Irishobrn

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1. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   I got my BSN at Aspen and had no trouble with getting into an FNP program. I'm currently attending Simmons College for that. But there were several other online schools I looked at the were fine with my Aspen degree, it's CCNE which is what most ar...

2. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   I had no problem begin accepted into ALL the MSN programs I applied to with my Aspen Degree. CCNE accreditation is all that is needed. If you are interested in a specific program you can always talk to an admission advisor at the school you are int...

3. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   I didn't do my MSN at Aspen, they do not have a NP program. But I enjoyed the RN to BSN program, found it not difficult and I did the program full time while working full time. There are no hidden costs, the tuition is as stated with the addition o...

4. Axis point Healthcare

   Irishobrn replied to Kfultz07's topic in Triage

   They have fixed shift schedules. They recently introduced weekend alternatives three 10's but get paid for 40...and other part time 8 and 10 hr shift schedules. You get to pick your first schedule from what's available then if you want to change yo...

5. Aspen University

   Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Learning

   I just finished the RN to BSN last month, degree conferred on 06/06/2016. They are CCNE accredited but not regionally accredited. For nursing the CCNE is more important, none of the MSN programs I applied to cared about the regional accreditation b...

6. Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

   Irishobrn replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   Accepted in the Sept 2016 cohort am wondering if anyone else will be beginning then and if there are any updates from students currently attending.

7. Axis point Healthcare

   Irishobrn replied to Kfultz07's topic in Triage

   Axis Point Health is a good company to work for. Fixed schedules so not a lot of flexibility, other than that it's good. You are not micro managed, but you are accountable for meeting standards. Currently hiring in compact states.

8. Fetal monitoring competencies

   Irishobrn replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our facility is requiring NCC EFM certification as of 12/31/10. All new nurses have 1 year to pass. All providers and nurses needed to get certified. I'm not a new nurse so I just went and took the test and passed...some people took review classes...

9. cervical exams?

   Irishobrn replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Scope out all the epiduralized patients on your unit and ask to check them before the doctor or experienced nurse. This will help you get more comfortable and enable you to really be able to feel around without making the patient uncomfortable. We ...

10. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    Irishobrn replied to newbiepnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again different providers write the orders differently, and some are more agressive than others with the use of pitocin. But generally they write start at 2mu and increase 1-2 every 20-30minutes until contractions two to three minutes apart or 200 m...

11. Nursery and NICU

    Irishobrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work in either of those units, I work in L&D...but have had my share of problems with the NICU. In our hospital it seems they are annoyed each time we call them over...even though the reasons we call them are all defined in the hospital ...

12. What do you wear to work?

    Irishobrn replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hopital scrubs. But we are allowed to carry in and change into our personal scrubs if we need to. Some of the nurses are very sensitive to the detergents from the hospital scrubs and as long as we don't wear them in/out we can wear our own. Almost...

13. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

    Irishobrn replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work: Patient Patient's support person OB House Officer (hospitalist ob to assist with the surgery) Scrub Tech Circulating Nurse (L&D nurse who is primary care nurse for patient) Neonatologist (MD or NP) NICU nurse Anesthesiologist If we ...

14. Reasons why you love OB nursing?

    Irishobrn replied to RN2B73's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are so many reasons to love L&D! There's being an important part of the start or additions to a family. The intimate bonding with your patient. The adrenaline of emergencies that usually turn out all good. There's supporting and grievin...

15. A Couple questions about your LDRP facility

    Irishobrn replied to zaksmomrn84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow we are totally spoiled where I work. We have delivery carts, monitoring equipment, warmers, and pumps in every room. The only supplies we need to get separately are vacuums, forceps, and telemetry units. Those are located between the rooms so ...