RNPATL DNP, RN

Nursing Education

Member

  • Content

    1,146

  • Visitors

    18,073

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    6

All Content by RNPATL

  1. RNPATL

    FNP as an Air Force ER nurse?

    RNPATL replied to gatordale's topic in Government, Military

    I know that the VA uses a lot of FNP's and PA's. These folks have a great deal of autonomy and are the "go to" people for the nurses. I had developed a wonderful relationship with the FNP's and they...
  2. RNPATL

    Nursing and Misdemeanor in Florida

    RNPATL replied to jlp2778's topic in Florida Nursing

    Have you spoken with the Board of Nursing? This might be your best route to take. In addition, talk with your nursing school program advisor or department chair, they are always a good resource in...
  3. RNPATL

    any palm beach county nurses?

    RNPATL replied to Britt0822's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am sorry you have not received any responses yet. Hopefully nurses from this area will be on soon and can answer your
  4. RNPATL

    Special FL Housing for Nurses

    RNPATL replied to LilStudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have not used the program and not sure if any of my Florida Nurse friends have used it either, but I will ask. Let us know how it goes when you use
  5. RNPATL

    Has anyone heard CNA IIs may replace LPNs in NC??

    RNPATL replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure that NC could actually afford to do away with LPNs. They are a very valuable part of the nursing team. I am also very sure that many of the local nursing organizations (both RN and LPN)...
  6. RNPATL

    Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is GREAT advice to our new nurses headed to med-surg. Thank you for your contribution. I hope other experienced nurses take this thread seriously and provide some guidance and wisdom for our...
  7. RNPATL

    Florida Gulf Coast University?

    RNPATL replied to hittme123's topic in Florida Nursing

    No actually, I have lost touch wioth her since graduation ... she and I worked together for several years and she opted to go through the BSN program at Gulf Coast and I opted to go through the ADN...
  8. RNPATL

    Experienced RN w/kids ready to move

    RNPATL replied to allgirlsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think the payrates in these areas are competitive with Sarasota. Actually, my mother (who lives in North Port) said that Charlotte Regional is paying a decent sign on bonus. Also remember that...
  9. RNPATL

    Very sad...makes me angry

    RNPATL replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what makes me angry about this situation is that nursing home companies are so focused on the bottomline that they force nurses and nursing assistance to care for way to many patients. In...
  10. RNPATL

    Florida Gulf Coast University?

    RNPATL replied to hittme123's topic in Florida Nursing

    Had a great friend that actually was in the first graduating class of this University. She reported that the program was cutting edge and she loved it. Of course, there were many kinks to work out...
  11. RNPATL

    Places that are bearable?

    RNPATL replied to Iamjustme's topic in Florida Nursing

    Having lived in Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers for several years, I can say without hesitation that there are plenty of jobs in Lee County. There are two Lee Memorial Hospital Campuses - both are vewry...
  12. RNPATL

    Question about "dissoving stitches" - anyone know?

    RNPATL replied to Lys's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The drainage should be excessive and if so, would merit a call to the physician. Remember to keep an eye out for
  13. RNPATL

    American Academy of Med-Surg Nurses

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Great advice - thank
  14. RNPATL

    American Academy of Med-Surg Nurses

    RNPATL posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just wondering if anyone is a member of this organization? I am looking into becoming a member. I like their professional stance on M/S nursing and as a M/S nurse, this is very important to me. I...
  15. RNPATL

    New grads - med surg a rite of passage?

    RNPATL replied to dollama's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Excellent advice, I coluld not have said it any
  16. RNPATL

    New grads - med surg a rite of passage?

    RNPATL replied to dollama's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sorry for the delay in my response. I think you have made a great decision. Like several posters have said, you may not want to stay on med-surg for a long time, but stay long enough to learn skills...
  17. RNPATL

    Stories from when you where in nursing school

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    eeeeeeewwwwww - that was a gross one, but a good story. I have a definite fondness for
  18. RNPATL

    Stories from when you where in nursing school

    RNPATL posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I thought it would be fun to hear from folks about something they remember as funny about nursing school. For most of us, we had an experience in clinical that may have brought a laugh to the other...
  19. RNPATL

    What's the difference between a CNA II and an LPN in NC???

    RNPATL replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Maggie - I have recently asked the same question. Having just recently taken a management position, I have several CNAII's working for me. I really need to understand what they could and could not...
  20. RNPATL

    Looking a good counselling!

    RNPATL replied to BORI-BSNRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Once the BON in Florida receives your paperwork ... they have to process this and then send the approvals to test to the testing center. The testing center then has to send you your approvals to...
  21. RNPATL

    Loan forgiveness for out-of-state student

    RNPATL replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am sure anyone of the Tampa Bay area hospitals will negotiate this with you. I hear that Tampa General is open to this as well as a couple of hospitals in Palm Harbor and Clearwater. Don't forget...
  22. RNPATL

    Hospice LPN's in Florida

    RNPATL replied to momcats3's topic in Florida Nursing

    My experience in Florida is that many of the HOSPICE organizations do use LPN's a great deal. They frequently rotate call with the RN and do a lot of pain management visits. I think you will be...
  23. RNPATL

    Va Nurses in Arizona

    RNPATL replied to eugenia's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry there has been little response to your inquiry. I would recommend taking a look at the VA Careers web site .... it will give you information on AZ hospitals and whether they are hiring or not....
  24. RNPATL

    Would you recommend Army Nursing for GN?

    RNPATL replied to Toby's mum's topic in Government, Military

  25. RNPATL

    Stories from when you where in nursing school

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I bet you wear gloves or wash your hands after working with the nitro paste again .... :rotfl: Certainly there are more stories out there ..... would love this thread to be like the one in the ER...