KyFNP13

KyFNP13

Surgical Services

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KyFNP13 specializes in Surgical Services.


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  1. I had a lot of people like CRNAs tell me to apply before I got my license but I too was like what's the point. If they want someone now they want a licensed person. I have had my license for a week...
  2. That's good I hope you get it #teamnewgrad. I am hoping I get an interview for a surgical np in one of my local hospital. It requires office, hospital rounding and or time. My app is waiting to be...
  3. Hi, I was curious to know how your interview went. What kind of questions did they end up asking you? What are they looking for in a surgical
  4. Acute care/New grad

    I currently work in surgical services and they prefer that you have some critical care experience before transferring to the unit. However, we have hired new nursing graduates in the operating room....
  5. what route to go down?

    In theory you would work three 12s in ICU and a shift or two a month in a psych unit (or however much you wanted). Not sure where you are from but free standing psych facilities would be an option....
  6. what route to go down?

    I think that you should work both areas of interest. I know in my area you can usually get into a PRN psych position. When I graduated RN school I wanted to be a CRNA, so I went to ICU right out of...
  7. creativity in nursing practice

    I agree with the other posts; it is difficult to answer your question without an example. You stated that you saw medical staff creativity. Give some examples of what you have
  8. I am also a new graduate and am interested in working with surgeons (more colorectal/oncology patients). I was curious to know are you a first assist?! I know you stated that you have worked with the...
  9. I just graduated from NP school in December so I remember those clinical days quite vividly. I would say that it is perfectly normal to experience some nervousness especially if you are going to not...
  10. ADN in the OR?

    Associate degree nurse are employed in my OR. I currently work in the OR and most of the nurses are ADN trained. I went to the OR with ICU experience and an ADN. I went through a periop course through...
  11. Passed my KY CNA state test!!

    Congratulations and good luck on your future
  12. Engraving on a Stethoscope

    FYI engraving stethoscopes voids any warranty they may have. I was told that when I was talking to the clerk when I brought my last Littman stethoscope. I didn't care but some can be quite pricey so...
  13. Engraving on a Stethoscope

    FYI engraving stethoscopes voids any warranty they may have. I was told that when I was talking to the clerk when I brought my last Littman stethoscope. I didn't care but some can be quute pricey so...
  14. OR vs ICU experience

    I would say while working in the OR is the same setting as a CRNA you will not get the experience that you need for that role as a circulator. I currently work in the OR as a circulator and I do not...
  15. Job Hunting Tips- part one

    Hi chillnurse, I know this is a few months old but I really enjoyed reading it. I am a new FNP in KY and I was wondering if you did any "door to door" job hunting? How was that perceived? I am...