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  1. Accepted to Frontier Nursing University....WHOOO HOOO

    TonieRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ive been accepted to Frontier. WHOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Still in shock....happy, excited, scared. Will be going to Frontier Bound in Nov. Since I began looking at schools, I felt this was where I was...

  2. applied to USI

    TonieRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey :) I submitted my application to USI a month ago and have not heard anything. This is for the FNP program, applying for this fall. Is this normal? What should I expect from here?? Thanks

  3. Scared of the docs!

    TonieRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dont be intimidated by the docs. If you are, hide it. There are some that if they know they can intimidate you, they will eat you alive and wont respect you. Feign it if you have to. When you call...

  4. How Long?

    TonieRN replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in May of 1992. I was hired into an OB position...post partum 11pm-7pm M-F...in Feb of 1992. Started working immediately as a GN...by end of first week of orientation, i was offered days,...

  5. random ED interview question i got asked

    TonieRN replied to Skylar86's topic in Emergency

    I would address the preg pt first....if she is in preterm labor, that must be dealt with quickly.....for the babys sake. If she is an ectopic, also impt to be dealt with promptly. A reg labor needs...

  6. Tips for first clinical?

    TonieRN replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    From working in the past at a teaching hospital, I can tell you that nurses sometimes get burnt out on having students ALL the time. Sometimes you want to NOT have to teach, to be able to just take...

  7. Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    TonieRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I would not post anything here that you dont want them to see. Even IF they arent watching, you dont know WHO may come accross your posts even accidently. And things can travel

  8. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    TonieRN replied to RNbrent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Univ Southern IN is cheap cost wise. I believe Indiana State has done away w/ the Masters and is only a doctorate

  9. how much experience needed to become an NP

    TonieRN replied to SMRN2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have just been accepted into a FNP program. My background is OB and ambulatory care. I wish you the best of luck. feel free to pm me with more questions if you

  10. Can they make me stay at the hospital without pay?

    TonieRN replied to myoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    ummm...how about be thankful they give you a free place to stay and likely feed you too. No, its not the hilton, but you arent paying to stay there either. And the ones that allow your families to...

  11. Fundal check

    TonieRN replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whats her gravida and parity? Whats her bladder doing? How is she

  12. failed pre-employment drug screen

    TonieRN replied to chk888's topic in General Nursing

    He posted here for support.....not to be attacked. I really think it there would be MANY suprises if a full nursing staff had to have a "random" drug screen...all at the same time. I bet there would...

  13. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    TonieRN replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In regards to living w/ your parents...grad school is stressful...under the BEST of circumstances, it is stressful. Living w/ parents is often stressful. Maybe this is the best for your family....

  14. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    TonieRN replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I see several red flags....one of which is living w/ your parents. Also, like someone else mentioned, I am not sure you are completely on board with him going to school. It is doable...been there /...

  15. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    TonieRN replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is he going to school for? That will help let you know HOW much time to expect him to have and whether or not he will be able to work part time. How many classes/ credit hours will he be...

  16. How much do specialty doctors charge if the patient has NO insurance?

    TonieRN replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Best Advice...TALK to the billers and or manager. They will work with you if you will work with them. They would rather have people on a payment plan than having to turn accts over to collections....

  17. Electronic Health Records- Outpatient Practices

    TonieRN replied to wtrang's topic in General Nursing

    btw...we dont use tablets....have PC in all rooms...most desks not in rooms have 2 screens to work on..and yes I use

  18. Electronic Health Records- Outpatient Practices

    TonieRN replied to wtrang's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we use an EHR and are paperless. Love it. I am "old school"...had electric typwriter in college...remember those??? lol. But love the EHR. Was hard at first...learning curve was straight...

  19. pain contracts

    TonieRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is NOT "easy money"...prescription drug abuse has sky rocketed. If a patient has nothing to worry about then they will not have problem signing a pain med contract and giving a UDS if requested....

  20. pain contracts

    TonieRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not take offense...i would be thankful that the doc is being diligent in pain management. Best for

  21. pain contracts

    TonieRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    We do pain contracts here along with random drug screens. Anyone on schedule 2s. Office policy. Prescription drug abuse is too high. We are not only screening for "extras" but also for that they...

  22. How much do specialty doctors charge if the patient has NO insurance?

    TonieRN replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Call and ask....be honest. Talk to either the manager or the biller. Most offices will work with you. Just make sure if a payment plan is set up, you follow thru. blessings

  23. What's so special about being a Postpartum Nurse?!

    TonieRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    PP?? I started in Labor and Delivery as a nursing student...hired into PP as a new grad and cross trained to Labor. Some people seem to think that PP is a breeze....soooo wrong. I agree, you must have...

  24. Does an employer have to have staff phone numbers?

    TonieRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    No threat intended...just being blunt and real. There is NO longer a nursing shortage. Just read the posts from all those on here LOOKING for a job. Reality is you can easily be replaced. Does that...

  25. Is hospital work like an abusive relationship?

    TonieRN replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    I think sooo much depends on the dynamics of those you work with. I remember working in a facility that on a good day was a zoo...a bad day...MUCH worse. Had EXCELLENT management tho. Remember...