turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    PCCN?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Critical Care

    Who else is studying for the PCCN? Any tips from those who have passed the exam? I'm currently using Dennison's Pass CCRN! to review. All of the PCCN books out there didn't seem to get good reviews...
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    Feedback please... FNP program after only psych experience. Thoughts?

    turnforthenurse replied to mrsannRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PMHNP opportunities are hot now. I would consider doing that instead of
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    Nautoropath ND as a preceptor?

    turnforthenurse replied to MNRN22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is very strange. Maybe being with an ND as part of a specialty rotation could be doable. At my school, we were allowed an optional speciality rotation for 40 hours. You could learn a lot...
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    FNP or ACNP

    turnforthenurse replied to futruenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some ACNPs work in a specialty office-type setting, but will also round on patients in the hospital. So as an ACNP, you're not just limited to hospital settings. If you're interested in ACNP, would...
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    Odd question, but...

    turnforthenurse replied to EKTheRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you really want to do peds, consider a PNP or PACNP program. Do some research in your area, though - are there a lot of PNP/PACNP jobs in your area? What is the projected job outlook in the next...
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    Where do NP clinicals take place at?

    turnforthenurse replied to bryanleo9's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Absolutely this. The struggle is real. Finding preceptors is HARD, especially when you are in an oversaturated area. I'm an in area with three NP schools and three med schools with med students and...
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    FNP Oversaturation

    turnforthenurse replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looking back I'm thinking that's the route I should have gone, but my experience is all ER and not
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    Transitioning from FNP to Acute Care in school

    turnforthenurse replied to Notnicetofib's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think so. I was enrolled in my school's FNP program and I applied for their ENP program later that year once they were accepting applications. The ENP program at my school is primarily...
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    NP as Hospitalist ??? job offer

    turnforthenurse replied to Shakehhagh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Be careful. The nurse practice act in some states may consider inpatient as "out of scope of practice" for an
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    Do hospitals hire FNP-C?

    turnforthenurse replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You will probably need your ACNP/AGCNP/PACNP. You also need to pay attention to your state nurse practice act - you might be considered practicing "out of scope" if you're an FNP in a hospital...
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    Why do some practices prefer PAs to NPs?

    turnforthenurse replied to mep7296's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We essentially do the same thing. The only difference is the training - I feel like NPs only do 1/4 of the required clinical hours compared to the 2,000 hours that PAs typically have to do. I've...
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    FNP-C vs FNP-BC

    turnforthenurse replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't really heard a difference, tbh. I chose AANP (FNP-C) because I will also be sitting for the ENP exam which is also offered through AANP. It would be too much hassel trying to keep up with...
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    FNP Oversaturation

    turnforthenurse replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in Houston and I am a new FNP. We are very oversaturated here - it is very difficult for us to find jobs. A handful of my classmates were lucky, but many of us are struggling. I have seen...
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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm looking for some advice on this. I currently have an interview coming up and if I feel like the place is the right fit for me and they offer me the job, I will take it in a heartbeat. I haven't...
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    Working 24+ hours?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking this is illegal, but I'm not sure. What is the MAX number of hours a nurse can work in ONE shift? For example, can we work 24 hours straight? Obviously this is a huge safety issue. I...
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    VISITOR POLICY

    turnforthenurse replied to Kiwi82's topic in Emergency

    This! My facility doesn't have a visitor policy. I worked at a large hospital downtown and they don't really follow a visitor policy, but I always told my patients 2 visitors at a time because the...
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    What time do you wake up for work?

    turnforthenurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I get up at 0500. Leave by around 0530 to go on my morning Starbucks run. My shift starts at
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    Leik questions

    turnforthenurse replied to RNmeee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really like the APEA questions. I agree with the Leik questions lacking rigor. They're almost too
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    Working while in NP school

    turnforthenurse replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    During most of my didactic portion of my program, I worked full-time. It was difficult. Once I got to clinical, I dropped down to part-time but it was still difficult for me...so now I dropped to...
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    Finding Preceptors

    turnforthenurse replied to Jessi Cottrell's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, the best thing to do is print off your resume, search for outpatient clinics in your area (or whatever you need), dress nicely and go visit those places in person. I've had much better...
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    D-ring on scrub pants?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What exactly is the D-ring used for on scrub pants? I can't detach it, so I can't put a roll of tape on there, and it seems impractical to put some scissors on them...what do you use it
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    Exit interview?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anybody ever participated in an exit interview? What should I expect, say, not say,
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    UT Houston Summer 2017 FNP

    turnforthenurse replied to NursePaigey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From the UTHSC Website: The priority deadline for MSN/NP is January 1st. Hope this
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    FNP preceptors in the Houston/South Houston area

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello everyone, I am DESPERATE. I need a clinical preceptor for my upcoming rotation in January. The semester starts on the 9th but my program highly recommends waiting 3-4 weeks to get some...
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    how bad is 11a-11p?

    turnforthenurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    Honestly, I hated 11-11. I enjoyed coming in a little later because I have a hard time getting up at the crack of dawn at times, but that's it. 11-11 is the busiest shift imo. From my experiences,...