sandnnw

sandnnw BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN

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  1. Career choices prior to NP school

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

    What NP program? PNP? FNP? I LEFT the MICU for the ED. Couldn't talk to those intubated patients and 1/2 of them died. After 5 years, it just got to me. The ED was a breath of fresh air and I've...

  2. Novice ER Nurse needs help please

    sandnnw replied to Lunar's topic in Emergency

    There are multitudes of reasons I left nursing management...your post is just an example of one. I'm not going to get in the ditch with you in regards to precepting, I have precepted, trained,...

  3. stethoscope - NP practice

    sandnnw replied to wwatts1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ditto Wowza, I luv mine, littman cardz III...worth every penny lub, dub, lub, dub, lub,

  4. Be Professional or Keep My License?

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

    Are you under a contract? What "they" are doing smells illegal and your OM is not looking out for you, but what "feels easy and quick" because you obviously are good at what you do. I'd serve...

  5. Career choices prior to NP school

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

    Hmmm...you are in a pickle! You need to get that debt paid down BEFORE getting into grad school, if you truly have "lots of loan debt." That will only add to your stress, don't add to it. Sounds...

  6. DNP in one Year?

    sandnnw replied to patdaddy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    http://www.uab.edu/nursing/images/stories/infostudents/dnp_fact_sheet.pdf ONE

  7. Difference in pay at Nashville hospitals?

    sandnnw replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hate to tell ya Vandy1, I worked there for a decade, that is NO secret, VUMC is the lowest and always drags on raises. VUMCs secrets are the benefits. No other healthcare provider, including the VA,...

  8. I don't get it.......vent

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

    Wow, just refuse to see her, sounds like you may have that option. Stick to your guns, others will eventually see the light or get burned. Ever sat through a deposition? You'll wish you never...

  9. when a patient gets upset

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

    Oh no, don't waste you time! I've learned these folks usually have *one thing* on their minds, *don't take* their insults, you are not a chef. I usually offer a smile/handshake and tell them to,...

  10. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    sandnnw replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well said Sug, personally, I have gone ABOVE and BEYOND any state requirements and still continue to strive to climb the ladder to achieve the highest of marks, certs, degrees, CEU/CME, etc. As I...

  11. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    sandnnw replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see big leaps in your future...perhaps a deanship or director of the ACNP, NONPF, NLN...I wish you

  12. AANP Certification Exam

    sandnnw replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Welcome to the NP world! Now get out there and make your millions,

  13. Novice ER Nurse needs help please

    sandnnw replied to Lunar's topic in Emergency

    Lunar, sounds like you need to change a few things. I'd start replying to my nurse manager in writing, no more verbals. Be very specific about this "critical thinking" or you're going to find...

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

    sandnnw replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yeah sug...and if you can get someone else to pay for it, why not??? Go for

  15. First NP Job

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

    Tis true! About $10k less I'm afraid. RN of 20 does not equal a new grad NP, I'm surprised I got as much as I did from the place. But in less than a year, $2/hr raise. I have several other offers...

  16. APMHNP annoyed that they add FPMHNP..what now?

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

    In TN, I can see 12+ as an ANP. Although, I'd never start a 12-17.99 on any Rx. Punt to PEDS first, let them send to Psych or PsyD/you/LCSW, etc. Waaaaaaaaaaaay beyond little ole me.

  17. APMHNP annoyed that they add FPMHNP..what now?

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

    I'd talk to your program director, or contact one in your area. If you are affilitated with a graduate SON, you'd be surprised what they can do for you. A few classes (3-6hrs and one rotation...

  18. Emergency Nurse Practitioners

    sandnnw replied to Medic09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    https://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/emergency_NP.php These folks appear to be "blazing a trail" to the ENP pathway. They have written numerous proposals and white papers, housed on the ENA web portal....

  19. Associates or Bachelors?

    sandnnw replied to editingeyes's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Crap shoot, literally, work with the recruiter, if you have civil service that helps, military experience helps, being certified (in anything) helps, etc. Market yourself, have the skillset in place....

  20. Emergency Nurse Practitioners

    sandnnw replied to Medic09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Me path (over 20yrs): military medic, EMT-B, BSN, military flight nurse, Critical Care Course, ICU, ED, MSN, ANP in a hybrid Walk-in/Urgent Care (yes, it can be done!) My graduate program had...

  21. NP attire

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

    Short = cooler, cleaner, lighter, neater...it just

  22. Associates or Bachelors?

    sandnnw replied to editingeyes's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm one of the VA nurses...it is worth the wait, believe me. I can't afford to leave! Help! I'm trapped in nursing heaven,

  23. Rush vs Vanderbilt

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

    No FOOTBALL??? Well...the choice is

  24. Rush vs Vanderbilt

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

    The Vanderbilt name carries more in the Northeast/east coast as well. Remember your history, although, to me, this has absolutely nothing to do with the academics, nor institutional reputation, but...

  25. Is GPA that critical for APN programs?

    sandnnw replied to bnurse88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nah...I had a horrible undergrad, screwed around in my younger years. In my case, the GRE pulled me out of transcript hell. I prepped and prepped, luckily I guess, I must have a flare for creative...