LuxCalidaNP

LuxCalidaNP

Family Practice, Urgent Care, Cardiac Ca

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  1. Conservative school for DNP?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to CRF250Xpert's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Wow...equating conservatism with avoiding the under-served... Agree with the previous posts: higher education has historically focused on issues of social engagement, contribution, and personal...

  2. UCSF 2012 MSN/FNP applicants

    LuxCalidaNP replied to emsguy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was informed by the Nursing Student Affairs that early April was the soonest they would start

  3. I have a BSN, but never passed boards

    LuxCalidaNP replied to nmmorgan15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No one "is a BSN," it's a degree you earn, just like no artist is "a BFA." Ideas: Drug rep, consultant of sorts, don't know if it's legal where you are, but you might be able to find a position...

  4. George Washington University ANP and FNP applicants 2012

    LuxCalidaNP replied to mhinds12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just heard that I got accepted to the ANP fall 2012 class. Still awaiting decisions from other schools before I

  5. UCSF 2012 MSN/FNP applicants

    LuxCalidaNP replied to emsguy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I finished my application for the MS/AGNP program as well, and am dying to find out what the status is! Of course, the application say "Under Review" for now. Anyone else going for the traditional MS...

  6. Help Severe Anxiety!

    LuxCalidaNP replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We work in a tough profession. We don't often stop and reflect on the amoutn of suffering we witness, the stories we hold, and the compassion we offer to others that we DON'T offer ourselves. I have...

  7. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    LuxCalidaNP replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Cardiac

    What a HUGE relief it is to hear other cardiac stepdown folks talking about the early speedbumps! I'm new to it too, and man, there are those days...Good to know it gets better.

  8. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    Totally, took a job for my first year that def wasn't my first choice but let me move across the country with my sweetie. I knew in the first 2 weeks it was a big compromise, but stuck it out for a...

  9. BSN vs. ADN really does it matter these days?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    Your BSN DEF makes a difference: more options, more leadership, research and evidence-based curricula, and more advanced-practice options if you so

  10. Help me choose...

    LuxCalidaNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello wonderful nurses of allnurses! your cumulative wisdom has not failed me yet, so, i need your help. first, i am soooo blessed in our current economic situation to have a job, let alone the option...

  11. Salary for clinic position?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. that's way too

  12. Help me choose...

    LuxCalidaNP replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    @ 79tango: I don't burn out very easily, am partnered with someone with great benefits, but no kids yet. Grad school would be 30some hours a week. There is a possibilty that something would open up on...

  13. contemporary issues in nsg

    LuxCalidaNP replied to mirabelle's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You could look at the criticism that fast track advanced-practice nurses have less expertise than those with RN experience...hot topic for

  14. Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Because as a field, it is where many nurses have the most personal experience! Plus, changing a poopy diaper vs a lactuose-rich poo-filled bed is a no

  15. Medical Assistants the new RNs???

    LuxCalidaNP replied to ayorenee's topic in General Nursing

    I will vouch for RNs in the outpatient setting: I work at a large FQHC Family Practice, where we see up to 300 visits a day. Our nursing team has had to do a lot of provider education and "reset" our...

  16. Littmann master cardiology or cardiology iii?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to TeleRN311's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the C. III and wonder if anyone here feels the master cardio is that much

  17. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Who treats a temp of 100.4?! Sure, what a "mess" that poor resident has to deal

  18. Oh my gadd i'm so embarrassed. Please help me..

    LuxCalidaNP replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least you gave report on the right patient!

  19. Preparing to observe cabg surgery

    LuxCalidaNP replied to raskol's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, buddy up with anesthesia if they won't let you scrub in...you'll have a good view from the head! Bone up on risks post-op, saph-graft procedure, and bypass...super cool! I miss

  20. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    LuxCalidaNP replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I think there was a misunderstanding...I'm talking about the ones whose pain is NEVER under control because we've amped up the doses and overrun their mu and kappa receptors for 20+ years. When...

  21. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    LuxCalidaNP replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    One word: Buprenorphine. It's a magical magical drug...turns our crabby, opiate-hookde patients whose pain is NEVER in control to pleasant, relieved, non-doped up

  22. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I might lace the OR's coffee with Viagra (and pray no one took nitro). hehehe, can't hide that in

  23. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I would streak through my facility on roller skates wearing a speedo, singing at the top of my lungs, handing out Rx's for ****itol, 300 mg

  24. Scope of Practice

    LuxCalidaNP replied to RFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities have policy/procedures in place to allow RNs to do well woman visits, performing routine paps and providing education...We learned it in school, but haven't used it

  25. disaster relief training for a new RN

    LuxCalidaNP replied to KJ RN '11's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps, which is a national organization through the US government with local chapters that does trainings, interfaces with Red Cross, local tertiary care centers...