Rnis

Rnis BSN, DNP, APRN, NP

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  1. Don't like my first NP job

    Rnis replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry that sounds miserable. Maybe start applying for new jobs just to see if there are other

  2. How to approach

    Rnis replied to Jade_47402's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why wouldn't you guys just do the pap? Those are guidelines for routine screening, if they are having s/s that would change the situation. I don't know that I would tell them their symptoms concern...

  3. Haunted by my past...What are my options?

    Rnis replied to MathewB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Concordia. I only submitted my GPA for my last degree (nursing). I would send a letter to Dean Chappy if you have your heart set on their program. Honestly, make sure you are a very good...

  4. Is it possible to work bedside, clinic and faculty?

    Rnis replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think that it would be hard to do it it all but you could. honestly.....work life balance would be hard. I myself only have my msn but I work as an FNP but do occasional adjunct teaching with BSN...

  5. What does your outside-of-work-life look like?

    Rnis replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I feel less tired now working 5 days a week than when I worked 2 12's /week RN (I now work .9 and leave at noon 2 days a week). As an NP I have more flexibility in time off. I literally asked for...

  6. AANP Exam

    Rnis replied to Melis4101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think it will make a huge difference. I think I did the barkley 2014 when I took it in 12/2015. Barkley was fabulous!! I did it slowly over my final semester and then re-did it the week...

  7. Hospital NPs & Lounge Access

    Rnis replied to wyld~heart's topic in Advanced Practice

    NPs and PAs had access and then it was revoked at the hospital I worked at as an RN (the doctors took a vote) . Their sister hospital allows access for all providers. This is in

  8. AANP National Conference 2017 Roll Call

    Rnis replied to CVNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    would love to hear about it! I am planning on going In 2018 in Denver. This year I did my state forum and

  9. Any NPs miss being an RN?

    Rnis replied to cbxo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Never!!! The way I am treated as an NP is amazing. I pretty much can use my vacation when I want(as a nurse summer was virtually off limits) . I love working normal hours and I love NO drama. I still...

  10. NP Orientation period

    Rnis replied to labelle777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had a LONG orientation.... I had two weeks of spending a few days following every provider on my team. Then I had 2-3 weeks of following them and taking patients and then telling them what I would...

  11. lying about clinical hours

    Rnis replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure that its 'scary". I often only had 7-11 pts at my clinical rotations. I think the slower pace actually allowed me to spend time with patients and allow for actual mentoring from my...

  12. PNP thinking FNP is better? What should I Do?

    Rnis replied to VeggieBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If the thought of working with adults ...makes you go "EW" ... I think you have your answer. :) I like seeing the occasional kid....but in primary care for the most part the medical aspect of it is...

  13. lying about clinical hours

    Rnis replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think using the term "tweaking" hours is a stretch in this case. if they are truly adding 8-9 hours weekly of clinical time to their log that they did not do. I also think that it is frustrating...

  14. Ever refuse a follow-up?

    Rnis replied to Chen808's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, if you suggested follow up in 6 weeks It wouldn't fly where I work to refuse them. I don't get to concerned about patient anger. I just try to be somewhat empathetic to their anger(if it's...

  15. Finding the elusive cervix...

    Rnis replied to Ladycards's topic in Advanced Practice

    Aim down and deep. when I was a new grad I was required to do one with the dr I work with, I had done lots of paps but struggled with finding the cervix on occasion. That one tip from him changed...

  16. NG tube feeding/giving meds

    Rnis replied to gingerstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember if it is to LIS you need to keep it clamped for 45

  17. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    Rnis replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    people call in sick all the

  18. Leaving nursing...now what??

    Rnis replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    Why not a different type of nursing? it sounds like you could use your skills in community

  19. UW-Oshkosh Accelerated BSN - May 2015 Cohort

    Rnis replied to PacificRim's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the program without a connection to the directors. Not having cna experience (or at least some experience) will make it very very difficult to get in to the program. I had to apply two times...

  20. License by endorsement

    Rnis replied to JRich's topic in General Nursing

    It's not all that slow but i have only used them for initial

  21. Question About Change to DNP

    Rnis replied to JordanLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting my master's but our program is in the works to phase out their MSN program and many others have followed suit. It is just a suggestion but basically it will eventually become mandated...

  22. Online nursing school?

    Rnis replied to JMECNA's topic in General Nursing

    you will always have clinicals that are pretty time consuming. most programs offer some of their nursing classes online but again the most time consuming thing is the clinicals. good

  23. Fired 6 weeks into orientation

    Rnis replied to CuddleFox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That isn't why they fired you .......that is just the legal reason they gave. ...................sorry. I would try to figure out what really 'didn't' go right and for sure leave it off your

  24. Pregnancy and being a nurse

    Rnis replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I am 16 weeks pregnant ...it's not to bad. I make taking breaks a priority right now where before i would work through for patient's sake...... i occasionally still puke but i have some control and...

  25. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    Rnis replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we have 3 nurses that immigrated from the Philippines. They are very good nurses and they know their