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  1. Job interview and offers

    tryingtohaveitall replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are fine. You've said you're interested, which you are, but haven't committed. Likewise, they have said they are interested but haven't committed. Don't believe anything til it's official and get...

  2. No rapid response for a DNR?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    In the pediatric hospitals I've worked, there are different "levels" of DNR/AND and it's usually fairly well defined how aggressively we will treat. Some DNRs calling a RRT would be appropriate,...

  3. Afghani MD now a PA and NP

    tryingtohaveitall replied to MeganNY's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd like to know as well, unless he went through both a NP program and a

  4. Work During NP School?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to fnp2be15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The other benefit to working is the opportunities it can provide, in addition to the experience you gain. I found many clinical sites through work. It all helps you get to know people who may be able...

  5. Help with d/c callbacks!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to AggieQT's topic in Emergency

    One pediatric hospital I know has outreach RNs who do their

  6. NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yikes. Maybe that was the issue, marsh cost me less than $100/yr for nursing liability that included NP

  7. Your first time with a student

    tryingtohaveitall replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not records per se, but you'd better believe if you leave a bad impression it will be remembered. Honestly, this is a small world we live in and you never know when someone you meet will end up being...

  8. NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

  9. Can a pt hyperventilate themselves into resp failure?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to LakeEmerald's topic in Emergency

    He was intubated after 5 seconds of "apnea"? That's not considered apnea even in babies. Why did they

  10. NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

    NSO will not cover you as an NP student with your bedside nursing malpractice

  11. NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Marsh in Iowa will give you decent nursing malpractice insurance that will cover you as an NP student. I was very pleased with them. They were very

  12. Salary and pay question for new NP

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My two cents would be that you continue to work at least somewhat. Two reasons, maybe more. You continue to gain valuable experience, the contacts you have can be very helpful when it comes time to...

  13. OMG Say it correctly!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, I'm tired and misread that as,"I think she's going to hell." It seemed a bit

  14. Has this ever happened to you?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi.lar.i.ous.

  15. Nursing essay

    tryingtohaveitall replied to PnutButterJelly's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with minimizing the cheese and heart strings sections. Honestly, you've been given great advice by Jan and llg. As a veteran peds nurse, I can't stand schmaltz, so I wouldn't go that route....

  16. Words of encouragement?

    tryingtohaveitall posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would love any words of encouragement. Overall, my orientation as a new NP is going well, but internally I am struggling. I keep wondering if I have made a mistake. I admit, much of my turmoil is...

  17. Best training ground for PICU wannabe

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Summers_Off's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Between gen peds and NICU, I would say NICU. The experience of dealing with critically ill neonates will translate well to taking care of critically ill children. Many vasopressors will be the same,...

  18. Words of encouragement?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Juan and Nursetime, Just wanted to update and again thank you for your advice and encouragement. Things are going MUCH better. I think I way underestimated the effect of the change in employer and...

  19. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    tryingtohaveitall replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One thing I found interesting in their statement was "in the next 10-15 years as the DNP becomes established as the majority framework for PNP education...." While I agree we are closer to that, at...

  20. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    tryingtohaveitall replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here is what PNCB has to say on the matter.

  21. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    tryingtohaveitall replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I find PNCB's statement reassuring-

  22. Time between graduation & NP job

    tryingtohaveitall replied to luv2yoga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, it's true the whole process takes a while-waiting for transcripts to be sent, waiting for ATT, etc. I was happy to relax though i did keep working PT as an RN. I also taught clinicals for a...

  23. 4th week orientation, 1st melt down

    tryingtohaveitall replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry you had a rough day. Hang in there, it will get better. I think tears are like a pop-off, the pressure builds and builds til it needs to be released. NGs are uncomfortable to insert as the nose...

  24. preventing/identifying infiltrates

    tryingtohaveitall replied to shelbs3's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, chubby patients make identifying an infiltrate tough. Compare with the opposing side to see if the size is different. As you mentioned, see how the PIV flushes. If child is crying when you flush,...

  25. Need advice on two job offers

    tryingtohaveitall replied to 8mpg's topic in Critical Care

    Can you talk with nurses where they triple? Maybe they keep lesser acuity. If so, 3 "floor-ish" patients wouldn't be bad. Otherwise that job sounds