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  1. Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    Vanfnp replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I totally sympathize with your ANCC trials-I have been waiting 6 weeks for them to send a copy of my certification to my state board so I can be issued my (WI) license to practice as an NP. Many phone...

  2. Failed ACNP

    Vanfnp replied to Occam's Machete's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with the other posters-for whatever reason, you were just a little "off" on test day. I feel your pain as I am scheduled for ANP exam next week. I attended the Fitzgerald review and have been...

  3. You be the judge

    Vanfnp replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    You better read your facility's P&P manual; I'd be willing to bet it states that monetary gifts and such are a big no-no. You'd better ask your administrator before cashing that very tempting...

  4. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    Vanfnp replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    How is fibbing about a work obligation "doing the honorable thing"? The poster indicated that she works a weekend option-typically these positions agree to work Fri-Sun in exchange for getting paid...

  5. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    Vanfnp replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bargaining chip is your night off-it's late but can you call some coworkers and attempt a trade? Otherwise my advice would be to change your flight; I wouldn't fib about being ill-your boss...

  6. Please share advice/thoughts- help!

    Vanfnp replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    The drive will add two unpaid hours to your day. With having the kids in a new daycare you will have, at best, a challenging transition period. If you plan appropriately, you can solve these...

  7. interosseous access (IO)

    Vanfnp replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    The latest ACLS guidelines do advocate greater use of IO devices. After renewing my certification, our ER had opportunity to use one in an adult code situation. We have the "gun" type device that...

  8. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Vanfnp replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    If you need to open more than 2 vials of a med for an order-recheck it. You may have miscalculated the ordered dose or the dose ordered is incorrect. Have someone double-check your calculations. This...

  9. Think I could get fired for this.....

    Vanfnp replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    My advice? Choose your battles with care and don't burn bridges. As with many others, our facility uses RN's (we have no Lpn's) as CNA's, ward clerks or patient sitters if needed. It is not an...