Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    Stop the preceptor madness!

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just counted 21 posts on the main page alone that were all NP students looking for preceptors. How long is this madness going to continue? Why are schools not providing preceptors for their...
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    Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Nursing News

    A very sad story of a psych nurse who was bullied at work and hung herself. NHS nurse hanged herself after being 'bullied at work' | Daily Mail
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    Nurse Practitioner GPA Requirements

    Rocknurse replied to Sarah Ihnat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Depends on the program and specialty. In my acute care program the requirement was 3.5. I had a 4.0 so no problem, but there were over 100 applications for 15 places so the competition was fierce....
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    Any tips for preparation of Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP ?

    Rocknurse replied to forevernurture's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You'll be fine...you have ICU experience. The program will teach you what you need to know and tell you which books to buy, but my advice is to invest in a copy of The ICU Book by Marino. Also,...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Rocknurse replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Central CT - $60/hr ($55 base pay + $5 shift differential) in the ED with 30 years experience. Now I'm an APRN it's very much more than
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    CRNAs Should Not be Allowed to Practice Independently - One Anesthesiologist’s Opinion

    Rocknurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It sounds as if you don't know what NPs do either, as well as CRNAs. I'm a critical care NP with 30 years experience, also a CCRN, and I've worked with some absolutely amazing critical care NPs that...
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Rocknurse replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    As a foreign-born graduate, I can assure you that the hoops one must jump through to be eligible for a US nursing license are considerable, and far stricter than for US born nurses. I can't imagine...
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    How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    Rocknurse replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    Back in 1989, I took home £600 a month which is about $850. It seemed like a lot at the time and I was completely self sufficient, and paid my own rent and bills. What helped was that my rent was...
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    Rocknurse replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    I really feel for you. What an awful situation to be in. All I can suggest is that you and all your classmates seek the help of a lawyer for a group action. They would have to reimburse you...
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    Help...need AWAY from bedside but don't know where to go...

    Rocknurse replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    I left the ICU to work in informatics for a few years. I loved having a regular normal schedule, being home for dinner every night, every weekend and holiday off, and working from home during snow...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Rocknurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    No one supported the patient or what he said, but the crucial point is that the patient doesn't work for this organization....Josh did. It's well known that patients are allowed to behave any way they...
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    NP and DNP students- hours studying??

    Rocknurse replied to yourgoodneighbor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I was in my program I worked 5 days a week. I felt like I studied every spare hour that I had and I had no days off for months at a time. When I switched to 3 days a week I still had no time off...
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    New NP pay

    Rocknurse replied to Guest1059175's topic in Advanced Practice

    New grad in New England in a major university-affiliated Level 1 medical center. Acute care AGAC-NP in critical care/cardiac ICU. Starting out in first job out of school at $122,000. Differential is...
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    ICU Nurse Practitioners

    Rocknurse replied to otterpop1989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been a nurse for 30 years, with more than half of that in ICUs at various facilities. I also have a CCRN certification. I was offered a job in a cardiac ICU of a major teaching hospital before I...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Rocknurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet, but the reason he got fired was because he used a swear/curse word and had his hospital badge visible. He said that the patient told him to "go f&%$...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Rocknurse replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I am the breadwinner in my family as my wife doesn't work. I'm happy that she doesn't as she looked after me all the way through my NP degree. She cares for our 3 dogs, takes care of the house, does...
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    Listing Credentials

    Rocknurse replied to ncnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    First your degree, then your NP credential, then your certifications. Mine are now: Rocknurse MSN APRN AGAC-NP
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    Dialysis nursing pros and cons

    Rocknurse replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I really loved working in dialysis. Life seemed so much simpler then. I worked in acute dialysis though so my schedule was unpredictable. We couldn't leave until the last treatment was done but...
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    LGBT Nurses

    Rocknurse replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am a lesbian, married to my wife for 5 years now. There are a handful of us on this site although there's not much discussion along these
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    Article about a doctor who went through recovery

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I thought you guys might find this article interesting. It's about a doctor in MA who went through recovery and what he thinks about the 12 step program: Former opioid addict turned Harvard doctor...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    Rocknurse replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Any behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable at work can actually be classed as sexual harassment, believe it or not. Back when I was with my ex-wife, she would casually mention me at work (she is...
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    Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

    Rocknurse replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Nursing

    It makes more sense to become a nurse first and then a nurse practitioner. If you have some healthcare experience and really good science grades then PA might be the way to go. But if he already has a...
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    Is nursing still a satisfying profession?

    Rocknurse replied to Christian2018's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is the best thing that ever happened to me. This year marks my 30th year as a nurse and my entire life has been an adventure because of nursing. I was a homeless teen, working crappy jobs in...
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    Rocknurse replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Have to update now: Location: New England Experience: BSN RN, 30 years, CCRN and Epic certified Specialty: Critical care and emergency medicine Facility: Large city teaching hospital Base Pay:...
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    So disappointed with on-line program

    Rocknurse replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is upsetting to read. I think the first mistake was choosing an online school, although I understand your reasoning. I too work full time and am the sole breadwinner for my family. I attend an...