OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    OBigdog26 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I got all those certs in the ED Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If I could get away with it, I'll be eating pizza, pies, cookies, and ice cream daily Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got accepted into the program in February. I was assigned an advisor sometime in June or July. Yeah, you can make your schedule; however, there are classes that have pre-requisites or co-requisites...
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    9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    OBigdog26 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks SnowShoe for your post. It has helped me out tremendously. Now, I just need to find those books you mentioned used instead of new. Poor graduate student problems. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    OBigdog26 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What prep books do you recommend while in NP school to help pass boards? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone started on N590 yet? Are you guys reading the chapter and then listening to the video and looking at the power point? It's just a lot of material to cover in the next 2 weeks. I'm just trying...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can create your MAT plan which has to be approved by your advisor. Basically it is a contract of your schedule. You can change it, but have to have approval by advisor. I just went to orientation...
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    Freestanding ER question; unhappy with current job

    OBigdog26 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    I work at a freestanding ED. It's not as bad as a regular ED with a hospital attached. You still see the frequent flyers and druggies You still get medic calls, trauma pt's, stroke, STEMIs....it's not...
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    9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    OBigdog26 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good advice! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Considering home health

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Home Health

    It could be private duty or making home visits to different patients. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Letter of recommendation

    OBigdog26 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ask your nurse manager or clinical supervisors if they don't mind writing you a letter. Also, you can ask some of the docs you work and have good rapport with to see if they can give you a...
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    Writing papers

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's been about 5 years now since I've been out of the academic world. Now, I'm prepping to go to NP school in the next few weeks. What do you guys recommend as a way to help with grammar and language...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Haven't heard or seen anything new on aces Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Writing papers

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks! I'm going to Duke. Clinical placement coordinators will find preceptors for me. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Bsn to nurse practitioner

    OBigdog26 replied to DREAM2RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm sorry to be so blunt, but take some initiative and do your own research on which pathway you want your nursing career to go. There are so many programs out there. Find out which is the best fit...
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    Duke Vs. Georgetown FNP?

    OBigdog26 replied to NB741's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did Duke set you up with clinical placements? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    OBigdog26 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What specialty are you in if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Why so many threads on NP school

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So, I've been going to AN forums for awhile. Just wondering if there will be any other topics relating to NP school other than which NP schools to choose or which school will take the least amount of...
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    NP residencies and fellowships

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What do you guys think of residencies and fellowships after NP school? Would it be beneficial for new grads going into these programs after formal education? Also, I'm wondering if this would count as...
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    NP residencies and fellowships

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    NP clinical what to expect

    OBigdog26 replied to Ashley3H12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Subbed for more info' Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Why so many threads on NP school

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I intend to do that. However, if you haven't noticed on this particular forum, it tends to get bumped down. There are too many OPs asking which schools don't require GREs, quickest path to take to...
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    Wage for STNA or CNA

    OBigdog26 replied to obringers's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they increase the wages of RNs the turnover rate will decrease as well. Unfortunately, healthcare has changed and is very business driven. Not to mention healthcare systems or healthcare...
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    Duke specialty certification grads

    OBigdog26 replied to Avenger1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm interested in this as well. I'm currently enrolled at duke and will be doing ortho in my last year of FNP school. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it...
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    New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    OBigdog26 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This post was very informative for me, thank you. I'm currently located in the south and have been scouring job openings for NPs within the healthcare system I currently work in, to give me an idea of...