MillieT

MillieT

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  1. Stress in grad school

    MillieT posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought this would be a better place to write than the student's forum since you all have been through the entire picture already. I'm almost through with my 1st yr of NP school. Have completed...

  2. FNP preceptors

    MillieT replied to hugoisacat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to their office in person and asked to speak to the office manager. Dressed professionally. I brought a letter of introduction with me with my contact info on it, explained who I was and what I...

  3. Advice for a student considering oncology nursing

    MillieT replied to WallyWallington's topic in Oncology

    Hi, when in school I would concentrate on learning the grieving process, coping mechanisms etc, I use that info a lot with my patients. Also, really know your lab values and what to expect the doctors...

  4. Questions about Oncology Nursing

    MillieT replied to itsnowornever's topic in Oncology

    Well, I find that working on the floor at least, you don't see every death, and when you do the person is usually so ready to go it is almost a relief. The things that haunt me the most are the...

  5. I start my MSN program next month....getting scared.

    MillieT replied to Jory's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, don't be scared, it is difficult, but it can be done! I'm 45 and exactly 1/2 way through with my program in Adult/Geron primary NP. I work 2 12 hr shifts per week on an extremely busy floor....

  6. Newbie hospice nurse, newbie agency

    MillieT replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congratulations!! I think the certification is only 500 hours of direct

  7. ANP or GNP?

    MillieT replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Look for a school that has both. I think the adult NP scpecialty is being retired and replaced by the Adult/gerentological NP. I'm currently in the combo role in

  8. Advanced Patho ?s (Calling SJCME Students, especially!)

    MillieT replied to shannonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I felt the same way when I took patho (different school). I pressured myself to learn as much as possible, since I'll need to know this for actual practice. I was very concerned when I realized that a...

  9. for ppl in full time np program, how are you working???

    MillieT replied to jaznia15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not to clinicals yet, but I work 2 12 hr shifts/week. 3 ocassionally. When clinicals start I'll prefer to work weekends. My manager is great with working with my schedule. I also work PRN for the...

  10. Stress in grad school

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

    Thanks, maybe you're right. Most of my problem comes from being a perfectionist. I would study most of the day on my off days, because I not only wanted to get good grades, but I also wanted to learn...

  11. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    MillieT replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Some more ideas..... I did peds before, much easier than the oncology med/surg floor I work on now. Ask around about other floors. 4-5pts on day shift is

  12. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    MillieT replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Some ideas: Would it be possible to work in the education dept? Admit nurse (not sure if they have those in your area) Hospice (ministering really comes into play here) Home health Diabetes educator...

  13. Alabama and/or Texas info needed

    MillieT replied to UnicornRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with OP, Montgomery is a high crime area. Most people who work there probably live in Prattville or Millbrook. Don't know anyone who works at the hospital. Birmingham on the other hand is very...

  14. Dealing with low back pain?

    MillieT replied to aachavez's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Congrats on the weight loss, that is fabulous and will probably help you more than anything. Core exercises such as pilates are great. Strengthening the abdominal muscles will help to hold your back...

  15. Can you be 'cured' from c-diff, or are you always colonized with it?

    MillieT replied to lissaq10's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, medication can cure it most of the time, then there's the lovely fecal transplant I've read about a couple of times.

  16. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    MillieT replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in FNP school now. Here's my perspective. Clinical experience will help tremendously. I've done peds for 11 yrs and have taken a job on an oncology/med/surg floor to gain adult experience. I've...

  17. what do you love about oncology nursing?

    MillieT replied to sophie<3's topic in Oncology

    I love the relationships with the patients. Since some stay for long periods of time and some come back frequently, you get to know them and their families. I like the pt teaching because it can make...

  18. Just saying no to drugs.

    MillieT replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think the point is that she's not taking a full rx to treat infection, she's just taking one or two.

  19. pharm help

    MillieT replied to katiebug612's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you really want to spend some money, Margaret Fitzgerald CDs are great and can be used as review for certification. The web site says they're DVDs but they are actually audio cds.

  20. How do you fit it all in?

    MillieT replied to RNpatterson's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  21. Is it wise to take graduate Patho and Pharmacology in the same semester?

    MillieT replied to FNP-2-BE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Patho has the reputation for being your hardest class ever. I just finished patho with an A, but studied about 4-6 hrs/day on my off days. I've never heard of anyone taking both at once. I would...

  22. How to prepare for NP school??

    MillieT replied to silverbelle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Pathophysiology was my most difficult class so far, brushing up on that might be helpful. RN experience is invaluable. I would save money for Margaret Fitzgerald audio cd's and DVDs. I have hers for...

  23. bariatric nursing a good job?

    MillieT replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Nursing Career

    I was pulled to our bariatric unit once. Our unit is known as a cushy, low stress job. The patients are for the most part positive and hard working. They have to do laps around the unit post op and...

  24. Nurses, perception difference and education

    MillieT replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    In relation to your example, I don't think nursing education clearly addresses the proper nursing treatment for alcoholism, and I've been through both BSN and MSN. Even physicians don't properly...

  25. Nurses, perception difference and education

    MillieT replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would think as an "educated" nurse, you would realize the negative effects of alcoholism, which are cocommittent with heart disease, liver disease, bleeding disorders and diabetes. As an...