LeLeeFNP

LeLeeFNP

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  1. taking nclex in 1 week,any tips or any advice?nurses who already passed their nclex

    LeLeeFNP replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the two that i can remeber off the top of my head are Mosby and drexel. you have to purchase the license for them online then you will be able to access the site (i believe they give you an access...

  2. RN-MSN, and then NP-post cert, or?

    LeLeeFNP replied to Leanne62499's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    if you continue on with your current program and do a post master's cerificate it may be easier to and quicker once you do obtain your NP. most post master's programs are only a year of full time...

  3. taking nclex in 1 week,any tips or any advice?nurses who already passed their nclex

    LeLeeFNP replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    please take everything everyone is telling you in stride and realize that YOUR exam will be completely different than everyone elses exam. Just because one person got a lot of infection control...

  4. Going from Adult ICU to NICU

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I have experience in adult critical care and am just wondering if it is fairly easy ( in your opinion ) to go into the NICU? When managers hire newbies would they prefer critical care...

  5. 2 Bachelor's degrees + ADN = means nothing???

    LeLeeFNP replied to KamiK85's topic in General Nursing

    i am also in your situation in that nursing is a second career for me and I have a Bachelors in non-nursing (Communication) and an ADN. I am currently enrolled in an MSN program as well. Because I...

  6. How long is orientation for nurse new to ED?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    " "Really? I've never heard of that before. I guess I could see it if you worked trauma since you'd most likely be helping out with line insertions and intubations and such but I've researched a fair...

  7. Going from Adult ICU to NICU

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for sharing your

  8. What did I do wrong?

    LeLeeFNP replied to carebearsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    " "As I stated earlier I was not trying to be mean or offensive, nor was I trying to suggest that you need to have all the experience I had to work in the ICU. It's good to hear that you did shadow,...

  9. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently posted a thread regarding why i hate med-surg nursing due to the abuse of the nurses and not being able to give quality care and how i LOVE critical care nursing. This sparked my interest...

  10. What did I do wrong?

    LeLeeFNP replied to carebearsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Have you spent any time in the ICU at all? I mean as a tech? An intern? Have you even shadowed? I would definately say learn from this experience and try to at least get a shadowing experience in the...

  11. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i know many of you haven't been on here in a while but i just wanted to say ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! we are starting in a few weeks. I'm sooo

  12. does night shift make you fat?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I gained 25 pounds over the last year and a half after starting a night shift position. after 3 and a half months of HARD HARD work, (excersizing and dieting like crazy) i finally lost the weight. but...

  13. does night shift make you fat?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    well so far so good! Haven't gained any weight back this week. I actually lost another pound! I've been taking some of the good advice on this thread and trying to just focus on drinking tea and soup...

  14. How long is orientation for nurse new to ED?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    i would also say think about your future career goals. Your profile states that you want to be a ENP or a CRNA. You HAVE to work in the ICU to be a CRNA (to even get accepted into a program you would...

  15. How long is orientation for nurse new to ED?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    " "Like you, I too was undecided. It's not that I don't love ICU because I do, however I will never know if I love ED better unless I give it a try. I can always go back to ICU later since I have the...

  16. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    " "You just finished LPN school not too long ago right? Why not go back for your ASN? Never say never as it is NEVER to ate to fulfill a dream. I realize i am only 28 but in my graduating class, more...

  17. How healthy and fit are you?

    LeLeeFNP replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    just recently lost 30 pounds (now 5'3, 115 pounds and size 2!) :yeah:sorry i have to toot my own horn sometimes to stay motivated because it was very hard work! Anyway i am working 12 hr nights so my...

  18. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I just realized I never told my whole nursing story. I started out in LTAC which specialized in vent weaning and wound care. I appreciate how much i learned there and it was a great start for someone...

  19. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!

  20. Are there nurses out there that actually LIKE Med-Surg?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am quitting my surgical nursing job after 3 months to go back to critical care nursing. I honestly don't know how i lasted 3 months. I just don't understand how anyone can enjoy med-surg nursing. U...

  21. The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    LeLeeFNP replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the others, if MD is not a route you can pursue at this time you can become an advanced practice nurse. CRNAs make six figures although i hear that is just as difficult as med-school. but...

  22. Are there nurses out there that actually LIKE Med-Surg?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    i understand that med-surg patients require a different level of care than critical care patients and i totally understand that, but my whole thing is when one of my patient's pressess their call...

  23. Burnng out of nursing...

    LeLeeFNP replied to RNburninout's topic in General Nursing

    if your current nursing job is depressing you i say don't you dare increase your hours there. Your personal, emotional health and well being is so much more important and a job is not worth it. I hate...

  24. The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    LeLeeFNP replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    John, I too completed nursing school with two young children and a husband. I too went into nursing after having a career in a different field that I didn't enjoy. My husband was supportive of the...

  25. Depressed about new job-hate it- quit???

    LeLeeFNP replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    i say get out of there. Its not worth it if you are that unhappy. It's tough out here for NEW nurses, not experienced ones. You should be able to find a place you are happy