Ahhphoey

Ahhphoey

ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS

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  1. From CNS to CM? other options?

    Ahhphoey replied to Myethpio's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I have a friend (an RN, but not a CNS) who works from home for an insurance company as a CM, but she has set hours. I have a second job working from home for an online university, though, with very...

  2. CNS Salary advice

    Ahhphoey replied to sbj101's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I've been a CNS for a little over 2 years and am salary, but make $40.15 an hour. I think I was at 37 or 38 when I started. This is in

  3. Fellow nurses...does this make sense?

    Ahhphoey replied to desert_MP's topic in General Nursing

    The students at my hospital are allowed to perform tasks with either their instructor or, with the permission of the instructor, with one of our

  4. patient abandonment

    Ahhphoey replied to conway1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss and that you were placed in a position to have to make such a

  5. Will be taking CNS exam next week - any tips?

    Ahhphoey replied to frashamarim's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I took the adult-gero CNS exam offered by AACN and it actually came with a free online review course when you registered to take the exam. To supplement that, though, I some CCRN and PCCN study...

  6. Desiring to be a CNO

    Ahhphoey replied to WCSNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I know this thread is old, but I work at a 550 need level 1 trauma center Magnet designated hospital. Our current and most recent CNOs both had women's health back rounds almost

  7. Which CNS certification?

    Ahhphoey replied to mursej's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I recently graduated a post masters program and took AACN'S ACCNS-AG in October. Fortunately, AACN offered a free review course when you register for that particular

  8. I'm an MSN now!

    Ahhphoey replied to SHGR's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Congratulations! I finished in August and took and passed the exam in October so I know just what you're feeling! Completing the program was a very challenging and rewarding experience, but I'm so...

  9. RN Certifications?

    Ahhphoey replied to stigrl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is also a sticky at the top of this general nursing board with 7 pages worth of a glossary of nursing and medical certifications and

  10. Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

    Ahhphoey replied to stepbystep12's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm currently in a post-masters adult-gero CNS program with hopes of finishing next

  11. Need Guidance- CNS student already working in a CNS role

    Ahhphoey replied to zip1026's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm in the same predicament. I've talked to my director and my tentative plan is to use some PTO time, but mostly some creative scheduling (i.e. Doing 4-6 hrs clinical, then.getting in my 8 hrs of...

  12. Help! Where should I work???

    Ahhphoey replied to EMT-B BSN RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've worked various areas since becoming a nurse. Honestly, I would suggest going after what ultimately appeals to you most. Regardless, you don't have to stay in that position forever if you don't...

  13. 6 patients at once? How do you do that?? Any advice?

    Ahhphoey replied to RN0302's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1:6 is pretty normal for med-surg. I used to take between 5-8 patients on day shift when I worked med-surg and that was about 5 years ago, so a max of 6 is pretty

  14. AM I CRAZY??

    Ahhphoey replied to saraannRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't do it. I have a full time job, but also a per diem job on the side. Although I usually get all of the hours I sign up for (which is only about 24 a month), I've been put on call for every...

  15. CNS vs. CNL

    Ahhphoey replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Great thread! I've only recently heard of the CNL title and had originally thought it was just a certification and not a MSN education track. I'm currently working on a post masters CNS and was very...

  16. Placing IVs in shoulder, breast, upper chest

    Ahhphoey replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    The most I've personally tried is upper arm not far from the shoulder, but that was in the ICU in a patient that was in dire need of access and IR was not open at the time (small hospital, evening...

  17. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam

    Ahhphoey replied to btoprani2002's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks for the clarification traumaRUs. I hadn't realized that the CNS role was not recognized as APN in some

  18. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam

    Ahhphoey replied to btoprani2002's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Am I mistaken or isn't CNS already an advanced practice

  19. Burned out nurse

    Ahhphoey replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've seen this and unfortunately it was not a pretty

  20. Apologizing for my prima donna ICU coworkers.

    Ahhphoey replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I work ICU and though I've never done ED, I have worked as house supervisor so I spent a lot of time there during my shifts when we were busting at the seams. I definitely developed a new...

  21. Best way to contact unsuccessful candidates after interview

    Ahhphoey replied to orangecampino's topic in Nurse Management

    Personally speaking, I would prefer to receive an email. I've only ever received two phone calls to inform me that I was not chosen for the position and it was somewhat akward. Obviously I was not...

  22. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

    Ahhphoey replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was an LPN the med-surg unit I worked on nicknamed all the LPNs (and there were about 4-5 of us at the time and about 20-30 RNs) "little play nurses" or "lets play nurse". I was initially...

  23. CNS educational programs

    Ahhphoey replied to Noimanurse's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm currently in my second semester of an online post-masters CNS program at Purdue University Calumet. So far I love it; the professors (at least the ones I've met so far) are very knowledgeable and...

  24. Dissemination Methods

    Ahhphoey replied to RyaRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sorry for the appearance of the above post. Tried to separate paragraphs, but it didn't work and couldn't edit the post.

  25. Dissemination Methods

    Ahhphoey replied to RyaRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Rya and welcome! I do a lot of staff development/education as part of my job and I typically use a multitude of venues for communication. It depends on what the education/message is though and if...