AlanaWCU

AlanaWCU has 5 years experience and specializes in Medical/Surgical.

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1. Scope of Practice question

   AlanaWCU posted a topic in NP

   Hi everyone, So I have a question... I am an Adult Nurse Practitioner and was told by one hospital in Maryland that since I am not an Acute Care NP, I would only be able to work in the outpatient setting (such as a clinic) and not with inpatients sin...

2. Silly but important question

   AlanaWCU posted a topic in NP

   I bought a new labcoat and want to have it embroidered. But I've gotten three different opinions from people about what exactly I should have embroidered on it. Here is what I was told: 1) Alana (last name), MSN, APN 2) Alana (last name), APN 3) Alan...

3. Annoyed

   AlanaWCU replied to AlanaWCU's topic in NP

   Thanks for your reply. At work I'm still signing my name followed by RN. But I'm just wondering how I would write out my name for any future NP jobs...or even on the top of a resume.

4. Annoyed

   AlanaWCU posted a topic in NP

   Newly graduated NP here and while searching the internet I am finding that all NP positions out there want you to have experience. Now how can I get experience if I can't get a job? Major Catch 22 going on! I'm still working as a med/surg nurse (been...

5. Unsure About What to Do

   AlanaWCU replied to AlanaWCU's topic in NP

   That's the problem. I don't know. When I emailed the woman in charge last spring about how many people applied she said, "Not that many because not that many people knew about it." I don't know if that means 5 people or 50 people. It's a gastroentero...

6. Unsure About What to Do

   AlanaWCU replied to AlanaWCU's topic in NP

   I would not be waiting a year to look for a job. I would find out if I get the fellowship at the end of Februrary and if not, I'd go hunting for a job then. So it's really only about 5 1/2 months. I really don't want to wait and do want to get the ba...

7. Unsure About What to Do

   AlanaWCU posted a topic in NP

   Hi everyone, I just graduated as an Adult Nurse Practitioner this past May. I passed my certification exams (both ANCC & AANP) and am waiting for my license to arrive in the mail. I have been an RN on a med/surg floor for the last five years. Her...