nytnrs

nytnrs specializes in NICU, Peds.

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1. is dosage calc. necessary?

   nytnrs replied to RN874's topic in General Nursing

   We didn't have a specific course for dosage calculations, but had a separate "skills day" for it, at the end of which, we had to get 100% on our test to pass. It was extremely stressful, but very...

2. Combined NNP/PNP programs

   nytnrs replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There are acute care PNP's that work in the hospital setting- in the PICU, ER, and other subspeciatly areas. There are also primary care PNP's that work in the hospital setting. There is a...

3. Pay rate for Spanish speaking RNs...?

   nytnrs replied to Skysail's topic in California Nursing

   I live in a border town as well, and would love to be compensated for the extra time that it takes to help others communicate... it sometimes is very time consuming, but I often am happy to help. I...

4. Pay rate for Spanish speaking RNs...?

   nytnrs replied to Skysail's topic in California Nursing

   It would make sense to be compensated for being bilingual but unfortunately, I don't know of any employer that will pay you extra. Take it as an added "plus"- but be careful, because as soon as they...

5. Combined NNP/PNP programs

   nytnrs replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am a PNP and work as a RN in a NICU. I wanted to transition into a NNP position but was told that I needed to have the NNP certification to function as a NNP- thus am in school again. I will have...