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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I'm applying to a post-Master's FNP certificate program, and they want a one-page "goal statement." I have a very rough draft, but I feel like it's missing something and need some...
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks again, MagsMom. If you don't mind, I'd like to PM you my revised goal statement (when it's
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL Zenman
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi MagsMom, I have an MSN, and my concentration was in Community/Public
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks MagsMom, very helpful
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Of course I'm serious, why wouldn't I be? I had asked for constructive criticism but your response reads
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    I need some help for my CDE test on Sat.

    NTPinky replied to Xstytcher's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Does anyone know of good test prep books for the CDE exam? I plan to take mine at the end of the year so I'd love to get an early start on getting ready for it.
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    Need feedback on goal statement for FNP school

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks a lot!
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    Any diabetes NPs out there?

    NTPinky posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I have an MSN and I'm currently managing gestational diabetic patients, but I'm thinking of going back to school for my NP. Problem is I mostly see only FNP programs in my state (California). I...
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    Need specific info for my Plantar Fasciitis

    NTPinky posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So my feet are killing me, and I've seen ads for night splints online. Could someone recommend a specific brand of night splints for plantar fasciitis that you have found helpful?
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    Is it ok to fax a letter of resignation?

    NTPinky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am planning to submit my letter of resignation on Monday. The Human Resources dept is at another location--is it ok to fax them a copy? I work night shift (scheduled on Sunday), so I was...
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    New nurse's daughter just diagnosed with Type 1

    NTPinky replied to bandas's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi Bandas, I was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at 9 years old, and now I'm a diabetes educator. I'd like to encourage you to enroll your daughter in diabetes camp--you can search for one in your area...
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    Need specific info for my Plantar Fasciitis

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah, I've done a search on the topic, but no one has mentioned a specific brand of splints, which is what I'd like recommendations on.
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    Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

    NTPinky replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh Kat, I know EXACTLY how you feel! So Cal definitely has more openings, and I considered relocating there too. I also applied to Community Hospital in Fresno (I think that's what it was called) and...
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    I'm ready to resign!

    NTPinky posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, As many others on this thread, I too am ready to leave my job. Some background: I got a job as an RN on a med-surg unit, day shift. Orientation was to include classes. The classes never came,...
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    I'm ready to resign!

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Mulan, They are no longer admitting pts to maternity because they are planning to close the hospital in 2009, although the city might intervene somehow due to community protests. They stopped...
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    I'm ready to resign!

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with cmo. Now that you've read about my experience you know to ask very detailed questions about the kind of orientation you'll get. Don't let them give you vague answers, and compare...
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    I'm ready to resign!

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks all, you don't know how much it means to have some good support! Since I'm still in my 90-day probationary period, the employment is at-will. I only submitted the letter of resignation as a...
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    Help!! How to retain new nurses

    NTPinky replied to rn to bsn student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on a med-surg unit in CA, and I hate my job. I'm planning to quit very soon, and here's why: I was told at my interview that my orientation would include classes. However, after I started, the...
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    Med-Surg needed for new grads???

    NTPinky replied to tucker12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh and about the 4:1 ratio for med-surg here in CA.... That goes into effect in January 2008, but don't get too excited about it. Because of the new ratios, most hospitals are taking away all the...
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    Med-Surg needed for new grads???

    NTPinky replied to tucker12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're not into med-surg, don't bother. I was constantly given the same song and dance all through nursing school (even though I knew I really wanted maternity). So I took a med-surg position (with...
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    I want this job, BUT......

    NTPinky replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job!! I do diabetes education per diem and love it. Plus, since it's only a block away you'll save a lot of $ on gas. As for money on the side, many times people advertise for people to help...
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    Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

    NTPinky replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Kat, The VA Medical Center is accepting applications now for the new grad program, so hurry because I think they might stop accepting soon. Call them and ask for Marie Permann, the recruiter and...
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    I'm ready to resign!

    NTPinky replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well yesterday was the day from hell, and my breaking point. One of my pts died (he was a no code, on palliative care). It was my first time even seeing a dead body, but that wasn't the worst of it....
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    Desperately need time management tips!

    NTPinky posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I'm on a busy med-surg floor, day shift (yuck), which is unusual for a new grad. I would have preferred nights but oh well, this is what I'm stuck with until I quit, which will be sooner...