Saflanut

Saflanut

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  1. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    Saflanut replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I want to feel optimistic about future of our profession. I think problems start at the beginning. Education of NPs is (Both MSN and DNP) lagging way behind PA schools. I still don't understand the...

  2. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    Saflanut posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a primary care office which also functions as walkin-care. There are three NPs in the office and we work 12 hours a day usually with two nurses. Last week, we had a really busy day. Patients...

  3. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    I did not want to further comment on this issue but I felt that I can provide more insight and update. On Monday we discussed how we can improve patient care regarding this type of scenario with the...

  4. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    While I appreciate you taking time and commenting, it is clear that a lot of nuances getting qlost in this forum. I was not mad, I was disappointed as I mentioned these nurses are good nurses who work...

  5. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    I don't know what are you implying and what kind of picture you are getting. You don't know

  6. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    Wow so much hate and anger in your tone. This has nothing to do with NP education. You obviously did not read all of my comments. Not going to waste time repeating. I sense insecurity in your tone, no...

  7. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    I find it interesting that a lot of RNs are commenting on my topic, and I greatly appreciate your inputs. You definitely provide me different perspectives which precisely why I posted here.On the...

  8. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    As I pointed out she was not undressed and I had another pt waiting to be seen. I see your point

  9. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

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

    I guess I should clarify. I removed the tick from her lower leg and she was fully clothed. When she asked if we can check her for other ticks, I told her I need to go see the next pt. The she said I...

  10. CEN study tips

    Saflanut replied to arletka88's topic in Emergency

    Mark Boswell's youtube videos are concise. BCEN hand book and the his videos were enough for me. Good

  11. Two nurse practitioners Murdered in their home

    Saflanut replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My prayers with their families and God bless them for their

  12. Help.. Need advice, planning to take CEN on June

    Saflanut replied to msunday16's topic in Emergency

    I passed my CEN exam in February. I did Boswell's reviews on youtube along with his study book. He is very good at explaining and pointing possible questions. I thought the exam was not hard compared...

  13. No teamwork in ED

    Saflanut replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    Team work sounds nice, but most of the days I feel that I am alone with my pts. Not everybody is willing to help in the ED I work. Onetime charge nurse got irritated when I asked if the float nurse...

  14. Getting into emergency nursing

    Saflanut replied to countrygurl89's topic in Emergency

    I was a new grad who did the last semester preceptorship in the ED which I am currently hired. I was proactive and asked to speak with the nurse manager. I worked really hard and showed good attitude....

  15. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    Saflanut replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    LunahRN, I salute you and women who are in the Army! Stay safe! I have two girls who are doing Army ROTC! Army

  16. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    Saflanut replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    I too have similar issues with IV insertion. Nothing more frustrating than getting 3 patients at once with tons of blood work orders and all the other tests that you have to do and you are still...

  17. Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    Saflanut replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! You make a good

  18. Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    Saflanut replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    I have this pocket guide also. I am starting on February 4th. I have 12 weeks of fellowship. I want to make most of it and learn as much as I can. I consider myself book-smart but not too much...

  19. Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    Saflanut replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    Hi there,I graduated with my BSN last December and passed my NCLEX last week. And got the job two days later. Pretty excited. I am starting my ED fellowship in February. Ed was my first choice. I...

  20. Preceptorship pains! Any advice will be lovely!

    Saflanut posted a topic in General Students

    Soooo frustrated with the school now. They are placing me in a medicine unit apparently while I asked repeatedly and nicely for an ED preceptorship. I know for a fact that there is an ED preceptor...

  21. Things that gross you out..

    Saflanut replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    C-diff stool, toes with fungal infection, dry flaky skin particles that float in the air when you take out pt's socks, BO of pt, crusty skin on the skin folds, uncircumcised member with crusty stuff,...

  22. Applicants to GWU's ABSN 2011

    Saflanut replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Nursing

    Riagant, Very true sentiment but it is not exclusive to Shenandoah Uni. at all. Unfortunately, I have seen this phenomenon at our clinicals among nurses and have heard from other student that are...

  23. How can I make application attractive for ABSN?

    Saflanut posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am finishing up my BS degree in Biology. I have 3.8 GPA on prereqs and 3.5 GPA on my overall classes. There are three ABSN programs in where I live. But they are extremely competitive. I am...

  24. Took NCLEX this Morning

    Saflanut replied to Ethanphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Ethanphil, congrats! It must be pretty sweet feeling! Would you mind sharing your study guide also? My email: [email protected] Thanks and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction of completing this...

  25. Im here to complain. you can too:)

    Saflanut replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    Get up at 5 AM for clinicals: check Do 25 pages of care plans that includes useless information: check Ugly scrubs: check Opportunistic CNA's: check Tests and quizzes every week: check Unhelpful staff...