sandnnw

sandnnw BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN

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  1. Scope of Practice question

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

    TN, no difference. In my case, my supervising MD and I "collaborate" on what I can/want to do. In his opinion, I'm a partner to all the MDs/PAs/NPs and am able to do whatever I am comfortable with....

  2. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    sandnnw replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BTW...for those of you who are having trouble with the lovely "new" ANCC exam, I chose to sit for both the ANCC and AANP. Glad I did (Vegas approach). Even though I passed both, these tests are...

  3. Am I too old?

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

    To be honest...I believe I was hired for my age and experience as an ED RN. The admin was looking for "maturity" as he told me in the interview. And, he liked my resume, as I had only worked at two...

  4. who is at fault here

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

    Don't report, especially if you have a good rapport with the pharmacy and if they don't have a track record of mistakes. This stuff just happens and Phamacists catch...uh, help me all the time. Let...

  5. "Not a Good Fit"

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

    RUN...don't look back. If you are as good as you say you are...they'll notice in the billing dept and you might get a call back or at least an exit interview with, "now, don't be too hasty..." But,...

  6. ACNP and FNP

    sandnnw replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe a lot of us are on the cusp here. With the "winds" of change a blowin', I plan to go back and get my ACNP. I have no desire to see kids, but I can see where an FNP/CEN with ED experience...

  7. ACNP and FNP

    sandnnw replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stick around...it's all 'bout to change! My advice, be ready when it

  8. Employment problems?

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

    Read my previous posting. You have to sell yourself. I found the clinic on Craigslist. It took months, but I was being VERY picky, remember, I already had a job. I gave him an opportunity he could...

  9. Spin off: how do you deal with DNP haters.

    sandnnw replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Syndomal, I was trying to make the point of nursing history and what I've been exposed to in my own past, for improving myself, as well as the profession. For what its worth, I do like to add a bit...

  10. Medic --> ADN --> BSN/MSN

    sandnnw replied to greatone1210's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "forever" Your right, it is ridiculous, that's why I do it! Just to "jab" at them, as they do to me, all the time. It is a sign of mutual respect in my eyes, when two professionals, who work,...

  11. Medic --> ADN --> BSN/MSN

    sandnnw replied to greatone1210's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I refer to "independence" I do so in a far more global sense of the term. I've seen this myself. There is a submissive relationship between the two. Why do you think PAs are called,...

  12. Spin off: how do you deal with DNP haters.

    sandnnw replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    folks, we have seen this before and before (think BSN, MSN). Whilst other members of our allied health team (most of which are heavily aligned with the AMA) are now STANDARDIZED with a terminal...

  13. DNP or Post Masters?

    sandnnw replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, Sug, sounds like an interesting job, very rewarding and challenging...trying to relate current health trends to such a conservative group of sweet people. I like veterans myself, talk about...

  14. Medic --> ADN --> BSN/MSN

    sandnnw replied to greatone1210's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    See, you already have it figured out. Stop with the silly questions, good grief, what are you waiting on??? Funny you should mention Patho. One of my first classes was from a PhD in Physiology...

  15. DNP or Post Masters?

    sandnnw replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    http://www.uab.edu/nursing/index.php

  16. DNP or Post Masters?

    sandnnw replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Teach? DNP, do it! Don't look back, you can hug me

  17. Medic --> ADN --> BSN/MSN

    sandnnw replied to greatone1210's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe you have almost answered your own question. The answer may lie within how "independent" you wish to be. If you are use to working under a medical director and like the medical model, then...

  18. Employment problems?

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

    Trauma is correct. It took me nearly six months to get all my certs/licenses/portfolio together and then another three months to finally find "that job." I could have gotten a "pain clinic" job...

  19. DNP in one Year?

    sandnnw replied to patdaddy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    dog: http://www.georgiasouthernhealthscience.com/departments/school-of-nursing/graduate/pdfs/DNP_Curriculum_POS.pdf $350/hr Wanna car

  20. NP vs. RN job satisfaction

    sandnnw replied to Sammi15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I must also admit, I love being an ED nurse, but I don't think my body does. As my BMI increases, it seems my bod enjoys the NP time far more than the RN time. Now, I realize, I'm doing this to...

  21. Difference in pay at Nashville hospitals?

    sandnnw replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    That's kinda of my point. If money is important to you, then by all means, chase that extra $2K/yr at Whatever medical center. I think you'll find though, that eventually, happiness and culture are...

  22. RODP pre-reqs for Associates?

    sandnnw replied to pellykate's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Get it in

  23. Will Hospitals pay for me to go to nursing school?

    sandnnw replied to jcd091988's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Many will pay some, few will pay all of it. I did some snooping for you. Methodist in Oak Ridge has an impressive Loan repayment program. It appears they also have some sort of assistance while...

  24. Novice ER Nurse needs help please

    sandnnw replied to Lunar's topic in Emergency

    Football...you're a good cracker, well said. I don't like the ONE preceptor approach, I see it better as a 2-3 step, graduation, starting with skills, getting thru the motions, documentation, working...

  25. Novice ER Nurse needs help please

    sandnnw replied to Lunar's topic in Emergency

    Look, cb/vr, you two are both probably wonderful nurses, and believe me, this country needs more of you. My point is getting slowed/lost here in emotional dynamics, assumptions, lost semantics and...