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  1. Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    Dixiecup replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I feel for you! I thought I was going to have to actually quit a couple of times because I could not find a OB or peds preceptor. I finally did but it took forever! I don't know what state you live in...

  2. Am I Crazy? Revaming the RN/NP school curriculum...

    Dixiecup replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank goodness they are not required! I would have never been an NP today! Somehow I made it from LPN to RN to BSN to NP without ever taking a chemistry course. I would have never passed it. My...

  3. NPs ever have to take call?

    Dixiecup replied to ghostbird's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a rural family clinic. we have about 12 providers so I have to take after hours call aabout every 3 months. It's not that big of a deal. most the time I only get a couple of calls and...

  4. Looking for a Nurse Practitioner to interview (via email)

    Dixiecup replied to rnra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you got any takers yet? I would be willing to help you. My email address is [email protected] email me and tell me exactly what it consist

  5. Precept

    Dixiecup replied to wlaa's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are serious about travelling, does that include out of state? I can hook you up easilly at a very reputable clinic in

  6. How many ARNPs get administrative time?

    Dixiecup replied to lizfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a rural family practice based on income. I see 25-30 pts a day and they are all complicated trainwrecks. I try to chart as much as I can as I see the pt but it's just not able to be done...

  7. Seeking NP Preceptor in Upstate NY

    Dixiecup replied to OnwardEver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    are there any FQHC rural clinic around there? they are always happy to take on students. It;s a great learning experience and the facility also gets some kind of credit for having a student. I work at...

  8. Loan Repayment for Serving in Medically Underserved Area ?

    Dixiecup replied to redwoodcoastrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I owe $120,000 in loans. I get $60,000 for two years full time service. $60,000 more for the next two years. I will work at this facility forever anyway I love it and make good money. I am currently...

  9. Any Advice on finding clinicals??

    Dixiecup replied to Amybabes00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what

  10. Graduates of SLU and Texas Tech

    Dixiecup replied to ashonman's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know anything about Texas Tech but I am a SLU graduate, Jan 2010. I thought it was a very good program (although I don't have anything to compare to). The instructors are helpful. As in most...

  11. Passed my Boards!!

    Dixiecup replied to mojopsych's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Isn't it the most wonderful feeling in the

  12. Can you really become an NP in 4 years from scratch?

    Dixiecup replied to J-Swish's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it's totally possible to accomplish it but I wouldn't think you could actually retain all the information you needed to know to function at a NP position. Looks like there would be too much...

  13. NP rotation

    Dixiecup replied to reeya's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What you are experiencing is absolutely normal. When I was doing clinicals I felt dumb as a stump! the minute I entered the exam room my mind just went blank. And not to discourage you, but in my...

  14. working while in FNP school

    Dixiecup replied to SVT05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked forty hours a week and went to school part time ( 6 hrs a semester) It was not easy but I did it. I couldn't give up the income. When it was time for clinicals I worked every week-end to make...

  15. Lab Interpretation

    Dixiecup posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does anyone know of a conference, class, website, ANYTHING to help with lab interpretation. They certainly do not hit on this in school. It is my absolute weakest area. Unless it's cholesterol or...

  16. Lab Interpretation

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the replies. I DO research until I find my answer. I just wish I was at the point to where I could just look at the lab results and kind of know what to do without all the research! I guess...

  17. Care plans are stupid.

    Dixiecup replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    I hear what the OP is saying. In LTC you have to care plan every little thing. If a resident decides they want soda with breakfast, it has to be care planned to

  18. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Dixiecup replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I just read two threads about new nurses not being able to find jobs after 1-2 years. This is so sad when obviously there are places in dire need of

  19. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Dixiecup replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I misread but I think what the OP was saying is, if someone is good enough to stay over and help, they ought to get a little help, or maybe the easiest assignment. I used to be the ADON at a LTC...

  20. Is it RN,BSN or BSN,RN

    Dixiecup replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You DID work hard for that degree and you should sign anyway that makes you feel good! I just got my FNP degree a few months ago and I couldn't wait to sign my name Dixiecup APRN, FNP-BC and I sign...

  21. Infection control logs

    Dixiecup replied to texastea's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Don't you get a monthly report from your lab. That's what I always used. The only info I had to look up was which ATB was

  22. Call schedule

    Dixiecup replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In my opinion the DON should not take call for the purpose of having to come in and cover a shift. Actually, I think it is against regulations for the DON to work the floor if your census is over

  23. I don't get why you have to become a RN first ?

    Dixiecup replied to xInspiredx's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I totally agree. Sometimes I feel like I went to the NP program just because it was required to get the degree. I honestly think I could do my job based on my 20 years of nursing experience. That's...

  24. So...What exactly am I paying YOU for???

    Dixiecup replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you have any friends who are doctors or NP's? I had several and it saved my life because I sure used them! The only one I had a lot of trouble finding was a peds preceptor. (didn't have any friends...

  25. Do Nurses in Recovery get hired for....

    Dixiecup replied to 2fast4uRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    At the time of the interview I was not officially on probation yet but I knew it was coming. I just told the truth and what happened. A good friend had previously worked at this facility and has had...