Alicia777

Alicia777 MSN, NP

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  1. FNP wanting to specialize

    Alicia777 replied to Newgradnurse14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not necessarily. You could of course apply but most likely these jobs would go to a Women's Health

  2. Inpatient NP hours

    Alicia777 replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work 4 10's (7-5pm). It's what I was used to as an RN so I sold it to them,

  3. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    Alicia777 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    9 miles on backroads. Take about 20

  4. Planning a career: Assisting in the OR

    Alicia777 replied to jonnygnurse's topic in Operating Room

    I would check with your BON. Like I mentioned it's required here. The certification will not give you scrubbing experience but more of a platform to begin the process of becoming a good first assist....

  5. Planning a career: Assisting in the OR

    Alicia777 replied to jonnygnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Hey Jon! I've been a Surgical NP for a little over a year now, I was an OR RN for 10+ years before that. I can't say it's been easy getting here and I have relied heavily on my RN experience just to...

  6. Love my job but.......

    Alicia777 replied to Saynp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Perfect, you did

  7. Cna-Rn bullying, lies, hiding things on charts

    Alicia777 replied to chicsurfs's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Am I the only one who feels like this written like a

  8. Salary!?

    Alicia777 replied to roman1006's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It really depends on how much experience you have as an RN and what state you're in-but I would say that most NPs make more than 85K to

  9. Love my job but.......

    Alicia777 replied to Saynp's topic in Advanced Practice

    You have to set the standard early on. I've probably stayed late (by that I mean 30 minutes to 1 hour) a handful of times but then make it known to the surgeons that I will be leaving at X time that...

  10. I am lost!!

    Alicia777 replied to Confusedkid22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought I wanted to do the same during school. There's not that many jobs to be found on my

  11. NP vs. RN job satisfaction

    Alicia777 replied to Sammi15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm much more satisfied with my NP job versus my RN job. More money, more autonomy, independence and respect-everything I wanted. I would say the only thing I really miss is the large peer group I...

  12. MD co-signing inpatient orders

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there. Just wondering if anyone would have the answer... I round on surgical inpatients in the morning, write notes and discharge them home after talking with MD. I know my surgeons need to see the...

  13. MD co-signing inpatient orders

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

    Thanks Juan. You know, I think a part of my confusion is that the majority of co-workers I have are PAs, which do require it. I will look into

  14. Parents- when/how/should this be done?

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

    It's a personal decision as others have said but I'm a believer of getting 'er done while they're very young. When I graduated NP school I had a 1 year old and was pregnant with #2. Not easy, but I...

  15. Interested in Nursing in Military??

    Alicia777 replied to CLeja99's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Christian! I can't help with the military part of your question but as you thought, I would suggest becoming a CNA, certified nursing assistant. I got my start at about 16 at a local nursing home...

  16. Family NP as a hospitalist

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

    Depends on your states BON and the hospitals regulations but in most cases,

  17. Maintaining health insurance - Working FT/attending NP school PT

    Alicia777 replied to DesertSky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check what you need to be considered full time for full benefits. While I was in school it was only 30 hours, so that's what I

  18. 12 hr shift makeup routine

    Alicia777 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I like Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield. It's got a SPF 30 too. Does a good job of keeping me oil-free looking for 10+ hours. You could also keep powder papers handy in your locker. I used to use...

  19. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

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

    Forgot to mention I see patients in the ER; perform exams, review lab work and imaging (usually just read CT report I'm not that good yet, lol). Then I discuss with surgeon/ER attending and write up...

  20. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

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

    Hey there. I round on inpatients in the morning, write progress notes, discharge orders and scripts and discuss plan (usually by text message) with surgeon. Then I go to the OR and first assist. I...

  21. I'm a freshman nursing student with a B+ !!!

    Alicia777 replied to bigdreams01's topic in General Students

    Yeah, still, don't worry. Just figure out how you study best; in small groups, alone etc, making flash cards, and go with it. I'm a FNP. There was a lapse of about 15 years between my undergrad and...

  22. I'm a freshman nursing student with a B+ !!!

    Alicia777 replied to bigdreams01's topic in General Students

    Oh forget it, throw in the towel now 😝 Kidding aside, I had to retake a freshman undergrad class and it didn't effect anything. I wouldn't sweat it being so early in your college

  23. Questions for NPs

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

    Being called a

  24. Interview questions

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

    Keep your day job

  25. Interview questions

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

    Sorry good questions to ask.... -What would a typical day look like for me? -Shift? Call? Weekends? -What would my mentor ship/ orientation be like being a recent grad? -How many days are given for...