Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    Part time BSN to FNP advice needed.

    Rocknurse replied to Lillian11's topic in General Nursing

    The question you should be asking yourself is not "can I do it" but "do I want to do it". If you want to do something then you will. It's not easy but it can be done. People will tell you that you...
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    would adult camodeling affect your licence or ability to get a job?

    Rocknurse replied to Morgan264's topic in General Nursing

    This thing again? Here's an idea....do it and let us know how it works out for
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    When do going back to school STOP!!

    Rocknurse replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    While I applaud your success, you are an exception nonetheless. I'm not sure where you live, but in the NorthEast it's almost impossible to get a position in acute care unless you have a BSN. Many...
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    Thinking ahead of my education

    Rocknurse replied to Lurdes777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It all sounds so simple when you write it like that but in reality how do you know you want to be an NP when you're not even a nurse yet? The jobs are not the same. To be enrolled in my NP program I...
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    NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

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

    I agree with your attitude and admire it. I would like to ask you though, at which point in the hiring process do you make it clear what your salary range is. At the interview? After you've received...
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    Acute vs. Primary Care NP? Can't decide

    Rocknurse replied to EGVnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I chose ACNP because I've only ever worked in the hospital setting and I have worked mainly in ICU or acute care areas. I absolutely did not want to work with children so I didn't want to do FNP for...
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    When do going back to school STOP!!

    Rocknurse replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get your point here, and I agree, but honestly my main reason for going back to get my Bachelor's was originally because I could see a shift in the economy of healthcare and knew I would...
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    When do going back to school STOP!!

    Rocknurse replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    It stops when you want it to stop. You have to ask yourself how you foresee your life and career going. If you want limited job prospects and a lifetime of being at the mercy of the corporations then...
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    What kind of job can I get with an ADN but no license?

    Rocknurse replied to LM2015's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be homeless so I know what you're going through. #1 you need to get money to feed your baby and keep you both off the streets. The most immediate way to do that is to get another bar job,...
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    IV's/Blood draws as FNP

    Rocknurse replied to mka0141's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't worry...we all have something we fear or dread. I've been a nurse for nigh on 23 years and honestly in my entire career I've never been asked to start an IV. I'm from England and when I trained...
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    Lab values interpretation for "beginners."

    Rocknurse replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd recommend these: Clinician's Guide to Laboratory Medicine by Samir P. Desai Clinician's Guide to Laboratory Medicine: Pocket: 9780972556187: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com Lab...
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    ACNP curriculum

    Rocknurse replied to tubbywumbkins's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm surprised they considered an applicant without ICU experience as it was required for my school. I am in the second year of one of the best acute programs in the country and we have also had to do...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    Convenient? Wow...a new
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    what do you say to friends who want to copy

    Rocknurse replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Not only will you be expelled from the program, you'll also have almost zero chance of ever getting into another school so thank your friend now for a life of poverty and unrealized potential because...
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    Need to work something out in my head

    Rocknurse replied to InvisibleDove's topic in General Nursing

    It might be a stroke, and it might not be. You can't be expected to know just by looking and guessing which is why it's always a good idea to call for help. Not all strokes are the same and just...
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    Should I have charted different?

    Rocknurse replied to littlemissfit's topic in General Nursing

    Chart everything. If you have computer charting then write a digital note or write a paper one and enter it in the physical chart. If you feel something is off then it probably is, and often I have...
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    Pharmacology for Dummies

    Rocknurse replied to kkravitz90's topic in General Nursing

    This one Clinical Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple: 9781935660002: Medicine & Health Science Books @
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    Potassium baths- dialysate

    Rocknurse replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Not necessarily. We used 0K baths often but only for the patients with the highest of Ks. Would definitely exercise caution when using them. However, 3K baths were the most frequently used baths in my...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    Insert the word "black" instead of "gay" or "transgender" and I think most people would agree that the sentiments here are wholly unacceptable in modern nursing or in any arena. Nursing traditionally...
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    My Fibro

    Rocknurse replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I reject your observation. Read the initial post. It was snide and not becoming of a professional. Defend it any way you want but it's not appropriate. We all have experienced demanding patients but...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    So just because your diversity class didn't include transgender people it's a green light to go ahead and disrespect them? You missed the entire point of the class, which is to understand that no...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    Now I see you totally miss the point and are willing to inject indignation to cover your prejudice. You don't have to be "the same" as everyone else, but you must treat your patients and coworkers...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    And therein lies the problem. Your opinion of what constitutes a male or female in this regard is irrelevant. Because it's not about you! In any event, your beliefs are clearly offensive to others,...
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    My Fibro

    Rocknurse replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly, but I still don't think laughing at dis-empowered, vulnerable patients of unfortunate and dubious social backgrounds and constraints on a public forum is very professional, do
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    Rocknurse replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. How utterly offensive! Keep your religion out of our profession as you may offend your patients and fellow nurses. It's not about you. As an openly GAY nurse who did not choose to be and does not...