mommy.19 MSN, RN, APRN

mommy.19 has 7 years experience as a MSN, RN, APRN.

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   Surgical Nurse Practitioner best route

   mommy.19 replied to blancas56's topic in Advanced Practice

   I'm a little late to the game, but figured I would tell my story. I graduated in 2010 with my BSN, and started working at a hospital outpatient wound center staffed by a group of surgeons/podiatrists,...
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   NP in the OR

   mommy.19 replied to birdie22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm an APRN-CNS and will be accepting a position with a surgical group who is paying for my formal RNFA training in order to become certified and bill for my services. Teaching hospitals are the only...
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   My NCLEX Experience 7/6/2016

   mommy.19 replied to Semper Fi Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Sending good vibes! I crawled these forums for weeks before testing. Fast forward 6 years and I just took APRN boards. These certification exams are the WEIRDEST tests ever! Make sure and post as soon...
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   CNS title

   mommy.19 replied to jrt4's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   http://www.nacns.org/docs/TitleProtectionTable.pdf Here is a list of CNS title protection by state, in case you were curious! I too run into individuals with the title "Clinical Nurse Specialist", who...
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   Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

   mommy.19 replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

   My program was ranked one of the highest in the nation among nursing programs, and we are CCNE accredited :) Our faculty make site visits and discuss our progress with our
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   Can NP's perform surgery legally?

   mommy.19 replied to jdc6773's topic in Advanced Practice

   APRNs can be first assists, and even bill insurance. The FA training specially for APRNs can usually help outline the specific issues to your state of
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   What to ask for in a job interview?

   mommy.19 replied to mommy.19's topic in Advanced Practice

   I appreciate this input, and agree it is so important to discuss the must crucial aspects of the position other than compensation. I have already discussed these very important issues at length, since...
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   Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

   mommy.19 replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

   My MSN-CNS program has a list of preceptors that have agreed to assist students in the past, but the student is responsible for seeking his or her own mentors in the fields they desire (within their...
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   What to ask for in a job interview?

   mommy.19 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

   Any rapidfire tips on what to clarify or ask for in a job interview for an APRN being hired on salary by a hospital? (Clinical Nurse Specialist specifically). I would likely be doing direct care as...
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    mommy.19 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand the history of the white coat, but due to spread of nosocomial infection, and the disgusting nature of sleeves alone, I do not wear one. In my MSN/APRN CNS program, we are allowed to wear...
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    Wound care NPs?

    mommy.19 replied to ericseitz's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The consensus model for APRN licensure has made it to where all APRNs are educated and certified in a population (check out ncbsn.org for more info). For example, I'm in an adult/gero CNS program and...
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    Regarding Heel Ulcers Without Eschar

    mommy.19 replied to AtheistRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The suggestion of changing the dressing up to 4 times daily is not supported by literature or current knowledge of moist wound healing principles. I would advise against
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    Choosing a route - CNS vs CRNA (chem bachelors, ADN)

    mommy.19 replied to cjb19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is what the consensus model and LACE (licensure, accreditation, certification, and education) will regulate and standardize across the
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    Choosing a route - CNS vs CRNA (chem bachelors, ADN)

    mommy.19 replied to cjb19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nursing is only one sphere of CNS practice. To give the least complex explanation, I would Google 'CNS 3 spheres of influence'-patient, nurse, and system. This will explain that as one of the 4 types...
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    Choosing a route - CNS vs CRNA (chem bachelors, ADN)

    mommy.19 replied to cjb19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OP: My best suggestions is to shadow a few individuals in the progressional roles you are considering, to obtain the most objective