anh06005 MSN, APRN, NP

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    BSN or Nurse Practitioner?

    anh06005 replied to RNstudent15's topic in General Students

    FNP's are often considered the most flexible of NP tracks. There are many who work with hospitalist groups and in the ER. I'm thinking of possibly applying for an ER job. Being a FNP, though, you...
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    How far to insert a catheter??

    anh06005 replied to Class09's topic in General Students

    I've heard the wink thing but don't think about it when I have to do one (not often now that I'm in home health). We usually get men with catheters before they get in with uro for turps. If I had...
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    L&D nurse now FNP student

    anh06005 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And you might go ahead and invest in review CD's. Those really break down the topics to help you understand better. I am enjoying Hollier right now. About to start my 3rd listen to the CD set and I...
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    L&D nurse now FNP student

    anh06005 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One thing I've realized: just because it's done in practice doesn't mean it's technically right. I've seen patients given cipro for respiratory issues...but it's not a respiratory quinolone. I've...
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    BSN or Nurse Practitioner?

    anh06005 replied to RNstudent15's topic in General Students

    I think as you go through clinicals and start work as an RN you'll figure it out on your own really. Some people love working at the bedside and being a patient's primary nurse. Some people want more...
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    Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    anh06005 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I work in the Bible Belt and am not sure what to call myself. I'm not a big fan of organized religion. I do believe in God and in the TEACHINGS of Jesus (if everyone followed his lead we'd be in a...
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    How far to insert a catheter??

    anh06005 replied to Class09's topic in General Students

    Oh and keep in mind there is "information to pass the test" and "real life nursing" are sometimes quite different. And if what you think isn't what your instructor thinks is correct ask for...
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    How far to insert a catheter??

    anh06005 replied to Class09's topic in General Students

    With some men I've even had to insert almost the entire dang thing before I saw urine. I might stop and try the balloon to see if I have resistance or if the pt hurts because, honestly, it's not a 12...
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    How did you celebrate passing your boards?

    anh06005 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm set to graduate in December and plan on passing my boards ASAP (hoping anyway...). I was thinking of taking a little trip or something and that got me curious... How did the rest of you celebrate...
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduate in just a few weeks with my FNP. Not sure yet where I'll wind up but I am feeling very nervous about the change in role (RN to NP). I know this is normal and all but just wondering if any...
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    What do you think of 11 am- 7 pm shift?

    anh06005 replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think 11a-7p would be too shabby. I'd hate 5 days a week (because I'm kind of useless after work even if I work 8-5) but it'd be nice to sleep in and still have a little time after work to do...
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    What fascinates you?

    anh06005 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    The heart for all of the reasons already stated. Something that can work without the brain??? Awesome. Something with multiple back-ups (pacemakers)??? Awesome. And how babies are made (no, not...
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    What classes should I take next semester?

    anh06005 replied to solange1259's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also check out the professors on ratemyprofessor.com - they can give you an idea of how the professor teaches, what they expect in class, and if they are an "easy A". Not meaning you should take...
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    Review options to have when STARTING NP school

    anh06005 replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Which path are you on? FNP? AGPC? Acute care? I'm FNP and I have the Hollier CD's and have been listening to them as much as possible lately (graduate this semester) and do wish I had gotten them...
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    Test Banks = Academic Dishonesty???

    anh06005 replied to Haleiwa's topic in General Students

    I think the instructors shouldn't get their questions all from the same source. That's just laziness to me and they should realize the students may notice the questions are all coming from a single...
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    Stethoscopes

    anh06005 replied to young33's topic in General Students

    "The ones where you turn the head" - this just allows you to use the other side of the stethoscope. So those with a bell on one side and diaphragm on the other = listen with the diaphragm then flip...
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    What career is best for me?

    anh06005 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NP school does have a few semesters of stuff that didn't interest me. Research, policy and procedure, healthcare issues, and, yes, nursing theory. I would have loved more science based courses (maybe...
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've heard the first year is roughest too. I know it was when I graduated and became a RN so I figure NP will be the same. I think it's that I'll have more responsibility and make a lot more calls!!...
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't taken them yet!! I hope too before Christmas so I can relax. I graduate in 3 weeks and hope to take boards the week after since I've already applied. I've stalked these boards a lot and...
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    Feeling very inadequate

    anh06005 replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm just finishing my FNP and I still feel incompetent but definitely better than my first clinical semester!! Even though I know I've improved and have a MUCH broader knowledge base the thought of me...
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    NP clinically

    anh06005 replied to Danga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It really just depends. Adult care has a primary care path and an acute care path so it depends on which you want to do. Primary care clinicals are usually done in clinics. As far as evening or...
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I knew there were others!! I'm not the most social person unless I'm in the nurse role so I don't small talk with many of my classmates. I'm a few weeks on a new Lexapro prescription from the nerves...
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well I bought Holliers review cd's and was thinking is sell them as soon as I passed the exam but yall bring up good points. Maybe I'll keep them a while! Already learned
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    Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    anh06005 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of my concerns is about over ordering tests or referring for a stupid reason. But, yes, it is better to send them than not and I know experience helps cut down on that!! And one of the criteria...
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    Dakins!

    anh06005 replied to ajmoss's topic in Home Health

    I have been told the patients need to get it from the pharmacy. We don't carry it in our stock room. Often times the doc sends them home with a bottle. It can also be made with bleach and water (I...