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  1. I want to call shenanigans!

    shannons1 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Of my five kids, 4 have nut allergies. My six year old was standing next to a bag of walnuts and told me her throat was itchy. By the time we got to the car for benadryl her one eye was almost swollen...

  2. Advice for an FNP transitioning from retail...

    shannons1 replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I left a job that I had for many years to try mc. So I had a good amount of experience. I would never recommend a new NP work at a retail clinic. Mostly for the reasons already mentioned-long hours,...

  3. Convicted felons and nursing

    shannons1 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only wanted to comment on the metro video. Makes me very sad to see this. I worked at metrohealth main hospital for 10 years(the nursing home is on campus but not part of the main hospital). I loved...

  4. PNP in the hospital

    shannons1 replied to cpsnap's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a FNP with mainly pediatric experience the last 18 years(over 13 as NP). Currently I work inpatient peds heme/onc covering at night. My coworkers are all PNPs. I love this job!! Now I worked...

  5. NP's working at teaching hospitals

    shannons1 replied to cardschicarn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Excellent response Juan. Midlevel providers are in increased demand in the academic medical centers of northeast Ohio due to the changes to resident/intern hours. It is a great opportunity all around...

  6. How much did your nursing education cost you? Worth it?

    shannons1 replied to resilientnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a FNP for 14 years(RN for 19) & I would advise to pay for as much as you possibly can out of pocket, go to the program that delivers best education for a reasonable price. The most...

  7. Private Loan Debt Stressed Out New Grad! HELP!

    shannons1 replied to LovelyRain's topic in General Nursing

    There are two websites that I think will at least help: Indeed.com-best job search engine, nationwide daveramsey.com-changed our lives, helped me feel in control of my financial future The cost of...

  8. The worst thing I've ever seen on my L&D floor...

    shannons1 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We lost triplets 11 years ago, our first children after years of infertility treatment. One of the things I remember vividly was my nurse, Helen. She was an angel and got me through the worst night of...

  9. Why I'm sick of the ED

    shannons1 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    The nurses in the ED I worked at the last year (I'm a NP) were the best trained nurses I have ever worked with so far. I hope I let them know how much I appreciated their assessments/judgements...

  10. is a teaching hospital better experience than a nonteaching hospital?

    shannons1 replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't think it is so much which is better, rather which one is a better fit for you. I've learned over the years that I much prefer large, teaching hospitals over the private institutions in my...

  11. minute clinic

    shannons1 replied to NJ-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked there for three years and found the schedule very rough on my family. I have 5 little ones and the problem for me was the long hours, the isolation all day(usually only NP), and it just...

  12. Different NP practices

    shannons1 replied to silentRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't want to go with FNP initially(wanted PNP) but at the time that is all my local university offered. Now I am very glad I did. I do plan to do a post masters/DNP in ACPNP but that is only for...

  13. NP autonomy in the ED setting

    shannons1 replied to emsst10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe this is particular to that ED or your area? I work in an extremely busy "county" hospital. We work independently and just confer with our attendings when needed. Very independent setting

  14. Pay cut for more flexible schedule

    shannons1 replied to missgigius's topic in General Nursing

    I'd switch in a minute!! Good

  15. What the heck

    shannons1 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! Very unprofessional, passive aggressive and, quite frankly, legally risky on his part. Sounds like you handled it very well. Make sure you

  16. is it ok to take advanced pharmacology and health assessment together

    shannons1 replied to PRETTYODD's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, it has been a long time since I was in school (grad 1998 George Mason) but my program did pharm and advanced assessment together in one semester. It was hard! IE: it was the only time I cut my...

  17. Any NPs ever been paid this way?

    shannons1 replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is some risk, as mentioned before, but it does sound like a really interesting opportunity. Since it seems very part time maybe you could give it a try, being very clear with him that you'd like...

  18. advice for FNP maybe go for peds CNS?

    shannons1 posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi there, I have been trying to decide what to do with my future career track for a little while now. Currently I am a FNP, probably will go back for DNP eventually. Right now I am trying to be more...

  19. advice for FNP maybe go for peds CNS?

    shannons1 replied to shannons1's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks guys. This really is what I am looking for, straight forward, honest opinions. I really should look to seriously work towards DNP or PhD. I just wish the DNP had a residency to make it more...

  20. Working as a bedside RN after getting NP....

    shannons1 replied to WoosahRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Had a thought after reading part of your response about wanting to work in the PICU or more acute setting. I may be possibly starting back very part time for a post masters ACPNP. Depends on finances...

  21. Working as a bedside RN after getting NP....

    shannons1 replied to WoosahRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I am a FNP with lots of peds experience as a RN and NP. I briefly did pick up some RN time at a local community hospital about a year ago but I will not donthat again for two reasons that may be...

  22. Any new NPs go directly for DNP?

    shannons1 replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes, this is true. However, OP has MSN so I think she is looking at the post MSN options(?). Again, as already pointed out from other posts, programs are still working through how to best train DNP...

  23. Any MSN FNPs in online DNP program?

    shannons1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there, Hoping someone can help me find a good, affordable, post masters DNP program that is primarily online? Have checked into CWRU(I live in the Cleveland area) but it is not affordable for me...

  24. Any MSN FNPs in online DNP program?

    shannons1 replied to shannons1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you, both, very much! The cost is definitely a big part as well. I am actively gong to pursue the univ of Toledo/wright state but it is very competitive from what I have read. But am forging...

  25. Any new NPs go directly for DNP?

    shannons1 replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    OK, this is just my own personal opinion. I have been a FNP for over 12 years and am just now looking into doing an online DNP program. From what I have been seeing, it may not be wise to jump into...