anayo DNP, APRN, NP

anayo has 15 years experience as a DNP, APRN, NP and specializes in Medical and Behavioral Health.

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1. University of South Alabama FNP Spring 2016

   anayo replied to fsuao2006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Dont worry. Find another school to

2. Sitting for AANP boards

   anayo replied to yramasco's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Good luck. Just remember dont change your answer on the exam if you are unsure cause you will likely change it to the wrong

3. My I'm going to medical school

   anayo replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I dont get it fellow collegue. I know I am a midlevel. Ive said that before. Ive also said that NPs need to know their scope/boundaries as well. But MDs should respect NPs or any other midlevel...

4. My I'm going to medical school

   anayo replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   My fellow collegue, I can understand where you come from. I understand that whatever practice you are in, you must work within your scope because that's what you applied for. NP must respect...

5. My I'm going to medical school

   anayo replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   If you want to go to med school thats fine, its your choice. However, there are many APNs who are happy in their careers. Remember, money is not everything. Its about loving your job and having a...

6. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   anayo replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I know thats right!! Sometimes you have to settle what you can get as a new NP. But once you get experience 6 months to a year find something better. I had the same experience. Congrats to

7. eliminating the LPN role ?

   anayo replied to Annaleemabey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   We are already at a nursing shortage. A nurse is a nurse. I think they need to stop elimininating LPNs and even RNs from their roles. We need all the nurses we can get. Now some hospitals wont take...

8. Taking a hiatus from working as a NP?

   anayo replied to blondenurse12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Exactly. ANCC and AANP require 1000 hours. Part time may be more

9. Palliative Care IP NP Salary

   anayo replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   My fellow collague, As an np who works in geriatrics and palliative, you need to know that money is not everything espicially if its your first np job. However, know you should not be short change...

10. New ICU nurse applying for FNP program

    anayo replied to sophBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My fellow collague, As an NP myself I think you need a year or two of experience before going for the NP program. You need to gain critical thinking, understand your meds, etc. That way you will...

11. Day Shift Anxiety in New Grad- should I talk to my manager?

    anayo replied to IV_Espresso's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a lot at nights before going to days because it was a slower pace and I had my senior nurses(God bless them) to teach me and they were helpful references until I was confident to handle...

12. Day Shift Anxiety in New Grad- should I talk to my manager?

    anayo replied to IV_Espresso's topic in General Nursing

    How long was you on orientation? Did you get enough time? Did your preceptor teach you well? If not, I would talk to the manager about getting more orientation or getting a different preceptor. But if...

13. should I stay or should I go?

    anayo replied to Nurseynurse369's topic in General Nursing

    My friend, Nursing is ever changing. You have to improve your career and livelihood. You have a good offer, go for it. I used to work in a LTAC and loved the people there, but I knew I wanted...

14. RN For 2 Years: Can't Find My Place

    anayo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thats nursing. Its all about finding your niche. Some jobs might be discouraging, others ok, and some excellent. Just make sure you do something that is worth your

15. OR nurse to nurse practitioner

    anayo replied to wknurse141's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. Yeah. I would get some floor experience in medsurg, stepdown, or icu. It's important to have patient clinical experience so that u are familiar with drugs, anatomy, and critical thinking skills. I...