NP Sam

NP Sam

Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP

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  1. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    The school will offer you health insurance... Once you get accepted you will have a big packet that should address

  2. Entering nursing school in Sept. Any suggestion??

    NP Sam replied to sltenbroeck's topic in General Students

    Please enjoy your time off, I beg you! Your time for learning will SURELY

  3. Does fasting indicate NPO?

    NP Sam replied to neil890123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good question. Isn't fasting blood glucose mean they haven't eaten? I also see it used interchangeably but I'm not sure. Be careful though. Someone told me they were fasting, and when I asked how long...

  4. How many others are in an accelerated program?

    NP Sam replied to UUBSNA11's topic in General Students

    Ummmm YESSSSSSSSSSS! We even got shirts made with nursing diagnoses for ourselves. I feel you, trust me. Whatever you are feeling I am feeling. I keep telling myself : You're done in December, you're...

  5. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    When will you guys find out if you are

  6. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    NRHopeful1... yes you do, my GPA was lower than yours:yeah:, and I have just graduated in May and was accepted for Fall

  7. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    How long is your statement? Keep it concise like 1.5-2 pages. I know how you guys feel because this was me a few months ago! Feel free to private message me any questions you may

  8. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    NP Sam replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Will not delete Facebook! That's how we (my nursing classmates) ask questions/study and don't waste our texts! That, and skype. Also, I keep in touch with nurse mentors. But with everything you write...

  9. Start Fall '11 or Spring '13

    NP Sam replied to AKpow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, how does that program work? Do you apply and specify when you want to start (Spring 13) or do they just pull off the waitlist and Spring 13 is when they are able to take you? I'm so

  10. Can anyone tell me what patient sitter/safety attendant exactly does??

    NP Sam replied to swtchariot's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A sitter stays with one patient during the shift. You don't let them out of your sight and you accompany them everywhere. You don't perform patient care tasks unless you have been trained to do so. I...

  11. Florida Freshman - want to be a Nurse - need advice

    NP Sam replied to nurse2b13's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! I would say continue in your AA and then try to transfer into BSN program. Don't let fear of competition stop you. Keep your grades up in the rest of the prereqs you have to take. Try to get...

  12. Accelerated nursing program at florida atlantic university

    NP Sam replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, finals begin Monday so I'm not out of the woods yet:smackingf. I would highly suggest that you take pathophysiology before the program. Everyone's experience is different. I have lecture Mon and...

  13. Accelerated nursing program at florida atlantic university

    NP Sam replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I am currently in USF absn program. I got accepted for Fall 2010 and there are 36 of us. They usually accept 24-36. I would say definitely apply even though it is very competitive. I had a 3.4 and so...

  14. Just Accepted To Nursing School

    NP Sam replied to seizureffect's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! I was you a few shorts months ago. I was saying "Whoo hoo I got into absn program!" Now I'm 2 weeks away from being done with the first of four semesters. Enjoy this "honeymoon...

  15. How are you going to spend your Thanksgiving break?

    NP Sam replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan to relax, but have a final the day after break. Its a

  16. Please help with long-term goal for NANDA

    NP Sam replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    I you didn't want to talk about the blood pressure you could have a long term goal of keeping the pt's pulse rate and rhythm within normal parameters. Just a

  17. How should I open my Nursing school essay?

    NP Sam replied to chantie19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first paragraph has to grab the reader. You have to make them want to pass your essay around the room. Keep the first sentence and then find some way to equate the BMX experience with nursing. I...

  18. Need help with nursing diagnosis for care plan

    NP Sam replied to mustbcrazy's topic in General Students

    Here are my two suggestions...1) impaired urinary elimination: frequency r/t uti OR 2) risk for ineffective renal perfusion. I got these from my nursing diagnosis

  19. FL investigating private for-profit schools

    NP Sam replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Students

    'Bout time! I have has suspicions about each one of these schools (except Phoenix) for a long time. I'm not upset that they are for profit schools, it's how they take advantage of people that is...

  20. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Caitlynndavis, -My sample was about me, what nursing is to me, and what my ultimate goals are (examples: phD, msn, to rule the world, etc.). Don't be boring and generic... be different so you get...

  21. How can I feel less nervous about starting nursing school?

    NP Sam replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    The feelings you have are definitely normal. I also have a degree in another area and decided to become a CNA to get some healthcare experience. Wise decision!!!!!!!! CNAs work very hard and yes you...

  22. kidney failure nursing diagnoses

    NP Sam replied to all4ofus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just as a few ideas what about: 1. Decreased cardiac output 2. Activity Intolerance 3. Inbalanced nutriton Maybe taking a look at these three might

  23. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, they don't break it down until you are accepted and attend orientation. Heres my schedule with graduation date of dec 2011. Fall 10- Patho, Pharm, Fundies, Fundies clinical, physical exam Spring...

  24. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    NP Sam replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I am currently in the program and just started this fall. I have been getting lots of advice from people who got in this summer and they say they only had 10 weeks (we have 16) so it is more...

  25. do you get enough clinical experience?

    NP Sam replied to singleye's topic in General Students

    Ready for the world huh? So am I! But we have to learn the fundamentals of patient care, we will be doing it our entire first semester (Im in 4 semester accelerated BSN program). You might still do...