werlp

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1. Books?

   werlp replied to Katya000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I wish I had some advice for you. New NP here, but I just wanted to agree with you. I wish we would have been taught more about documentation and coding. Hope someone has some good advice for you...

2. Should I mention this to my coworkers?

   werlp replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I can relate a little to your situations. I did tell my boss because I needed her to be flexible with my scheduling, especially when clinical hours started. But I didn't really want everyone in the...

3. Clinical thank you gift

   werlp posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Does anyone have any ideas for thank you gift for the offices where I do clinical? Last semester I made cupcakes and a thank you note but this semester I was way too busy. I want to either have...

4. Otoscope/opthalmoscope

   werlp posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I want to practice my assessment skills for NP school, so I was looking into buying an otoscope/ophthalmoscope set. Since I am sure many offices already have them, I am not looking to spend a fortune....

5. I just started a new job and have pneumonia. Very worried...

   werlp replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

   I believe legally they can terminate you as family medical leave does not start until you have been there a year. I think it is unlikely though if you are gone only 2 weeks. Or would probably take...

6. Pregnant and in Nursing School ( Advice for a friend)

   werlp replied to vlurye1's topic in General Nursing

   I too had a baby in nursing school and I was not able to do clinical for 4 weeks although I only got one day off class (Thanks!). I went to a hospital diploma program and in order to return to...

7. Paper on current political issue...

   werlp posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   For my RN-to-BSN class I have to write a letter to a politician expressing my view on a political issue which impacts nursing and the current healthcare system. Anyone have any good issues or know of...

8. Paper on current political issue...

   werlp posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   For my RN-to-BSN class I have to write a letter to a politician expressing my view on a political issue which impacts nursing and the current healthcare system. Anyone have any good issues or know of...

9. Work full-time but need extra $$$

   werlp posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work full-time, which means 3 12-hour shifts, at a intermediate med-surg unit in a hospital. I am in need of extra money and was wondering if you have any suggestions on where I should look for a...

10. What books did you keep??

    werlp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating from my RN program in June and I am trying to sell the books I don't think I will need (mostly because I need the cash and because I don't want them lying around). So what books did...

11. rn-msn online

    werlp replied to june2009's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try: http://www.midwives.org/home.html They have an FNP option. I think you have to have your BSN first. But there are a ton of places you can get your BSN

12. Trying to find a nursing program in PA

    werlp replied to justwannaRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What area of PA are you looking

13. What are your critical care write-ups like?

    werlp replied to Mrs07RN09's topic in General Students

    I go to a hospital diploma program so we are right across the street from the hospital. I am in critical care too.We also have to preassess and have 3 days per week in ICU/CCU. For day 1 due is the...

14. Resumes and applications

    werlp posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I graduate from my RN program in June and it was recommended that we begin applying for jobs. To me it is a little odd because I just started my critical care rotation which I will complete...

15. Donated NCLEX Books

    werlp replied to shanika1m1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think this is a great idea and I never even thought of it. Thanks for pointing it out to all of us. There is no use on holding on to the review books, once you pass the