anayo

anayo DNP, APRN, NP

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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...

  16. Leaving the OR after less than 6 months

    anayo replied to orrn42's topic in Nursing Career

    Well that depends...before you think of leaving, you have to consider what specialty interests you. You could stay for the remaining of that year while exploring what specialties and doing job...

  17. Another unhappy new grad's story

    anayo replied to mflc's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. I think finding another specialty within your facility will be a better choice? And you have to ask yourself what is it that you don't like in your job? Is it the manager? Coworkers? High...

  18. Bullies

    anayo replied to hockeyluv71's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ignore the situation and do your job. Find friends outside the workplace not in the workplace. If u have friends outside, self esteem is high, and having no friends at work won't faze you. I'd only...

  19. Is going straight into a DNP crazy or great?

    anayo replied to topaz3335's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Go for it! Do it young and finish young! I'm facing the same thing. I'd start DNP as soon as possible because my parents told me that once you have family, older, etc, life becomes a little more...

  20. RN to Medical School?

    anayo replied to nursejaneRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My advise for you is to keep looking. I was in the same position and so were half of my class set. You might have to start at a skilled nursing Home or possible small subacute facility. Its a better...

  21. Got my NCLEX results

    anayo replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The key is not by jamming info (knowledge is part of the success) but how to critically answer a question. That's where Kaplan assists you. Good

  22. Got my NCLEX results

    anayo replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exam cram is not useful for boards except maybe quizzes back in my days. You need a more comprehensive indepth book like Saunders. So yeah that's a good study tool but you must practice CD questions....

  23. NCLEX in about 8 days Can you say anxiety!!!

    anayo replied to Graduate Nurse w/bsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do it! Reach for the stars, my

  24. Tennessee State - ADN - Fall 2010

    anayo replied to yahweh1276's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Why is it that everyone I meet asks that kind of question. Dude, theres more whites than other minorities in the TSU nursing program. As for department, sure it can get crazy at times, but if they...

  25. I took my Nclex RN examination on Tuesday but...

    anayo replied to rdm3000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YOU