OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    Can I still work as an LPN after I become an RN?

    OBigdog26 replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not taking about titles! But if your company is willing to pay you the same amount to perform a job with less responsibility, then they are not utilizing their resources
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    Can I still work as an LPN after I become an RN?

    OBigdog26 replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a RN and would gladly fill in as an RN. However, I will not change my scope of practice to fill in as a CNA or LPN. That's just
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    Can I still work as an LPN after I become an RN?

    OBigdog26 replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will be held accountable to the highest professional licensure. Check with your BON to make sure. I don't know why you would work as an LPN if you already have your
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    Let's make a list of all online FNP programs

    OBigdog26 replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the posts! Currently looking into distance based education. So far, I'm highly impressed with what Duke has to offer. I'm concerned about the other online programs as they might not be...
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    Boycott schools that make you find your own preceptors

    OBigdog26 replied to Pilot2FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I find it ridiculous that schools make you find your own preceptor. As if graduate school isn't hard enough. There needs to be a standardized system nationwide when going to NP school-the application...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make sure some of the schools your looking at online is licensed in your state. There have been issues here in NC regarding online/distance based education not being recognized by the UNC board of...
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    CPAP on the unit

    OBigdog26 replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Being a former RRT I would agree with the therapist. There are too many liabilities when using a hospital equipment on a patients home unit-airway. The OP should've contacted the physician to obtain...
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    First Shift Jitters

    OBigdog26 replied to miamiabean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask questions if you don't know or forget something. Turn to your resources-charge nurse, new nurse friends. We don't expect brand new nurses to know everything. Heck, even us seasoned nurses still...
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    Duke FNP Spring 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to applesandfishes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Didn't apply for the spring, but will apply for fall 2015. I would love to hear about your experiences thus
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Awesome. I'm getting my documents in order to apply. Hope to get
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    Struggling NP student in need of advice !

    OBigdog26 replied to pkakar929's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am glad I read this thread. At least it will help me prepare for what's ahead for me in grad
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's a private college, so I'm estimating 40,000 for a
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    the cold hard reality for FNPs in primary care...?

    OBigdog26 replied to guest464345's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for all the
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    FNP Starting Salary

    OBigdog26 replied to mdaniel747's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Does any one know if rural NP's make more than their urban
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    Hourly Pay Help

    OBigdog26 replied to ab2014's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Started out in MICU as a new grad then went to ED. You don't have to do med/surg as a new
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    Free standing ER good or bad?

    OBigdog26 replied to nurseblondie44's topic in Emergency

    I work at a freestanding ER. It has its challenges. Many of the pt's go to these freestanding er's out of convenience. You definitely get a lot of drug seekers coming in which is absolutely...
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    Question About Naval Nursing

    OBigdog26 replied to Kisa12's topic in Government, Military

    Need your
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    CEN review-which one to get

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello fellow ED RN's- What are some good reviewers to prep for the CEN. I have heard of med-ed, are there any other you guys would
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    Air Force Nursing 2013

    OBigdog26 replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks carolinapooh! Will take your advice into consideration. I have turned in my application. Now, it's just a waiting
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    Waiting for Navy NCP reply

    OBigdog26 replied to minimad808's topic in Government, Military

    I turned in my packet a couple of weeks ago. I was told that the board meets in October. I told him I wanted either ICU or ED. Told me I needed to loose some weight before they do my physical. I'm...
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    HPSP for NP

    OBigdog26 replied to jmharrold's topic in Government, Military

    I'm also considering doing HPSP and getting my FNP. Don't know if it would be easier if I commission first and let the military send me to grad school or just get FNP via HPSP. I
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    Air Force Nursing 2013

    OBigdog26 replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    For those that are already active duty, will I have a better chance of just going to grad school while I'm on active duty. Would it be better to get into grad school while a civilian and then join....
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    Air Force Nursing 2013

    OBigdog26 replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    How long does it take to get the packet processed. I mailed my packet to my recruiter a week ago. can't reLly do a Face-to-face meeting because it's about a three hour drive from the recruiting...
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    I'm not an ER nurse.

    OBigdog26 replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in Emergency

    I went from ICU to the ER. I liked ICU more than the ER. I know exactly what you mean about the pace. Nothing is ever easy in nursing. Just hang in there. Take your time when working and do things...
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    New Army Nurse Corps officers: First Things First!

    OBigdog26 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for sharing this info lunah. Do you have a senior officer that mentors you? It's kinda strange that they would not mention this information to the junior