turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    APA question

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ahhh, thank you!
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    Nurse pt ratio in the er

    turnforthenurse replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    5:1 sounds awful. We're 3:1 on the more "acute" side but if we have a very sick ICU patient or something like a conscious sedation, you're 1:1 or maybe even 2:1 depending on the patient. I had a...
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    UTHSC Houston FNP Summer/Fall 2016

    turnforthenurse replied to TexasGirlHookEm's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you have a good chance of getting in. I'm currently in their program; I started this semester. Good
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    Clinical commute

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What's the longest clinical commute you've ever had? I live in Houston and there are a lot of options here but I'm also considering my own options in case I cannot find a preceptor. I have a good...
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    Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    turnforthenurse replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trilldayz, what program did you graduate
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    advanced physical exam and diff dx

    turnforthenurse replied to Nikk2017's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be attending UTHealth (Houston) part
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    advanced physical exam and diff dx

    turnforthenurse replied to Nikk2017's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for these suggestions! I'm taking advanced patho starting next week and we have to do weekly case studies...some these include discussing differential diagnoses which I haven't even...
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    FAQ for Student Nurse Practitioners (Part One)

    turnforthenurse replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I start NP school next week! Thank you for this! Looking forward to part
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    How many is too many ?

    turnforthenurse replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I only applied to 2 programs. Heard from one, still haven't heard from the second one yet since their application deadline is February
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    What to expect?? ACNP program at UTHSC Houston

    turnforthenurse replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure! I don't start clinicals until next spring...I think on the FNP page (under FAQs) they said clinicals are typically Monday through Friday. Since you are doing ACNP it might be a little...
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    What to expect?? ACNP program at UTHSC Houston

    turnforthenurse replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh okay, I didn't know that! That makes
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    Comparing ERs

    turnforthenurse replied to Emisa's topic in Emergency

    I also forgot to add that we have two rooms for psych patients who are either suicidal or
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    What to expect?? ACNP program at UTHSC Houston

    turnforthenurse replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Send me a PM! If you can give me some tips that would be great! I know the schools are all affiliated but the actual programs may differ. I was looking at my stats syllabus on Canvas and it doesn't...
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    I feel like I need ER experience.

    turnforthenurse replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree - if you WANT to be there then go for it. Are you able to float down there or pick up extra shifts? That's how I got my foot in the door. And you can still be an ER nurse even as a...
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    Comparing ERs

    turnforthenurse replied to Emisa's topic in Emergency

    PAEMT - 8-10:1??? How the heck do you manage that? What's your patient population like? What's your average acuity per
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    ER staff to patient ratio and acuity

    turnforthenurse replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    We are either 3:1 (acute side) or 4:1 but that depends on staffing. Lately the charge nurses have been good at not loading up your rooms when you have a critical patient. But to answer you question,...
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    ER nurses - what stethoscope do you use?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Emergency

    So it happened - my beloved plum Littmann Cardiology III walked away I've had that scope for 5-6 years. I didn't think it could happen since over those years I've had nurses and doctors borrow it,...
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    Comparing ERs

    turnforthenurse replied to Emisa's topic in Emergency

    This is going to depend on the ER you're working with because I've worked in ones who have very different flow patterns. I currently work in a 25 bed ER (5 of those beds are hallway beds and aren't...
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    What to expect?? ACNP program at UTHSC Houston

    turnforthenurse replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My job doesn't unless you've been exposed with a needle stick/etc. I am currently working full-time and I will be going to school part
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    Which is better experience for FNP program?

    turnforthenurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you see a variety of patients I think that is great. Your rehab unit already sounds more like an LTACH so I don't know how much of a difference it will be if you went to LTACH. As for the...
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    What kind of grades needed to get into PSYCH NP program?

    turnforthenurse replied to rnoodle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look into Rush University's minimum GPA requirements and go from there. I think my program was a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for admission. While in the program, a C is considered
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    Who is working while completing NP?

    turnforthenurse replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently working full-time and PRN elsewhere but my program is part-time. I have certain days blocked out from my schedule due to classes. When I start clinicals though I'll probably have to...
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    Arterial sticks and analysis

    turnforthenurse replied to heinz57's topic in Critical Care

    Typically RT does the art stick but RNs and MDs can, too. RTs, RNs and MDs can interpret results. In all of the places I have worked, RT adjusts the vent settings based on the ABG
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    Is it ok to email my letter of resignation to my unit director?

    turnforthenurse replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP I know you've already sent yours but I have always sent mine via e-mail and it has never been a problem. And unless your supervisor has already had a heads up, make sure you also forward a copy to...
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    Been an RN for more than a year now... Still jobless :(

    turnforthenurse replied to jemzel17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As other haves said, definitely broaden your search. You might have to start out in an area that isn't necessarily your dream job but it it will make things easier once you get