IrishIzCPNP replied to SewJennie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think most women are okay with it. We have so many male med students and they are rarely questioned. Now, as a patient I would refuse a male student. Yes, you need to learn but it's not...
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    Graduates of Chamberlain RN to BSN online program

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Verticalblue's topic in Chamberlain College

    I received my BSN from Chamberlain online. I have no complaints. I am now getting ready to start a ped nurse practitioner program with Drexel. My husband will be going to Chamberlain in a few...
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    Direct Entry MSN or ABSN without chemistry?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to the healer's art's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Chamberlain college of nursing is an online school that you can finish your BSN in a year...no Chem. I did my BSN there and now going to Drexel for my MSN. I never took college
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    New GRAD... ADN ... someone please help

    IrishIzCPNP replied to shousenga's topic in Texas Nursing

    I never said you were not as good as a BSN. The problem is it doesn't matter what I think. The big hospitals want BSN. You don't have to like it or agree. I am originally a diploma nurse. I did...
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    New GRAD... ADN ... someone please help

    IrishIzCPNP replied to shousenga's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are willing to just walk away this wasn't the career for you. Otherwise, go back and get your BSN. The loans will go back into deferment. There are a ton of online programs that you can do...
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    Lehigh Valley Hospital Critical Care Internship job offer

    IrishIzCPNP replied to RNJHUPHL's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    LHV actually pays well compared to Reading! But...out shift diff is 10%. $.50..,that's
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    give up or keep looking?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to kgowiern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a nice reply to you on my computer but I can't get it to post. I'll probably just retype it on my iPad tonight or tomorrow. I do have answers for your
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    give up or keep looking?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to kgowiern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My mom is a Phila U graduate. She was VERY happy with her education. She's been a CNM for years now. I was going to go to PU but changed my mind at the last minute. I'm going the Pediatric NP...
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    Nurse practitioner--obstetrics

    IrishIzCPNP replied to nurse327's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many CNM programs won't consider you without a year or more of L&D experience. If you think you like OB...I would try and get a job in OB. You may also be able to job shadow just to see if it's...
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    Timing of newborn bath

    IrishIzCPNP replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our babies have to be 4 hours old and have maintained the body temp for a bath. Now that doesn't mean at 4 hours we rush to do a bath but we won't do one any sooner. If 4 hours is at 2 am...it will...
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    OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    IrishIzCPNP replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you think CNM is something you may want I would try and get onto a labor floor. I was going to go to a CNM program but changed my mind. The school required L&D experience....most (if not...
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    OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    IrishIzCPNP replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you want more than your RN? If so the answer isn't to stay where you are or just switching floors. There are people who don't want more and those that do. That's the first thing to decide. If...
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    Time is running out!!:///

    IrishIzCPNP replied to CuriousRN84's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm having moments where I consider putting it off. I'm supposed to start 9/24. I want it...just not sure if it's going to work. I'm just wondering if I'm biting off more than I can chew. I think...
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    Another Philadelphia thread: RN hiring and degree requirements

    IrishIzCPNP replied to anotherone's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Reading Hospital is a "city" hospital outside of Philadelphia by about an hour. They are frequently hiring and do not require a BSN. This is a busy hospital that in many departments does more than...
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    Which school for NP?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have never heard of a pre-specialty or specialty program. I'm not sure I understand. What level degree is
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    NP who work primarily with children?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Katie71275's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are looking for a pediatric np program if you only want to work with kids. A cnm works with pregnant women and sometimes does regular female care as well...not
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe that NP students are on par for what they do compared to what residents do. Yes, I believe that. Do I think they are equal to each other? No, and I never said that either. So, I'm not...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I never said student NPs were equal to residents across the board. I do believe that a well educated and experienced nurse who is now an NP student is pretty equal. I work with resident every single...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, there are CNM programs that require the student to find their own preceptors. I was about to start one this past year. The same school is where my mother went many years ago and she found...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I never said they all do it. I simply said that it's pretty common...and not just at less competitive
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you realize how many NP programs would go away? The push is now for online schooling which means students are coming from all over to attend. There is no way a school can take care of preceptors...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We put up with it because it's how it's is done. I don't see it changing. You are lucky your school provided preceptors but many don't. Also, with the growing number of online programs, schools...
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    NP... specialty?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm going to a ped np program. I knew what specialty I wanted right away. If you are wanting a specialty...does your current school offer what you want? I'd probably look to switch programs now,...