sandnnw

sandnnw BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN

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  1. If almost done with a MSN in 2015, grandfathered in?

    sandnnw replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "In 1964, the ANA House of Delegates (HOD) adopted a motion "that ANA continue to work toward baccalaureate education as the educational foundation for professional nursing practice." Since that time,...

  2. Certification Frustration

    sandnnw replied to worm9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Only 9 complaints in 36 months? And that rates an "F" ? Another perspective: Took ANCC 22 Jan, took AANP 12 Feb. AANP made me wait two weeks for a question regarding my women's health clinic...

  3. The BON in Tennessee may be "sunsetted"

    sandnnw replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It is going to be very difficult for any "company" to get rid of a state/public created board, esp one that has a glaring "conflict of interest" with the business you are mentioning. There are...

  4. Online ER nurse practitioner programs?

    sandnnw replied to furthFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hot damn! that looks impressive. and

  5. To be a NP at the VA...

    sandnnw replied to UMCSN4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, you work full-time during the payback period, three years. I worked part-time during grad school (imagine three days of clinicals and work full-time???) Remember, its a government program....

  6. Best Men's Nursing Shoes???

    sandnnw replied to juniataemt06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No kidding. Most of the guys in my ER said the same exact thing. They all DRILLED holes in the side of their crock professional clogs. The one thing about my current crocs is the grip on hospital...

  7. To be a NP at the VA...

    sandnnw replied to UMCSN4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used NNEI, believe it is the only option I had. I actually went down to part-time for two years, working on weekends and one evening (my choice). Owe them three years. You are still a title 38...

  8. To be a NP at the VA...

    sandnnw replied to UMCSN4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UM, Yes, I work at a VA smack in the middle of a metro city. We are connected to where I used to work, a top ten university medical center. I wasted 10 years working for them, hopped over to the VA...

  9. What needs to be done after graduation?

    sandnnw replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    TAKE THE EXAM! If you leave that state... Start working on a portfolio. Include everything, including reference letters and keep all your applications/transcripts/diploma/cards/info in it. Your...

  10. To be a NP at the VA...

    sandnnw replied to UMCSN4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UM, doesn't really matter. Of the NPs at my VA, most are FNPs, a couple are ACNPs. I'm an ANP. I chose ANP for exactly what Dave states above. FNP - no kids, ACNP - I'm already cute, don't need...

  11. REALLY annoyed with AANP!

    sandnnw replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I sent mine both CERT mail, AANP asked for "clarification" on my women's health, which delayed the process for a couple of weeks (weird?). However... I took ANCC 22 Jan, AANP 12 Feb. Of course, got...

  12. Best Men's Nursing Shoes???

    sandnnw replied to juniataemt06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get a cheap pair, you won't be wearing them much anyway, not in nursing school, clinicals are never over 7hrs. When you graduate, grab that pair of crocs and don't look back. Speaking of crocs,...

  13. Fellow Nursing DUDES

    sandnnw replied to ORhopeful's topic in Men in Nursing

    ED...took me 15 years to discover this! Great for guys. Kinda reminds me of sports in a weird way. Team, fast(er) paced, quarterback-Charge, refs-docs, nobody is there for more than 4-6hrs, never...

  14. How difficult is FNP school?

    sandnnw replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jo, I'd say, as tough as you want to make it. I'm not sure why we are getting into the NA vs NP track, they are totally different and if you'd been in any OR or worked around either speciality, you'd...

  15. If you were in NP school again, what would you do different?

    sandnnw replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No kidding, it's often referred to as "Wonderbilt" As in, I wonder if I'll ever get my student loans paid off. We paid a very high price for that diploma, I hope it pays off one day! Great school,...

  16. Woo Hoo! Got accepted.

    sandnnw replied to 81FSUseminole's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh no, another blue devil! Oh well, congrats anyway...go

  17. Pocket PC, Palm, Blackberry, (which to purchase?)

    sandnnw replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ivan, you will NOT be disappointed! esp w/the new

  18. Best Rec NP Route...

    sandnnw replied to dc_frank's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNP with CEN. I'd have a few years of RN, PALS, TNCC, ACLS, ATLS (audit) behind me. You want to have everthing the staff RNs already have and EMT-B would NOT hurt. You didn't mention if you're...

  19. horror stories--are they true?

    sandnnw replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To old??? at 46? Jeezzz, that's the new 36! You're in your NP prime! Agree about allnurses, this place is

  20. Vanderbilt NP Bridge program

    sandnnw replied to Bigranger's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The bridge students I talked to while in the ANP program could not have hardly worked, unless on Friday and/or Saturday nights. The year is demanding for those w/o experience in healthcare, tons of...

  21. horror stories--are they true?

    sandnnw replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    JD, sounds like you work at a VA like me! Don't you LOVE

  22. Pocket PC, Palm, Blackberry, (which to purchase?)

    sandnnw replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Skyscape products on the iPhone blow everything else away. Recent upgrades from Epocrates also sweeten the iPhone dramatically. My palm Tx (loved it) crashed FAR too often compared to the iPhone....

  23. Lack of male role models and excess of estrogen

    sandnnw replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Just get thru it. You are NOT the first student nurse with a member or "that feeling." Are there any other boys in the class? If not, veer toward sportsminded girls. Talk to your girlfriend, she...

  24. EKG on female patients

    sandnnw replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    TALK, TALK, TALK and keep the areolas covered with a gown, explain what and why you are doing it. I've never had a problem. They are just thankful to have someone helping them. I usually don't...

  25. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

    sandnnw replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good luck boys, old or young, remember, the patients don't care, they just want you to help them! Maturity is a good