LarryCarter

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  1. CARN-AP contact hours

    LarryCarter posted a topic in Addictions

    Just reading over the requirements for certification. I have been working in addiction services for 8 months now. How would an NP obtain supervised contact hours? Do practice hours with a...

  2. VA San Diego

    LarryCarter replied to Ambererose89's topic in Government, Military

    I would be upfront and honest about it. Depending on circumstances it may or may not be a factor. Better to be upfront about it and chance it, than to go through the process (which can be very long)...

  3. Loan Forgiveness for NPs

    LarryCarter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I work for the VA in a county with an Mental Health Catchment area score of 18, any chance I would qualify for any kind of

  4. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    LarryCarter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Negligent yes as are others involved but criminal

  5. Contract Penalty fee $30,000

    LarryCarter replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen this before on other contracts. In my experience 90 days notice seems to be the new normal on most NP contracts. I would insist that they remove the clause and if not then look somewhere...

  6. Question About Working For The VA

    LarryCarter replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an NP for the Dept. of VA. As long as you have a valid NP license in any state, you are good to go. I do caution you however to obtain licensure in whatever state you go to work in as you will...

  7. First med error/mistakes

    LarryCarter replied to Smhcdh0623's topic in General Nursing

    You will look back on this one day and realize that days like this happen to everyone. One bit of advice I might offer from my time as a new nurse... set your fluids to less than what will be infused...

  8. First day of the rest of my life

    LarryCarter replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Good

  9. VA Nurse Salary

    LarryCarter replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    I start next week as a Nurse Practitioner in Ohio. I am starting as an N3S2 which I was very happy with. I have 4 years RN experience and 2 years as NP. I am an Army Veteran. I was in the National...

  10. comparing apples to oranges

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have quite a bit of autonomy where I am now so I hope that will push through to my practice in the future. I am very quick to ask about things I am not sure about when presented with a new

  11. comparing apples to oranges

    LarryCarter posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am wanting to get your input on the difference between undergrad nursing programs and Advance Practice Nursing programs. For those of you already in a program, what is the biggest difference that...

  12. comparing apples to oranges

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for the replies. This is exactly what I was hoping for when I posed the question. Thank you for sharing your real-life experiences with me. I am looking forward to starting the...

  13. Out of curiosity, how many male RNs are former military veterans?

    LarryCarter replied to egypshun03's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an Army Veteran and an RN but I am one of the few in my

  14. Accepted!

    LarryCarter posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just found out yesterday that I have been accepted into the FNP program at Ohio University. I start January 17th on my new journey. I am excited but nervous about the program. Any input and...

  15. Accepted!

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found it to be relatively easy in regard to applying to Grad School. I did not have to take the GRE due to my GPA being above the 3.2 cutoff. If you have any specific questions I would be happy to...

  16. Accepted!

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank You All. I could have tried for the August 13 start but wanted the break for time with my wife and

  17. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    LarryCarter replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I still can not find any information on this and the school is less than helpful. If anyone can either give me a link to the proper thread or give me direction I would greatly appreciate

  18. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    LarryCarter replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Am I the only one having trouble registering for Spring? I went to search for classes and can not find any rn-to-BSN classes in the

  19. Mistakes we have made

    LarryCarter replied to LilpoRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a Inpatient Rehab floor so we normally do not get many psych patients. We had one a while back though that had been hit by a car and needed the services of intense inpatient rehab. The...

  20. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    LarryCarter replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I applied a few months ago for the fall start date. I have emailed the school to get confirmation of them receiving my paperwork and they assured me that they have everything needed for enrollment....

  21. Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse?

    LarryCarter replied to Raymond CA's topic in Men in Nursing

    Larry D. Carter Jr Acute Rehab Nurse Combat Vet/Former Police

  22. Took NCLEX Thursday

    LarryCarter posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX Thursday and had 96 questions. Many SATA. PVT worked got the good popup and Ohio BON had me on the site Friday afternoon. Questions reminded me a lot of Kaplan. Glad I took it as it...

  23. Took NCLEX Thursday

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  24. Took NCLEX Thursday

    LarryCarter replied to LarryCarter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had an average of about 64 on 56% of the total qbank. Just take your time and follow the Kaplan formula as it really works. Good