LaxNP

LaxNP DNP

PICU, ED, Infection Control, Education, cardiology

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  1. Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

    LaxNP replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

    While getting those certs will be great, I would only get them now if your employer pays for them. Currently, I work for a large hospital system. All these classes are free, just gotta show up and...

  2. ADN to BSN experience?

    LaxNP replied to pacnwRN's topic in General Nursing

    i did an online bsn and have to say, it was worth it. i did my program through suny delhi (a state school in ny). it was affordable and the quality of the education was great. i am in my first...

  3. Questions about ID / IC nursing

    LaxNP replied to Chrish0204's topic in General Nursing

    Sent you a PM. Let me know if it doesn't go

  4. Questions about ID / IC nursing

    LaxNP replied to Chrish0204's topic in General Nursing

    This is the role I am currently in at a lvl 1 trauma center. There are a ton of specifics of the job that are great and others that are horrible. Message me and I can give you the low

  5. 2015 DNP

    LaxNP replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am not familiar with with the DPT issue, but was there a big backlash in the health care world when this started to become more common? Granted, the DPT is not in the same role as a DNP, but I feel...

  6. PA vs. NP vs. OT

    LaxNP replied to wastingnotime's topic in General Nursing

    If I am not mistaken, don't you also need a masters degree to be an OT. My wife is an OT and she also says that she is so glad that she finished college before she was required to get a masters (she...

  7. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    LaxNP replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    I always did it and still do. My company is flipping the education bill, so technically its job

  8. NP\ Nursing Educator career

    LaxNP replied to tidealum10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a BSN and am currently in school working on a NP degree. I teach clinicals in a ADN program on the weekends making great money. There are a couple full-time instructors that are NP's in the...

  9. Did you apply to an NP school before you got your BSN?

    LaxNP replied to smkiya's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was in the same boat as you. I was lucky enough to find a program near me that accepted students in the spring semester for their NP program. I finished my BSN during the summer and started my NP...

  10. Upstate Wages

    LaxNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in an Adult NP program in upstate NY. I have been trying to compare the salary that can be expected. I know the salary at my current hospital, but I work in a large teaching hospital...

  11. RN to paramedic: Worthwhile?

    LaxNP replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    I always liked what EMT-P's did in the field and actaully applied to the local community college and was supposed to have started this fall. I decided to go to grad school instead as I was also...

  12. Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    LaxNP replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    SUNY offers a few schools that do thier RN-BSN online. Clinicals are done in your home down. I found teh program very enjoyable and fair cheap. You get in-state tuition since it is online. The website...

  13. Contact precaution question

    LaxNP replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in General Nursing

    As the infection control nurse for a large hospital, gown and gloves are what we require for all patient contact with the patient and the patient care environment. The CDC has regs on this:...

  14. Will I ever be accepted??? HELP

    LaxNP replied to CarolinasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Get in to a major you can. You can always change majors. Most schools have the same basic theory classes, atleast mine does, for every

  15. Christmas with Patient

    LaxNP replied to caregiver10's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound crazy, but some of the best christmas memories are working in the peds ICU. The kids are so excited, it really brings back what its all about. Santa would come in and interupt the...

  16. RN to BSN Online - schools?

    LaxNP replied to AOX4RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did my program through SUNY Delhi. Tuition was great and the program was good. I really enjoyed it. Its a NY state

  17. 2 weeks notice

    LaxNP replied to Powerof3jlw's topic in General Nursing

    Why not ask about having the manager help find another job within the facility. They have spent a good amount of money orienting you so far, this may help solve the issue and find something you can...

  18. Is that even legal?

    LaxNP replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    You just made my day...plus monkeys are funny any way you look at

  19. Promotion of Unit Manager? Advice please....

    LaxNP replied to pn2rn08's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let your age deter you from doing what you want. I am young, just like you. I teach in an ADN program and all the students thought I was transferring in from a different class, nope, sorry I'll...

  20. returning to work after long break

    LaxNP replied to jujumama88's topic in General Nursing

    What about a per diem job at a hospital. You might be able to get a weeks worth of orienting. Just a

  21. New York State Licensure

    LaxNP replied to megan0321's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually in the same position you are in now. I went to school in NY, but after graduation went to work in NH. I took my NCLEX on thursday and had my results at 7am the next morning. After a...

  22. How much "easier" or "harder" is the RN-BSN once you get your ADN?

    LaxNP replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wouldn't say it is easier. I found that it was different. The focus was changed from learning how to be a nurse and your basic assessment skills, to more of how to be involved in nursing. I...

  23. Online EKG references

    LaxNP posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Does anyone know of any good EKG references online that are cost free. I am looking for some material to put together a small learning module.

  24. Experience > than BSN? Or Vice versa?

    LaxNP replied to SAHMStudent's topic in General Nursing

    An added bonus is that if you do get a job with an ADN, most places will give you money or reimbursments for further education! There are many options to consider with

  25. Online Degree vs. University Degree

    LaxNP replied to commonsense's topic in General Nursing

    Online classes and programs are very popular these days. Big name schools are offering online programs. I've seen UNC, UMass, and I believe JHU and others. One of the great things about doing a...