MallysMama

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  1. What do you wish you had known?

    MallysMama replied to MallysMama's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome ideas!! Thank you! I think last year I mentioned that there were so many areas within nursing- but I think most of what I mentioned were bedside specialties. I'll definitely point out all the...

  2. Shadowing NP's

    MallysMama replied to rj_gunner's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with what HouTx said- there's definitely some red tape to go through in order to shadow. But if you already work for the hospital- I think it would be easier than if you didn't. I find it...

  3. Percentage of various NP specialties in acute care?

    MallysMama replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Vanderbilt also has an FNP/ACNP route. I've heard many, many times that with the new Consensus model they are really pushing for people to stay in the area they are trained. FNP is trained as primary...

  4. Percentage of various NP specialties in acute care?

    MallysMama replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I totally agree with Dranger. It depends on where you can see yourself spending the majority of your career. I am also in a state now that uses mainly ACNPs in the hospital setting. Though I think...

  5. ICU internship - Need help!

    MallysMama replied to v916's topic in Critical Care

    Oh! And if you're not busy- go around the unit and offer your help!! And if a procedure is going on with someone else's patient- go watch and assist if possible! The more you're involved- the more...

  6. ICU internship - Need help!

    MallysMama replied to v916's topic in Critical Care

    Recognize that you never know what's going to happen with your patient during your 12 hour shift. Get as organized as possible - as soon as possible when your shift starts. Know your patient's...

  7. Thesis or not?

    MallysMama replied to Dranger's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My program doesn't require it of their MSN students.

  8. Critical Care ACNPs

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

    That's what I'm hoping for! Now to spend the next 14 months getting as much experience as I can- so that maybe I can be "good enough" to even apply to a job like

  9. Critical Care ACNPs

    MallysMama posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello! I have a question for those of you who work in critical care as NPs! What is your work vs home life like? I've always wanted to be in the ICU as an NP....but I'm hearing various people tell me...

  10. Critical Care ACNPs

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

    Thank you! That was very helpful to hear! Your schedule is exactly what I'm hoping to have someday. I love working 3 12-hour night shifts! I love being busy at work and prefer the fast pace. As an RN...

  11. Critical Care ACNPs

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

    Thanks for the insight! The SICU where I previously worked as an RN didn't have NPs or PAs. My unit now (different state) has 3 NPs and 2 PAs (I think). So I understand it can really vary depending on...

  12. from RN to Palliative Care NP?

    MallysMama replied to EOLRNinED's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think either the AG-ACNP or FNP would be good options to pursue. They both can generally be used for palliative care or the

  13. Is it worth the money to become an NP? (read this, I promise it's good)

    MallysMama replied to hkRN83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Aw! Some of us just don't have any good advice for your tough situation! Though I think that a lot of your decision should be based on what you WANT to do! It may not be practical advice....but do...

  14. OHSU ICU

    MallysMama replied to SNIXRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The online vs on-campus is a large debate. It's pretty clear where I stand on the issue once you learn that I moved my family (hubby and 3 kids) 1,000 miles from home to attend OHSU's AG-ACNP program...

  15. OHSU ICU

    MallysMama replied to SNIXRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    One more thing- does the CC grant you a BSN or ADN? That is what I'd base my decision off of. Go to the school that gives you a BSN- especially if your goal is to work in a hospital that requires it....

  16. OHSU ICU

    MallysMama replied to SNIXRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I also work in an OHSU ICU (but only for a few months, and only per diem). From what I've seen- they only hire BSNs. With your experience- you could try to apply to 12K- the cardiac ICU. I think it...

  17. NP scope of practice in ER (FNP, ACNP, ER subspecialty)

    MallysMama replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think a lot of it depends on the hospital/location. An ACNP is trained to do many inpatient-type settings. So they aren't just trained to work in an ER. I think if the hospital is more rural and...

  18. Moving/Lifting Patients

    MallysMama replied to Belli3's topic in Nevada Nursing

    No problem! Good luck to

  19. Advice before starting grad school

    MallysMama replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in a mostly on campus AG-ACNP program, but we have a couple online classes as well. My biggest tip for you is to manage your time well. There is SO much info to learn in such a short amount of...

  20. Got into ACNP program

    MallysMama replied to sm06902's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have no answers to your questions... Just wanted to say CONGRATS on getting accepted!!! I'm plugging along in an AG-ACNP program right now and I also have young kids. It's tough- but (hopefully) worth...

  21. Will green skin hurt my career?

    MallysMama replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh my! Hahaha! Thank you ALL for the much needed laugh

  22. Moving/Lifting Patients

    MallysMama replied to Belli3's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can only speak for the two hospitals I worked at when I lived in LV- and they did not have lift teams or ceiling lifts. Teamwork and proper body mechanics were essential for moving patients without...

  23. Yale vs OHSU for psych NP

    MallysMama replied to hakhama's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm a bit biased- as I currently go to OHSU...but I understand your predicament. (I'm not in the PMHNP program though- so I'm no help when it comes to those specifics.) I moved to OR from the SW...hot...

  24. Can I work in a hospital as a FNP?

    MallysMama replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ah! Gotcha! Sorry I missed the

  25. Yale vs OHSU for psych NP

    MallysMama replied to hakhama's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh! And congratulations on getting into two amazing