evolvingrn

evolvingrn BSN, RN

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  1. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    evolvingrn replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated from an accelerated 1 year program with a bsn( all prerequisites are completed prior to being accepted). My program consistently has one of the highest pass rates in the state. Those...

  2. RN's without APRN certifications working in capacity of NP

    evolvingrn replied to WLQRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure they write it and sign it for them just like when you get a verbal order...... Seems a bit out of the scope of

  3. Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    evolvingrn replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds like her issue......rns often do the Tasks of Lpns at times ... If something needs done .....do

  4. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    evolvingrn replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It came up in all of my interviews and was def an asset/ selling point ...... I still think you can sell yourself without it but living in a tighter market it does come up. I don't have a problem with...

  5. What is passing for your nursing program?

    evolvingrn replied to WanderingWilder's topic in General Students

    It was very stressful but I guess for graduate school it should have high

  6. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    evolvingrn replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't really buy into national rankings for nursing programs.... It's all about local recognition and reputation. If organizations have had good luck with grads from that program you should be

  7. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    evolvingrn replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes but realistically..... In her role she won't be doing any of that. Helpful skills to have ........ But she will have an lpn / rn for those tasks. It's a totally different ballgame For

  8. What is passing for your nursing program?

    evolvingrn replied to WanderingWilder's topic in General Students

    For my msn program 87

  9. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    evolvingrn replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nobody is likely to hire you as a new grad/ and have you be prn. I'm not sure how cna training will help you except with rn portion of your clinical......as a fnp my role is drastically different than...

  10. Just Passed AANP!

    evolvingrn replied to jwhite491's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck! The test is not bad at

  11. Male Nurses in OB

    evolvingrn replied to belin5's topic in General Nursing

    I don't encourage pt preference in choosing their assigned nurses gender. I simply talk them who their nurse is and keep it positive.... By the next day they are almost always a

  12. Male Nurses in OB

    evolvingrn replied to belin5's topic in General Nursing

    I would have no problem with s male ob nurse. I am from a very conservative background .... I only go to female Drs but after 4 children I know that the residents generally run the labor..., so I had...

  13. Just Passed AANP!

    evolvingrn replied to jwhite491's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! I just did the Barkley review, drt, and practice questions the week before the test and was fine ..... But kudos to you for being so thorough. Surprised about your reaction to Barkley...

  14. marriage and nursing school

    evolvingrn replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Nursing

    Was there a problem before school? Is he worried how a new career will affect him? I have done bsn and MSN without issues but he had to take on extra roles and that was a lot . I would try...

  15. unfair treatment by professors

    evolvingrn replied to Lizzly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The "she grades my test last" argument is going to go badly for you. And you have some study issues if you don't know to study the power points more than the text......... Of course the test will be...

  16. How much does a Clinical Instructor make a year?

    evolvingrn replied to anonymous1919's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In my town at the cc pay starts at 60 to 80 thousand a year..... But you need a msn. I teach on the side and it's a nice supplement

  17. Seriously ???

    evolvingrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I just think that by 9 to 10 year olds.... Many kids are able to recognize symptoms and use an inhaler appropriately . I have served as a camp nurse to this population, and I certainly understand...

  18. Seriously ???

    evolvingrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Lol, I am a

  19. Seriously ???

    evolvingrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    What do you want me to say.... You guys still make zero sense to me. So I just roll my eyes and move on. Your threads pop up in the main area so you will get nurses from more traditional backgrounds...

  20. Seriously ???

    evolvingrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Easy, I'm on the provider side of things and often insurance only covers enough for 1 inhaler.... I have seen it denied multiple times ...... So I think the op response is kind of jerky without...

  21. Seriously ???

    evolvingrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Not all insurances will cover an inhaler for school even if we write a script.......and honestly an inhaler doesn't belong with the school

  22. Any ideas for a temporary-ish new grad job

    evolvingrn replied to Cas010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry about it.....leaving for a reason you can't help such as someone your engaged to being transferred... Won't be held against

  23. Family Nurse Practitioner Application

    evolvingrn replied to ads0001's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Answer honesty and make sure you add " I hope to have a role in mentoring and supporting NP students in the

  24. MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    evolvingrn replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is such a rarity that you won't hear from

  25. Constantly anxious

    evolvingrn replied to sallen55's topic in General Students

    I think meds are in a bubble pack .... How would she know what is what with her level of