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  1. PNP acute care exam-passed!

    tryingtohaveitall posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yay! I took my acute care pediatric nurse practitioner exam last week and passed it! I have never been so nervous about an exam in my life. NCLEX and the CCRN were a piece of cake compared to this....

  2. Tips for PNP certification exam?

    tryingtohaveitall posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok, it's scheduled for mid-July. I'm taking the acute care PNP exam but I'll take any advice on preparing and taking either PNP exam. I've been using two PNP exam prep books. Does anyone recommend...

  3. Advice Requested PLEASE!!!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to 2BFNP29's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  4. Eating on the run in pt care

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you do buy a blender, I would've recommend the ninja. I bought the one with both the large blender and individual cups that are interchangeable. We love it and use it

  5. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

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

    And then if you are certified by PNCB it will be CPNP-AC or

  6. PNP or FNP for increased job opportunities?

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

  7. Passed PNCB

    tryingtohaveitall replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!

  8. Does it really matter?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to vincentrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Also, you were given good advice on going to a program who arranges your clinicals for you. I would also recommend you talk to students currently in the program or recent grads if possible, to make...

  9. Does it really matter?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to vincentrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree that you should look into the schools' reputations with those doing the hiring as well as board pass rates. All programs are not created equal. I went to a public univ with a combo...

  10. PNP or FNP for increased job opportunities?

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

    So I am a PNP and yes of course my program spent more time in pediatrics than the FNP program. My top rate children's hospital as well as the other children's hospitals near me are requiring their...

  11. Will my pregnancy hurt my chances at an externship?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

  12. Home care nurse experiencing verbal abuse by family member of patient.

    tryingtohaveitall replied to prada5's topic in Private Duty

    One more saying that this is verbal abuse and should not be tolerated. If you can afford it, quit

  13. Trach change disagreement with Case manager

    tryingtohaveitall replied to zook1065's topic in Private Duty

  14. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

    tryingtohaveitall replied to monkago2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You're welcome. Here's an entire old thread about them.

  15. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

    tryingtohaveitall replied to monkago2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Pretty sure this is the one I have, it's been several years since I bought it. I have it engraved with my initials so I always know it's mine....

  16. Review this CL for new grad OB position PLEASE!!

    tryingtohaveitall replied to maddox11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would leave out the part about being willing to relocate 10 hours. That would make me wonder if you'll move back home as soon as another opportunity presents self. Great

  17. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

    tryingtohaveitall replied to monkago2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I LOVE my Littman stethoscope. I pick up on murmurs that many others miss and I give a lot of credit to my L. Cardiology stethoscope. Best money I've

  18. proper IVP administration

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Iwander's topic in Critical Care

    The problem with bolusing the line where the pressor is is not limited to the initial extra medication they are going to receive (and I have seen bad things happen when people do this), it's also a...

  19. Trach change disagreement with Case manager

    tryingtohaveitall replied to zook1065's topic in Private Duty

    You were changing the trach but asked if they wanted the ties changed? Why? That's when it's the easiest to change it and you were already doing a procedure. Have the new tie ready to go on the new...

  20. Have you been ever gotten sick from working as a nurse?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    How did they share

  21. Passed ANCC FNP today

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

    Congratulations!

  22. Failed the AANP and ANCC

    tryingtohaveitall replied to hope1272's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations! Relax and enjoy your

  23. Bedside Nurse Practitioners

    tryingtohaveitall replied to matthewandrew's topic in Advanced Practice

    As a former bedside ICU RN and now ICU APN, I agree with the others that it's not cost effective. As an RN, I took care of 1-2 patients. As an APN, I oversee the care of up to 12, our other ICU the...

  24. Scared to go to work, I need some Advice

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

    Where was your preceptor during all these errors? S/he should be your training wheels, monitoring and observing with you, preventing you from making mistakes and helping you learn good

  25. The difference between APN and FNP in NEW Jersey

    tryingtohaveitall replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you mean acute care