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  1. Time to move on?

    grapejuice01 replied to grapejuice01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks all... I pretty much have the same opinion but feel bad because everyone here is so great. I hate to let them down by leaving but, ultimately, it is a business and I have to do what is best for...

  2. Time to move on?

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a FNP working in primary care. Graduated May 2013 and have been at the current job for 1 year. It is a good job with good doctors who are willing to answer questions and give me as much autonomy...

  3. Changes in bonus structure

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an FNP working with a base salary plus bonus potential. Basically, if I see >300 patients per month, I earn 17% of my net income for the practice. My company is changing the bonus structure,...

  4. Has anyone taken the HESI FNP exam?

    grapejuice01 replied to Tinabeanrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Im taking the FNP HESI in a week and I purchased the Leik book but was very disappointed. Its riddled with incorrect information, incorrect answers in the test questions, grammatical/spelling errors,...

  5. ER: Parkland vs Baylor

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am an ER nurse looking to make a move to a trauma center. Currently considering Parkland and BUMC but wanting to hear positives and negatives (not just rumors... which seems to be all Ive heard...

  6. shake insulin rather than roll?

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im doing an evidence-based practice paper on whether insulin should be rolled between the hands or shaken for mixing prior to administration (there has been some evidence that shaking is a better...

  7. How do I interpret my NET score?

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Students

    I took the NET today at Baylor and when I finished, they gave me a report with my scores, but they never told us how to read them (and I didnt ask because I assumed it would be self explanitory and...

  8. Transplant Coordinator

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im in the process of interviewing for lung transplant coordinator (pre or post... whichever they feel that I fit better in). Ive already completed the interview with the director and I am scheduled to...

  9. What is so boring about NP school?

    grapejuice01 replied to TootsieRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Im currently in an FNP program and am considering CRNA... Im in my third semester and I cannot wait to be done. I have been working as an ER nurse for three years and have found that much of the...

  10. How many CRNA's out there that didn't picture themselves in the field?

    grapejuice01 replied to detroitdano's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Deb- Did you complete NP school prior to beginning the CRNA program? I am in my third semester of the FNP program at TWU-Dallas. Frankly, its not a challenge for me. It feels like a lot of busy work...

  11. have you started becoming anal about things?

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Students

    I HAVE!! Im a member of another message board (not nursing related) and right now they are having the abortion debate (which I think is a ridiculous topic to argue because no one is going to change...

  12. New grad pay- Southern Illinois

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Im hoping someone can clear something up for me here... My best friend is starting the accelerated BSN program at Barnes Jewish in St Louis in May 08. She was apparently told by a nurse friend of hers...

  13. FNP student applying as "non-degree seeking"??

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am applying to the FNP program at TWU in Dallas. Originally I was intending to begin in Spring 2009, but I recently decided that I would try to get in for Fall 2008 if possible. My application was...

  14. FNP student applying as "non-degree seeking"??

    grapejuice01 replied to grapejuice01's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The hospital I currently work for will be paying for my tuition, but I didnt think about that being an issue... thanks for making that point!! Ill be calling HR to look into

  15. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is starting the Accel. BSN at BJC in May... we're heading to St Louis in two weeks to go apartment shopping but neither of us is very familiar with the area. Anyone have any...

  16. Ruptured ear drum

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my eardrum ruptured. It started hurting at 0630 Wednesday and by 1030 it ruptured... never knew it could happen THAT fast! Anyways, Im not looking for medical advice (I know there isnt much to do...

  17. Need info from ER RNs for RN-BSN paper

    grapejuice01 replied to Annabelle07's topic in Emergency

    We have a team of 2-3 social workers who are in the dept from 7a to about 2 or 3a to assist families, keep them updated, etc. If its after 3a and we dont have a social worker available, usually it...

  18. How to Calculate Mixed Insulin (70/30)

    grapejuice01 replied to Anjeleyes214's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... Sounds to me like its one of those tricky nursing school questions which makes you think WAY harder than you need to... I would have answered 12units of the 70/30 NPH, 0 units

  19. Dress code

    grapejuice01 replied to sugarsmom's topic in General Nursing

    If you're already wearing whatever you want to, though, pts cant really identify you from any other staff member now, can they? We've always had dress codes... royal blue for nurses (RNs and LVNs),...

  20. HELP !!! ! accidental arterial stick

    grapejuice01 replied to Li'lOne's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that as long as you held pressure until bleeding stopped, made sure circulation was still intact and made the doctor aware/documented, no real harm was done. In our ED, the radial...

  21. Externship...need advice from the experts!!

    grapejuice01 replied to DMCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did an externship in the ER when I was in school because you truly see EVERYTHING there. I wasnt entirely sure where I wanted to work when I got out of school at that time, so I figured the ER...

  22. Texas Health Resources online application

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I did the online app/attached resume for a nurse externship a few days ago (I also applied for two other positions just in case)... Anyways, I went online to check the status of the applications and...

  23. A Generation of Wimps?

    grapejuice01 replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    "Last weekend we had a 15 yo admitted s/p tonsillectomy. I took her breakfast tray into her, and she cried hsyterically because there was no sugar for her tea! She also threatened to leave AMA because...

  24. Dermatology question

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine asked me to do a little research on a problem he's been having for the past 15 years that his doctors havent been able to solve... 15 years ago, he smashed the tip of his little...

  25. Question about El Centro ADN

    grapejuice01 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Are any of you who are in the El Centro program current THR employees who will be doing the tuition reimbursement program? My best friend is interested in starting nursing school and I recommended...