LuxCalidaNP

LuxCalidaNP

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  1. NP licensure in multiple states?

    LuxCalidaNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi All, I'm an FNP student considering moving to the Northeast, rural Mass/Vermont, and there may be multiple job opportunities across state lines. Given that Vermont and Massachusetts have slightly...

  2. New Grad: grunt work or unique abroad experience?

    LuxCalidaNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All! I would love your input on this.... So I have a unique opportunity that presents some interesting pros and cons. I was curious what the nursing community would have to say about this... I...

  3. Otoscope/Opthalmoscope Required for NP program?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to C40FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Our program loaned them out, but I have my own: Welch Allyn Pocket set. The otoscope is great, and I didn't need much practice, but the opthalmoscope is HARD to use anyway, and a pint size one doesn't...

  4. Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Dry, and hot the more south you go, but not as bad as Arizona. High 90's in summer, but yes, all 4 seasons, with snow. Autumn is beautiful in SF and

  5. Rural Health Programs

    LuxCalidaNP replied to laudate's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I grew up in NM. Important. pretty darn important, I might add. If you go, please also challenge the interpreter test, not so

  6. Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @nursetim: Having grown up in NM and travelling around "third world" south america...WHAT the Heck are you talking about?! I love NM and fantasize about moving back often...I mean...er...it's awful,...

  7. Young NP not getting any respect

    LuxCalidaNP replied to lovepeacejoy1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agreed with OrangePink. I'm done with NP school this May, and I get Doogie-Howser jokes ALL THE TIME! I'm 28, and even have a thinning hair line, but I guess I look a little boyish. Anyway, I dress a...

  8. Typhon logs for employment

    LuxCalidaNP replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yup, i got the job. And they were more trusting of my be willing to do procedures like caths because of

  9. Typhon logs for employment

    LuxCalidaNP replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a RN, I provided my typhon logs to employers at interviews and they were impressed. I plan on offering it to my NP job apps, especially re: competencies for procedures, most common Dx,

  10. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    California SB 491 has officially been voted out of legislation until at least next year, as of yesterday.

  11. Do you get paid for clinical hours??

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Melissa0181's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Whiel you may be reimbursed for your tuition, most schools (and I believe there are also state laws re: this) have a clause that makes it illegal to recieve compensation for educational clinicals. In...

  12. NP: Still a nurse?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting question! As a student nurse practitioner and cardiac nurse, I had a hard time striking a balance with the RN staff of the ED. It was really strange being a nurse and idetifying with them,...

  13. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For anyone who is interested, there is a greaet interview with the head of FNP/PA program and Davis and Dr. Finney from CMA on KQES Live,

  14. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @ Juan DLC: As always, thanks for your updated info and your insight. It's a disheartening speedbump, but let's hope those Dems decide to vote next

  15. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So very sad. I shall reserve my anger, spare allnurses.com another tirade against territorial physicians, hold my head high and keep moving forward with embodying professional and competent practice....

  16. Telephone Triage

    LuxCalidaNP replied to SunnyMindRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    In most clinics, Telephone Triage Nurses use a manual or protocol to respond to common complaints. But REMEMBER: You are not diagnosing or treating anyone over the phone, you are assessing and...

  17. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree...honestly, this isn't an awful situation, IF it doesn't change what is required for "Physician Supervision..." If they DID change those requirements after all of the physician opposition to...

  18. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My thought is that it is the same level of "supervision" as exists now: contingent on standardized procedure documents... So would these be void after 2-3 years of

  19. California NP's

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UPDATE! The CANP has released this most recent updates to the amendments before this gets voted on in Assembly on Aug. 6th: Under the first pathway, NPs who are nationally certified and have at least...

  20. telemetry vs med surge

    LuxCalidaNP replied to ffliper27's topic in Cardiac

    I work on a Cardiac Tele floor in California, and while it is technically also a Med Surg floor, we are a progressive-care/step-down floor for the ICU. Our patients are much more sick/unstable than...

  21. Good camp nurse nicknames?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    hehehe, I like "Uncle Faruncle..."

  22. DNP trouble in sight? FNP graduation Spring 2015...

    LuxCalidaNP replied to fnpL's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    From what I understand, the CCNE is PROPOSING the DNP be the entry level degree by 2015, but there is yet to be any real threats of enforcement from state or licensing agencies. At this point, yes,...

  23. Sternal Precautions Help!

    LuxCalidaNP replied to tttaylor's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I wish I had citations for ya...having worked in cardiothoracics and now cardiac telemetry, I have had some experience with sternal precautions. To start, think of the etio of pressure to the anterior...

  24. FNP doing procedures

    LuxCalidaNP replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree that NPs definetely lack A) the thorough gross anatomy training that MDs get, and B) that procedures are not uniformly taught in NP programs. BUT I think it depends on the quality of the...

  25. PA-C or NP? What would you do?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Guttercat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All things considered: State regulations and practice acts, academic program reputation, local climate for NPs/PAs, etc, one friend broke it down simply for me: PAs will always need to have a...