twozer0

twozer0 NP

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  1. CLINICAL LADDER

    twozer0 replied to RNCHN's topic in PACU

    As a nurse for 8+ years with over half of it in PACU I can tell you that the majority if not all of our PACU nurses came from some form of critical care background first. We have a lot of ER/ICU...

  2. FNP vs ACNP? Please help

    twozer0 replied to Smccar's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Adult Geriatric NP is probably more the road you want if you want office work with no kids. To work in Urgent care I would strongly advise FNP as a large percentage of your patient base will be...

  3. Beta blocker vs Calcium channel blocker for AF

    twozer0 replied to zzyzx's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think you have it backwards. Beta Blockers do not block calcium, they block the binding of epi and norepi to beta receptors. You really need not concern yourself with the node. When giving this...

  4. New grad offer, need input

    twozer0 replied to eftxrnpnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Base salary differs for area so that really depends. While I am not yet done with school, I do know that in my area (Northeast) and the facility that I plan on working for have starting figures in...

  5. Beta blocker vs Calcium channel blocker for AF

    twozer0 replied to zzyzx's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    imagine that your beta receptors have a constant amount of epinephrine surrounding them. If the constant amount leads to AF with RVR than reducing the amount of receptor binding to the beta receptor...

  6. Direct Entry MSN Program Opinion

    twozer0 replied to med_life_for_me's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a strong advocate of "be a nurse first" and I will explain why. Now in my MSN program I have worked as a nurse for the past 8 years. I graduated with an ASN and subsequently did my BSN about 5-6...

  7. Can I use my nickname vs my given name?

    twozer0 replied to RVilla77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can use whatever name you prefer on your coat and your business cards. Business cards are not a legal document, they are a form of advertising. If you prefer to be called Roger and that is how...

  8. Parents- when/how/should this be done?

    twozer0 replied to sometimesagreat...'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a personal decision that only you can make. With that being said. I'm a father of two young children. I did my BSN when my first was in the womb and then born. My wife and I are both...

  9. NP attire

    twozer0 replied to ronrandallgabiola's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never got the whole coat thing. Even if I was an MD I would never wear one. They make me too hot and look stupid to boot. I mean I know its part of the uniform I guess, but thank god its...

  10. Career advancement in PACU unit?

    twozer0 replied to SpunkyStarGazer's topic in PACU

    I still work in PACU. I decided to become a Family Nurse Practitioner instead of a CRNA. I'm enrolled in a well known state university. I tossed out med school just because of the shear time it...

  11. Is this true? Salary Question

    twozer0 replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would continue with your FNP. I am biased more towards NP's rather than PA's and I'll tell you why. PA's will never have independant practice rights as where NP's have full independant practice in...

  12. NPs As First Assists

    twozer0 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP's can and Do first assist with surgery. The reason why you see more PA's doing surgery is it is built into their program whereas NP has traditionally been a medical background with no surgery. I...

  13. Where do you work as an NP?

    twozer0 replied to kaylom9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As far as I'm aware of in PA that is part of your collaborative agreement (since PA is a limited state). I would assume other states it might have clauses in them about practice in the OR. I would...

  14. Question about meds

    twozer0 replied to russianbear's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your first line says it all. You're a new grad with no experience. Be an RN for a while and you'll start to understand meds a little more. I would say you're a ways out from understanding the...

  15. Where do you work as an NP?

    twozer0 replied to kaylom9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My facility does not require the RNFA title to work as an assist in the OR. They require a first assist class and some facilities are fine with physician mentoring as means to train. Check with your...

  16. Leaving ICU for PACU

    twozer0 replied to ZenStudent's topic in PACU

    Having the ICU background will make your transition into PACU much easier. It's really a personal thing on how comfortable you are managing airways (thats the big thing). You get the easy patients...

  17. A question about working in global health

    twozer0 replied to mpatrick's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Partners In Health Partners in health This is one of the best global health organizations that exists today. I did a project on global health with a concentration on Haiti and I can say hands down...

  18. Glut of NPs in coming years?

    twozer0 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are psych APRN's allowed to do ECTs? We do them MWF here in the PACU. I couldnt see why an APRN couldnt do them since Anesthesia is pretty much manning the airway and sedation and all the doc does...

  19. Does your first job define you?

    twozer0 replied to MallysMama's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where and what you make depends on your long term career goals. Pay is not everything. Academic centers pay less because of the demand for people to work for them. Lets face it, you dont go to...

  20. Career advancement in PACU unit?

    twozer0 replied to SpunkyStarGazer's topic in PACU

    Amazon, Advanced practice as in NP, CNS, or CRNA. I assume this is what you mean? Really you can do whatever you want, even med school. If you're trying to find out what pairs well, again this is...

  21. Career advancement in PACU unit?

    twozer0 replied to SpunkyStarGazer's topic in PACU

    Hi AmazonFan, Your question is very ambiguous as to what it is you are tying to ask. Perhaps you could clarify a little on what you mean by advancement. Are you refering to going to a different...

  22. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    twozer0 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I've had several crazy complaints but one of the best has to be the young girl who came in for a pregnancy test. Now I know others have said this is also the dumbest thing but this particular...

  23. My I'm going to medical school

    twozer0 replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One point I think that needs mentioning on here is that school does not make the nurse. A better school can and will provide better resources for a person to achieve more. When I started my first job...

  24. Advice for a new grad in the PACU?

    twozer0 replied to willow7's topic in PACU

    Like Maverick, I also do not advocate for new grads in PACU but it is not impossible. There isnt much I can add to this post that the previous posters didn't add. Always check your airway and make...

  25. My I'm going to medical school

    twozer0 replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This thread seems to be full of role confusion. If you think going to med school will make you better at diagnosing ear infections be my guest. Enjoy your second mortgage and effectively making less...