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Hello just happened to see your post mentioned fnps with specialties in Derm and aesthetics - I'm interested in pursuing this specialty but am somewhat nervous about how to break into this field - do you Have any insight from your friends?

Out of curiosity what's the going rate for a cosmetic np?

Interested in heading into a derm specialty after completing my masters. any current Derm Nps want to share their path? I know there is no specific masters for derm, it's more specializing in the job. Also interested in the cosmetic aspect! any and all advice/tips would be greatly appreciated

Just getting the ball rolling on my future career moves and I have questions for some practicing ACNP or current students. Background on me: Nurse for 7 years in ER and ICU, looking to stay in a hospital setting, not interested in working with kiddos ( love em but sick kids make me sad) So with those few details lined up I've decided ACNP is the probably the route for me! I'm currently in NY, at a pretty decent hospital thats willing to pay 11,000 towards schooling. Right now the front runner is NYU - has the ACNP program, no gre requirements either; on the flip side its going to cost me an arm and and leg even with the hospitals help! Now while reading some forums here I stumbled on post saying that ACNP will be transitioning to AG-ACNP. IS this true!?!?! Because CUNY Hunter has an AG-ACNP program for a much nicer sum! I also noticed when looking at the course layout that all the 'Population Components' are gero classes Any input about ACNP/ AG-ACNP/ NYU or CUNY Hunters programs would be appreciated! Be Well

Hello fellow RNs Looking over some review questions for critical care course - I m able to narrow the most of the questions down to answers but what your input on which is right so I can do further research on topics thanks! 1) Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris include all of the following except: a-rest b- morphine c-oxygen d-nitro ~I was taught MONA but I think rest would also be indicated so my Choice is B~ 2) Elevated cardiac iso enzymes generally occur in all the following except: a- CHF b- pericarditis c- closed chest injury d-cardiac surgery ~This one also stumps be because I feel like all the above should me the answer ? 3) After an arterial cath is removed direct pressure should generally be applied to the arty for: a- 2 min b- 5-10 min c-until oozing of the blood from puncture site slows d- until pressure dressing is applied ANY HELP WITH ANSWERING THESE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ! I will continue to research - I m not trying to have you answer for me.. this is for my own knowledge, there is no answer key so I dont know

1) Low intermittent suction of gastric contents is generally used in all of the following except: a-to reduce abd distention b-to prevent aspiration c-when bowel sounds are absent d- to control bleeding ~~~ I'm between c and d ~~~

Hello fellow Nurses I ve come to the conclusion that I want to be a CRNA ( along with hundreds of others ) I know it's competitive, I ve read countless articles, posts and school websites as far as the role and admission requirements. The conclusion is the same - I WANT IT, no matter how long it will take. So here is where I need your feedback: I have been in a Level 1 Trauma ED for 3 years. I know most schools don't consider that good experience for crna ( and I agree, it's like the wild wild west in the ER and you simply dont have the time know as much as an ICU rn.) I know there are a few schools that exist that take er but lets be honest with all the RNs applying that have icu experience I doubt many ER rns are making it past the interview So my research has shown that Post Masters certificate programs do exist. Would it be a complete was of time if I pursued a Masters degree ( maybe admin or education) and the same time transfered into an ICU, work there 2 years and hopefully finish that MSN as well. I know the PMC doesnt bypass many classes but it will somewhat lighten the load when I get to anesthesia school. I know it seems like a lot to get into a CRNA school but dont forget it's want I want, and ultimately I ll need at least 2 years in an ICU to be even somewhat competitive so why not be getting a masters as well? so here in lies the question - is this plan totally unnecessary? are people doing this? ~~~~Clearly I need some direction any and all input is greatly appreciated! ! ! ! ~~~~ __________________*edit: Just want to preface by saying I dont think this is going to be an easy route, I know they re not just handing out masters, and I know icu are hardworking rns! just looking for advice

Hi Lucky you Know this post is from a few years ago but I was wondering if you d be able to give me an update. Perfusion school was just introduced to me by a colleague and it sounds like an interesting field. for you to switch out of it to crna raises some questions though... would love to hear back from you - thank you

Hello scb7620 - I m looking into PICU nursing at nyp - I know you posted this back in May 2013, just wondering if you ever received any feedback about these questions because they similar to the questions I have

I'm fairly new to the site so I wasnt sure how to go about private messaging, but your topic sparked my interest - and I was hoping I could pick your brain. I m a fairly new RN - grad may 11 and have been working in an ER for the last year. Out of school I had high hopes of getting into an OR. but no such luck so I took the ER position. A year later, although I ve learned tons, I find myself still wanting to be in the OR however I m hitting many road blocks when it comes to applying because many hospitals want a candidate who has 2+ years experience in the OR, in your opinion what our my odds getting a call back. I would greatly appreciate any input/insight.

does any one know of ANY hospital hiring in the state of NY/NJ/PA I knew it was going to be hard, but the lack of response is quite discouraging

For all of you OR nurses ... please finish this sentence I love being an OR nurse because _______________ AND if you were had to do it all over again would you do anything differently?

clearly you are 'that guy' --- I can google just fine; I wanted some first hand information bc believe or not google doesnt answer all of life's questions

What's the avg OR nurse salary in NYC?

Just wondering ...... Is it possible for an OR nurse to become a Nurse Anesthetist? New grad interested in both specialities