sleepwalker

sleepwalker MSN, NP

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  1. Do you think you are a "hero"?

    sleepwalker replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    when everyone is a hero...no one

  2. Nursing Clinical Educator, HELP!

    sleepwalker replied to GC2018's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sounds about right...the start up at college is very busy for full-time staff. They needed someone to teach clinical and help out in the lab...that's where you come in. Providing orientation and...

  3. Change of shift nurse’s notes. Redundant? Necessary?

    sleepwalker replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you...in principle. Unfortunately, I've found that way too often what should be highlighted and brought to focus is not... and there lies the problem. Those with weaker assessment skills,...

  4. Change of shift nurse’s notes. Redundant? Necessary?

    sleepwalker replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Funny....always thought the assessment was the picture of the pt and, therefore, needed to be reviewed. Seems that relying on a potentially incomplete summary statement rather than a chart review...

  5. Was I in the Right Here?

    sleepwalker replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    pt needs to be in a proper pain management program. psych eval wouldn't hurt

  6. Taking student to bathroom

    sleepwalker replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Does the classroom have a Para? If not..why? What does the childs IEP or 504 say? If they don't have one...why not? This is not your responsibility. The assignment sounds arbitrary and...

  7. Looking for Advice/Perspectives

    sleepwalker replied to thegreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you're planning on becoming an acute care NP or CRNA then you need critical care experience. Otherwise, it doesn't matter. As for planning on studying while at work...don't bet on

  8. Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    sleepwalker replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I basically read this as "if my co-manager isn't there then I'm not effective as a manager". The fact that you're considering calling out and leaving no manager in place instead of stepping up...

  9. Legally, Can I mix RN/NP roles?

    sleepwalker replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't even consider it. Tell them to hire an RN and pick up extra hours as an NP somewhere

  10. Smith Chason School of Nursing

    sleepwalker replied to Cheche2bRN20's topic in LPN to RN

    $75k for an associate's degree and that doesn't include any required pre-req's. Hope that's a joke. Otherwise it's RIDICULOUS! In-state community college tuition for an ADN in DE is less...

  11. Legally, Can I mix RN/NP roles?

    sleepwalker replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why would you not just work as an NP and, if necessary, perform RN functions/duties as

  12. Broke My HCA Contract

    sleepwalker replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal information isn't worth squat. When you have a contract whatever is contained within the 4 corners/border of the document is what is agreed upon...nothing else. The OP has a contract with...

  13. Broke My HCA Contract

    sleepwalker replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    You have a signed contract that spells out the repercussions of failing to meet the agreed upon terms (I.e. you owe a prorated amount). Just because you don't want to pay doesn't mean that you don't...

  14. How many patients are you expected to see daily?

    sleepwalker replied to URGR8T's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the original posting is 7 years

  15. Have you heard of this type of grading before?

    sleepwalker replied to Zamzam's topic in General Students

    If you're getting your grades back, have a syllabus, and know your facilities grading policy and passing score requirement then you should have no problem in determining whether or not you're passing...

  16. PMHNP preceptor needed in central Texas

    sleepwalker replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Advanced Practice

    It's Walden....so that's highly

  17. Per policy, I am not allowed to give an opinion on whether to COVID vaccinate

    sleepwalker replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You provide professional information, documentation, etc. which allows the parents to make an informed decision. You don't give a personal

  18. What would you do?

    sleepwalker replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    This is why you mark "no" to the application question "may we contact your current employer"...most places know that marking "no" prevents a lot of hassle at your current employer should they find out...

  19. CRNA Job Alternatives?

    sleepwalker replied to Ketofol's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would focus on completing the program....this is something to consider after you complete your program and obtain your certification. IMHO...you're too far along now to quit and incur all that...

  20. Perhaps a silly question..

    sleepwalker replied to macsmith777's topic in Advanced Practice

    This

  21. Leaving CVICU advice

    sleepwalker replied to hannah4832's topic in Critical Care

    It's only been 6 months...you're still learning. Doesn't help to compare yourself to co-workers with years of experience....why would you be at their level with only 6 months? Your co-workers know...

  22. Notice

    sleepwalker replied to Phoenix1565's topic in General Specialties

    I would've just sucked it up to get the pay out. You can challenge it but it'll most likely cost you more in time, money, effort, and fees than you would have received in payout. Not saying the...

  23. How to educate spouse about what I do as an NP?

    sleepwalker replied to deliverator's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    sage advice.... since your job is a major point of contention with your wife you'd be be wise to re-direct your conversation to something that she can relate to/has an interest in and avoid discussing...

  24. How to educate spouse about what I do as an NP?

    sleepwalker replied to deliverator's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    He didn't say "a**"...he said "***". Although I have to admit I have no idea what an "***" is I'm thinking you're guessing

  25. How to educate spouse about what I do as an NP?

    sleepwalker replied to deliverator's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    TBH....If she really wanted to know what an NP's job entails (description, duties and responsibilities, skills, etc) she could easily use a little thing called the internet. Sounds like she doesn't...