PhillyKidRN

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1. What would be better experience for FNP??

   PhillyKidRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I was in a similar situation as you. I work in an pediatric ED and I kinda like my job but not very much. I decided to look for a job outside of acute care and in the family practice setting since...

2. baby sleeping in same bed as parents

   PhillyKidRN replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

   I work in an ER and I have had 2 kinds come in after having been smothered by their parents in bed. The one was an overly tired mother who was breastfeeding her infant and she fell asleep and rolled...

3. days vs. evenings vs. nights

   PhillyKidRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE night shift. When I started working a year ago I was on an evening/night rotation in the ER. I hated evening shift and the #1 reason is because there are bosses there during the day and I'm...

4. Telephone triage RN

   PhillyKidRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I currently work in a pediatric ER, however I will be going back to school in September for my Family Nurse Practitioner MSN. I thought it would be wise to get some adult and OB experience...

5. learn it , live it and love it

   PhillyKidRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think everyone has a different opinion on this topic. I am actually applying to grad school at this time to start an FNP program either in the summer or fall. I graduated with my BSN in May 06 and...

6. Marketability of a new NP?

   PhillyKidRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi all, Merry Christmas! While I have a minute off of work I decided to write in with a new question. I will be starting in an FNP program this coming fall. My issue is that there are two...

7. Time before going back for Masters

   PhillyKidRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I just graduated from a BSN program and started working in a pediatric ER. I know 100% sure I want to go back for my master's an an NP and I am like 90% sure I want to be a FNP. I am looking to go...

8. Needing a day off (kinda long)

   PhillyKidRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all... just wanting some feedback and opinions on a situation going on for me right now. I was offered a position as an RN in a hospital back in January. Shortly after I took the position, my...

9. Seeking FNP info and advice

   PhillyKidRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I recently graduated from a BSN program and have begun looking into nurse practitioner programs trying to decide which road to take. Right now I am working in a pediatric ER in Philly and I know I...

10. how many patients do you have

    PhillyKidRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked in long term care as an CNA and it was awful. I started off working day shifts, but the other aides were sticking me with 16 patients to have up, washed, and dressed before 8 AM. They would...

11. Family Nurse Practitioner info

    PhillyKidRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I recently graduated from a BSN program and have begun looking into nurse practitioner programs trying to decide which road to take. Right now I am working in a pediatric ER in Philly and I know I...

12. New grad

    PhillyKidRN replied to bluekitty's topic in Emergency

    I actually had a really unique thing happen to me when I was interviewing for staff nurse positions. I like med/surg, but I need something with more stress and more action because I function my best...