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  1. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    smilealot posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok so I'm not really sure which forum to ask this question or how to make it easy to answer but I will try as best as I can. Background is that I have been a nurse for 7 years working mostly ER,...

  2. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really appreciate everyones input. It has given me a lot to think about and a little better grasp of what I think I am trying to pursue. I like the idea of being an FNP because at least where I work...

  3. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess depending on the setting. I mostly work with FNPs in ER and urgent care settings and they seem to to more procedures in addition to

  4. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks! Im not really fond of the the med management side plus I don't really want to run my own practice..... way to much work. I have noticed the same thing with PMHNP is that its mostly med...

  5. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good point about maintaining the two certifications. I had not thought about that. Im thinking maybe Im going to be in school for awhile (-: I like idea of FNP because I love doing medical mission and...

  6. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

    smilealot replied to MedicRN204's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just got my interview notification as well! Really excited especially since I did not think I would get that far. My nursing school GPA was 3.6 graduated ADN and BSN with honors but my GPA from some...

  7. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2017

    smilealot replied to Furtail14005's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have applied as well and the last I heard is that the interviews wont be done until fall. At least that was what I was told when I selected the California clinical site was that they don't interview...

  8. You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

    smilealot posted a topic in General Nursing

    thought this could be a fun topic and people could share their experiences about living and working in AK... for example You go from being a new grad to charge nurse in three months. Your hospital...

  9. Volunteer Nursing Opportunities in Peru ?

    smilealot replied to CarinaM's topic in General Nursing

    I've been looking into volunteering in Peru after visiting it a few months ago to hike the Inca Trail. I have had a hard time finding medical organizations but have come across this one Medical...

  10. You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Nice! I kinda like

  11. Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    smilealot replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I use to work as a CNA prior to becoming an RN. It bothers me alot when MA's and CNA's try to use the title nurse for their positions. It misinforms the patients. There is a huge difference between a...

  12. SANE nurse

    smilealot replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    I have only been working as a SANE for about two years and that is as an on-call position in addition to my full time job. I have enjoyed it and I find the training and education for it very...

  13. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thats how I ended up in Alaska! However, I don't regret it. I think I have learned more here than I would have back

  14. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    With the RN you can find a MSN program even if you dont have a BSN. There are RN-MSN programs and/or you could also get a BS degree in something that interests

  15. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Its really up to you and how you feel about it. I started my BSN program just a couple of months after graduating with my ADN and now I only have 3 weeks left till I have my BSN. I have found a rural...

  16. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    smilealot replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Its really up to you and how you feel about it. I started my BSN program just a couple of months after graduating with my ADN and now I only have 3 weeks left till I have my BSN. I have found a rural...

  17. "How many nurses flirt with this Doctor?"

    smilealot posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently my father was admitted to a hospital that I use to work at for a minor health problem. Although my father has never really had any high regards for nursing I was taken aback at how he treated...

  18. "How many nurses flirt with this Doctor?"

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone responding. I understand and fully expect relationships to develop regardless of where we work simply because that is human nature. Mostly I wish that my father was more open to...

  19. "How many nurses flirt with this Doctor?"

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Altra- It does and he is very "old fashion" in some

  20. "How many nurses flirt with this Doctor?"

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you rkitty I guess I too forgot what it must have been like for him to be a

  21. Sprucing up the exam rooms

    smilealot posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions to help make our exam rooms more welcoming. The walls are grey and the color in the room comes from all the old worn and torn flyers stapled to the wall...

  22. Non-nursing degree for Masters?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I just find the degree interesting and the classes sound fun. I like the focus on international health and I enjoy statistics. Ultimately I would like to be a NP or PA and work...

  23. Non-nursing degree for Masters?

    smilealot posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am close to finishing my BSN and have been looking into a MSN program the only problem is I cant seem to find one that I really want! I would like something that has to do with global health or...

  24. Non-nursing degree for Masters?

    smilealot replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Goldengirl that is part of the reason why I was asking is because when I have mentioned it to some nurses that I work with they seem appalled that I wanted to get a degree outside of nursing. I feel...

  25. What exactly is Rural Nursing

    smilealot replied to pat8585's topic in Rural

    I loved reading about everyones hospitals! I love being a rural nurse or in my case a "bush" nurse :) Its a rural rural 60 bed hospital that includes OB, M/S adults and peds, ER, and an out patient...