ZenLover MSN, RN, NP

APRN / Critical Care Neuro

Currently working to add Neuro-Vascular board certification to my credentials

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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    University of Virginia. For graduate admissions they do not require the GRE. I believe they do require a 3.5 gpa in undergrad work. I am enrolled in the FP BSN to DNP because I am interested in...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A debate is good, making it sound personal is not. I agree with points that both of you have made. I don’t agree with getting all “no one likes you, but they like me, so I am right” argument....
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    Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    ZenLover replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on whether or not you list a previous employer as a reference and whether or not you mark on the application that they can be contacted. I have sat in a nurse manager’s office...
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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    ZenLover replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    You are grieving. You already know how this will end and you are fighting it. First thing first....get a counselor. You need a trusted ear to assist you through the grief and disappointment....
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Possibly. If someone I knew said no, I think it might also come from a place of not wanting to disturb the relationship that exists. It can be hard to be a teacher and really give someone feedback...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not familiar with everyone’s vetting process. I think the processes I have been through recently with professional life being examined, in depth interviews, content and quality of references...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think there are other points to consider. 1) There is a lot of talk among the practicing NPs and Docs I work with about online or for profit programs. Even if they offer money for preceptorship I...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You bring up good points about why more educators in certain specialties are needed and what happens when you have a lack of providers in certain specialties to provide preceptorship and mentor ship....
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    FNP, DNP vs. MSN?

    ZenLover replied to nurse_bri's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am attending the University of Virginia this fall. They are fairly unique in having this set up. Virginia Commonwealth University was my undergrad alma mater, but they have the MSN separate from...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I understand your concerns and agree. I took the GRE. The GRE doesn’t test critical thinking under pressure like actual critical care nursing does. You can have a 4.0 and completely lack common...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    While I agree with making standards tough, standardized testing isn’t it. This is why top programs want to see a “well rounded” candidate. A psychopath can pass a GRE with flying colors. Do...
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    FNP, DNP vs. MSN?

    ZenLover replied to nurse_bri's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is what I am doing. It is a BSN - DNP, and part time so I can work while going to school because my employer also offers tuition reimbursement. After 2.5 years I will be eligible to sit for my...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ya'll need to leave the west coast. NP jobs vary greatly based upon region, as well as need in certain specialties...just like RN jobs. Other areas may not pay as well, but the cost of living is...
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    FNP, DNP vs. MSN?

    ZenLover replied to nurse_bri's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted to a BSN to DNP program focusing on Family Practice. I chose the DNP versus the MSN route because I am strongly interested in education as well. As I develop as a practitioner there...
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    Clinical NP

    ZenLover replied to CardiacDork's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @umbdude You bring up good points. I think the other reason my perspective is so different is because while I live in a very populated area, it is not “over-saturated” with providers or schools...
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    Clinical NP

    ZenLover replied to CardiacDork's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have mixed feelings on this. I was just accepted to a very reputable brick and mortar. They made it clear in my in person interview that they preferred I find my own and how did I feel about that?...
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    ZenLover replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital committee approach is not going to work. It is the best way though. I am an ICU nurse but have worked the floors. I have had a 1:1 patient run me blind into the ground trying to keep...
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    FNP - Developmental Disabilities

    ZenLover posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Are there any advanced practice nurses that currently work with developmental disabilities or differently abled individuals in their practice? I am interviewing soon for an extremely good graduate...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am going back, not so much for the pay, because I don't think being a nurse anyone is ever going to get rich....no matter if you teach or whatever. Maybe if you REALLY go to the dark side and join...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess our experience is VASTLY different as this is very much not my experience. The critical thinking most bedside nurses do in critical care situations and in the ICU go far beyond working...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, but it is stronger and more academics. In reality I think if we could marry the two educational systems you would end up with an outstanding practitioner. This would be why a lot of...
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    Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    ZenLover replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Food for thought....MDs have years of residency training? What about the full time working nurse at the bedside that helps train these residents going back to school to become a NP. While this is...
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    I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    ZenLover replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have felt exactly like you and agree with almost everything posted here. Everyone did great at responding to your stress and not shaming you for having it. I worked in healthcare on the business...
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    ZenLover replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be this nurse had little experience. I have seen too many times administration wanting to grab up someone who is young, willing to please them and listen to them say "you can do it...
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    My NCLEX RN Journey....Finally made it!!!

    ZenLover replied to Success2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    God bless you for sharing this story. I loved