Rnis

Rnis BSN, DNP, APRN, NP

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  1. Could I teach clinical at a hospital?

    Rnis replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That really has nothing to do with her question. she has taught a clinical recently, her questions was about the fact she hasn't worked in a hospital for almost 20

  2. Could I teach clinical at a hospital?

    Rnis replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Can you get a PRN job at a subacute hospital? working as a clinical instructor is nothing like floor nursing. I have been off the floor for 5 years (but have continued to regularly teach a clinical...

  3. New grad first job as Clinic RN?

    Rnis replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you want those hours and aren't set on having a hospital job....go for it! I personally never considered a clinic job because I wanted hospital hours as a mom (working 2 days a week with full...

  4. Interview for a faith based hospital; advice please!!!

    Rnis replied to shakabrah's topic in General Specialties

    Weird. that may not be asked with a different interviewer. I would simply turn it to I believe in meeting the holistic needs of the patient including their spiritual needs in a way that honors their...

  5. Just a question, URINE DIPSTICK/BLOOD

    Rnis replied to TheFuture09's topic in Advanced Practice

    Our leukocyte are 1 +, 2+ , 3+. I generally correlate this to the WBC and their symptoms when deciding whether to treat. For proteinuria I recheck in a few weeks. if persistent I consider neph...

  6. Just a question, URINE DIPSTICK/BLOOD

    Rnis replied to TheFuture09's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would always do the urine analysis. If there is blood on the analysis, recheck in a month (Or in her case 6 weeks so it isn't close to her period

  7. Need Help - NonNP jobs

    Rnis replied to OnHisRoadMap's topic in Advanced Practice

    Our nursing floor managers make around 120, 000 I have heard (quite a bit more than me). However, they on call 24/7. That is just not something I am on board with. I don't work hard hours as an NP....

  8. Genital exams at school physicals and well-child check-ups?

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

    The USPTF actually recommends against testicular screening in both adolescents and adult males. (grade D) Most cases are found incidentally by a patient or their partner and there isn't evidence to...

  9. NP interview experiences

    Rnis replied to eternalstudent328's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Never had an experience like that at

  10. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    Rnis replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If your looking for life balance and flexibility. Continue to work as a nurse. the NP role will be 8-5 most likely. I disagree with previous poster about the FNP. I have plenty of opportunities....

  11. Need Help - NonNP jobs

    Rnis replied to OnHisRoadMap's topic in Advanced Practice

    Apply to be a nursing

  12. What are the low stress nurse practitioner specialties?

    Rnis replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    FNP at a college or FNP at a business wellness clinic. Those would be my guesses. Honestly, though anytime you are prescribing medications and making decisions there is going to be some stress both...

  13. Return to the bedside

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

    I'm so sorry to hear that Roxy. While you will be highly valued at the bedside, I hate to hear that your experience was not one that was supportive because what a loss to patients who would have...

  14. Should I mention this in an interview?

    Rnis replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, I would definitely leave out your goal of becoming an advanced practice nurse . It has nothing to do about their philosophy on nurse practitioners but the fact you are not at a place...

  15. No NP jobs. What now?

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

    I live in a trendy area and I would not say the job market is saturated. getting your first job can be tricky but then people seem to do

  16. I can't get a job!!

    Rnis replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    I meant you have to explain it to a nursing manager....not here. I definitely think your personal experience could help you, I was simply suggesting you use it to your advantage ? I have a family...

  17. Nearly impossible to find NP jobs

    Rnis replied to mrsannRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    A lot of health systems are in hiring freezes trying to recoup some of their losses from COVID....however we are absolutely hiring NPs where I work (including

  18. I can't get a job!!

    Rnis replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your job search. I wonder if you may need to share a little why you have the gap in your resume. I am a pessimist and would just assume the worst on why you have a gap. Try to steer...

  19. Resigning from first NP job...

    Rnis replied to amahucka's topic in Advanced Practice

    Right...but they are not working in their contracted role, they are working as a nurse. A nurse would only be expected to give 2 weeks at most

  20. Mandatory

    Rnis replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you don't think you can do it safely, get evaluated and a note from your doctor limiting your hours, number of days you can work a week. I write these notes all the time for people who get...

  21. Resigning from first NP job...

    Rnis replied to amahucka's topic in Advanced Practice

    2 weeks, with gratitude for all they have done for you but a desire to use your advanced education. Honestly, it's a gift for them. they will freeze that position and not have to hire for a few...

  22. First APN Job: Not Getting Paid For Hospital New Hire Orientation

    Rnis replied to keepitsimplesilly's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is probably COVID related. You are probably salary? otherwise ask about compensation. during my first several weeks of orientation I often worked less than my 40 hours so it all kind of evened...

  23. People with asthma in England fear being harassed and denied services for not being able to wear a mask

    Rnis replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is not an exemption where I work.... more of a reason to wear

  24. CA New Grad NP with questions about licensing

    Rnis replied to PsychRN_CA's topic in Advanced Practice

    Don't apply for the DEA without a job. It's about 800 dollars and your employer usually pays for it

  25. NP: Age limit?

    Rnis replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have heard that one of my family members who got her NP in her early 60s has struggled to find roles. Partly because she was in a saturated area, but I also wonder if age has played a role . She...