NP Sam

NP Sam

Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP

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  1. How Can You Be A Nurse With No Clinical Background?

    NP Sam replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow, you have the kid thing all planned out . Life does not always work out the way we "plan" (literally for you) but I hope you have those five

  2. Tampa, FL Hospitals: HELP!

    NP Sam replied to rachel3332's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, one was in my class, the other the class after me. BSNs. The one in my class volunteered there during

  3. To go from NICU to OR

    NP Sam replied to RN312's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It wouldn't be too hard...just learning something new that's all. We have a new nurse where I work that just started in CVOR from labor and

  4. New Grads / First Job Survey

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

    Degree type: Bachelors, Associates, or other (please list)...BSN Graduation month/year: 12/2011 Sex: Male or female.. Female Age range: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55+:19-24 Job...

  5. Tampa, FL Hospitals: HELP!

    NP Sam replied to rachel3332's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know two new grads taken at moffitt in last year.... So they do take new grads. Don't ask me how they did it but they

  6. How Can You Be A Nurse With No Clinical Background?

    NP Sam replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am an operating room nurse and applying for PNP programs now. The operating room is what I know and will use that as a PNP by joining a surgery group. So no, I will have no bedside experience. That...

  7. University of South Florida ACNP Spring 2013

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

    Well I'll be the different one. I'm applying for the Fall PNP track. Congrats on getting

  8. Can a teacher do this?

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

    Are you doing prereqs or in nursing school? Nursing school tests will call on knowledge that is not always presented in powerpoints also. As far as time to take a test... Does that really matter?...

  9. The Dream Job

    NP Sam replied to pco8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even though CRNAs work in ORs you have to be an ICU nurse for two years minimum. OR nursing does not count. I work in the OR so I know that isn't possible for

  10. Accelerated second degree BSN suggestions

    NP Sam replied to Brkc56's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There were some that worked, but NOT full time. It is possible but your grades might suffer as a

  11. New Grad RN starting in OR, any advice?

    NP Sam replied to missb1250's topic in Operating Room

    The biggest advice I have is to keep your ears open and let things roll off your shoulder. Every case is a new case. Be able to now joke with someone that just upset you ten minutes ago. That's how I...

  12. Care plan.. eek!

    NP Sam replied to TBrew2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well she spelled it out for you :). As she mentioned, look at all the meds and diagnoses and relate that with symptoms/observations. Esme12 you are

  13. Care plan.. eek!

    NP Sam replied to TBrew2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You just gave so much info in that paragraph! Esme12 pointed out for you the connection between hyponatremia and confusion. Sometimes it is hard to see that you have everything you need... I hated...

  14. CNA to RN?

    NP Sam replied to brie_1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA first and am so glad I was. Keeps me humble. Also, when learning some nursing skills I was ahead in terms of checking vitals, measuring I/O,

  15. Nursing Essay... Stressed Out

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

    I would suggest you read this aloud to yourself. When reading think about what words are missing that you are leaving the reader to assume. The sentence" coming from a family..." is not a complete...

  16. Failed Nclex-Rn... :(

    NP Sam replied to 25ssb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear this. Did you do ALL of question bank, not just question trainers? Practicing questions is a strategy I would suggest. Also read the Kaplan review book cover to

  17. Advice needed for new BSN, RN in the Tampa, Fl area

    NP Sam replied to cashlock's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would advise that you have back interviews/jobs set up just as a general rule. There won't be as many spots as there was in my

  18. Advice needed for new BSN, RN in the Tampa, Fl area

    NP Sam replied to cashlock's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keep your heads up! I don't believe interviews have happened yet. Most people graduate in May so there have been an overwhelming amount of applicants as you all can see. Something is wrong with my...

  19. Anyone ever use Florida Licensing service?

    NP Sam replied to shell128's topic in Florida Nursing

    Don't pay anyone! Ive only ever been licensed in Florida, but check their website and if you have questions call them. Good

  20. Why do you feel that nursing is for you?

    NP Sam replied to nyroshan's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The only part of that that truly answers the question is you wanting to care for patients and caring for your mother which are great reasons. The story is interesting but in an interview is way too...

  21. Do I say Im pursuing nursing school on a resume for hospital desk job?

    NP Sam replied to NothingsImpossible4U's topic in General Students

    I would not because as said it would mean you would need to be replaced. Once you are hired and it gets closer to time then you can mention it as you start getting plans together and actually know...

  22. What is pimping?

    NP Sam replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    So many definitions for pimping. Could mean you are an employer of *ahem* or that something/someone is really cool. If this were the advertising/promoting type... 50 shades of grey anyone? . Just...

  23. Studied for 6 days, passed NCLEX-RN in 75 questions

    NP Sam replied to hakunamatata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also did an accelerated program so I FEEL you on being so over

  24. Studied for 6 days, passed NCLEX-RN in 75 questions

    NP Sam replied to hakunamatata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing the test! Like you, I am also a good test taker. However, everyone is different and I would not recommend the "whatevs" way of thinking because someone reading this might think...

  25. New grad OR interview next week - any advice?

    NP Sam replied to RNnwgrad's topic in Operating Room

    Be confident! Know yours strengths and weaknesses and be prepared to name some. Based on my answer to that my Director told me I was definitely an OR nurse! If you take a tour do not look flustered...