SandBetweenMyToes

SandBetweenMyToes BSN, RN

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  1. Need Some Academic Advice (Primary Care NPs)

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to ChapterTwo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If anyone has questions about the Ontario program (Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner), I just finished it last month. You can PM

  2. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to sixthwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the two Canadian programs you listed, it is uncertain whether in actuality you would save time overall. York's program requires a previous degree, or 60 previous university credits (which...

  3. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to sixthwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of where you get your BSN, you will need to write the NCLEX in order to work in the United States. Likewise, regardless of where you train, you will have to write the CRNE to work in...

  4. DNP?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to pinchy's topic in General Nursing

    Many (most?) quality NP schools require a minimum of two years full time work experience as an RN before admission to the NP program. This is for very good reason. There are schools out there that...

  5. About to start clinicals... A little freaked out!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to jkpowell23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my program, we started clinicals right at the beginning of the first semester. I have had four rounds of clinicals and was terrified at the beginning of each. Just remember, in one to two weeks,...

  6. RODP program at Middle Tennessee State University

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to dbb37128's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, just figured out the

  7. RODP program at Middle Tennessee State University

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to dbb37128's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Could you tell us what is RODP and what is MTSU?

  8. FNP working in mental health

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to marineRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To DelphiniumRN: With regard to your statement, "For example as a psych NP there is no law that I can not treat a Bacterial Brochial infection, however if I have no adequate training in that field and...

  9. Is it reasonably possible to have two NP specialties?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to satyadhi's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for sharing that about U-T...they have some very attractive offerings, something for everyone. I like that you don't have to start over to get another type of NP certification...you can combine...

  10. How did you pass the nclex-rn????????? Study tips please!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to nurserach2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders exam prep and would rip out chunks of questions with rationales, carry them everywhere I went, and study them at every opportunity where I had a couple of minutes. I did this for...

  11. Canadian NP's working in the US

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to nsstudent33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in the Ontario Primary Health Care NP program (FNP). After finishing the clinical certificate, you must complete your Masters of Nursing (or MSN), typically three additional classes,...

  12. Torn between FNP or PHMNP

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is there anyone out there who got their FNP and went back for psych certification? I really would like to have both. I am nearly finished with the FNP, and wonder what would be the fastest/quickest...

  13. Am I too old to become an NP?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I, like TraumaRUs will be 52 when finished. Age IS just a number...no relevance, in my opinion. Good luck! You are setting an example to many people that we can continue to recreate ourselves...

  14. Please help! I don't understand heparin flush 5ml

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did a little research online. I found a document from Phoenix Children's Hospital on how to care for a Port-a-Cath....

  15. Nurse Practitioners in Canada

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to MaritimeNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The program I am in is in Ontario. In Ontario, the Primary Health Care NP program is offered by a consortium of 8 universities. We all are taking the same courses at the same time with the same...

  16. What do you think about Retail medicine ?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    shelbee and foreverLaur...thanks so much for the info! Could you please share the location that these rates apply? (e.g. city, state).

  17. What do you think about Retail medicine ?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me what "good money" means...i.e. what do these hourly positions pay? I agree..."boring" isn't always that bad! I have not yet graduated FNP, but I am interested in...

  18. Am I too old to become an NP?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm 50 and in school right now for my NP. Go for

  19. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    The least expensive alternative is usually a state university in the state you live in. Most have online programs. I would start there, if you haven't looked at that option yet. Good

  20. got a job offer

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are sick and infectious, you should stay home. Don't risk infecting your patients...many of whom may likely have poor immune systems and chronic diseases already. Honesty is the best...

  21. Can NPS write prescriptions for themselves and Family?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to diapason05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the clinic I am in now (doing clinicals), the NPs and docs write for each other. There is definitely a patient encounter created for each time meds are renewed or tests are ordered (i.e. it shows...

  22. Quit after first day of orientation!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    If you really had a passion for nursing, and then discovered you were having physical difficulties on the first day, you might have considered physiotherapy and massage, for instance, as well as a...

  23. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    I too am over 50 and I have noticed that people give me credit for way more experience than I actually have! Which can be scary...you are expected to perform at a level far beyond your nursing years...

  24. i feel so guilty..should i have done more?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, Nyteshade is correct. With COPD, you have to be very careful with the O2 because they rely on the higher CO2 to initiate a breath. You bring those sats up, and they stop breathing. This...

  25. What to say

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL! I can totally