NP Sam

NP Sam

Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP

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  1. Anyone apply to USF NP program 2013?

    NP Sam replied to AlphaPig's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got in for PNP. Found out around third week of march. FNP is competitive so that may be why no

  2. Best and Least Cases?

    NP Sam replied to It Takes Heart's topic in Operating Room

    Love ortho! Urology annoys me. Cannot stand urology

  3. How much do you owe in student loans?

    NP Sam replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    About 35k total but I've been paying for a year. Also 14k is my loans and the other is loans my dad took out for me that I promised he would never have to pay. I pay $450/month total every

  4. Accepted!! - University of South Florida Fall 2013

    NP Sam replied to AlphaPig's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! I got in for PNP! I'm still waiting on mail

  5. Accepted: USF Accelerated BSN Summer 2013!

    NP Sam replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats! Get ready for the ride... I couldn't imagine starting in Summer. So glad I had a Fall

  6. Would you recommend OR Nursing?

    NP Sam replied to MrWarmHearted's topic in Operating Room

    Go for it! Yes there are strong personalities but I love it! It brings out the assertiveness in this super shy girl. I will be attending PNP program in Fall. No there is not a lot of "awake" patient...

  7. Anyone apply to USF NP program 2013?

    NP Sam replied to AlphaPig's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you mean USF Tampa? I am applying there too. I think we should hear about 4-6 weeks after deadline so mid to late

  8. How to not pass out in the OR?

    NP Sam replied to Katiezieg's topic in Operating Room

    My first time in the OR it happened to me. It's the nervousness or the newness if not an actual medical condition. The key is relax and not buckle to knees. Also, don't tie your mask too tight. Most...

  9. OR nurse in U.S.

    NP Sam replied to gcruzRN's topic in Operating Room

    My hospital has two circulators per room and we are not a Level 1 Trauma center. It all depends on where you

  10. Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    NP Sam replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for that

  11. Teachers fueling the "my degree is better than your degree" problem

    NP Sam replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Did your program have a Leadership/ Management clinical? You will move up the clinical ladder professionally faster with a BSN. Nothing wrong with getting ASN before BSN. I applied to ASN programs...

  12. introverted nurses -what is the best job?

    NP Sam replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Be an assertive introvert if going to the OR. It is the perfect place for

  13. v tach vs. v fib

    NP Sam replied to violet_violet's topic in Cardiac

    V-fibrillation=defibrillation. I have never forgotten

  14. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

    NP Sam replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just wanted to subscribe to this thread to see how things turn out since I am an OR nurse and applying to NP school to do the same thing. Keep us

  15. Operating Room Inventions

    NP Sam replied to TheScrubulator's topic in Operating Room

    We have vocera. Or should I say my facility has Vocera? There are so expensive that there is a waiting list. Hopefully by my year anniversary we will all have them. My favorite features are the"Beam...

  16. Nursing application essay

    NP Sam replied to ENT RN's topic in General Students

    First, congrats on making it this far! Now on to my critique. If you say you've been working since 2010 you don't have to say "until date." Immensely perfected" does not need immense in it. No one is...

  17. Upcoming OR shadowing followed by Interview

    NP Sam replied to classics70s's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck on your interview! Your strengths and weaknesses are something you should take time to think about. I was recently told that I was hired because of my interview! So it means a lot. I agree...

  18. Most challenging moments in Nursing school

    NP Sam replied to Onco_NT's topic in General Students

    Foleys! Now I do a couple a week at work. Still have trouble with that stylet in the 6 Fr.

  19. Who were you in high school

    NP Sam replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I was a quiet girl who no one knew existed that also took college classes. My senior year I only attended school one day: graduation. I think my name was listed in the commencement book with a...

  20. Areas of Nursing where would I work as a new Nurse?

    NP Sam replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a very generic but true answer you will get used to in the future: it depends. There is no set area new grads work. QUOTE="chorkle;7090769"]My take on this is likely different than most. I'll...

  21. Going back to school for a second degree..

    NP Sam replied to Britt2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest BSN if able to get loans/scholarships. I had a BS before my BSN and only considered ASN programs if I was not accepted to any BSN programs. However, I am single with no kids. Yes, a...

  22. University of South Florida ACNP Spring 2013

    NP Sam replied to grace390's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok I deleted

  23. Has anyone applied to Florida Hospital Feb/March new grad?

    NP Sam replied to seb1202's topic in Florida Nursing

    Surely you meant

  24. New grad in need of career advice

    NP Sam replied to jroxx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new grad working in the OR. As an anesthesia tech you see what we do but I would suggest shadowing a circulator. I have no interest in being an floor RN. I do admit that you must force yourself...

  25. University of South Florida ACNP Spring 2013

    NP Sam replied to grace390's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did attend undergrad