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  1. studying for health assessment

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in NP school, taking advanced health assessment. We have to do a basic head to toe assessment before we can advance further into the class. Does anyone have any tips or pointers on...

  2. studying for health assessment

    bayouchick02 replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    carachel2, what kind of specific memory prompts did you come up with to place on index cards?? that would be very helpful for me to

  3. studying for health assessment

    bayouchick02 replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    oh okay, thanks guys.....I was looking for ways to "prompt" me!! This was very

  4. scholarships/grants

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I was just curious to know if anyone currently in NP school knew anything about how to earn scholarships to pay for school. Currently, I am using my savings and assisstance from work, but I...

  5. Nurse Practioner schools around Houston, TX area???

    bayouchick02 replied to roadrunner25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UTMB in Galveston is somewhat in the Houston area. I hear it's pretty good too. I believe most of their programs are online (PNP, NNP, GNP); the FNP program is not online,

  6. FNP graduating today...thoughts on jobs, salary, school, etc.

    bayouchick02 replied to carachel2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on your new job!!!!! That's what I like to hear!!! Flexibility in hours, salary, benefits, etc!! Just out of curiosity, what type of specialty are you in now as a new FNP? I'm trying to get...

  7. FNP in school systems

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering if FNP's can work in the school setting (elementary through high school)?? I think this is something that I would be very interested in doing. If so, how would I go about getting a job...

  8. new to APN program....need some encouragement

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Okay guys....I start the FNP program this Fall and I'm a little nervous. I guess it's because I dont know what to expect....I always have this fear of the unknown!! Can anyone who is either currently...

  9. going for FNP with no peds experience

    bayouchick02 replied to Amxixi29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i'm not an fnp, but i am going to start the fnp program in the fall. my advisor told me that it doesnt matter whether you come into the program without peds, ob/gyn, etc. you're gonna learn all that...

  10. How did NP school compare to receiving your BSN

    bayouchick02 replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    so it's true that one would be responsible for learning hundreds of pages of content a week for weekly tests??? if so, how does one manage studying AND working full time??

  11. Retail NP

    bayouchick02 replied to crystal1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i hear that their salaries start off at about 70K, but i think that depends on the state u live in. i have also heard on another post on this website that it is not recommended that new grads start...

  12. Vent about resentment from older RNs toward NP students

    bayouchick02 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    trust me, i understand how you feel!!! i remember a co-worker and i were talking about going back to school for our master's degrees in front of some older nurses, and they seemed to be very...

  13. Question on FNP subspecialties

    bayouchick02 replied to BabyLady's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what if i wanted to do something with special needs children?? would it be best to go the PNP route or could i just do the FNP (for marketability reasons) and maybe take additional specialty...

  14. questions for FNP's

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know there are quite a few FNP's on this site, so I have a few questions for y'all: 1)I know that fnp's can virtually work in any specialty (peds, ob/gyn, fast track ER, family practice, planned...

  15. NBN nurse looking for job in NICU... need advice!

    bayouchick02 replied to babynursejacque's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was also a former NBN/mother-baby nurse who transferred into the NICU. One question that i'm almost positive they'll ask you is how you deal with death in the NICU. Example: "how would you handle a...

  16. Clinical experience before FNP

    bayouchick02 replied to jennysong81's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was kinda wondering what kind of experience would be good prior to starting FNP school myself. I currently work in the nicu, and looking at most of these program requirements, they just want at...

  17. Online program recommendations

    bayouchick02 replied to bhstarz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am looking to do the PNP program online myself. I feel that an online program would fit well with my lifestyle. Any suggestions for

  18. NP Schools

    bayouchick02 replied to cardiacnurse1969's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what about PNP programs?? anyone know anything about those?? I too am very interested in an online program! any help on this would be greatly

  19. Oscillators

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can someone please explain to me how oscillators work vs. the conventional ventilator? I have seen this and some of the RT's have explained it to me a few times but I am so confused. Hopefully the...

  20. Best path to be a NP

    bayouchick02 replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah, I can understand that you want to earn a decent living to be able to care for your family. 70K-80K sounds about right, at least that's what I have been told too. As far as the "shortest" route...

  21. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

    bayouchick02 replied to MedicalDreams's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree 150% with you!!! I remember my first experience with an NP and i dont know if it's because she wasnt very busy that day, but she sat and listened to me for a good 30mins!! most MD's dont have...

  22. Quick FNP/PNP Question

    bayouchick02 replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's excatly how I feel!! I currently work nicu, but i am SERIOUSLY looking into the PNP role. I've asked this many times before, but I wonder if not having that peds experience prevent me from...

  23. any PNPs out there??

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi, i am still pondering on the idea of becoming a PNP (or any type of NP), but i guess i am still unsure if that is what i want to be doing for the rest of my life. can anyone tell me what goes on...

  24. Working and going to school

    bayouchick02 replied to check_21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I was wondering...what about working full time and going to school part-time? Do y'all think that's do-able because that is what I want to do...i think. I do see what yall are talking about when...

  25. Off Orientation...

    bayouchick02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay guys, I just finished orientation and I am scared to death!! I go in to work my first shift where I am considered "full staff" and I feel like I dont know anything. I've been on orientation for...