FiremedicMike

FiremedicMike BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. RN / NP ambivalence and a little regret

    FiremedicMike replied to np830's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can anyone comment on whether or not an FNP with a post graduate ACNP certificate can work

  2. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    FiremedicMike replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So for the sake of argument, how far down the rabbit hole can we take this discussion? For some of you, bedside RN experience is critical to the success of a practicing NP, but how much and what...

  3. Ever respond on a plane? Videoed?

    FiremedicMike replied to GoodNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I understand and I don't mean to be callous, just know that most of those folks videoing you don't care about the patient's privacy and really only care about trying to screw you, even though they...

  4. Ever respond on a plane? Videoed?

    FiremedicMike replied to GoodNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    The kicker is that they're not planning on putting you on youtube, they're hoping you screw something up so they can sell it to the news. I've been videoed, it's

  5. Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    FiremedicMike replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    Have you ever compared the prerequisite course load for PA school to Direct-Entry NP programs? That's your

  6. Direct-Entry online programs?

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm wondering if there are any reputable direct entry online programs out there? There seem to be a good number of direct-entry programs (no RN requirement) and a good number of online programs (must...

  7. Direct-Entry online programs?

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since the start of this thread, I have actually come to learn that a local program that is desirable to me only ends up being 1 day per week in the classroom and 12 hours per week of clinicals, with...

  8. Direct-Entry online programs?

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I definitely agree that clinicals, lab, and simulations are critical portions of coursework and should be structured and in-person. As for the didactic portions, I feel that a well proctored program...

  9. Direct-Entry online programs?

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Fair enough guys/gals, thanks for the

  10. Direct-Entry online programs?

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there are online RN programs and I do have a pretty significant amount of healthcare

  11. Clark State Medic to RN?

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have enrolled in excelsior but not taken any of the exams yet. I recently learned that Clark State has a medic to RN program (it's basically their LPN to RN but they allow medics to do it also)...

  12. 1yr LPN programs in Ohio?

    FiremedicMike replied to Layla.Nour's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Ohio Hi-Point in Bellefontaine is a 1 year program. Please allow me a second to warn you, as the husband of an LPN, what a huge mistake it is to go for LPN initial certification in Ohio at this time....

  13. To those passing excelsior with consistent A's

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im not sure if I'm a gunner or just a perfectionist, but either way with my long term goal of CRNA school, grades are extremely important to me. I have always been a solid student, and generally put...

  14. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    FiremedicMike replied to Rico84's topic in Cardiac

    Consider yourself extremely lucky, my wife went to LPN school in central Ohio. It took her about a year and a half to find a full-time job, and as far as she knows, she's still the only one in her...

  15. heart blocks

    FiremedicMike replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    3rd degree is easiest of all to recognize on an EKG. If it's big, wide, ugly, slow, and the patient looks like crap, then check to see that the qrs's are regular, the p-waves are regular, but the PR...

  16. Still Safe?

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am honestly not trolling. I am currently very seriously considering transitioning from my current path of medical school (with the intention of anesthesia) into getting my RN, BSN, and eventually...

  17. Getting started with Excelsior College

    FiremedicMike replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    Are excelsior nursing classes listed as P/F on transcripts, or do the grades on the exams become your course grade and thus affect your

  18. CPNE vs NREMT-P?

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can any of our former medics give a quick comparison of the CPNE vs NREMT-P practical exams? Obviously the subject matter is different, but the general flow/idea? I ask because like many, I was...

  19. CPNE vs NREMT-P?

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As always, you're a great help! As a side note, how do us crusty old medics learn how to write a "care plan", or is that covered during the RN classes. I do recall making fun of my wife during her...

  20. Seeking advice

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    First, for some background. I am a fire based medic in an extremely busy urban environment, I have been here for 11 years now. About a year and a half ago, I decided to take the leap and work towards...

  21. Seeking advice

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh wow very nice. So the big bundle is only $57.00? With the studyguide101 pack and the course outlines, can I pass the exams (provided I am a fast

  22. Passed 2nd Excelsior Nursing exam, now what?

    FiremedicMike replied to Tony1790's topic in Excelsior College

    Can you guide me to where you found what classes you could take before

  23. Passed 2nd Excelsior Nursing exam, now what?

    FiremedicMike replied to Tony1790's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't get it, are there classes you can take without paying the

  24. Seeking advice

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So, that content guide... Is everything on the exams directly from the content

  25. Seeking advice

    FiremedicMike replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Columbus State's nursing program is notoriously difficult to get in to due to sheer number of applicants, in addition most of their classes are in-class, down town, and a pain to schedule around....