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amberfnp

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  1. Not sure which job to take

    amberfnp replied to amberfnp's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the opinions so far...I think I have come to realize that if I stay at the current job, it will be more or less for everyone else and not for me. It just bothers me to turn them down...

  2. Not sure which job to take

    amberfnp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently accepted a FT position in the ED~3 12's on nights. I am due to start July 14. Since then, I have been offered a clnical coordinator position at my current job~M-F, no nights/weekends, and I...

  3. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    amberfnp replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    Wow~great stories. I work in a Non-trauma ED and we don't get anything unless it walks in the door, at least when I'm here. Best I have is a few minor GSW's. I'm ready to take on the trauma patient...

  4. What are the best days & shifts for moms?

    amberfnp replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for asking that question 3sodapop~ I pretty much have decided to go to the hospital FT 3 12's nights to accomodate school. I have a 10 year old and husband who's a firefighter that works 24...

  5. Any nurses work at Mary Immaculate Hospital?

    amberfnp replied to LostNurse24's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I work labor pool in the ED at Mary Immaculate, mostly evenings/nights. What questions do yo have? Feel free to PM me and I"ll try to answer

  6. CEN certification questions

    amberfnp replied to gs1976's topic in Emergency

    I'm currently studying for the CEN. I have been a labor pool ED nurse for almost 6 years. I work very part-time hours right now. I started studying in Feb, taken a CEN review course and do a practice...

  7. What you get for nurses week

    amberfnp replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a private practice and a hosptial....nothing from either one so far~not even a pat on the back! My hubby got me some pretty flowers

  8. If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

    amberfnp replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    I would drop back to PRN at my current FT job, go to school FT to complete my MSN/FNP (starting in May:D) and be more of a stay at home Mom for a little while~ I'd also pay off the house, the car and...

  9. Miss pronounciations of medications and medical terms!Way to Funny!!!!!!!!

    amberfnp replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    I saw a CC documented as a 'sinkable' episode just last

  10. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Well I just took the CEN review course this weekend! Talk about information overload! But the instructors have been doing this course for several years and they claim a ??93% or 97% pass rate (can't...

  11. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Katiebell. I just took TNCC in Feb, ENPC last year so I'm feeling a little better but there is still so much that we just don't do in our ED! On my way out the door to

  12. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    So what's everyone been up to? No replies to this thread in a while. I have worked through Lippincotts book and I am currently reading Emergency Nursing Secrets. It's not advertised as a CEN review...

  13. Lab test "EST GLU" what is it?

    amberfnp replied to cincin1's topic in General Students

    Never heard of it, but here is a good reference site you can check

  14. Wait to conceive after a miscarriage

    amberfnp replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    camay1221 RN... Just goes to show...even the docs don't always stick with one

  15. Wait to conceive after a miscarriage

    amberfnp replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting thread...I just miscarried myself 3 weeks ago and have been trying to decide when to try again. This was my 1st m/c and I have one 10 year old, no complications. There are 2 docs at my OB...

  16. University of Alabama FNP online

    amberfnp replied to amberfnp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    THANKS so much for all of your answers Jalexshoe. It really does help a lot. I was initially going to start this spring but deferred to summer, so I already have my email and all set-up. And I already...

  17. University of Alabama FNP online

    amberfnp replied to amberfnp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Jalexshoe for your reply to this post and to the other one about 'totally online' programs. What semester did you start in and when do you plan to finish? Do you know if you still have the same...

  18. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    I am going to sign up for an CEN review course that includes the ENA book. The instructor was going to order them at the ENA thing in HI last weekend to save the class on shipping costs. So...sorry, I...

  19. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Hey guys! Happy Monday. I have just emailed with the person teacing an ENA CEN review class in our area in April. She recommended Lippincotts Q & A Certification Review and Emergency Nursing...

  20. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    About me... I have been an RN for 6 years. I have worked FT in a plastic surgery ambulatory surgery center/private practice since then. I actually started there as a medical assistant 11 years ago....

  21. interview!!

    amberfnp replied to crissrn27's topic in School

    Congrats! And good luck! Let us know how it goes. I also recently applied for an elementary school nurse position but I think they have already hired someone:(. Maybe next

  22. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Ok guys! My boss wants me to commit by Monday to take the exam by June 30. If I do that, it will be paid for by a special education grant. The hospital will still reimburse me if I don't gt it done...

  23. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    amberfnp replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to the OP for starting this thread! I have been considering studying for/taking the CEN exam and need a little push! I have been in the ED for almost 6 years. We are not a trauma ED and I have...

  24. MSN in edu or FNP?

    amberfnp replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    amy0123, You sound like I did a few months ago...I will be starting the FNP distance ed program at the University of South AL this May. It is 2.5 years over 8 semesters (summers incl). **There are 2...

  25. O.M.G. Time to test!!!

    amberfnp replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good luck to you! Keep us