jeepgirl

jeepgirl LPN, NP

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  1. Sundays Off??

    jeepgirl replied to daisy87's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think they have to accomdate you... you take the job knowing the requirements. if you are unwilling to meet them, then you find another job... our hospital even brings communion to Sunday...

  2. Sundays Off??

    jeepgirl replied to daisy87's topic in General Nursing

    if you're in a small unit in a hospital or place that provides care 24/7, you'll have to work your share of Sundays... don't you think other people like to have their sundays off

  3. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    jeepgirl replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    this is part of the reason i went to NP school. to have a scheduled day. including a lunch break. sad but

  4. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    jeepgirl replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    the only thing i can think of where this would be OK is the EPI-PEN. thats it. those little bitty insulin needles are thin and can dull easily too... even though you don't change them when drawing...

  5. Funnes areas to work in nursing?

    jeepgirl replied to joetex12's topic in General Nursing

    its supposed to be

  6. Need advice! 2 Rotten apples spoiling bunch!

    jeepgirl replied to papergirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    what in the story makes you think that the new grad is

  7. BP on Pediatric Patient?

    jeepgirl replied to blinks14's topic in Pediatric

    yes, you do monitor blood pressure. while a dropping BP is a late sign of decompensation (the kids tend to use other mechanisms to keep it up until the last possible minute) it is recommended that all...

  8. Vandy's Full Scholarship Program

    jeepgirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    so cherokee indians can get a full ride to vanderbilt? is it just cherokee indians or anyone with a

  9. Vandy's Full Scholarship Program

    jeepgirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i wonder if that includes the acute

  10. Is this realistic?

    jeepgirl replied to Serenyd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there's tons of part time and half day work available. i say go for

  11. Failed ACNP

    jeepgirl replied to Occam's Machete's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    remember... review guides are just that, review guides. 1) they only review the content 2) they help you identify your weakness areas. so... focus on reviewing the content in your weak areas....

  12. I passed my NP exam!!!!!!!

    jeepgirl replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    awww

  13. Acute care PNP

    jeepgirl replied to mark2climb's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, you have to have the theory to back you up... honestly... There is one it Texas I have heard good things about??? Vanderbilt's program is supposed to be good as

  14. Student loans?

    jeepgirl replied to AlishaNHayzley's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! You guys need to look into the IHS.. (indian health service) they pay 20K a year straight to the loan originator and then, since the money is taxable they pay the taxes straight to the

  15. Combined NNP/PNP programs

    jeepgirl replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i answered your questions

  16. Combined NNP/PNP programs

    jeepgirl replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are two types of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.... Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners... Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners... The Primary Care PNP's are the ones you usually see...

  17. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    jeepgirl replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    i just glanced over your posting but got the drift. i believe you can be unhappy in any career. i would consider giving yourself another try in your current field. YOU'VE ONLY TRIED ONCE! you have a...

  18. First needlestick :( :(

    jeepgirl replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    i've had one before... it can be very scary. all was well for me too.. just follow up. it sucked for me because i was getting married and i had this huge worry cloud. take

  19. Advice re: nightshift

    jeepgirl replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    aren't there OTC meds to just help with sleep (that has no pain

  20. DNP part time

    jeepgirl replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    well i would like to do a PhD / DNP but I am worried that the DNP has this clinical requirement to it. I mean, I already did clinical. what's the difference now? and there are so few DnP's in my...

  21. Combined NNP/PNP programs

    jeepgirl replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can see what you are saying with the studying of JUST the neonate for 2+ years, as a PNP-AC would study the neonate through to early adulthood. I have always been a big proponent of specialization....

  22. Bedside Nurse, APN Preferred!

    jeepgirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    its possible, but its still a ways away. i think that would be AFTER the DNP would be put into place for NP's and advanced practice. HECK... we need to get BSN to be the entry level first... before we...

  23. More than one route

    jeepgirl replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    your post cracked me up!! i can see why, in rural healthcare, you have issues! take

  24. Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    jeepgirl replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    oh sweetheart! i am sorry you are having problems. do not feel bad about calling! that is how things get done... that is how i got my ATT for my RN done when I tested for it as

  25. Bedside Nurse, APN Preferred!

    jeepgirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    well, im probably going to get smacked around for this... but i went to graduate school because i wanted a different role than that... u know? out of the bedside. i think that nurses who are NOT apn...