sandnnw

sandnnw BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN

Emergency, MCCU, Surgical/ENT, Hep Trans

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  1. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

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

    Take a look at the recent post, "NP career after retail health..." says it all. sniff, sniff, achooooo. Your scope is severely limited by corporate headquarters and the EMR. We have 1-2 folks...

  2. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

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

    A word about mixing roles... There are different situations, for different folks in varied locations across the country. While some here *may* have been lucky enough to get a job right out of grad...

  3. 2 take or not 2 take review class??

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

    Don't discount those CDs. Great for the car, iPod. I found them very humorous and listened over and over again. I studied a few hours each day, began to focus on my weak areas, etc. The 1/2 size...

  4. 2 take or not 2 take review class??

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

    I didn't take a course. I bought three review books and this included the Fitzgerald CD. If you are disciplined and work through these books, you'll be fine. I made 1/2 size index cards and...

  5. compensation for new grad emergency medicine fellowship

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

    Sounds like a gift, I'd take it. A fellowship says a lot about you and your aspirations/goals. Padding a CV is never a bad thing IMHO. Have you seen the salaries of ED NPs??? >

  6. Any male NP's out there?

    sandnnw replied to serpico79000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a member. The male NP has a great job, just like the FEmale NPs. Of course, I too believe we have a slight advantage, just like when I was an ED RN. Odd I know, but its there and probably...

  7. So what is your job like as an NP? Getting into NP school right away?

    sandnnw replied to hawaiianflowers21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ERNP, ditto. I often wonder HOW the world continues to

  8. What would you say to your patient?

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

    I've had two of these folks in the last six months. My response, "Well you can certainly see the Emergency Physicians, they are very busy now with a few heart attacks, someone having a stroke I...

  9. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

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

    Initially, I'd say Urgent Care is your best bet for experience. That's where I started right out of school. Depends upon what kind of experience you get there as well. I was lucky to get into my...

  10. Starting first NP position soon...advice?

    sandnnw replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, sounds like a great job. I'd read up on labs and testing. Bone up (pardon the pun) on reading radiographs and get to know the surgeons. Hopefully you will have an orientation period, which...

  11. Nurse Practitioner in hospital setting?

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

    We have several in our hospital (VA). Even the surgical specialties have inpatient NPs and PAs who round, write for tests and discharge. The PAs actually first assist on some days. Some days I...

  12. immature nursing students

    sandnnw replied to bananabubbletea's topic in General Students

    2 years, still immature...I've replied to these without looking at the dates, kinda

  13. Unprofessional, inaccurate article

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

    Yes, and I notice, "fair and balanced" cut off the comments...wonder

  14. Should I pursue an FNP or ACNP degree if I want to work in the ER

    sandnnw replied to Penguins In Guam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Same here, as I do work in an ED. I'm an ANP, kinda special situation as I do work in a VA, so we see 18-up. I agree with KyboyRN. I'd go the FNP route and ask to perform your rotations in the ED....

  15. Any one else feel this way

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

    Several times a week, still, after two

  16. NP's in the ER

    sandnnw replied to leslie420's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your answer depends. I am an ANP that actually worked in my ED and went back to school. The director hired me more for my ED experience than my NP as I only had a year working part-time in a...

  17. NP autonomy in the ED setting

    sandnnw replied to emsst10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Big city here...autonomous as much as I can stand it

  18. Would you take THIS NP position without looking at other offers?

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

    Congrats, keep us up to date on your progress. I am in my first year of a challenging job as well. Some days I long for my old job, but each month gets

  19. Would you take THIS NP position without looking at other offers?

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

    Sounds challenging, but what an opportunity! I'd ask about orientation (length) and be sure to talk with the other NP (likes/dislikes). It may take a while to get into the groove, but might turn...

  20. Of need of moral support!

    sandnnw replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For me, the last semester was the most fun. You'll get to practice more independently, clinic starts becoming more comfortable, confidence builds, etc. I suggest making a calendar or looking at all...

  21. MALE NP

    sandnnw replied to uwa2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    More than ye think...usually bored ED

  22. Need Some Academic Advice (Primary Care NPs)

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

    Hypertensive crisis in the office. I'd look at all the options you could use, go into the Pathphys, testing, differentials and ultimately when you send to the ED. I see this a lot and note that many...

  23. Hours NP work a week?

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

    43 in the ED, 5+ in the Walk-In. Each week

  24. Proper use of credentials

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

    Jimbo NP Labcoat, Scrubs, cards, scripts and stamp Absolutely no confusion whatsoever

  25. PMHNP

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

    Don't forget UT Knoxville as well. They still offer an MSN