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  1. Unit Manger Presence

    Dixiecup replied to GreentigerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a manager position. If I worked every time we were short or someone called out sick, I might as well just work as a floor nurse. I will add, I don't let the nurses drown, I do help out all...

  2. Nursing Home Emergencies- what would you do?

    Dixiecup replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    *I am not asking if I should dial 911 before or after I start CPR. I am asking WHEN is it appropriate for ME to have the call placed. Before the Unit Manager arrives or after. You said you were going...

  3. Nursing Home Emergencies- what would you do?

    Dixiecup replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in LTC for years. We do not call 911 for

  4. Nursing Home- Patient falls?

    Dixiecup replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing homes only have an RN on day shift. This is how it is at our facility, so the LPN does the

  5. FNP CERT EXAM

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

    I just passed after taking it for the second time. My advice is to review SEVERAL review books to get as much different information as possible. The first time I took the Barkley live review course...

  6. NP vs. RN job satisfaction

    Dixiecup replied to Sammi15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear ya! I've been in management for several years and it is absolutely my calling. I hate bedside nursing.I just graduated as an FNP. I literally hated clinicals but kept saying to myself "it will...

  7. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    I totally feel your pain. I just graduated in January and feel like I wasted my money for 3/4 of the program. Seriously. I attended SLU online. The program itself was great and had awesome instructors...

  8. How long did the AANP take?

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

    After they received my transcript and application and fee, I had a letter in about two weeks giving me persmission to schedule my test

  9. NP to CRNA

    Dixiecup replied to NYRN05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated for the SLU NP program in January and just passed the state boards. I have never taken a college chemistry course. My RN program didn't require it and obviously my NP program didn't...

  10. What speciality of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are allowed to perform Abortions?

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

    Not really any help with your question but as a side note; one of my instructors in my NP program was a devout catholic. She made it well known she was anit-abortion, which is perfectly fine for her...

  11. AANP Certification Exam

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks everyone for all the support through the whole ordeal. I am still walking on air, can't believe it's actually over! This message board is such a great resource and sounding

  12. AANP Certification Exam

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, the test I got this time did have several peds questions but only one dev. milestone question. THis time is was basic stuff so if you do the review books you will do fine. I recommend you do...

  13. Geez! Just spent over 1100.00

    Dixiecup replied to adria37's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know this is an old thread but thought I would respond for those who might be just starting the program. Our program told us we needed to purchase these items also. I did not purchase even one of...

  14. AANP Certification Exam

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Took the AANP test for the second time in six weeks and passed!!!!!!! It was a totally different test and format than the first time I took it. I honestly think the first test I took must have been a...

  15. just because i am your moms friend don't assume that i will get meds for your child

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

    I am currently the ADON at a SNF. Our medical director writes prescriptions all the time for any employee who asks for somethng, from refilling their meds, to ATB or most anything else. He does not...

  16. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Dixiecup replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree but that is the hardest thing for me to do! I am doing practice questions but the ones I miss I am trying to delve deeper into the reasoning behind it. I have reviewed till I am

  17. Character Letter safe to write in this situation?

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

    I don't know if this is nation wide but in Missouri it is illegal to give any information on a reference except if the person is eligable (sp?) for rehire. Period. This makes it very difficult to get...

  18. ADVICE...? Please help me think of a way to solve this issue.

    Dixiecup replied to babymason2008's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the prison system for several years. This happened to us. We had to start not only counting, but signing out EVERY pill we gave. This was implemented because of theft. It was absolutely...

  19. AANP Certification Exam

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm scheduling my test today! I'll let you know how it turns

  20. Noting orders

    Dixiecup posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As we all know, in LTC we write tons of T.O.'s. Several of my co-nurses think that if you write the T.O. it is understood that it is noted, that you don't have to sign off the order. I disagree with...

  21. Noting orders

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my thoughts exactly. you just cant have it hanging out there on the page without someone noting

  22. The Great Double Standard?

    Dixiecup replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sure it would. I don't see the big deal about this. What ever makes the pt more comfortable is all I care about. I just don't see all the

  23. Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    Dixiecup replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree with you about people becoming addicted to recovery. I work with a guy who cannot shut up about it and I find it very

  24. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    Dixiecup replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wow, I'm glad Missouri doesn't have that rule. I have a herniated disc and literally cannot function without pain medication. The whole time I was in the program I attended a pain clinic and was...

  25. Tested positive for dilaudid

    Dixiecup replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're attorney is going to ask you to get a hair follicle test almost certainly. and it will cost about $200 out of pocket but totally worth