NP Sam

NP Sam

Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP

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  1. New Grad - Offered Nursing Home Position but want to work in hospital, advice?

    NP Sam replied to circularstaircase's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't mind me. Tyrion last name is Lannister right?. I watch Game of Thrones. Okay back to the regularly scheduled

  2. Looking for 1+ Year, Desperately Need Advice!

    NP Sam replied to 240zRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From reading on AN I can see California is a very tough state. I have a few questions. You worked in the ICU for three months.. Just getting your feet wet. You do know exactly what I am thinking. I...

  3. will nurse managers wait on you?

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

    Nurse managers do read up on people they select for an interview. Unless you lied, they know you haven't taken NCLEX. You can still be hired (which is awesome). I would just mention again that you...

  4. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    NP Sam replied to BC913's topic in General Students

    You say the RNs at your job told you to go through with meeting the Dean. I'm an RN and I'm telling you don't do it. If you have a problem that begins the day of school until the day you graduate THEN...

  5. I'm interested in nursing but not sure...

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

    No you won't be in class THAT long, maybe. Mine was typically 8-5pm. However, my prerequisite courses had very long hours and I would be in class until 9 pm sometimes. It

  6. I'm interested in nursing but not sure...

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

    You might be able to get the "college experience" your first semester. After that (if you are serious) you will want to focus on getting the highest grades you can. If you do not want to spend all day...

  7. Tell me about your first day of nursing school

    NP Sam replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    I honestly cannot answer all those questions. I know exactly what type of nursing school classmate you will be . Relax! I know it is very exciting to be accepted and starting :). I remember sitting...

  8. 2-yr PT(year round) vs 3-yr FT(standard semester) BSN program

    NP Sam replied to MRN717's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When it comes to nursing school you want to get in and get OUT! If your situation allows I would take the full time course

  9. Just accepted and not sure the next steps..

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

    You better not buy an NCLEX book!! Way too early. But I would buy books with NCLEX style questions for classes you are taking, but one at a time( i.e. Pharmacology success). Congrats and please try...

  10. Angina-first intervention

    NP Sam replied to monica1matos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is my advice for priority questions: if you could only do ONE thing before leaving the room what would that be? I think the answer was already given to you though

  11. New OR Nurse Here

    NP Sam replied to betty67's topic in Operating Room

    I too graduated in December and started my OR job just last month. Thanks for starting this thread so I can be helped also! Right now I am scrubbing and will be for at least six months before...

  12. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

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

    Ohhhh clinical would be in hospital you are matched in. Lecture is in

  13. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

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

    In class.You can private message once you get up to 15

  14. surgery/OR questions

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

    1. Bair Hugger like Esme12 said. We use them a lot. 2. Might have been Ethibond. 3. I again agree with Esme12 and think it was

  15. Rejection letter

    NP Sam replied to bluesky101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know this is disappointing. No you should not call. That would be extremely unprofessional. It is very hard to be accepted. Keep applying. I have been denied a couple of times and but look at me...

  16. BS degree in Health Science then to Nursing program??

    NP Sam replied to abui1102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whoa, whoa, whoa :). I have a BS degree in Health Science and now a BSN. Yes, I did change my major to that when I did not get accepted to any nursing schools my first go round. But I don't regret it...

  17. Infatuated with colleague - need counsel

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

    I cannot stop laughing because you said "Infatuated and Need counsel." Wow, this really makes my Sunday! I don't see anything wrong with this except you said you cannot focus on anything but her. Let...

  18. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

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

    Yes, I had to do it. Not sure if it will be the case when you get

  19. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

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

    I mentioned it. Definitely a good thing. You will find that they really encourage higher education and have a BSN-PhD program that took some new

  20. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    NP Sam replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I honestly do not know what to say. You are looking for inspiration and "last second advice on how to at least just try my best when I take this test" but fail to realize you are wasting time because...

  21. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    NP Sam replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think are a health care issue because there are more than one indication for it. For patients with dysmennorrhea and menorrhagia this is one of the main treatments besides pain

  22. Been accepted into the BSN program! Questions!!!

    NP Sam replied to nrsgstudent12's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Absolutely no reading or preparing. Relax, trust me your studying time will

  23. usf information for fall 2012

    NP Sam replied to leandrito's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes I will. Get up 15 posts ( browse around the site) and then you can PM

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

    NP Sam replied to RNnwgrad's topic in Operating Room

    I was asked why I want to work in the OR, my strengths/weakness, and what would a manager say my biggest strength

  25. Grad nurse RN still looking for work

    NP Sam replied to tampasheri's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did accept your friend request. You need to reply some posts around the site and eventually you will be able to send private message and I will be happy to