jcprn

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1. 9 months into FIRST FNP job

   jcprn replied to anh06005's topic in NP

   Thank you so much for this post! I am 4 months into my first FNP job and feel like a guppy in the ocean! I only work 15 hours a week, which makes learning a lot longer as well. Your post makes me feel less incompetent and more in tune with doing t...

2. How long to wait for APRN license in MA

   jcprn replied to jcprn's topic in NP

   Hi, I just found this response! I did finally receive my license in the middle of May, then applied for my prescribing licenses and received everything in June. I started my job at the end of June and am loving it! It was a long wait though!

3. How long to wait for APRN license in MA

   jcprn posted a topic in NP

   I'm hoping someone can set my mind at ease. I graduated my FNP program in February, passed the AANP certification exam on April 2nd, received my certification card from AANP; submitted my application for APRN license on April 9th - PCS received it o...

4. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

   jcprn replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

   This is in response to CapeCodMermaid: I work in a Massachusetts LTC/Rehab center and, unfortunately, I was told by the DON that "there is no difference between an RN and an LPN". I am a new ADN RN and this was very disheartening to hear. I went ...

5. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

   jcprn replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

   sorry

6. Really in need of some time management help. :(

   jcprn replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric

   I am also a newer nurse in a LTC/rehab unit. I have 24 residents with six insulins, five of them on sliding scales, nebulizer treatments, other treatments, vitals, plus the prns needed as I go. I work 7p - 7a and don't begin med pass until 7:30p, a...

7. 1st RN job, nursing home, 17-24 pts night shift,could use support

   jcprn replied to blinky's topic in Geriatric

   I understand your situation. I just started working in a LTC on the rehab unit 7p - 7a with 24 residents. It takes me four hours on a "good" day to do my 8pm med pass. We have many residents who are diabetic and need their regular scheduled insuli...