Alicia777

Alicia777 MSN, NP

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  1. First NP Job and unhappy...What to do?

    Alicia777 replied to TCUgirl15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tough situation! Yes, I agree with the others, look for a WH job. But THIS time, talk about what your expectations are in terms of the orientation before you're on your own. When I interview for my...

  2. Unable to find nursing position 4yrs post graduation

    Alicia777 replied to MaryAnnePaynter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    She may 'lose' it but not 'loose'

  3. Glut of NPs in coming years?

    Alicia777 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't say 'no job security' because you weren't prescribed a prescription drug on one occasion, doesn't sound like that would have been appropriate. I've bounced things off of pharmacist myself...

  4. Can I work in a hospital as a FNP?

    Alicia777 replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Dee, Yes, I was an OR nurse before this as well. Yes, in my state an RN (or NP) must have their RNFA to first assist. It's really not that arduous a task, the course was a week and then you...

  5. Ophthalmology NP

    Alicia777 replied to vikichck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like a great opportunity. Yes, call the BON, I did the same thing. You're an FNP though so I couldn't think why optho would be out of your scope, especially if you're going to be trained for 6...

  6. Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

    Alicia777 replied to edmia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Juan mentioned Agile MD to me before when I posted a similar question and it's been helpful in practice for me. Plus, it's

  7. Can I work in a hospital as a FNP?

    Alicia777 replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a FNP in surgery. Meaning I act similar to that of a surgical resident. I see patients in ER for consult and admit them to surgery. I first assist in the OR (in my state you must be a RNFA to do...

  8. Alternative sources of income

    Alicia777 replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I moonlight a couple Sunday's per month for my usual job for a little more than time and a

  9. Advanced Degrees for O.R. Nurses

    Alicia777 replied to qxvu85's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a Surgical NP in orthopedics and general surgery for inpatients at a local hospital. In my state you must have your RNFA to first assist. There are jobs but there's a lot of scut work similar to...

  10. When should I start a family?

    Alicia777 replied to nyc2011's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't understand why people make mean comments. She's just looking for advice-if you're not interested in giving it, move on. When I graduated NP school I had a 14 month old and I was 5 months...

  11. 1 yrWhat to do

    Alicia777 replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're not the first person to say they love working at MC!! It will be hard to leave I bet. Yes, I would say ACNP is the way to go.. Maybe cross-post this on the burn RN board and see if they can...

  12. Orthopedics

    Alicia777 replied to jtwing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    http://www.usuhs.edu/fap/resources/eit/DescribingFractures.ppt This is a nice PowerPoint about

  13. Hemoglobin level

    Alicia777 replied to Livewire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's a big, bloody surgery so it doesn't sound that uncommon that a patient's Hgb would drop that much. The standard is to transfuse for

  14. Best Apps for acute care

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Juan-thank you, this app is awesome

  15. Best Apps for acute care

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new FNP, working as a Surgical NP for a few months now. My main source of anxiety right now is when my pager goes off and it's the ER for a surgical consult. I never utilized apps much in FNP...

  16. Do I need to keep RN license active?

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My RN and NP license are to expire in a couple weeks and I don't know the answer. Do I need to keep my RN license active anymore now that I'm practicing as an NP? I'm not planning on doing an per diem...

  17. surgery and nurses

    Alicia777 replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a FNP, I first assist the surgeons at my hospital in various general and orthopedic cases. This means I sew and place ports during laparoscopic cases for example. The other time I'm following pre...

  18. OR nurse to NP?

    Alicia777 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was an OR nurse for 9 years before I became a working FNP. I worked as a med/surg nurse before the OR. I work inpatient as a surgical NP now. It was a tough transition. But you'll be able to brush...

  19. New grad NP employment search

    Alicia777 replied to ms smile's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, I wish. What part of the country are you

  20. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there, I started my first NP job this week only to find out that the health insurance plan is absolutely awful and I will essentially need to change all of myself and my families providers as well...

  21. NP in MA

    Alicia777 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, i can't say that the market is that great. It seems the city is especially saturated. I looked for over a year but I wanted to work in a hospital or an outpatient office of one and even being an...

  22. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Alicia777 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The good news; the enema worked. The bad news; the enema

  23. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Alicia777 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You're suppose to wear PPE not

  24. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Alicia777 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    At least it's not

  25. More work, no pay increase..

    Alicia777 replied to Muse4723's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ummm