Spacklehead

Spacklehead MSN, NP

Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care

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  1. What's NP (FNP) program like?

    Spacklehead replied to NCLEX_CareBear's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it all depends on how you feel. If this is something that you have your heart set upon, then definitely go for it! We have a couple of women in my class who never did bedside nursing. One...

  2. What's NP (FNP) program like?

    Spacklehead replied to NCLEX_CareBear's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in my second semester of an FNP program and it is a lot different than my BSN program (taken at the same school). We are required to learn much more material in detail and there are many more...

  3. accepted to Duke's FNP program

    Spacklehead replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations!!!

  4. Classes started yesterday......

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I go back Jan 18. I'm taking Adv. Pharm and a Family Health course - I am getting very nervous about Pharm! Good luck, everybody - have a great semester. Hi,

  5. One semester down, several more to go!

    Spacklehead posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    How are the other new NP students doing out there? What did you think about your first semester? My first semester is pretty much over - just have one more final on Tuesday - but it shouldn't be too...

  6. ICU new grad internships in NJ?

    Spacklehead replied to Toby's mum's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Somerset Medical Center in Somerville used to have one - not sure if they still do. They did a didactic-type program where you would be in class (critical care course, telemetry monitoring, etc.) for...

  7. RN intubation in ED?

    Spacklehead replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like the hospital I used to work

  8. I GOT IN to Graduate School yay

    Spacklehead replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations! It's a great feeling! Good luck as you progress through

  9. Area of experience before becoming an FNP

    Spacklehead replied to Wen83's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm also in an FNP program currently. I have been an RN for 8 years, most of which have been in the ER. I feel that so far, my clinical background has helped me since I've dealt with all age groups...

  10. Working in the ER pregnant

    Spacklehead replied to county162's topic in Emergency

    I've carried two pregnancies to term while working in the ER. My first was while I worked days and my most recent was while I worked nights. As long as you are able to take your breaks (yeah, right...

  11. I am applying to grad school-very excited!!!

    Spacklehead replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Christine, I was in your shoes exactly a year ago! I was so excited and couldn't wait to get my file complete so that I could send it out to the schools I applied to. I took the entrance exam...

  12. How are your classes going??

    Spacklehead replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Cardio! I haven't been on here in a while due to my coursework. I have nursing theory and pathophysiology this semester and for each course I have about 4-5 chapters of reading per week. On top...

  13. When did you take off for maternity leave

    Spacklehead replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked up until the very end with both of my babies. With my daughter, I went into labor about 4 hours before my scheduled shift and with my son, my water broke while I was working my last shift....

  14. state school vs ivy league school for MSN?

    Spacklehead replied to Selke's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a friend who is currently attending an Ivy League institution for her MSN and my GYN graduated from an Ivy League school as a WHNP. When I questioned them regarding the program and if they...

  15. HELP!! Time to choose: GRE, MAT, GMAT?!

    Spacklehead replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, definately check, because although most schools accept the GRE, there are a few that actually want you to take the MAT instead. Good

  16. Do you belong to a nursing association?

    Spacklehead replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to the ANA, PSNA and ENA and am proud that I do.

  17. How long should you be an RN before starting NP school?

    Spacklehead replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it all depends on how comfortable you feel. I've known nurses who went right into their NP programs right out of BSN school and did very well; and I know nurses who went back 20 years after...

  18. Is this going to be doable re: work,home,etc.

    Spacklehead replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It sounds pretty feasible to me! I just finished up my first course which was half-online, half on campus (which was an hour away) and it was hard, but not impossible. I work PRN - usually 12 hours...

  19. angiocath versus butterfly

    Spacklehead replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    Actioncat, I have seen the butterfly angios you are referring to. One of the EMS squads uses them religiously. I personally have never used them but one of the nurses I work with said that her old...

  20. graduate school for nurses

    Spacklehead replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just started my FNP program and finished up my first semester last week. Right now I am caught between two schools - I'm trying to figure out which one I will ultimately attend. I, too, was very...

  21. Lancaster General Hospital

    Spacklehead replied to angelady36's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I moved out of the Lancaster area about two years ago. Other decent places to work are York Hospital (if your on the west side of Lancaster County), Ephrata Hospital, and I believe they opened...

  22. Work while in school for NP?? Possible??

    Spacklehead replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with everyone else on here. If you want to go for NP full-time, it will be very difficult to hold down a full-time job - even a p/t job would be tough with a full-time NP program. I started...

  23. Question about PEA

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

    The more you are exposed to codes, the more you will remember with regards to ACLS. When I started on the cardiac floor, an RN from our unit was assigned to the code team that would cover the whole...

  24. I got it!

    Spacklehead replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats to you!!! I remember moving to the ER from a cardiac floor and I never turned back...it was what I always wanted to do, also! Have fun and enjoy it - it's great when you find your

  25. Question about PEA

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

    I would say A, especially because you moved the patient to a gurney. You are always supposed to recheck ET tube placement (not necessarily by CXR, but definately by auscultation) when you move a...