Patti_RN

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  1. Anyone attending Georgetown's Online NP program?

    Patti_RN posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I'm nearing the end of my application process; one more letter of recommendation, and my file will be complete. I've been accepted to two other programs, but I really want to attend Georgetown's...

  2. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm wondering if any relatively new nurses (a year or less in the field) are on the verge of quitting or did quit with no intention of getting another nursing job. I'm not talking about the, "I had a...

  3. Importance of good grades!!!

    Patti_RN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    What's worse? Striving for an A and getting a C? or, striving for a B and getting a

  4. Petition Obama to remove restrictions on APRN practice!

    Patti_RN replied to chudder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure of the intent of this petition. Scope of practice restrictions are state level decisions, not

  5. Passed AANP

    Patti_RN replied to Cessna172's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, this does help! I won't take the exam for another year, but I plan on studying for it the way I studied for the NCLEX: while I was still in my early semesters of nursing school. I bought study...

  6. Scrub pants with the most pockets

    Patti_RN replied to cdgpatterson's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ImKosher beat me to it! I don't wear them myself but one of the guys on our floor got a pair of these pants with lots and lots of pockets. Other people teasingly started calling him Rambo... until...

  7. Pay check??

    Patti_RN replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Funny thing about my first paycheck was that HR messed up my paperwork so no paycheck was issued the first pay period. My supervisor told me that often employees 'miss' their first paycheck, so I...

  8. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

    Patti_RN replied to Nurseadam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll return to the OP's questions, without judgment. Most employers will not share the exact reasons for termination when a new, prospective employer requests a reference. Many people believe there...

  9. First Semester Nursing Program Jitters

    Patti_RN replied to Susieq3's topic in General Students

    Admission to nursing school is very, very competitive. They turn down applicants who can be successful because they don't have space to accommodate everyone who would make it to graduation. This means...

  10. Who do nurses make more than?

    Patti_RN replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    If your only reason for becoming a nurse (or pursuing any job, for that matter) is money, you're bound to become a very unhappy person. Money should never be the paramount reason for choosing a...

  11. Single mom of 3, disorganized, discouraged & stressed

    Patti_RN replied to seattleattic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of us are parents, and we've juggled school and/ or work with family obligations. When people have difficulty doing so, it's usually because of not studying effectively. The best thing you can...

  12. What do you suggest I do to become an RN as fast as possible?

    Patti_RN replied to Principessa22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A word of caution about for profit schools (or any poorly ranked schools)-- they are expensive, many are not well respected, and the graduates of those programs suffer as a result of their poor...

  13. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    Patti_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BlueDevil's comments are fairly accurate--advanced practice practioners are fairly similar, but there tend to be differences. The most significant difference is the ability, aptitude, and skills of...

  14. Wrote up a CNA, but I was the one who got the boot!

    Patti_RN replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There must be some other details that you're not aware of. Many times we don't know how we're perceived by others, or what our colleagues really think of us. It sounds like you have some enemies--not...

  15. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    Patti_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    States differ on what PAs can/ cannot do; ditto for NPs. I believe all (or most) states require PAs to work under a physician, some have the same requirements for NPs; some states don't allow NPs...

  16. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    Patti_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Personally, I like the autonomy most NPs have (states do vary), but all PAs work under a physician. That, in itself, doesn't make anyone more or less competent. Most NPs do come from a BSN background...

  17. 8hr vs. 12hr work days

    Patti_RN replied to sjm30's topic in Nurse Management

    Not only are the hours of the work day a consideration, but the commuting time, parking expense, fuel or other transportation, and even prep time to go to work are all hours and expenses that should...

  18. Top 10 - You Decide Who Wins Defining Moments / Nursing Career Article Contest

    Patti_RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Not, yet, jaelpn! It took a while last time to get the deposit; I suspect Brian is pretty busy with this site and his 'real'

  19. Anyone know about Maryville's FNP program?

    Patti_RN replied to jd2186's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You get what you pay

  20. Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    Patti_RN replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MrsPolly, I respect your motivations and reasons for wanting to become a nurse and to have your sights on working in a physician's office. You're weighing your family obligations and career goals...

  21. Top 10 - You Decide Who Wins Defining Moments / Nursing Career Article Contest

    Patti_RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Thanks to Brian, Joe, and the rest who organized this contest and encouraged us to share our nursing stories. Hopefully, this contest will be even more popular in the future. The articles were great;...

  22. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    Patti_RN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I see resumes with three month 'jobs' (one in psych, one in med surg, one in peds, etc) during their nursing school years, it's obvious that these are clinical rotations and educational...

  23. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    Patti_RN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I received a resume that had ALL identifying information blacked out! Name, phone number, address, the names of schools attended, as well as the names of previous employers. The cover letter indicated...

  24. Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    Patti_RN replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A Med Tech is not a nurse, most med techs have at least a BSN, sometimes an MS and others even more education, so the person was being dishonest from the start. Med Tech is short for Medical...

  25. 6 years Nursing-no acute experience

    Patti_RN replied to Flikafly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try a staffing agency that fills local jobs. Often they fill temporary jobs that employers don't have enough staff to cover for, or don't want to hire for. These jobs range from single day flu shot...