anh06005 MSN, APRN, NP

So in my area there is a story about a healthcare provider who was accused of inappropriate things recently. The tapes weren't reviewed before he was taken into custody but that's beside the point. It got me thinking... For checking patients for hemo...

I've never had the chance to use Epic myself but I'm sure others can help you with how to do templates. But YES working specialty you'll deal with MUCH less. I do sleep medicine so I have very basic templates cause I ask the same questions abou...

As others said you shouldn't be giving up lunch. That's your time. I've worked outpatient for 6 years now and can only think of less than a handful of days I worked through lunch because they were just those kinds of days. Also second knowing yo...

I work strictly sleep medicine. I have positions in 2 different offices. In one my collaborative physicians are neurology and sleep and in the other pulmonology and sleep. But I just see sleep patients.

I had an interview with then for a HTN management position that was remote. It does sound interesting but was hard to get a firm grasp on what I would do for the company. The HR guy talked a lot and didn't seem to listen much to me but that may have ...

Also agree Hollier is great. I got her CD's so I could listen to them multiple times then sell then when I was done. Hollier is great for larger concepts (antibiotics, HTN management, COPD, etc.). I also used Leik as this book gets into more det...

I think most employers expect a NP to be ready to go. It's a totally different role than as a RN so I don't think anywhere will give you much training. I also had a few days with the doctor and started seeing people on my own. They did try to only gi...

I know I'm a little late to the party here but are there any specific questions you have? I've worked sleep medicine the last few years and enjoy it more than I thought. In my clinics it is mostly ordering sleep studies (or other testing I deem ...

I've looked through and searched several pages but cannot quite find much about this topic with many good answers. Does anybody here work as a NP in a SNF/nursing home/assisted living? There are many postings in my area through independent companies ...

Parents might need to think twice before bringing their child to the E.R. A hospital in my state is the topic of this article about using the ER and when it might not be the best option. There are family members points of view in the article and man...

For those who haven't read it: Heaven over hospital: Dying girl, age 5, makes a choice - CNN.com It's a bit long but it is interesting. I was curious on everyone's take on it as I don't deal with these types of sick kids. I do think, though, that if ...

But doing WHAT in cardiac or ICU? The bedside nurse who is there for 12 hours at a time? Nurse manager? Nurse educator? The MSN-CNL might make you look better for a nurse manager or educator but often they still want people to have BEDSIDE nursing ex...

Ideally it is best to stay for a year or two. BUT if you're sure this job is where you want to be I'd say go for it and risk burning a bridge with your current unit. If you get this job and stay there 10 years I doubt your next potential employer wi...

Well ADL's are just that...activities of daily living. As a young adult I get out of bed, shower, brush my hair, brush my teeth, eat, go to work/school/shopping, etc. Same as elderly people. I'm just a little quicker in some aspects than they are. ...

So right after graduation I worked cardiac step down for about 16 months then went to home health for 3 years until I graduated with my MSN. I have now been a FNP for about 13 months. First off HOME HEALTH isn't good for a new graduate RN. Right out...

Ditto to what the above posters said. Also consider that it may be that you don't get your professors learning style. There is a lot to anatomy and physiology. I was terrified of the lab over bones and muscles (oh the memorization!). Many have done ...

There wouldn't be any difference to get the post masters certificate because you would still hold the same national certification. I'd take the full ride if I had to choose. It may take an extra year or so to get the post masters certificate but unl...

I'm in the Bible Belt (conservative area) and I feel my school was pretty unbiased. We were taught to respect others views and wishes to provide then care they desire when possible. In fact we had debates regarding euthanasia and fluoridated water s...

I would accept any traumatic event or acute situation as 10/10 pain. I guess I should have clarified: when people want me to give them more pain meds for 12/10 pain for chronic knee issues when they are already obviously groggy and hypotensive (had a...

When someone say their pain is 12/10 (like they do) and they are sitting calmly it's tough to believe them. I understand chronic pain patients do learn to live with their pain but I always want to ask if I took a hammer to their foot what would their...

This is why I'm glad I did FNP but have considered going back for more specific certification. I know FNP can basically do everything with the right training but I just like having the credentials to back it up [emoji52] a little shallow perhaps. I'...

Where do y'all get the ostomy supplies? I assume a supplier of some sort. They may have some suggestions if you don't get any others here. How long will it stay on? If you change the wafer more often would it work out better?

Yes you CAN work OB/GYN (aside from delivering babies) as a FNP (I have a former classmate who is currently in an OB/GYN clinic as FNP) BUT... if you know you want to work in OB/GYN why not do Women's Health? If a potential employer in a OB/GYN clini...

You might contact a local agency and see if you can go for a ride along. I was in the hospital and applied for my hospitals HH but was worried so they invited me to ride with one of the nurses to see what I thought. It is SO peaceful compared to the ...

When you say a care plan what do you mean? I wrote soap notes but never an actual care plan. As PP said just think things through. Think of differentials. Think of how it affects the patient and their family. Do they need home health? A walker? Nebu...