Spacklehead

Spacklehead MSN, NP

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  1. Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Spacklehead replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am not in the CNL path at school, but I have had most of my NP courses with them so far and we are all close (as in friendly with each other). As far as I know, the CNL students at my school all...

  2. question about IV push

    Spacklehead replied to Navarre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Always look meds up yourself. Even a nurse with 20+ years experience could accidentally give you the wrong info on how to dilute an IV

  3. Seeking advice...

    Spacklehead replied to gapeach427's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you considered the ER? You would see the whole spectrum of ages there, plus you would probably see some similar complaints that you would get in a family practice office, especially if there is...

  4. MAT scores

    Spacklehead replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm sure you'll do just fine! The rest of your application requirements sound great - the MAT will only be one thing that they take into consideration. Try not to worry too much!

  5. NP Boards

    Spacklehead replied to imisscoco's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!

  6. Does all Grad schools require you to have a 3.0 GPA

    Spacklehead replied to dmoorer76's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yep. Many schools will also allow you to take one or two MSN classes as special admit and then will consider admitting you depending upon how well you do in those

  7. MAT scores

    Spacklehead replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    MAT is the Miller Analogies Test. I took it for my program (I had the choice between that and the GRE) because I always did very well with analogies. I used study guides by ARCO, Barron's and...

  8. Unsafe assignments in the ED

    Spacklehead replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    Our initial starting assignment for 1900 - 0700 shift was 6 rooms. Sometimes we would have more added after

  9. Ready for fall semester??.....

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just finished up my summer course yesterday and will be taking Perspectives in Advanced Practice Nursing this fall. I am SO happy to only have on course this fall

  10. Was it tougher?

    Spacklehead replied to RNsoon!'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Speaking as a current NP student, for me the NP program is harder with regards to the amount of information that needs to be learned. There is SO much more reading to do and much more detailed info...

  11. AANP FNP Exam - PASSED!

    Spacklehead replied to gauge14iv's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!

  12. How are your summer classes going?

    Spacklehead replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm working on my independent study that will allow me to opt out of one of my fall courses - I finish up with it at the end of July. At least I'll only have one course to take in the fall instead of...

  13. Laptop for grad school

    Spacklehead replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I bought a Dell Inspiron with MS Office prior to starting grad school. I also have a wireless router which allows me to do my work anywhere in the house - I love it and it was money well-spent....

  14. Countdown to Finals- Check in

    Spacklehead replied to moonshadeau's topic in Post Graduate Students

    LOL! I'm in an FNP program and the story behind me doing the IS this summer is a little crazy. Last summer, I took a research course at a different school than the one where I am currently enrolled....

  15. Jobs worked to get through school

    Spacklehead replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I was a veterinary assistant and a valet car parker. I also managed parking lots at big events like golf tournaments, concerts, etc. It actually was a lot of

  16. Countdown to Finals- Check in

    Spacklehead replied to moonshadeau's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just finished a paper this weekend and I have a Pharm final next Thursday. After that, I start an independent study for the summer. Good luck,

  17. Near miss, should I be blamed?

    Spacklehead replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what other posters said - you need to get out of that place if you can and find a new job. Are you a member of your state's ANA? If so, give them a call and see what they suggest....

  18. Anyone else suffering from the midway blah's?

    Spacklehead replied to moonshadeau's topic in Post Graduate Students

    OMG - this is totally how I feel! I've got a paper due in two weeks that I just can't seem to start writing. Once it started to get warm out school took a backseat to other things. Oh well, here I...

  19. How long did you breastfeed?

    Spacklehead replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    My 1st nursed until ~ 16 mos when I became pregnant with my 2nd child. My 2nd child is 17 mos and is still nursing right before his nap and at bedtime. I'll miss it when he decides to

  20. So, I had a bad day......

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Aw.....honey, I'm so sorry that your day was so rough - I've had days like that and they totally suck! I think the worst is when you come home and try to leave work at work and you can't - you just...

  21. Classes started yesterday......

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Doing ok, here. I've had one exam, a paper, and a presentation for pharm so far and I've been happy so far. For my family systems class, we've had one paper due that we haven't received our grade for...

  22. Is it true?!?! Say it aint so...

    Spacklehead replied to lovingpecola's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is what our school does for our NP

  23. Pre and postoperative pharmacological guidelines

    Spacklehead posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi! I was wondering if anybody could help me out - I'm an FNP student and I'm working on a case study that involves antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical wounds. I was wondering if anyone had any links...

  24. Pre and postoperative pharmacological guidelines

    Spacklehead replied to Spacklehead's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for your help,

  25. Classes started yesterday......

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, so far I've had one Pharm exam that won't get graded until today (but who knows with the snow we've had) and I have a paper due Wednesday for my Family Systems class. The pharm exam wasn't too...