Spacklehead

Spacklehead MSN, NP

Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care

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  1. FNP School

    Spacklehead posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yay! I got accepted into an FNP program! I have been working on applications since the summer and coming to this site has helped me develop my essays as well as prepare for interviews. Thank you so...

  2. FNP School

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

    Thanks,

  3. FNP School

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

    Hi! Sorry I'm replying so late - haven't had a chance to get on here much lately! Well, my first class ends Monday...it went well - was a lot of work, though. I really enjoy it so far. It's nice...

  4. Ugh...bad day at work

    Spacklehead posted a topic in Emergency

    I just needed to post this to help clear my head a little. I don't want to get into too much detail, but we had a young adult code over the weekend and it was so sad. The sig. other was in the room at...

  5. Made the Decision

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

    Great to hear! Good luck with your

  6. Does NLN accreditation matter?

    Spacklehead replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, graduate schools require that you graduate from an NLN or a CCNE accredited program in order to gain admission into an MSN program. If continuing your education is in your future, I...

  7. Just A Thank you

    Spacklehead replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much!!! :) You have brightened my day! I am grateful for your

  8. Need an interview for nursing school

    Spacklehead replied to jessnurse05's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I emailed

  9. Any Pregnant ER nurses out there?

    Spacklehead replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    Hi Leah, Congrats on your pregnancy! My water actually broke while I was working my last shift (4 days before my due date), while I was pregnant with my second child (he was born in October). I...

  10. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    Spacklehead replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    During my four years of nursing school, I was a valet car parker/event parking coordinator and a veterinary assistant. I honestly had no desire to work in healthcare (human-related) until I graduated...

  11. Need Advice from Experienced RNs!!

    Spacklehead replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    What about a physician's office that specializes in

  12. Ugh...bad day at work

    Spacklehead replied to Spacklehead's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, Raindreamer.:) Good luck to you as you graduate in a few days! How exciting...I remember that day like it was yesterday...enjoy! Also, thanks again to everbody else for your support...I am ok...

  13. Ugh...bad day at work

    Spacklehead replied to Spacklehead's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for your replies - I knew I could count on you to make me feel better!:) I just hope that this family makes it through - hopefully they have a good support

  14. Nursing student needs advice!!!!

    Spacklehead replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ED stands for Emergency Department (since it isn't a "room" anymore).:chuckle I actually did assist with a delivery once since our hospital did not have an OB unit and the patient was too close...

  15. Nursing student needs advice!!!!

    Spacklehead replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    My specialty is the ED and I have been there for about 5 years, now. I started out in cardiac (which I liked a lot) but after a couple of years, I felt it was time for a change - I felt like I was...

  16. When/How do you pick your speciality

    Spacklehead replied to UmmAsiyah1211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to the boards! I'll try and answer some of your questions. First, no, you do not have to be certified in a specialty in nursing and, as far as I know, you cannot get certified in any specialty...

  17. What can an RN pursue in graduate school? What's out there?

    Spacklehead replied to azzurra29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Elkpark pretty much summed it up with the different paths you can choose with regards to getting an MSN. As far as how much RN experience you should have, I feel it depends on how comfortable and...

  18. I received my acceptance letter today!!!

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

    Yay, Cardio!!!:yelclap: :cheers: We'll have to keep in touch and let eachother know how we're doing. Good luck to you - I'm so happy for

  19. NP programs in Philly

    Spacklehead replied to tridil2000's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Tridil, I sent you a

  20. NP programs in Philly

    Spacklehead replied to tridil2000's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Tridil, I looked at these programs while searching for a school to get my MSN. I am not going to either of them, so I can't help you out much, but I do know that they are both pretty...

  21. NP's and docs

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

    I don't know too much about a lot of other NP programs, but the one I will be starting is completed in 2 years(including summers) if you go full-time and 3 years(including summers) if you go...

  22. StatViews- ekg pagers

    Spacklehead replied to TLC_RN_BSN's topic in Cardiac

    When I was working on a tele. unit about 7-8 years ago, we just started using pagers that sound similar to yours. We hated them! Like you said, they would alarm for every little thing, which would...

  23. How does your tele and ER work together?

    Spacklehead replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Cardiac

    Unfortunately, the ER staff cannot control how many patients come through their doors, so usually as soon as they get a bed assignment for the floor, they like to get that pt. up ASAP since there are...

  24. Question about School "prestige"

    Spacklehead replied to VictoriaBrooke's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about this, also, while deciding where to go for my MSN. As far as getting into a grad. program, I think it might give you a slightly better advantage if you went to a school with a...

  25. FNP School

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

    That's great! When will you be graduating from the MSN program? I'm also going part-time and will graduate in Jan. 2008. Some semesters I have to take 2 courses, others just one. The nice thing is...