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linearthinker DNP, RN

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  1. Best preparation for FNP

    linearthinker replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For ACNP I think most have ICU experience. If you want to do OR I'd suggest getting a RNFA. I got a bulletin from Advance that said Duke University is going to pioneer the 1st ortho NP specialty...

  2. Job Search Blues and Questions

    linearthinker replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I read the average job search is 10 months. Hang in there. BTW, my job gave me a 15k sign on bonus since there were no travel or relocation expenses. So, I do think some/many are still paying for...

  3. Best preparation for FNP

    linearthinker replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It depends. What kind of NP d you want to

  4. Terms used to describe APNs - what do people call you?

    linearthinker replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At my new office, they take a very formal approach. They call the NPs "Nurse Practitioner Smith," etc. They call me "Nurse Practitioner Thinker." Everyone does. The physicians, administrators,...

  5. nurses VS doctors

    linearthinker replied to iamann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree re: cringe worthy. Does no one use grammar, spelling and punctuation anymore? In any event, I suspect the "consult" with the physician was executed just as unprofessionally, hence the...

  6. Balanced advice please!

    linearthinker replied to WhistlingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^agree. Just write in that you disagree where applicable. I'd turn the paper over and document any clarifications necessary, or attach a sheet and write "see attachment" on the original. Keep...

  7. bad nursing care rant

    linearthinker replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was thinking. He is probably the one that put it here, not the staff. I've never seen an ICU that bad. They may not be the greatest, but I suspect there is some piece of the puzzle...

  8. Please help as my clinical instructor won't answer my questions...

    linearthinker replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    The institution should have their own policy and procedure manual. Ask for

  9. Has anyone ever used NP central to post a resume?

    linearthinker posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I see they charge $25 for a year. Every other service I have seen has been free, although in fairness they have also been useless, lol. I get tons of spam and crap from those "free" sites, like...

  10. what is a background check?

    linearthinker replied to sorry's topic in General Nursing

    They can find anything if they want to look hard enough, or pay someone else to look. Even blocked or locked or hidden (whatever it is called) facebook and twitter pages, etc. Everything on the...

  11. Can't get any calls for interviews. Ego/Esteem has dipped beyond low.

    linearthinker replied to HelpMeNewGradRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I accepted a position last month that I had initially applied for last March. Be

  12. How many of you have a BSN

    linearthinker replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    BSN, MSN, DNP-c Also BS poly-sci, MA economics and

  13. Advice on Interview!

    linearthinker replied to abakrn819's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am acquainted with a lot of professionals that have utilized acting coaches to learn how to present themselves better and gain confidence. You could try that. You could go to Toastmasters as well,...

  14. Now that I've found my calling ...

    linearthinker replied to morecoffeepls's topic in General Nursing

    I think outside of Medicine, Law, and Wall Street, few people working for someone else have that kind of earning potential. If you have an idea, you could be a nurse entrepreneur. I am sure Amelie...

  15. Well it looks like it's time to get off my lazy butt

    linearthinker posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got a job today. I have decided to bite the bullet and drive a long distance for the kind of job I want. It is about a 75-80 minute drive, which I swore I would never do. However, if I don't I'll...

  16. S/O of NP wage thread re: tangible and intangible COL issues

    linearthinker posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recently read this piece: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/friendly-workplace-linked-to-longer-life/ When I talk about "cost of living" I am referring to both the financial burden of meeting...

  17. What is the reason for not giving flu shots to someone with a fever

    linearthinker replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    According to vaccine manufacturers: "the only absolute contraindication for the inactivated flu vaccine is history of anaphylaxis to egg protein. Other possible considerations are fever greater than...

  18. What is the reason for not giving flu shots to someone with a fever

    linearthinker replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    Fever and mild illness are not contraindications to receiving a flu

  19. dover business college fails whole class

    linearthinker replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    My grad school claims they have 100% pass rate on all the NP board exams. I have always wanted to ask if this means on the first attempt, lol. Statistically speaking, I doubt

  20. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    linearthinker replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Well I was still wrong, lol. I thought it was

  21. Why is it too soon to pursue FNP, My Plan......

    linearthinker replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^^^ I agree. But, I hear you. I hated 12 hour shifts and was kind of stuck at my job long after I got bored with it because there wasn't really anywhere else that would let me work 8s when everyone...

  22. new nurse: career advice needed :)

    linearthinker replied to NurseNancy88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    how many years of bedside hospital experience should i have before pursing a family nurse practitioner or dnp? this is a subject of great debate. i'd say apply in a year to begin the year after,...

  23. Need Advice on FNP school!

    linearthinker replied to amberthenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I spent most of my 25 year RN career in critical care. In short, my background has nothing to do with primary care and has done very little to prepare me for primary care practice. The practice that...

  24. Yay! I've almost graduated... now how the heck do I find a job?

    linearthinker replied to 1234Nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd ask a few of your professors if you can see their CVs to get an idea of how it is done. Since you know you want to relocate, I'd work with a recruiter. They can get you options all over the...

  25. dover business college fails whole class

    linearthinker replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    Well I wouldn't get as upset as all that, lol. I assume the students knew all along they were going to have to take this exam and that it wasn't sprung on them a the last minute... I don't see...