PNP4KIDZ

PNP4KIDZ BSN, RN

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  1. Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    PNP4KIDZ replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    I am going in as a nurse practitioner to the Air Force and will be 43 in a couple of weeks. The age waiver was not a problem. Of course, I had to pass the medical exam and meet the

  2. So I got rejected from NP school...

    PNP4KIDZ replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is tough CCRNDiva! You sound like an incredible candidate. I think these schools are so flooded right now, and it could have only been one person that made the difference. Keep applying!!!...

  3. So I got rejected from NP school...

    PNP4KIDZ replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are welcome! With your drive and passion, you will get in. Sometimes, I look back at my career and am glad now that things happened when they did (even though it wasn't my idea of good timing)....

  4. So I got rejected from NP school...

    PNP4KIDZ replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Keep your head up! It sounds like you have most if not all that they will want! They are getting pretty competitive, and maybe they wanted just a little more experience. No worries! I applied to a...

  5. MEPS

    PNP4KIDZ replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    No, you shouldn't have to worry about that unless they already have a form showing that. Otherwise, you should be

  6. MEPS

    PNP4KIDZ replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you have had an elevated cholesterol that they have, they will want to retake it at MEPS, but make absolutely sure you fast for a full 12 hours or it won't be accurate. You will get the results...

  7. MEPS

    PNP4KIDZ replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm over 40 and went to MEPS about a month ago...no liver enzymes. Make sure you fast for a full 12 hours prior so your cholesterol/lipid panel will not be elevated. Mine came out just fine

  8. NP salary too low?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a PNP with 3 years experience now in the ED, and having over 12 years of experience as an RN before going back to school, that is pretty good pay for a fairly new NP with a few years of RN...

  9. Question-Online NP Clinicals

    PNP4KIDZ replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, finding your own sites really isn't that hard, and it is soooo nice to do the hours and days that work for you!!!! The little bit of effort really pays off. Do you feel like you aren't learning...

  10. compensation for new grad emergency medicine fellowship

    PNP4KIDZ replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wanted to clarify that there are lots of NP's and PA's that get hired into every area of the hospital without "fellowships." For my MSN program, we didn't have fellowships, and our hospital doesn't...

  11. Question-Online NP Clinicals

    PNP4KIDZ replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Contact Peds/Women's Health offices and let them know what you are doing. I would also contact the local NAPNAP (pediatric professional organization) and you can send out a blanket email explaining...

  12. compensation for new grad emergency medicine fellowship

    PNP4KIDZ replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a Midwest PNP who works in the ER/Urgent Care, it was amazing to me too how low pay is for NP's in general! I believe the pay scale needs to start about where the RN/Staff Nurse ends with maybe a...

  13. 2010 Navy ODS Class

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Delta04RN09's topic in Government, Military

    Just letting you know that you can usually take the NCLEX after the date of your "official end of semester" which may be sooner than your graduation date....just a little info if you wanted to take it...

  14. What is np school like

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Curious88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My distance school was in Alabama with me living in the Midwest. Because their distance program was so established, they already had existing contracts with facilities in most states, and even...

  15. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to fnpjenn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree about not mixing the roles 100% for many reasons: 1. It is harder to learn the role you are in....totally different way of thinking 2. The provider/nurse/CA role is a great team with you as...

  16. What is np school like

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Curious88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We were required to go one time in the beginning of the semester for a few days (that's it): check-offs on assessment, learn about xrays/suturing, etc. It was fun learning and meeting my classmates!...

  17. What is np school like

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Curious88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to the University of South Alabama's online PNP program and loved it! Like I have mentioned before, I would do it all over again! I had 4 kids at the time (am now remarried with a total of 6...

  18. needing a prescription for vaseline??

    PNP4KIDZ replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! They should have standing orders for patients then, unless there is some reason they can't have something as basic as Vaseline. And, I agree that many products should be readily

  19. needing a prescription for vaseline??

    PNP4KIDZ replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    There has been some evidence that there can be combustion with oxygen administration (more high-pressure) and petroleum based products. Although the risk is low, that is probably one of the many...

  20. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to fnpjenn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would probably not go in as an RN. Many hospitals sort of frown on mixing the two roles. You may have to just see what is available once you get back to California and start networking. You may...

  21. Help! Tailoring Resume for AF

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Scott5383's topic in Government, Military

    I don't want to mention the recruiter's name, but he does such a phenomenal

  22. Help! Tailoring Resume for AF

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Scott5383's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Scott! I think we may share the same recruiter who has a 4-state area. Make sure to address the AF mission in your objective somehow. I am a PNP from Kansas. What are your plans with the

  23. Getting a job in the ER/ED?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to fnpjenn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a CPNP-PC and currently work in the ER/Urgent Care of a Children's Hospital in the Midwest. There are some states/hospitals that are now requiring that you have your CPNP-AC to work in acute...

  24. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have to agree with you. I thought they (USA) taught me very well and I learned a lot. I asked questions about various things during my program and didn't get a negative response. I am planning to...

  25. Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    PNP4KIDZ replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I absolutely loved my education at USA!!! I cannot say enough about it. Of course, I was in the PNP program. I passed my certification exam without any difficulty. I felt like I got a very good...