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  1. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

    Pachinko replied to NY1984's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hoping someone can help me with this question. I work at multiple HRSA sites, all with the same HPSA score and all with the same company. Does not working at only one site disqualify me from nurse...

  2. Who gets a home nebulizer, and why?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've heard a lot, all anecdotal, about nebulizers. Some asthmatic patients and their providers swear by them, others maintain that they offer no advantage over standard inhalers. I've also heard...

  3. Article on Nurse Practitioners

    Pachinko replied to swarren88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another reason I am not a conservative

  4. Do you perform the Epley maneuver?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a question for primary care NPs. Do you perform the Epley manueuver on patients suffering BPV? Does it require special training, or can it safely be done after observing videos, reading about...

  5. Maximum Lantus & NPH doses?

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

    Thanks for all the feedback. BonstonFNP, I had never heard of the BeAM factor. That is helpful,

  6. Maximum Lantus & NPH doses?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new NP and picking my way through diabetes management. I'll simply say that if I am confused, I can't imagine how patient feel! My question is: is there a maximum dose of Lantus or detimir, or...

  7. Maximum Lantus & NPH doses?

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

    Thanks, but I think you're reading too much into the question. I am familiar with the protocols of diabetes treatment, when to start insulin, using oral meds, etc. It simply is, is there a maximum...

  8. California furnishing number

    Pachinko replied to prooxfordcomma's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got my furnishing and NP license together. I was told that you have to be working under a physician in order to get a DEA number but am not sure--that would make waiting for get your furnishing...

  9. Does this sound like a good first job?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new grad FNP who is being offered a position in a large clinic system. The hiring manager was very intent on discussing scheduling with me during my interview, and she wants me to float for my...

  10. Does this sound like a good first job?

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

    Floating solo but won't be alone at any site (other practitioners will be

  11. Looking for a nurse to interview

    Pachinko replied to Sassenach's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm an RN. You can PM me if you

  12. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Pachinko replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated from the program this year. Clinicals don't start until the second quarter. One day of clincal for the second and third quarter; two days of clinical in fourth and fifth quarter, three...

  13. Not What I Expected

    Pachinko replied to LoveAlwaysAlisa's topic in General Students

    Most clinicals take place in medical-surgical units. I hated those units in school and hate them as a practicing nurse. I find them extremely difficult, and I'm not cut out for them. Intensive care is...

  14. advice re dismissal from accelerated BSN program

    Pachinko replied to angeweise's topic in General Students

    Asking "what do you want from us" is not blunt, it is rude. It's not collegial, it's not professional, and it's not excusable. It makes nurses sound uneducated and crude. I would not expect this of...

  15. How do you figure out which imaging type is best?

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

    Should have mentioned, I'm an FNP. AMAZING resource sandnnw. Thanks to everyone for the

  16. How do you figure out which imaging type is best?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just graduated from my FNP program. I think I have a pretty decent grasp of most patho, meds, etc. What I'm less certain about is which kinds of imaging--xray, CT, MRI, etc.--to order for patients....

  17. Offensive Op/Ed About NPs

    Pachinko replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The opposite situation is also worth contemplating. I am finishing FNP school in California and work with some NP for whom "MD supervision" and "physician collaboration" mean an MD stopping in every...

  18. NPH insulin: why prescribe it?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did a search for a question similar to mine; lots of clinical scenario questions, but none about prescribing per se. I'm reviewing management of diabetics. Long story short, I do not understand how...

  19. Challenging Relationships with Doctors

    Pachinko replied to resilientnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, resilientnurse. Do you mind if I ask which field of care you are in (primary, psych,

  20. What will be the impact of ACA on FQHCs and other venues for the underserved?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    (Sorry for all the acronyms) The Affordable Care Act lowers the threshold for Medicaid and makes commercial insurance available for more people. This could mean that patients currently seen at...

  21. Congratulations, NPs of NY!

    Pachinko replied to myelin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats NPs of

  22. "Saunameters"

    Pachinko posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where does this pronunciation come from? The only people I have ever heard use it are older nurses. Please explain. Someone tell me you know what I'm talking about, at

  23. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    Pachinko replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree that this is not a troll post. He's just presenting facts. I'm still an NP student and am glad that someone in the profession is willing to talk about the downside. I will say that I am so...

  24. Clinical Instructor Advice

    Pachinko replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I taught four semesters of clinical before starting my grad program. I was the last BSN that they hired and got in due to my acute care experience. I loved it. As grinding as the administrative part...

  25. Thinking about FNP

    Pachinko replied to LillyBud's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was an RN for seven years before starting my FNP program. Some of my fellow students have been bedside nurses for far less time and are doing well in the program. I liked bedside, which is why I...