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  1. FNP job hunt

    donormom replied to donormom's topic in General Nursing

    I am teaching as adjunct faculty at SAU. Most of the local MD's are in the same clinic and many are opposed to the idea of NPs. That makes it very

  2. FNP job hunt

    donormom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Attempting to find a job in South Arkansas as a Family Nurse Practitioner and not having much luck! Does anyone know of anything, please let me know!! I worked hard to achieve this and now am stuck...

  3. FNP job hunt

    donormom replied to donormom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are several clinics that employee NP's but are not looking for more at this time. AHEC is not hiring either. The state health dept doesn't have any openings either! The closest thing...

  4. Which specialty for most flexibility

    donormom replied to smull's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Spacklehead, What is your job like in pre-admissions testing/short procedure unit? I am a new FNP and the hospital that I have worked at for over 13 years in looking to make me a position in that...

  5. Employment problems?

    donormom replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just passed my FNP boards and I am not having any luck with job prospects in the rural area that I live in right now. The local docs aren't ready for NPs just

  6. Advanced Pathophysiology

    donormom replied to sammy2415's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took it on-line at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (http://www.uams.edu) and it was well organized and very do-able. Good luck!

  7. FNP exam review

    donormom replied to loganable's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am just finishing up a FNP program and have been studying Fitzgerald's reveiw. I found it on EBAY about 9 months ago. Just keep looking. Good

  8. How long did it take you to become a RN BSN

    donormom replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at 26 with my LPN, 31 with my RN and 41 with my BSN. Now at 44 I am graduating with my MSN. It has been a long road and I have raised a houseful of kids and worked 2 jobs at times, but it...

  9. Bittersweet Story: 'Claine and Samuel

    donormom replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Steve, Thank you for remembering our angel. It is hard to believe that should would have been nine this month!! The little boy, Sam, who received her heart 9 years ago, received a bronze metal in...

  10. What do you love about ER nursing?

    donormom replied to jollyjenny's topic in Emergency

    I have worked in many different areas of the hospital setting and I would not say any one of them was "the most difficult". They all have their own challenges and rewards.

  11. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    donormom replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    From a chronic pain sufferer, I thank you for your input. I am going to print out your posting and give it to the ER where I work. They are more concerned with addiction than pain control. I was...

  12. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    donormom replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, I am amazed that most of these posts (and I have read everyone of them!) are pro pain relief. I am a chronic pain sufferer myself and have worried for years about addiction....

  13. Pregnant and In Nursing School

    donormom replied to lakRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I got pregnant in my 3rd semester and was 7 months preg. when I graduated. I worked full time as an LPN also. Anything can be done with strong motivation and good family support. Be sure and...

  14. seen from the other side of the bed- what's the best way to communicate this?

    donormom replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your experience. I am 110% behind you on following up on this and not just "letting it go". Despite the fact that JCAHO considers pain the fifth vital sign, it often goes without...

  15. Elective Primary C/S

    donormom replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have given birth 4 times. 2 lady partslly and 2 by emergency c-sections. The vag deliveries are 200 times easier to recover from. The first c-section was after extensive labor with major...

  16. Questions for breastfeeding nurses...

    donormom replied to landonsles's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is wonderful that you want to bf when you return to work. If you really want to do it, I know that you can do it! Plan ahead and talk with your supervisor. I bf my last 2 exclusively...

  17. transitioning from home health nursing back to hospital

    donormom replied to ktrn03's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been a home health nurse, but it sounds that you have found a good position to start in. I am sure that you are used to doing assessments, foleys, and blood draws. The hardest thing will...

  18. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    donormom replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't usually volunteer that I am a nurse. But I have worked long and hard to get where I am today and I am very proud to be a nurse. I don't mind telling someone it is out of my area of expertise....

  19. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    donormom replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that all nurses make mistakes. I have made more than I like to think about. Thankfully no one was ever harmed by one of my mistakes. I agree with Puggymae. This nurse overlooked basic...

  20. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    donormom replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that I had seen this on 20/20! I realize that people will know that these are not real nurses, but it offends me because I have worked very hard for many years to reach the point I am at now....

  21. Medical Workers wearing scrubs to and from work, outside the Hospital, etc..

    donormom replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that my scrubs after my worst shift would have less germs on them than the handle of a Wal Mart shopping cart!! And, with regards to the kids and the floor, how many times have you...

  22. boundary violation?

    donormom replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Arkansas it is illegal to smoke on any hospital property. Patients must have an order and then they must be escorted off the edge of the property. I am so glad that is one bad habit that I...

  23. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

    donormom replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I was proud when I achieved my LPN status as a single mom. I was proud when I achieved my RN status with an ADN while working full time as an LPN, pregnant, with a preschooler. I was working in one...

  24. Funny patient names by nurses

    donormom replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I work with local doc named Dr. Dedman. (Pronounced Deadman)! If I didn't know him so well as a good physician, I sure wouldn't pick him out of a phone book!! There is a street in town that is named...

  25. Nursing- Your health- Burnout- Research ??

    donormom replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    I think these are some great ideas and have a greater chance of acceptance in your hospital. Good