LaxNP

LaxNP DNP

PICU, ED, Infection Control, Education, cardiology

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  1. NP and beyond...

    LaxNP posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    So, I have been an NP for almost 4 years. I mostly work in acute care and do some adjust teaching work as well. I think I am having a mid-career crisis. Basically I am not really fulfilled with the NP...

  2. Maximizing potential income

    LaxNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With a new job in my future and full time now being 4-10 hour days, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to use the 5th day of the week to increase any income. I'm currently toying with the...

  3. English 1A class asap holding me back....

    LaxNP replied to minnierocker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would check out Excelsior for thier exam or another online school. Many community colleges have this course online and it may not be to late to get into the spring semester. The good thing about the...

  4. Are any of you NP's graduates of Excelsior?

    LaxNP replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently a student in a NP program. I graduated from Excelsior with a ADN in '07 and did my BSN at a state school. I took my my A&P at a brick and mortar school, but did do my micro through...

  5. List of Online FNP Programs Approved by NYS?

    LaxNP replied to myob10's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I came about this issue as well. I was told by a couple of schools I looked into that I could have a clinical placement in VT, MA, or CT if I could find a preceptor. In my eyes, that is not worth it....

  6. Infection Control Nursing

    LaxNP replied to LuluB's topic in Infectious Disease

    I have been in an IC position over a year after leaving the ICU to come to the department. I agree with the above posting that seeking certification is a good idea. You may have to study harder since...

  7. Online PhD...

    LaxNP posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently enrolled in an ANP program and will be done in a few semesters. I am very interested in a PhD program, although I have not sully decided on what area of study. I am looking into public...

  8. SUNY Delhi RN to BSN enrollment question

    LaxNP replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got my BSN thorugh this program and thought it was great. I never had any of the issues that are posted above. I also started when the program first got up and running. I do know that there is a but...

  9. Physical Assessment Exams

    LaxNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In order for me to start my clinical (advanced assessment course), I need to pass a clinical assessment validation exam. I wondering if all programs have this requirement and what it actually entails....

  10. Physical Assessment Exams

    LaxNP replied to LaxNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the reply. My fear is that I will not be prepared. I'm used to being in the peds ICU and doing focused assessments. I am guessing that this will be general since everyone had a different...

  11. EC ADN Program In A Year??

    LaxNP replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in Excelsior College

    Full time, yes. In addition, I would work OT to cover the cost of the next exam. This saved me from having to pay out-of pocket for the program. I saved my tuition reimbursement money to cover the...

  12. EC ADN Program In A Year??

    LaxNP replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in Excelsior College

    I started in January and finished in September, passing my boards by the end of September actually. It can be done. I had all my gen eds done with the exception of micro, which I took the EC exam for....

  13. Personal Statement/ Goals- suggestions please!!

    LaxNP replied to APatriganiRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in the same boat as you when I was applying to my ANP program. What I did was write what I thought would be a good statement. When I was finished, I asked the writing tutor for my BSN program to...

  14. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    LaxNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've also looked into this a bit. I was also looking at Jefferson's online FNP program down in Philly. The only issue with that was there can be no clinical in NY. So I would have to go to either MA...

  15. per diem RNs-are you called to work every day?

    LaxNP replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I does get old. I work 5 days a week at my FT job, monday through friday. I have a per diem gig and they call me everyday, atleast twice. I was aways in Italy for 2 weeks and they filled up my voice...

  16. How much experience makes a good instructor?

    LaxNP replied to KayRN910's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I started teaching ADN's after about 3 years in a level one specialty ICU and some experience in med/surg. I do just fine teaching my specialty. The NLN (which oversees the school) lets me teach with...

  17. Proctors for distance learning courses

    LaxNP replied to UGADawgs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had to do this once. It was with a state school. They would let anyone with a professional degree proctor. I used a teacher from a local high school I know. Free and all I had to do was submit...

  18. Are books for excelsior necessary?

    LaxNP replied to LPNt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As a general rule, books will be needed. When I did the EC program, I did not use their books however. I used my own that I purchased. Any up-to-date RN level books will do really. I would'nt continue...

  19. Excelsior CPNE

    LaxNP replied to Erin5577's topic in Excelsior College

    The CPNE is a very doable portion of the program. Some are prepared and some are not. It has been several years since I have taken it, but I felt that it was very basic and nerve wrecking as well. I...

  20. Working as a nursing school clinical instructor

    LaxNP replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have held positions as an LPN clinical instructor and now as a clinical instructor in an RN program. I can honsetly say the money is great. The LPN gig was lower 30's, but my RN position pays about...

  21. thinking about excelsior- encouragement needed

    LaxNP replied to merky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior could be a good option if you have a strong nursing educational base. You said you finished the first year of clinicals and if you have experience with IV's, IVP, and skills like this it...

  22. Chemistry requirements for grad school

    LaxNP replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I never have even taken a college chem course. When I first entered nursing school, I still had my high school level chem that got me into A&P, so I really never needed it. When I entered graduate...

  23. Per Diem work..

    LaxNP replied to LaylaHendrix23's topic in General Nursing

    As stated in the above post, you run the risk of having to work more weeken/holoday time at some places. I have two per diem jobs but they do not require weekend or holiday time, so these jobs are out...

  24. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    LaxNP replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a supervisor in a SNF on a per diem basis. I was a CNA there and became a supervisor about two years after becoming an RN and working ICU and med/surg. Let me paint you a picture of what I...

  25. good online RN to BSN program

    LaxNP replied to steve_80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went through SUNY Delhi. I thought it was great and it is a state school so the cost is cheap. I would check it out. There are clinical hours, bit the rest is