Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    overall gpa/pre req gpa

    Rocknurse replied to yrosabal's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of program are you applying to, and what kind of school? That would make a difference. A community college offering an ADN may take a lower GPA and take into account one type of GPA, and a 4...
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    I've lost my passion for nursing..confused on what to ?

    Rocknurse replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    The key to having control of your future is to get educated. By that I mean that if you continue your education it gives you power to have choices. Nursing is amazing because there are so many things...
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    Rocknurse replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very pro-choice, but in 29 years I've never had to deal with it. Having said that, the answer is simple. Do your job and don't allow your personal prejudices to interfere with your...
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    Pre-ICU Jitters

    Rocknurse replied to mattb1989's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I recommend to anyone that is unsure or unfamiliar with anything ICU to go to YouTube and search for videos. You'll find absolutely everything on there, from physical assessment to placing a...
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    What are my chances? :/

    Rocknurse replied to Teachertorn's topic in General Students

    You sound like you have a stellar background, which I'm sure would be taken into account when applying. You're not coming into this like some green-nosed kid...you had a career. Schools like to see...
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    Applying for FNP with 2.83GPA

    Rocknurse replied to JanetFNP2b's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    GPA is a factor because some of the classes are very challenging and they need to know if you are going to be able to handle the coursework. Bedside experience, while valuable, does not equate with...
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    Courses to improve my GPA for graduate school

    Rocknurse replied to amb1234's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you'd be unlikely to be admitted to an acute program with a GPA like that. How are you planning on doing the clinical portion of the program if you're not in the country? There is a higher bar...
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    What kind of GPA do I need to get into Nurse Practitioner school?

    Rocknurse replied to ananana123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school required a 3.5 and
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    How much did NP school prepare you?

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

    Perhaps you should have chosen your school more wisely then. I've had the complete opposite experience. My school has been fantastic, set up all my clinical rotations at the top 5 hospitals in the...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    Rocknurse replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've never been asked for my GPA, but I have included it in my resume as it was high. I wouldn't put it in your resume if it's less than a 3.5. The only time it really mattered was when I applied for...
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    Do you need to have a nursing license?

    Rocknurse replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hello British Nurse. I am also a British nurse and I live and work in the USA. I am a nurse informatacist and I was required to have a nursing license for my job role, however there are lots of other...
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    FNP Oversaturation

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

    I'm in the last couple semesters of the AGACNP program at UCONN. I am working full time throughout the process. Not easy, but doable. Because I'm in acutes I can do my clinicals evenings or weekends...
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    Anyone out there attend a RN to BSN program?

    Rocknurse replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did my RN-BSN mostly online. The only class we didn't do online was statistics because that class was a bear. Ugh...still have PTSD from that one. It was completely doable otherwise and I worked...
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    IV lines

    Rocknurse replied to Elena88's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you simply clamp the
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    Calling the doctor

    Rocknurse replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

    Use the SBAR format and write it out if you have to. It helps you organize your thoughts. Situation - The situation is the Mrs X in room 10 is short of breath Background - She was admitted yesterday...
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    When is the best time for blood transfusion?

    Rocknurse replied to Davia's topic in General Nursing

    Not if it's an emergent task though. If the patient is sitting there hypoxic for 8 hours because the nurse never got around to putting on a nasal cannula, would that be acceptable? No. A low Hb is...
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    Can night shift cause missed periods

    Rocknurse replied to Floatnurse137's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad you
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    When is the best time for blood transfusion?

    Rocknurse replied to Davia's topic in General Nursing

    I get that "stuff" doesn't get done. I get that the patient wasn't bathed yet, or the lines weren't changed, or that the patient wasn't shaved, or even if the tube feed hadn't been started yet because...
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    Should a nurse suggest a different doctor?

    Rocknurse replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's worth remembering that the physician is the income generator in the hospital, so if there was ever a complaint the facility would have no qualms about tossing you out on your ear in lieu of the...
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    Do hospitals hire FNP-C?

    Rocknurse replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think we also need to clarify the term ACNP because that incorporates both AGACNP and AGPCNP, the former being acute care and the latter being primary care. Only AGACNP is acute. I believe this...
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    FNP Oversaturation

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

    Wise, especially considering that the consensus model is now starting to be enforced, and many hospitals are not hiring FNPs to work inpatient, and in some cases the BON is not allowing it. This is...
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    Starting NP Salary? Help!?

    Rocknurse replied to KrispyRN1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do not accept less than your worth. You have a graduate degree and are an advanced practice provider. You will be generating income at the rate of 85% of the MDs. Do the math. I recommend joining the...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    Rocknurse replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for the NHS for over 12 years having been trained in an NHS hospital. I have never seen any patient care held because of financial issues. Quite the contrary in fact. I was part of a very...
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    Rocknurse replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    Have you done BLS? What was the first thing they taught you? ABCs! Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Are they breathing on their own? No --> Start CPR Are they breathing but their BP is low? Yes...
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    Rocknurse replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend these books. They are the best I've found so far and are very well laid out and easy to understand: Signs and Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses (2-in-1 Reference for Nurses Series):...