ROLO

ROLO

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  1. New Master's NP, cannot find job...should I go for my DNP

    ROLO replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What do you mean by “difficult?” I think I would want to explore the origin of this difficulty. The DNP sounds great. I am an ACNP with an MSN, and I hope to be working on my DNP within the next...

  2. University South Alabama DNP - Review anyone??

    ROLO replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not in the DNP program yet, but, having done the MSN ACNP track (class of 2011), and holding four other degrees, I am thinking school is what you make it. I would encourage prospective students...

  3. Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

    ROLO replied to lizzyxpooh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of the best all-around nurses (emergency nurse) I know took her boards, I think, FIVE times. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she can get along with anyone --not only difficult patients,...

  4. ACNP without research, theory, etc

    ROLO replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OH, and I needed to add, I used/use research and theory every day. I am sort of scared of those who do not (or think they do not). Evidence based practice, best practice guidelines, new treatment...

  5. ACNP without research, theory, etc

    ROLO replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To "8mpg": I would venture to say that no one is excited about taking research and theory, but those courses are required by the "powers that be," and so every NP program has to have them. If you find...

  6. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    ROLO replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    After graduation, I kept the part-time emergency staff nurse job, a position that I had for the last 10 years, and this past June, I added a part-time hospice/palliative care NP job (love it!). Last...

  7. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

    ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Forgot to mention: Sign-up ASAP...you can get his CDs...I wish I had had them while I was still in

  8. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

    ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Took Barkley (ACNP) last December (2011) in Mobile, Alabama. I love him. I want to marry him. He is fantastic, and knows his stuff. I studied (off and on) until March (2012) when I took and passed the...

  9. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    ROLO replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    Beautiful policy/procedure/guideline! I am just "tuning in" and have not seen all of the other posts, but I might remind us of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) (check out their web site). The...

  10. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

    ROLO replied to kellynp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BARKLEY =

  11. Assessment Question

    ROLO replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just wanted to throw this out there for the student. As you know, there are several types of assessments, and the one you choose is ultimately up to you. I work in a busy ER, but I almost always...

  12. Assessment Question

    ROLO replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I understand your question, you want to know if you HAVE to (as in “required”) listen to heart and lungs, and then include them in your H&P when dealing with a possible UTI (or something or...

  13. Online FNP/ACNP Programs

    ROLO replied to ernursechic's topic in Advanced Practice

    Graduated 12/14/2011 from USA. Did their ACNP track. I LIVED that program! It was not easy, but I liked the format. I recommend USA. If grad school were easy, everyone would be doing

  14. I passed the Adult ANCC exam, here is how,

    ROLO replied to Sannye's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank

  15. ACNP Exam

    ROLO replied to spkelly's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am waiting for the OK to take my exam... Studying Barkley’s review book and listening to his CDs. Wish me

  16. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    ROLO replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I first joined this discussion (2009, I think) as I was starting my MSN. I was not sure which track to pursue (CNS vs. NP). I just graduated 12/14/2011 with MSN, and I did the acute care nurse...

  17. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    ROLO replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a "male nurse," and I have been nursing for "a while". I have 4 college degrees and am currently working on my MSN (acute care NP). I appreciate the ideas that we can win over patients and people...

  18. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

    ROLO replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    KateMO7, keep doing your research, until you think you've done it all. I researced for two years. I am currently enrolled in an ACNP program that is basically 100% online...might be something for you...

  19. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

    ROLO replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am an ACNP student at the University of South Alabama. Except for a week right before clinicals start, the program is entirely online. I read in a previous post that Vanderbilt's program is online....

  20. New DON is Unprofessional

    ROLO replied to skittlebear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, does she ever gossip to you? My boss is "just one of the girls," sort of wanting/trying to be everyone's friend, which I don't think is working. I've made a point, when she "goes there with...

  21. Does "nice" = "good" and/or "effective"?

    ROLO posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have the nicest boss, but I am not sure that "nice" = "good" and/or "effective" manager. My current manager and I have been together for several years now. While initially, like a lot of nurses...

  22. Does "nice" = "good" and/or "effective"?

    ROLO replied to ROLO's topic in General Nursing

    I thank you for your response. There are some major issues at this particular facility, not just minor glitches. I was hoping not to go into them. Rather, I was trying to get some ideas on how to work...

  23. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    ROLO replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    I recall, 20 years ago, when I was getting ready to start nursing school, and I HAD to work full-time. I figured that I would work as a nurse tech, so that I could get my foot in the door, and learn...

  24. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    ROLO replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    Where do you live? Try a headhunter... Some of the level I, teaching facilities, take pride in their new grad programs, SO they are willing and prepared to take new grads... any of them around

  25. I have Shingles

    ROLO replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    5-Minute Clinical Consult: "Zoster patient may transmit virus-causing varicella (chickenpox) to susceptible persons." Sorry about the start of your new year! Sounds as though this was caught early, so...