jensfbay

jensfbay BSN, DNP

ICU, Triage, Home Health, primary care FNP

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  1. Psych NP programs

    jensfbay replied to morningcoffee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello. I just happen to see your post and I'm inspired. I'm wondering what you've decided so far. I'm 40 with two younger children and strongly contemplating about getting a psych NP

  2. Am I too old to become an NP?

    jensfbay replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm so glad to have found this thread. I have two children, I'm 40, and I work part time as a bedside RN. I'm seriously contemplating about getting my NP and have been discouraged by the tuition, my...

  3. Should I pursue DNP FNP?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have 10 years of experience as an RN. I'm 40, live in Seattle, I work per diem, and I have two children 3 & 5, and my spouse has a decent job but I will have to take student loans. Is DPN worth...

  4. WSU DNP

    jensfbay replied to gypsy26's topic in School, College Programs

    i'm thinking of applying to wsu for next year. do you know if they set up your own clinical/preceptorship? also, do they still have the program where you can earn your NP with an MSN while working on...

  5. Any nurses in Seattle who moved here from California?

    jensfbay replied to chiflavored's topic in Washington Nursing

    I moved here from the bay area 3 years ago. My family was able to buy a house in a decent school district, and we are loving it here. However, I am still working in the bay area 4-5 nightshifts per...

  6. Housing spiked, wages did not

    jensfbay replied to tater.jake's topic in Washington Nursing

    with the housing market continue to rise at a fast rate, we rn's cannot keep up with the inflation in this area. i have found what worked for me is to work in the bay area part time and get the pay...

  7. Want to get MSN but don't know what specialty

    jensfbay posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 years to decide which school and what specialty to get my MSN. I know this is weird, but I'm in this interesting predicament: I have 2 years to take my post 9/11 GI bill to pay for my...

  8. back to work after 15 months off

    jensfbay posted a topic in Critical Care

    My family and I moved from California to Washington. At that time, I was also pregnant. Now that we have our second child, I plan on going back to work. I do want to work per diem, 12 hour shifts...

  9. back to work after 15 months off

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Critical Care

    That sounds hopeful. May I ask which state you are working? I'm glad it worked out for

  10. back to work after 15 months off

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Critical Care

    All my certifications, such as acls, bls, pals, and rn license, ccrn are current. Do any of you happen to have suggestions re books, online classe, etc. that will help me brush up on my

  11. MSN online one class at a time

    jensfbay posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am looking into obtaining an MSN with an Adult NP option track. However, I am a very busy mother, pregnant, and working. I think that taking one class per semester/quarter would make it more doable....

  12. MSN online one class at a time

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lhflanurse If South University allows me to take one class at a time and complete it in 2 years, wouldn't that be accelerated pace? I'm assuming that if I take one class per semester or quarter, it...

  13. flexible online msn

    jensfbay posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently taking care of my toddler at home and expecting another child. I am a stay at home mom right now and taking a break from my career as an ICU nurse. While not working, I would like to...

  14. RN endorsement from CA to expire

    jensfbay posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    My family and I recently moved from California to Seattle. My CA license doesn't expire until 4/2013, but according to WA State, my RN WA license (endorsed from CA) will expire in 3/2013. My family...

  15. Is getting an MSN worth it?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I have a BSN and have been working as a critical care RN for 6 years. I applied to get my MSN online and waiting for my acceptance letter. As I wait for it, I'm wondering if I'm getting my MSN for the...

  16. Transfer from UC to Nursing School ?

    jensfbay replied to orchids1129's topic in California Nursing

    Sounds like I'm writing this thread. I am a UCD grad, Human Dev major. I didn't realize that I wanted to be a nurse until after I graduated, so After finished my BS in Davis, i went to sac city...

  17. Why Dopamine and not Levophed for head injury pts?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Critical Care

    I recently received a pt. from OR who was already @ 400mcg/kg/min of Neo, but his systolic still went into the 60's after half an hour in the ICU. When he came, the neurosurgeon already said that it...

  18. ICU nurse moving from CA to WA has many questions

    jensfbay posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    1. I currently live and work in the SF bay area and get paid a little over $50/hour. How much pay cut should I expect? I have 5 years experience. I plan on working in Seattle. 2. Any thoughts on which...

  19. Mental Health MSN or MSW?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a critical care nurse with a BSN and a BS in psych. I like my job but believe that I have a stronger calling in counseling. I am considering two of the many routes: an MSN in psych nursing or an...

  20. MSN, NP (Gerontology) online...many questions

    jensfbay posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have 5 years of experience in acute care as an RN with BSN, and I'm considering taking distance learning/online classses to obtain an MSN in Gerontology NP. I have many questions. Please help. 1. Is...

  21. Cooling blanket, shivering, & Magsulfate

    jensfbay posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    what's the percentage of your patients actually shiver when used cooling vest? i've had my first one this week, and it's new to our unit. good thing there was an easy to follow protocol. is there a...

  22. NP to work for Preventative Health

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What kind of RN work or Masters should I pursue if I'm interested in Preventative health? I want to work with people who are either in their active phase of their healing or in their preventative...

  23. Nurse Practitioner in Sports Medicine?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm thinking of doing something like Physical therapy with nursing aspect. Any suggestions on what kind of jobs or further education I would need?

  24. Exercise and 12 hour shifts

    jensfbay posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Any suggestions on how to incorporate exercise when working 12-hour shift? I know that we have 4-days off during the week but what if you also need/want to work out for the day that you are working? I...

  25. Utilization or Record Reviewer as a way out of bedside nursing

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, what is the difference between utilization review and record reviewer? Are these jobs as rewarding as bedside nursing? Do you think it's ethical to use my employment in this position as...