Finally2003NP-C

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  1. Over 40? Here are 7 things never to say in an interview.

    Finally2003NP-C replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good article, we all age in one way or another and new information when it comes to interviews always

  2. Correcting Another Nurse's Charting Error??

    Finally2003NP-C replied to nakeia's topic in General Nursing

    :redlight::smackingf I have read this thread for the last day or so. I am just a little worried about how some of the responses are promoting the idea it is okay to change an entry in a...

  3. Too late to take my National Certification????

    Finally2003NP-C replied to cr8tivNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    julie136, Post-Graduate courses are are just that, courses taken after completion of Graduate studies. I contacted the Texas BON and they explained that I would have to complete 400 hours of...

  4. Too late to take my National Certification????

    Finally2003NP-C replied to cr8tivNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    cr8tivNP, I would contact the FNP program that you graduated from as well as the BON California and explain your circumstances. I had a similar situation where I graduated and did not apply for...

  5. A degree that changed me from what I was to what I am

    Finally2003NP-C replied to Binu Francis's topic in General Nursing

    I teach the final level of M/S at a local college. This person's eventual understanding of what she is and what she represents is inspiring as well as sobering. You get out of your education what you...

  6. Dilaudid IV Push

    Finally2003NP-C replied to hdreserve's topic in Emergency

    I agree with 2ndwind, this is totally insane. IV push Dilaudid with no direct nursing observation, no intervention/followup is just asking for a lawsuit. As usual another administrative directive with...

  7. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I finally wised up and took the AANP exam after taking AANC twice. The last time I took the AANC exam I missed the cutoff by two points. As you can tell by my moniker I was board certified in 2003. It...

  8. So Frustrated with school and the admissions. Please help!!

    Finally2003NP-C replied to JC_Smith2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, glad to hear you are ****** off. Turn that feeling into focused purpose and do what is required to get into school. As to my response as hateful, no more to the point it is factual. Everything...

  9. So Frustrated with school and the admissions. Please help!!

    Finally2003NP-C replied to JC_Smith2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am constantly amazed at how many students get FRUSTRATED at admission requirements. The school you are trying to enter has explained to you what is required to gain admission. DO IT!! There is a...

  10. Getting through NP school

    Finally2003NP-C replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    :typing:banghead: Tweety..... take a deep breath and contemplate your naval... Just kidding! Look any of us who have been through the ringer of NP school felt the same as you. What am I doing...

  11. Passed ACNP exam today

    Finally2003NP-C replied to lifelong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!Come on in, the water is just fine..... a tad deep but just

  12. NP's Malpractice insurance....

    Finally2003NP-C replied to Maverick80's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Only $1200 for malpractice.... mine is $1600 and only if I do not see pregnant folk. You do not want to contemplate that figure. My first malpractice bill was $39, way back when I had the sense to...

  13. Using PDA's in practice.

    Finally2003NP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the process of deciding to purchase a PDA for use in practice. I am tired of lugging around 15 pound reference texts to each clinic, or leaving my NP prescribing guideline at home. My question...

  14. does a NP average more money than a PA? can NP's work w/out a docs oversight?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to pts's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pretty broad statement, especially when it is a misguided one. By the way I work with two PA's, and there are no problems. We get along without

  15. does a NP average more money than a PA? can NP's work w/out a docs oversight?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to pts's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Curious, Seems like there are quite a few PA's and Docs who read a forum set up for nurses. Arent' there any forums dedicated to PA's and

  16. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Finally2003NP-C replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The AACN can dictate the new "doctorate for entry into advanced practice" until they are blue in the face. Half the country cannot agree upon ADN or BSN as to entry into registered nursing.... So now...

  17. do NP programs adequetly prepare you for your career?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to DMR1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I saw this posting yesterday and was not going to respond. During today's practice I was asked by two separate NP students I precept how I knew so much about taking care of people. At first I thought...

  18. Using PDA's in practice.

    Finally2003NP-C replied to Finally2003NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well I am currently not in practice, but June 1, 2004 I start fulltime with a local GP/Pain Specialist. I signed on with a regional (Central Texas) headhunter group and they put me in touch with four...

  19. GNP or FNP?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have heard this question bandied-about numerous times as an NP, and while being a student. The main point is that FNP allows you considerable leeway in treating any and all patients that come under...

  20. Which Boards?

    Finally2003NP-C replied to NoleNurse2000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NoleNurse2000, Sorry to answer so late but I have been away from my pc for the holidays (about the only time I get a break...). I ended up taking the board certification with the American...