jamonit

jamonit

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  1. Here's how I passed the ANCC FNP Exam

    jamonit posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I was preparing for this test, I spent a lot of time googling and researching what people said about it on here and various other places. I took the exam yesterday. I spent about three weeks...

  2. Nursing Unions

    jamonit replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, good luck with

  3. new NP cant find a job

    jamonit replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got a job at Minute Clinic one week out of school, in their #1 ranked market. They are looking for a very particular kind of NP. The projected growth in primary care with the impending Affordable...

  4. Here's how I passed the ANCC FNP Exam

    jamonit replied to jamonit's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I studied classes of medications, not specific medications. Know safety concerns per class. HTN meds and DM meds appeared on my exam. I studied over one month, but several hours a

  5. Anyone in GCU ACNP program ?

    jamonit replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I definitely would not recommend working fulltime. I completed GCU's FNP program, it was a hybrid online/in class program. It requires a lot of clinical hours (600) plus the coursework time. I just...

  6. Retail NP

    jamonit posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What are your opinions regarding NPs working in the retail environment? Do you think that this would be a good "lifestyle" job, as it has no call, good benefits, and favorable scheduling? This...

  7. Retail NP

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

    I start this month as a new grad in retail. I can't think of anything I would rather do. I don't want stress and interoffice drama, although I can handle those things. I think people feel that this...

  8. Failed AANP

    jamonit replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Everyone I know that passed, no exception from those I know--they ALL USED Fitzgerald. It's worth it. In the car, before bed, a section a day. Flash cards of the...

  9. Failed AANP

    jamonit replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Fitz workbook and accompanying c.d.s is how I passed the ANCC. I also spent a lot of time on the ANA website and the free FHEA pages regarding test taking tips, study plans, cranial nerves, and...

  10. The raw truth about what NPs really do

    jamonit replied to ccuevas12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Get into a NP program as soon as possible. Life will improve, and I think a big part of the improvement is feeling you have options. The expanded scope and autonomy (and being outside of the...

  11. Please Help: Los Angeles Hospital Reputations for the New Travel Nurse

    jamonit posted a topic in Travel

    Hey everyone! I'm thinking about taking the leap and want to land in Los Angeles. I have heard horror stories about working for Kaiser (both L.A. locations) and would like to know which other...

  12. Grad School - Sierra Vista/Tucson Area

    jamonit replied to abass211's topic in Arizona Nursing

    no no no, call the phoenix GCU and ask about the MSN FNP program in tucson. Im in the program now. There are new classes starting in this program like 2-3 times a

  13. Which certification, AANP or ANCC

    jamonit replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was told to study the PA review books by my pharm instructor to pass the FNP boards. Who

  14. Grad School - Sierra Vista/Tucson Area

    jamonit replied to abass211's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There is nothing in Sierra Vista, however, there is a FNP MSN program through Grand Canyon University once a week in Tucson. I'm in the program and like it. Also, U of A has a DNP program. U of P...

  15. Cancel Your Contract?

    jamonit posted a topic in Travel

    Okay, so apparently for January, if you want to travel to Southern California, Kaiser Permanente is one of the only tickets.... and believe you me, I have contacted many, many recruiters. Well, seems...

  16. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    jamonit replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to EBSN and was in the second graduating class. I am a PICC nurse at a well respected hospital, live in Tucson and have worked at the Mayo clinic (actually where I started as a new nurse). I...

  17. NP jobs in AZ?

    jamonit replied to Kim2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i'm currently in np school and have been told to not accept a job as a new grad np for less than 90k. that's coming from the dean of the np program. so, there you go. also, there are many...

  18. Port-a-cath issues!!!!

    jamonit replied to Tolos's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Seriously? NO WAY. it's a really, really bad idea. At a hospital in my state a nurse accessed a patient's portacath without blood return and hung chemo (a vesicant, mind you) and the woman had the...

  19. Changing Careers to Nursing. Advice needed

    jamonit replied to amoslieber's topic in General Nursing

    well, i did it the way you are speaking of--went back and got my RN after i had a bachelor's in psych. it is hard to work fulltime and get bsn. even online. plus, another thing to consider--if you...

  20. How you make yourself immune while you work as a nurse? Any ideas?

    jamonit replied to moonlight_tiny's topic in General Nursing

    we get little exposures all day long. our immune systems are strong because of these exposures on a regular basis. every time we are exposed, our bodies create antibodies to these antigens. and...

  21. I am tired of this attitude

    jamonit replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    maybe they think that part is implied...? i kinda hope so

  22. Changing Careers to Nursing. Advice needed

    jamonit replied to amoslieber's topic in General Nursing

    basically, what she is saying is this "nursing can really, really suck." you will be absolutely exhausted in every sense of the word. emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc. it is NOT easy money....

  23. I am tired of this attitude

    jamonit replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    well, think of it this way.... after the first clinicals in nursing school and cleaning up poop marbles from an old, aggressive and confused man, the people in it for the money will realize how much...

  24. Was I wrong? Needle question

    jamonit replied to mel j rn's topic in General Nursing

    As an infusion nurse, i can tell you this is a really bad idea. The needle isn't even sharp after using it once, therefor doing more damage to the lumen of the vein. All IV needles are designed for...

  25. What is this job like?

    jamonit replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Sounds great Jamonit! Did you go into infusion nursing because you felt like you had exceptional IV insertion skills, or did you train after you decided upon the specialty? How do you train to get...