HillNPStudent

HillNPStudent

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  1. Really getting nervous now! Did I make a big mistake?

    HillNPStudent replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes it helps ease the anxiety of a new transition by remembering that. I am very excited and looking forward to this new challenge! It will be an adjustment but I am up...

  2. To transfer or not?

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

    Well I totally understand not wanting to sacrifice family time. I am the same way, that's why I was hesitant to make the switch to CCU. But I interviewed and found it will not require any more time...

  3. To transfer or not?

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a part-time NP student; working full-time nights. I have been offered an interview for a transfer to the CCU from a telemetry unit. I would love to work in this type of setting as I've had a bit...

  4. To transfer or not?

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

    I know exactly how you feel. This past August my husband and I moved about 2.5 hours from where we lived; bought our first house! :balloons: I ALSO started my first semester of grad school (FNP...

  5. Really getting nervous now! Did I make a big mistake?

    HillNPStudent replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok, thanks for the replies. I guess I am just nervous. I think I DID read a little TOO much into her comment; she was very nice afterward, I don't think she meant to be insulting. I am really looking...

  6. Help! CCU or Not?

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have been an RN for a little over a year. Currently working Part-time on my MSN-FNP. I have worked on an open heart unit for three years (2.5 as a tech) and now work on a telemetry unit (past 6...

  7. Help! CCU or Not?

    HillNPStudent replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok, well, I have decided to take the CCU position and make the transfer. For several reasons. 1) For my own nursing knowledge, regardless of whether I will use it in my advanced practice although I'm...

  8. Too Young?

    HillNPStudent replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just curious...did you work while in school and if so, what kinds of

  9. RN experience required?

    HillNPStudent replied to ICRN2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  10. To transfer or not?

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

    Thanks for the reply. I am still trying to decide. It is hard b/c there are several nurses I work with that I would love to transfer away from-just really negative, pessimistic attitudes, very...

  11. RN experience required?

    HillNPStudent replied to ICRN2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you really feel that ER, ICU, CCU experience is necessary-what about med-surg/telemetry? The reason I ask is because I am struggling w/ the decision to transfer from a busy telemetry unit to a CCU....

  12. Help! CCU or Not?

    HillNPStudent replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have worked full-time for over a year as an RN; not just this tele unit but open heart recovery as well; worked 2 years as a tech prior on a heart unit. I think Papaw John understood my question...

  13. To transfer or not?

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

    The reason I am not attending NP school full-time is for financial reasons. I bring in a much higher income than my husband who teaches; so we depend on my full-time paycheck. I don't think I could do...

  14. Too Young?

    HillNPStudent replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your reply and questions. I guess I sometimes it's easy to compare yourself to others in the same profession and feel inadequate. I need to just remember the value of my own RN...

  15. Too Young?

    HillNPStudent replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    to clarify my post, i would say that my feelings of inadequacy amongst my fnp classmates often come from comparing my rn experience with theirs. it can be quite intimidating to be amongst seasoned...

  16. Postpartum Cardiomyopathy

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a quick question. My grandmother passed away in her late 60's with cardiomyopathy-not sure what origin, whether dilated, idiopathic, etc. My question? Will this increase my risk of developing...

  17. Too Young?

    HillNPStudent replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a 24 year old FNP student; been an RN for a little over a year on an open heart/telemetry unit. I just completed my first semester of FNP school; passed with flying colors; but yet I often find...

  18. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    HillNPStudent replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had these same problems. I have just turned 24, have a BSN degree, over a year of hospital open heart/telemetry experience, worked for three years as a nurse's aide, and am now working...

  19. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    HillNPStudent replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had these same problems. I have just turned 24, have a BSN degree, over a year of hospital open heart/telemetry experience, worked for three years as a nurse's aide, and am now working...

  20. Reason for Lab Value???

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I just had a physical done with my primary doc; I work with him at the hospital; he is excellent and sees a lot of our staff. I had all my routine labs drawn; everything was perfect except my ALT was...

  21. Costochondritis

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in Cardiac

    Anyone have any info on this? Trying to get some basic info, causes, s/s, prognosis, but doesn't seem to be

  22. Any NPs Whose Husbands Stay at Home?

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

    Well, that sounds great! How has this worked out for you both financially? We have a mortgage and no car payment currently, no debt other than just recurrent utility bills and such. My student loan is...

  23. Any NPs Whose Husbands Stay at Home?

    HillNPStudent posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently working on my FNP..just wondering if any of you work full-time and have husbands who stay at home with your kids in order to avoid day-care? We don't have kids yet, but my husband...

  24. Birth Control Patch Warning

    HillNPStudent replied to maureeno's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was on the patch for about 2 1/2 years. I had my doc switch my prescription about a month ago when I heard all this news. She has put me on Alesse, which is a pill. So far its been fine, I haven't...

  25. graduate school for nurses

    HillNPStudent replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am about to finish my first semester of grad school!! I am taking graduate statistics, theory, and a transition to advanced practice course. The latter has already finished, was only a half semester...