Christen, ANP

Christen, ANP

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  1. NP\ Nursing Educator career

    Christen, ANP replied to tidealum10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Goooood luck! It's a tough decision to

  2. Remedial Courses before applying? (TX)

    Christen, ANP replied to popopopo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it depends on how competative entry into your school of choice is. I'd think well over half of applicants don't have a stellar GPA from undergrad. However, they (like me!) make it up after...

  3. How long was your NP program?

    Christen, ANP replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My program allowed you to go FT or PT. I actually worked FT and doubled up on classes so I could get done faster! I wanted to be in, out, and DONE asap! It was hard, but well worth it in the end! If...

  4. NP\ Nursing Educator career

    Christen, ANP replied to tidealum10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think having two MSN degrees, albeit in different specialties, can be a waste if not done right. If you want to be a provider, make diagnoses, treat problems and patients, and write prescriptions -...

  5. Nurse Practitioners and Global Health

    Christen, ANP replied to lempirablue's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The two roles are kinda different - one prescribes, one doesn't. I'd think about which role do you want to be in. One where you are a healthcare provider, making diagnoses / ordering meds / etc, or...

  6. WHNP vs FNP

    Christen, ANP replied to momof2sweeties's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Routine Women's Health should be well within the scope of practice for an FNP. Things beyond that (ie, procedures, D&C, IUD placement, abortion, OB care) might be outside of your scope, which is a...

  7. Does there seem to be more NP supply then demand?

    Christen, ANP replied to lostNneuro's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agreed, it's very market-dependent.What you find in Georgia can be pretty different from what's going on in Ill! I'd try talking to any local NP associations, any NPs you know, and searching the job...

  8. Interviewing for Grad School admission for ACNP..advice?

    Christen, ANP replied to highlandlass1592's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Be confident and be clear in your goals - having a plan for after graduation is always a good

  9. FNP student has passion for women's health also.....

    Christen, ANP replied to MedVision's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL - anytime! It helps having a neutral party look at the problem sometimes. Good

  10. WHNP vs FNP

    Christen, ANP replied to momof2sweeties's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One question to consider - can FNPs do OB care? I'm not sure if they are trained in that, and you do not want to be practicing outside of your scope of practice if you go the FNP route and work in an...

  11. FNP vs ACNP...brain vs heart.

    Christen, ANP replied to mmcmarsh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I chose the ANP over the FNP out of convenience, to be honest about it. I would have chosen the FNP over the ANP as it is more marketable. The problem with the ACNP as already mentioned is that the...

  12. NP\ Nursing Educator career

    Christen, ANP replied to tidealum10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    IMO, an MSN is an MSN. If you wanted to work as a nurse educator, you probably could find a job. It would be really difficult to work as a NP and a nurse educator, as they are typically both full time...

  13. FNP student has passion for women's health also.....

    Christen, ANP replied to MedVision's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm of the "the less school, the better" sort of mentality. If you can do women's health as an FNP, then that's all you need! Unless you want to do the OB aspect, which you need the WHNP specialty for...

  14. giving report

    Christen, ANP replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I didn't even remember to go after that! If a TM or nurse acts unprofessionally in front of a patient, as hard as it is this is not something you let go. Unprofessional behavior and criticism is...

  15. Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    Christen, ANP replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    This is a toughy. You need to be taken away from this situation and she needs to be given to another nurse, even if she is in your group. I wouldn't tolerate anything less from your management. If...

  16. giving report

    Christen, ANP replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a step down ICU when I was a new grad, which sounds pretty similar to what you're working with. A lot of total cares, trachs, stable vents, 3 to 1 ratio. We used EMR, but it took me a...

  17. Eye splash?

    Christen, ANP replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I got splashed in the face by a JP drain (ew!), may or may not have hit my eye. I flushed my eye a LOT, wrote it up, f/u with employee health. The likelyhood of you getting HIV or Hepatitis is pretty...

  18. Need some advice...fast

    Christen, ANP replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call the manager to make sure the interview is still on, but I would plan on going in. If you can't get hold of the manager, just go in anyway. It will look better for you! It'll show you're...

  19. I don't want to be "clueless" when I hit the floor

    Christen, ANP replied to momuv4qtz's topic in General Nursing

    Work as a PCT or CNA or whatever they're called in your area. That was what helped me the most, IMO. It allowed me to network and learn how to interact with patients, break that personal space...

  20. Single-room ICUs may cut infection rates

    Christen, ANP replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    haha, wow, I've never seen anything but a single room ICU setting! Maybe at lower level or older hospitals, but not at the level one and two facilities in my area. I read that title and I totally...

  21. Why is there blood loss?

    Christen, ANP replied to toby60's topic in General Nursing

    1. Patients who typically break their hips (or other large bones) are generally older adults. Older adults are higher risk for anemia of chronic disease or iron deficiency anemia than younger adults....

  22. leaving work at night?

    Christen, ANP replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, call security or walk out in large groups. My hospital is in a moderately good area, but we've had beaucoups of problems with employees (especially 2nd shifters who get off at 11ish) getting...

  23. giving report

    Christen, ANP replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with pretty much everyone but the above poster (LOL). Report is one of the most important parts of your job. If you leave things out consistently, you're putting the nurse you give report...

  24. Should I apply to several FNP programs, or just one?

    Christen, ANP replied to Leanne62499's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it depends on how hard it is to get into your school. If there's a chance you won't be starting or admission will be delayed, I'd apply anywhere I

  25. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    Christen, ANP replied to labbio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd go to her seminar if you can. I found it well worth the money and a great overall review. I can't tell you much about the cds, though. Her review book is good, but I would get one of every review...