anh06005 MSN, APRN, NP

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    ANCC FNP Exam

    anh06005 replied to bethrussellnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got a little scared when I saw 350!! Had to remember ANCC has a different grading scale! Ha!! Again good luck to you! Hope some others who took ANCC can give you more
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    Part-time online school?

    anh06005 replied to SwoRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As PP said you WILL have a very busy last few semesters anywhere you go as they will be filled with clinical. MANY schools provide mostly online classes but may require a few visits on campus each...
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    Where are new grads getting hired?

    anh06005 replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in Arkansas and there are smaller community hospitals that just want RN's. We even still have LPN's working on some floors and in the
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    Admitted to NP school, now what

    anh06005 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Once you hit clinical and the last year or so you might splurge on one of the review CD sets. I got mine my last semester (I had been debating it a while) and wish I had gotten them sooner as they...
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    ANCC FNP Exam

    anh06005 replied to bethrussellnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Were your scores improving on your practice questions? If you haven't get the Leik book. It gets down and dirty with many things Hollier doesn't cover in her reviews (I had her CD's and workbook) and...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    anh06005 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient ask for incompetence pads. Had to stifle
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    FNP question

    anh06005 replied to rn2728's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh and just because you're FNP you don't HAVE to see kids. Some FNP's work in cardiology and such and they sure don't see them. Besides my few weeks with a pediatrician I have yet to see anyone under...
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    FNP question

    anh06005 replied to rn2728's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Usually a FNP can work in a AGNP position. FNP is definitely more marketable and you usually don't see a ton of kids in a primary or urgent care setting anyway. So far I'd guess 5-10% of who I see is...
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    anh06005 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I do think some of it depends on the clinic (though no excuses for what some of you have been describing). Professional attire with a lab coat is always ideal but in smaller clinics I have seen some...
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    Which states require MSN?

    anh06005 replied to bex177's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    According to the site you provide you'll still have 38 hours of didactic and clinical to do. In the comparison chart it shows you can do those same 38 hours plus 5 additional courses and have your MSN...
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    Which NP specialties make the most money?

    anh06005 replied to 3**835Y's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it does vary state to state. I make 80k with my new job but I live in a state that has a very low cost of living. You can easily find a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home for around 120k or less if...
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    What specialties can I do as a FNP?

    anh06005 replied to 3**835Y's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The FNP is focused on primary care to all ages. That is what you are educated on. In my state some FNP's do work more with peds, some with gero (I was considering a job in a nursing home), and some do...
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    Barkley review CDs BEFORE clinicals?

    anh06005 replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it'd help. Over the years there are changes but it's not like everything will be outdated. You'll still get some good clinical pearls. Just make sure your last semester or so to get a new...
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    Passed AANP. Studying, timeline, thoughts...

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For any others who are reading this for reference I will complete my timeline: It took about a month after passing my exam for my license to come through. I had to apply for prescriptive authority...
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    Passed AANP. Studying, timeline, thoughts...

    anh06005 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Jul 1 - apply to AANP, transcript + RN license Dec 10 - get AANP letter stating eligible to test Dec 12 - last day of semester Dec 13 - graduation Dec 15 - get ATT, schedule exam for Dec 30 Dec 30 -...
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    Hospital vs. Clinic

    anh06005 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It likely is to make sure you're a good fit. I just started a job in a clinic as a NP and I had an interview with the manager and then had to meet with all of the physicians (6 of them on various days...
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    Displaying credentials

    anh06005 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can't help but chuckle at the list of certs!! I look at the credentials after journal author's names and don't know what many mean. My RN badge just said RN (my hospital didn't want to add BSN). My...
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    Failed Nursing in first semester. I need an advice.

    anh06005 replied to Nastya1506's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure why you can't go to a school in NY....is there a rule about it?? Anyway you always have the option of the longer route but the end result is the same: LPN-->RN-->BSN. Not fully sure...
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    50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    anh06005 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always carried a highlighter and highlighted information I had charted on my brain sheet (assessment, I&O's, med administration times, rounding, etc). I would have stayed over every night if I...
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    What does your Head to Toe really consist of?

    anh06005 replied to mykg's topic in General Nursing

    Lol. I'm still working on the NP assessment part. Only 3 weeks into my first
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    Is change a BAD thing? (MS nurses doing vitals)

    anh06005 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What if they adjusted the times vitals were taken so the nurses could do assessments, check charts, pull meds, then go through and, in one sweep, check vitals and give meds then move on to next...
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    Regarding chronic tardiness

    anh06005 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It has been interesting reading this thread as I am one of those who is typically early for everything. Occasionally something may come up in the mornings when I'm getting around (like some self...
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    Working and nursing school

    anh06005 replied to Canadianmummy's topic in General Students

    As PP said what you can handle is totally individual. I have always been one of those people that studies a bit and gets it while I had classmates who studied basically every free minute they had and...
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    Possibly Odd Question

    anh06005 replied to want2b3's topic in General Students

    I also pictured it in an actual field. Outside. Maybe some cows around. Oh my literal mind... Anyway as PP's have said I'm not sure exactly what you're asking either but nursing isn't like what you...
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    Vaccinations/Immunizations/Flu

    anh06005 replied to 3**835Y's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My school required vaccinations or titers for hep B and varicella. Also required flu shots each season. They did have a form if you were unable to get the vaccine. You should ask the school you are...