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  1. Surgical NP

    aquarius04 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for the insight! Your career is definitely what you make of

  2. NP/RNFA

    aquarius04 replied to TRC211's topic in Advanced Practice

    My understanding, from the research I have done is that if you wanted to be an RNFA, as an RN you need to have OR experience. However, if you are a NP, you do not need the OR experience. You would...

  3. Question about applying for NP jobs before graduation/boards

    aquarius04 replied to MassRN2008's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    MassRN2008 I'm glad you posted this question. I was wondering the exact same thing. I contacted a local hospital in my area, and I was told it was okay to submit your information prior to...

  4. FAQ for Student Nurse Practitioners (Part One)

    aquarius04 replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your time and knowledge is very much

  5. To My Preceptor

    aquarius04 replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    You literally took the words out of my mouth. I am currently going through the transition from student to actual nurse. It really is a shock. I knew passing NCLEX would be a challenge, and finding a...

  6. Is this what its like for everyone?

    aquarius04 replied to Hpy_Vly_RNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have had days where I feel like I am not thanked, and then I have some moments where patients are genuinely thanking me, but I'm so busy with work that I cannot take it in. It sounds like your job...

  7. No job...giving up

    aquarius04 replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Soo I'm not sure what part of the country you live in, but that could play a part. Do you have a bachelors, associates or diploma? I'm not sure if your trying primarily get a job in the hospital or if...

  8. Recent PA GRADS: How long until you recieved your ATT?

    aquarius04 replied to vil2290's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I honestly don't remember how long it took. But I finished August 16thish and got it back a week or two after, b/c I remember I could've taken my boards the first week of Sept. My school had a really...

  9. Temple's New to Practice Program

    aquarius04 replied to KotysMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I believe they have their cohort for January already. But you should call to double check if they are taking any more people or when their doing it

  10. LPN scope vs RN scope in PA

    aquarius04 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Not sure if you're still looking for the answer, but LPNs cannot give medication via IV push, give blood products, do initial assessments or teaching. I think that is the main difference between the...

  11. Pearson vue trick still working august 2013?

    aquarius04 replied to Charlie92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to keep the support going for the Pearson Vue Trick. I took my NCLEX yesterday (9/19). Received the good pop up and verified by calling my boards this morning. I believe in the

  12. Final Nursing Test

    aquarius04 replied to MeagAshley's topic in General Students

    I would say try to hit all the major topics and points. If you received a syllabus with the topics I would definitely know the general aspects and depending on how in depth your professor went into in...

  13. Got my acceptance letter!!!!!!!!!!!!

    aquarius04 posted a topic in General Students

    I just had to post that i received my acceptance letter for my community college nursing program this summer. I am so happy, I now feel like I am getting closer to my goal!!!! Is anyone else applying...

  14. simple pathophysiology of heart failure?

    aquarius04 replied to plethoraldork's topic in General Students

    here is a video i found...hopefully it

  15. Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    aquarius04 replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    There is always doctors offices, which I think may be a little rare now with medical assistance becoming more popular. You could get a higher degree and become a nurse educator or a nurse practitioner...

  16. Top 10 tips for nursing school

    aquarius04 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    1. Organization is key!! especially when your bouncing from class notes, to lab notes to clinical (and we have a seminar class) 2. Get help as and ask questions no matter how small you think the topic...

  17. [Blank] Made Incredibly Easy! - book series

    aquarius04 replied to GracyMae's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with sbostonRN the just brought the 'Incredibly Visual Pathophysiology' book. And it appeals to my sense of learning with pictures. I would definitely go to a book store and sit down...

  18. Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    aquarius04 replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you would need to take the pre-req's for medical school and take your

  19. Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

    aquarius04 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    That actually happened during my lab last week. We had the dental hygienist students come in and talk to us about the importance of oral care. After we demonstrated brushing another persons

  20. Few fact/questions to answer. Please help!

    aquarius04 replied to chocoberry1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not to be mean but I think a couple of those questions such as # 3 you can answer on your own if you think about it. If a person is standing up gravity is going to pull the blood down, thus making it...

  21. What field of nursing do you want to go in and why?

    aquarius04 replied to aghols12's topic in General Students

    i havent started clinicals but I would like to work in the ER, I volunteered there and it was a great experience....i also want to become a nurse practitioner and hope to work in the ER when that time...

  22. My Guidlines for Success for New Incoming SN's

    aquarius04 replied to mttzakr87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    these were some good tips...thank you, i will surely being using some for my first semester this

  23. Any PCT's working full time while going to nursing school

    aquarius04 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I just started my job as a patient care tech and I am full time employee. My worry is that I begin a ADN program this summer, and I know we will have to be at school three days of the week. I just...

  24. "What I Really Do" meme

    aquarius04 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    I just made this one for nursing students...hope it makes sense and is kind of

  25. Got my acceptance letter!!!!!!!!!!!!

    aquarius04 replied to aquarius04's topic in General Students

    This must have been the week when schools released their acceptance letters. I live in Pennsylvania and I am going to Montgomery County Community College. Good luck to all of you guys also and thank...