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  1. Talk to me about becoming a NP

    shortlittleRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in the same boat as you. Questioning the difficulty of an NP program. I'm half way done (finished with core courses) and suppose to start clinical in Fall. I'm worried I can't handle the program...

  2. OCN Review advice please!

    shortlittleRN replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology

    I took the test today and failed. That was a hard test. Harder than the Nclex. I needed a 55 to pass, and scored 54. Talk about close. In retrospect, I should have started studying sooner. I used the...

  3. Is this a trick question or am I reading too much into it?

    shortlittleRN replied to Raefabian4's topic in General Nursing

    but if you recalculate, you must first hold the med.

  4. Is this a trick question or am I reading too much into it?

    shortlittleRN replied to Raefabian4's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot. I missed the all of the above option entirely. Can't be F then. I'd say hold the med, then recalculate. Not sure it's a trick question, but definitely tricky.. kinda reminds me of nursing...

  5. Is this a trick question or am I reading too much into it?

    shortlittleRN replied to Raefabian4's topic in General Nursing

    Very strange question. First off, I don't think I ever had to calculate a lasix dose, the MD writes what he wants for his/her pt. I would pick F, bc when you recalculate you are essentially holding...

  6. Life is too short to be this stressed

    shortlittleRN replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you. My hospital is making us do more charting too. Their reasoning? To streamline so you have less paper to do. I certainly don't know what planet they're on. I'm in oncology and have to chart...

  7. FNP vs ANP vs ACNP

    shortlittleRN replied to calalilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same boat as you. Currently enrolled in ACNP program at University of South Alabama and starting clinical in Fall. My goal is also to work in a clinic setting with oncology as an AOCNP. My...

  8. Should I get ICU experience bfore ACNP

    shortlittleRN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    for some reasons, i'm not getting email alerts on responses to my email, so i'm a little late to respond to my own thread. thank you all for your inputs. i now have over a year under my belt with...

  9. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    shortlittleRN replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for your input. I'm getting ready to start my clinical portion of my ACNP program in fall of this year and am very nervous since my RN experience is mainly in oncology since I graduated in Dec...

  10. NP "Glut" on the market

    shortlittleRN replied to dgclough's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was in University of South Alabama's accelerated program from nil to MSN. You must finish your BSN portion first before moving on to the MSN

  11. Welcome to the Stress Management Forum!

    shortlittleRN replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I finished my BSN nursing portion in 11 months= stress Started out in level 1 SICU= stress. Quit, went to Oncology for 3 months (still here) then started by MSN program in ACNP while working in...

  12. New Grad Blues

    shortlittleRN replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    OMG the sleep walking incident cracked me up. I'd say you're a little stressed... and I thought I was stressed. Honestly though, if you're given that much responsibility as a new grad, it's time to...

  13. New Grad-Oncology/BMT Floor

    shortlittleRN replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Oncology

    I started with oncology 4 1/2 months ago. Still a deer in headlights. I ask so many questions all the time, I think I'm driving people crazy. So busy that I can't spend the time to research patient's...

  14. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    shortlittleRN replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    If the 3 yrs requirement is true with you, I'm damn lucky to just get hired as an oncology RN. I'm a new grad. I don't know what I did, but they called me within 2 hrs from interviewing to say I have...

  15. do specialized fields make more money?

    shortlittleRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if specialty like ICU or oncology get paid more? anyone knows?

  16. So overwhelmed! I can't do this

    shortlittleRN replied to Bluestem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What she said. I was in the ICU for 8 wks and couldn't handle the stress and quit. I've just been offered a position in oncology. I have a personal interest in oncology so I'm hoping this will be my...

  17. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    shortlittleRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Silly me, I started straight out of school in a level 1 SICU. The first two weeks were exciting then the excitement wore off. Next thing I know, I hated goingto work, anxious all the time, and...

  18. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    shortlittleRN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've just accepted a job in oncology. How is it compare to ICU in terms of

  19. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    shortlittleRN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My last 3 days in the STICU were without lunch and I was still behind. No lunch didn't bother me since I was such a nervous wreck, I wouldn't be able to eat anyway. If this is the norm for first year,...

  20. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    shortlittleRN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is encouraging given that you have 17 years behind you. Which means your discouragement didn't stop you from doing what you want to do. I have applications all over the place and have yet to find...

  21. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    shortlittleRN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for your replies. It helps to know there are others that feel the same way. It is unfortunate that the seasoned nurses and/or departments are so clique. I ran into the same scenario. I...

  22. Full of anxiety after a year of nursing experience

    shortlittleRN replied to Newbie<3's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! I didn't realize many of us have the same issue. Like some, my anxiety started with nursing school. I don't have it all the time but since I started working, the anxiety is occurring more often....

  23. New Graduates In The Icu?

    shortlittleRN replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad orienting in SICU level 1 trauma and it's been overwhelming. Like your new grad, I've never worked in a hospital setting before; I also did my practicum in the med surge unit....

  24. New Graduates In The Icu?

    shortlittleRN replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad orienting in SICU level 1 trauma and it's been overwhelming. Like your new grad, I've never worked in a hospital setting before; I also did my practicum in the med surge unit....

  25. Anyone know what a Hesi grade means?

    shortlittleRN replied to 2bNurseMom22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Schools make you take it to assure their NCLEX pass rate. Apparently, those that pass the reccommended score is more likely to pass the NCLEX. Meanwhile my stomach still trying to recover from the...