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  1. Second child while in school

    WRNCEN replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have two children myself ages 5 and 3. I have completed 1 year of my 3 yr program. I say do it while they are young and not involved in time consuming activities. I have to plan my clinical time...

  2. Custom badge buddy/reference suggestions

    WRNCEN replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    I would recommend a pocket designed book. Many nurses I know use the critical care or trauma pocket notes, if your fairly new to practice this info is quite helpful to have in print since your unable...

  3. NP research classes

    WRNCEN replied to radoncnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    After a year down and my core research done its really not that bad! Yes, a lot of paper writing and time consuming, but easily done even with a bust schedule (I work full time have two small children...

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is sad! I understand a new NP not wanting to take on a student, but there are ways to avoid a student from "slowing" you down, a student I know is only going to see every 3rd patient to help keep a...

  5. Steroid treatment for spinal cord injuries

    WRNCEN posted a topic in Emergency

    Recently had a debate on use of iv steroids after spinal cord fracture (c7) in the ED. MD says no due to new research, any

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Personally, I am going to express my thoughts for a moment. I find it asinine to devalue the education received just because it’s online. No I don't attend lectures or participate in face to face...

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @student_FNP Thank you for the suggestions. I too understood what I signed up for, being the top income provider for my family an online program was the only option for me, fortunately I was able to...

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes I agree it does make the field look bad and can set the candidate for hire aside from others, that's were I feel experience and expertise should fill the gap. Many who I am in enrolled with are...

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is no competition with MD students since this is a FNP program designed for primary care clinical, which is not permitted to be done in an urgent care or speciality clinic. However, we do have...

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in Indiana, thanks for the thought though! My first NP clinical isn't until January, but I am a planner and like to think ahead, I have time... Do you think I am planning too

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

    WRNCEN replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the advice and comments, I will check into the facebook page, I am a member of the AANP, would it be beneficial to become a member of my state's NP

  13. New grad in rural ER?

    WRNCEN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Its a learning process, from what you stated you have an understanding of what the charge nurse does. You also need to be aware of current policies and procedures for that facility. Its a learning...

  14. New grad in rural ER?

    WRNCEN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely, 400 pt per year is quite low. Just make sure your ready to take on being a charge nurse. I was not ready for type of position straight out of nursing school, with my current facility, but...

  15. Wanting to publish

    WRNCEN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering what was the best way to get an article/research published. I am a FNP student and would love to have some my article published any direction would be

  16. Am I cut-out for ED nursing?

    WRNCEN replied to TheGirl07's topic in Emergency

    do you have the ability to multi-task, be a quick learner, keep your cool in a crisis, have a "back bone" or strong willed, ask questions when in doubt, prioritize, and have good time management?...

  17. New grad in rural ER?

    WRNCEN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Some things to consider... Average pt per year How the unit is staffed: RN per shift, support staff experience of staff, pr RN ratio average type and length of orientation A level 5 ER sees it all,...

  18. New grad in rural ER?

    WRNCEN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    ER staff to patient ratio isn't like the standard inpatient units. Turnover of pt is very high at times, it would be unlikely to have 7 high acuity pt at one time, this is an unsafe practice not...

  19. CEN requirements?

    WRNCEN replied to itsnowornever's topic in Emergency

    Having my CEN and being an emergency nurse since obtaining my BSN, I do not suggest attempting the CEN. Having no ER experience, being a new grad, and having your CEN will only tell a manager that you...

  20. New grad in rural ER?

    WRNCEN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    If you think ER is your passion go for it! I started as a new grad in a rural ER level 5 and did just fine. I think ER is a department that you sink or swim in a a new grad, but starting in a small ER...

  21. Failed the CEN by one question. Literally.

    WRNCEN replied to NorthBay's topic in Emergency

    Being an emergency room nurse, I am proud to say I obtained my CEN. This exam was harder than my nursing boards and I too feel like a better nurse by going through the experience and enhancing my...

  22. I'm so disappointed; CEN exam

    WRNCEN replied to VICTO3841's topic in Emergency

    Don't be discouraged, I took the exam 3 times and finally passed. Use any type of ENA review you can, even the online tests. Take the exam soon as you can so it is all fresh in your mind. Don't worry...

  23. Certification preparation for FNP

    WRNCEN replied to new_horizons555's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure on the equipment, I haven't started the practitioner clinicals yet just concept clinicals, but I know we had to have at least access to the

  24. Certification preparation for FNP

    WRNCEN replied to new_horizons555's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello fellow FNP student! As a current student I have wondered the same, from what I have came across is certification depends on the state and job. NP licenses are regulated state by state basis....

  25. CEN Review

    WRNCEN posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been an ER nurse for 4 1/2 yrs. I am looking into taking the CEN by the end of the yr and I was wanting to find a good CEN review book. So, all you RN's out their who hold this cert or have...