marty6001

marty6001 EdD, EMT-P, APRN

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  1. Study question

    marty6001 replied to jkw!'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked full time throughout my masters program on an icu unit night shift. It was possible to do with some work study time. Also, take out the loans. I have had no problem paying off my 100k debt...

  2. Just wondering NP & PA

    marty6001 replied to physio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    breaks my heart... LOL that term makes me cringe everytime I see it

  3. procedural credentialing

    marty6001 replied to mr2np's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am credentialed for all of those and more. I am cleared to place all central lines, a-lines, chest tubes, intubate, use paralytics and moderate sedation, lumbar punctures, pelvic exams,...

  4. Just wondering NP & PA

    marty6001 replied to physio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    APRN vs PA is really a question of are you wanting to work within the nursing model or physician model. I choose APRN over med school because I felt in my core that I was a nurse. I like using the...

  5. AANP Certfication Exam ( I failed it)

    marty6001 replied to ERandAestheticFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It happens. Just get back into the books, maybe do the Kaplan review if you haven't, and take it again... I liked Kaplan's as it taught me how to take the test instead of focusing on content. But...

  6. how to gain confidence

    marty6001 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let your "collaborating" doc know. I'm one for using the word collaborating, even if they physicians won't. I also never use the term midlevel provider.. anyway... It's up to you to grab your own...

  7. NCLEX review question

    marty6001 replied to chuckster's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes they are. Especially for clandestine studying at work, etc... Also if you have access to a computer, you could always get a CD review to use. Really, spend the money as you want to pass, and once...

  8. Pulse Sites

    marty6001 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Last I read Homan's sign is about 50% accurate. Here's the first article on a google search, which states 8-56% accurate.. eeek.

  9. Are hospitals deadlier in July?

    marty6001 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that I'm an APRN in a critical care unit, and the 3rd year residents parade all the first year interns by me to introduce them and tell them that if they are stuck they had better...

  10. Eye splash

    marty6001 replied to trinitystar78's topic in General Nursing

    you haven't lived until you've sprayed your self with

  11. NSU EntryBSN Spring 2011

    marty6001 replied to Itsmshelll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck. Stay the course, and if you don't get in remember to call and ask what you can do to strengthen your application. Believe it, it

  12. Are hospitals deadlier in July?

    marty6001 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    It is getting better for sure, but, there is an element of truth to that. hopefully we as nurses act as the patient advocate as well as intern advocate and prevent issues before they

  13. New grad freeze thawing a little?

    marty6001 replied to Bobbkat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow. I hope it lets up for you guys soon. When I was a new grad in 02, it was much easier to get jobs, but soon after I noticed hospitals shying away from hiring too. Is there a way you can go to one...

  14. Waterbury Hospital - nice place to work?

    marty6001 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Both St. Mary's and Waterbury are excellent hospitals to work in. They are small enough that the staff all knows each other, but large enough to get some really great experiences out of them....

  15. Some help please

    marty6001 replied to tinasmall's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    TLC means long term care. I agree with mariann that you should follow up with a call to human resources to ask if they have received your application. It's an easy way to let them know your...

  16. New Grad dilema

    marty6001 replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    You will feel much better if you stick it out for the 6 months before moving on. Burning bridges this early in your career can be a dangerous thing. Also, I am in favor of new grads working nights...

  17. All nurses having difficult time right now, thanks for listening

    marty6001 replied to Nursemom64's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your head up and keep searching. Nursing seems to be in a flux right now, and hopefully we again will come out better than we were before. Thanks for

  18. Pulse Sites

    marty6001 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Of course it's easier, the carotid is closer to the heart, therefore more pressure behind it. The radial pulse has to travel through the chest, arm, and down to the wrist.

  19. Pulse Sites

    marty6001 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Every patient in the hospital should have their radial/pedal pulses checked on every assessment. There are situations when the others should be checked, therefore, every nurse should know where they...

  20. I want to leave nursing....now what do I do?!

    marty6001 replied to np7797's topic in Nursing Career

    What about getting your MBA? Work as a nurse anywhere just to pay for school, then try your hand at business.. Perhaps its just the bedside that you don't like. Another idea is to try for law school....

  21. Eye splash

    marty6001 replied to trinitystar78's topic in General Nursing

    In my time I've been splashed in the face with medications, saline, blood, and once I think a tech dropped urine and some splashed on my face.. It really stops your heart for a second, before you...

  22. Gift for Preceptor?

    marty6001 replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Our school wiped out the gifts, and I am glad. I hated that my students spent what little money they had on gifts for me. What I do love, however, is the cards with handwritten notes from them. They...

  23. Any Clinical Teachers Out There?

    marty6001 replied to Destiny12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You should have a mentor from the school with you or close by to assist you when you need it. Here's my pearls to being a great clinical instructor: don't try to make up answers. Be honest. Say I...

  24. NP attire

    marty6001 replied to PansyKat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Business casual, shirt no tie and slacks. Lab coat with first last msn,

  25. Nursing BURN OUT!!

    marty6001 replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    I am burned out right now. I recover by taking vacation when I can, which is NOT often