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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

  16. Tax Write Offs, items and costs needed for Nursing School

    werlp replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    Ok, let's see what I can do here. Before going to nursing school I was a tax accountant at a CPA firm. Let me see: Any money you pay towards your tuition can be used towards a credit on your taxes....

  17. Psychosocial care plan for dementia

    werlp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a careplan due tomorrow. It has to have a psycosocial nursing diagnosis. I am at a total loss. I can't really do it on fear or anxiety, because the patient is "happily delirious". Any ideas...

  18. Stethoscope..problem

    werlp posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OK, I feel like a complete and total idiot for even posting this question, but I am going to ask anyway. I start school on August 27. I am really excited and getting a little nervous, especially...

  19. Where to get cheap books at?

    werlp replied to Brandi8's topic in General Students

    I go to bigwords.com or icampus.com. Both websites will do comparisons of all other websites, such as amazon, half.com, barnes&noble, and many others and show you the prices on those websites....

  20. Second Degree Nursing Students

    werlp replied to Sirena922's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting NS in a couple weeks and it will be a second degree for me. I am hoping to get more stafford loans. I haven't recieved anything from financial aid yet, which is really annoying. I am...

  21. Personal questions about student loans...

    werlp replied to Duflinkka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also working on my second degree. The first one was for accounting. I, like you, am looking at about $40k in loans when I am done with. I have been paying on my loans from my first degree, but...

  22. Southwestern PA...Cambria & Westmoreland Counties

    werlp posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am going to be attending nursing school starting this fall at Conemaugh School of Nursing in Johnstown, PA. I was just wondering if anyone out there works in Westmoreland or Cambria county. My...

  23. Southwestern PA...Cambria & Westmoreland Counties

    werlp replied to werlp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    mercyteapot, I agree about Cambria County and the little career opportunities. There is pretty much only Conemaugh (Memorial Medical Center) to work at and even though I would stand a pretty good...

  24. Southwestern PA...Cambria & Westmoreland Counties

    werlp replied to werlp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Dorie43RN, I was just curious...if Latrobe is closing their OB unit, there must be a nearby hospital with OB. Which one is that? I am guessing Greensburg. I ask because I think I will be interested...

  25. anyone going to school in altoona?

    werlp replied to AMC_LPN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am originally from a town very close to Altoona. Where are you going to LPN school?? I am going to be attending Conemaugh School of Nursing in the fall. I am very excited about starting a career...