adventuregirl MSN, NP

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    Full time vs per diem pay difference

    adventuregirl posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm curious what other NP's have experienced with pay difference between being a full-time employee (with benefits, etc) vs per diem. I've been reading difference is anywhere between 20-30% to account...
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    Full time vs per diem pay difference

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you both for your info. Much appreciated
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    Best RN job to prepare you for becoming a FNP

    adventuregirl replied to anapap's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Ana, I just passed my boards for FNP 2 weeks ago. My background was cardiac and ER nursing, and for the past 2+ years while in grad school I was in primary care. I think if you're interested in...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, just thought I'd give an update as it sounds like people are wondering if DSN grads are getting jobs, going to grad school, etc. I am a DSN Dec '05 BSN grad. I've been working in the hospital...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    2BJenurse - Classes did go through the summer. As for the Hesi test ... sorry, don't know anything about it as I did not have to take
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi 2BJenurse, I'm a DSON BSN grad, have had no troubles with jobs, and will be starting studies for my NP in a couple months. I am also part of the school's program advisory board. The NLN...
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    hand tremor - how to control?

    adventuregirl posted a topic in General Students

    Just wrapped up my preceptorship and am really looking forward to working as an RN. However, I'm starting to get concerned about how and if I'll get over having shaky hands while doing phlebotomy and...
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    Telemetry before ER

    adventuregirl replied to markelleyr's topic in Emergency

    This is the same thing I was told. I worked tele for a little over a year before I was itching to head to the ER. Though I'm overwhelmed by the variety I'm now experiencing in the ER . . . having the...
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    DNR patient coded

    adventuregirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    My patient today was a 93 yo women who had a pacemaker placed several days ago. She arrested on the table and 10 minutes of CPR was performed, and she was vented and sent to ICU. She is now on my...
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    DNR patient coded

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I was not aware of this, along with other nurses I've spoken with. I will definitely look into this! If this is the case, I'm not certain the patient was aware that DNR is suspended in OR....
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It has not been that hard to find jobs and to my knowledge, none of my classmates, nor I, have had any problems regarding accredidation. It's been my experience that employers just want to see you...
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    Night shift and endurance training

    adventuregirl replied to triRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    triRN, I was just going to post a very similar question! I'm also an athlete (solo 24-hr mtbr) and will be starting nights in about a week (cardiac/step-down). Though nervous about how it will affect...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    April, I did work while in school, but very little (per diem). Mainly for experience as the nurses new I was in school and gave me a little more responsibility as my studies went along. I had some...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    April, I don't want to go too much into specifics about my job offers (as I haven't accepted yet), but one is on the cardiac/step-down unit and the other at a jail - both of which I've had experience...
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    Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    adventuregirl replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Mary - It's nice to see your postings and see how the school is changing and improving. I am a Dec 2006 BSN grad and though my classmates and I had a slightly bumpy experience (to be expected with a...
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    48 hour wait finally over ...

    adventuregirl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ... and I found out I passed! Wow, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't have access to the quick results ... 2 days is long enough! I had 75 questions and felt terrible when it was over. After reading...
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    My cruise is over!!!!

    adventuregirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah:congrats student4life! and everyone else who recently found out they passed. enjoy your celebrations!! we've earned
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    Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    adventuregirl replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my exam yesterday ... it also stopped at 75. And I had, and still have, that aweful uneasiness, sistrmoon. I can't remember every being so nervous for an exam. I read and re-read those questions...
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    Denver School of Nursing

    adventuregirl posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Anyone out there going to or planning on going to the Denver School of Nursing ... particularly their "upper division" RN program? Just wondering your thoughts, esp. on the fact that they are not yet...
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    ED Leadership Clinical- Careplan help

    adventuregirl replied to Jesskanurse's topic in Emergency

    Here's a few more: ineffective cardiac tissue perfusion ineffective therapeutic regimen
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    Nclex Secrets

    adventuregirl replied to Queen2u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Journnee, did you ever purchase this study guide? Wondering what you
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    Denver School of Nursing

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Dana, I'm pretty happy with DSON thus far. Classes are challenging, classmates are great, and the instructors are helpful and encouraging. This quarter is shaping up to be even better than the...
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    Denver School of Nursing

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Dana, I'd say at least half the students in my class work (and another 1/4 take care of their kids instead of having a job outside the home) at least part-time. I know 2-3 people who work...
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    Denver School of Nursing

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Dana, I'm went the equity line of credit route. Only have to pay interest each month, then start paying off once I have an income. If you have equity in your house (which sounds like you do), I...
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    Denver School of Nursing

    adventuregirl replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I also contacted the CCHE and was also told it took a few years for the approval of a BSN to go through. The addendum you speak of infullbloom states "the school is able to award baccauaureate...