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Why would you even consider CRNA school without ICU experience? Would you honestly feel confident and prepared to step into an OR as a SRNA and manage critical patients with only "book knowledge" versus real life experience? CRNA programs require IC...

No way. A charge nurse needs to be an expert and a resource on the unit. You are the go-to person to help in a crisis or take a patient assignment if the unit is slammed. Also, if an organization will hire you as a charge nurse in a critical care ...

Thanks for the information!

Do you think there would be anyway to negotiate days I work in a travel contract? If so, I could keep my foot in the door at my current job, but would be able to do a contract and help a hard hit area.

All of my AGACNP clinicals are cancelled for the rest of the semester and as of right now there is a possible my Summer semester clinicals may be on hold. All of my in-person NP classes have switched to online for the rest of the semester which is d...

Thank you for your thorough response. I should have been more clear in my initial question, but you addressed what I was asking - I was referring to a "no code" in the case that the patient has already been intubated. It was also interesting to hear...

MunoRN - Thanks for sharing your findings thus far. I had read similar information coming out of Italy regarding patients having severe cardiac issues with low EF's resulting in cardiac arrest after some of the COVID-19 patients started to improve. ...

Been fielding calls quoting $4,000-5,000/week for ICU RN with 48 hour a week requirement in NY and NJ. Tempting to take...

I work in a busy, urban level one trauma/surgical ICU - we see a wide range of injuries including lots of penetrating wounds like gunshot wounds and stabbings, MVC's and motorcycle accidents, and suicide attempts. We do lots of procedures ranging fro...

I'm curious to hear if anyone has any regrets regarding becoming a NP? If so, what do you wish you would have pursued instead? I have a few concerns that give me pause such as over saturation of NP's and provider burnout. What if I go through NP scho...

Wow, it sounds like your organization has a great residency program! I would love to hear where if you don't mind sharing with me. It will be interesting to see the research regarding how NP's who completed a residency fare compared to those that ...

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How long is the critical care fellowship at your organizaton? Does the fellowship rotate students through multiple specialties or focus on a specific unit? Thanks in advance!

ArmaniX - that's good to hear as a current AG-ACNP student! I currently have 6 years of high acuity ICU and ER experience as well as my CCRN. By the time I graduate, I will have over 7 years. It's always interesting to hear about people's transitio...

I am hoping my 7+ years of high acuity ICU and ER experience counts for something when I am looking for my first Acure Care NP job after graduation next year.... I am actually looking at trying to get into an Acute Care NP residency even though the f...

While I have seen a surplus of FNP's in my area of the country, Acute Care NP's are still in demand. Most of the job postings I see for Acute Care NP's specify 3-5 years of progressive RN experience as a requirement. I feel this will weed out those...

Thanks for sharing. I will gladly trade the physical stress for mental stress. I totally understand the consequence and weight of the decisions I will be making as a provider versus a bedside RN. That is why I have worked at the most challenging h...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. You bring up some good points on the stressors being different in the RN vs. NP role. I do feel like much of my burnout is feeling overwhelmed with bedside care duties and not having enough time i...

Congratulations on approaching your first year as a NP! It sounds like you really prioritize self-care and ensuring you are not over extending yourself. This is great advice as I'm sure it help to create a work/life balance. You also bring up a go...

Thanks for your input. I'm wondering if my current job setting is what is contributing to my questions. Both the RN's and NP's on my current unit have to deal with some pretty intense situations and I feel there is a lack of support. I hope to fin...

I was wondering if anyone has attended SNHU's online MSN program? It sounds great and offers classes in advanced health assessment, patho, and pharmacology. I would like to complete a good general MSN now with the option to return to obtain my post...

I'm curious to see how the demand for AG-ACNP's compares to FNP's? As previously mentioned, about 75% of new NP grads are completing their FNP. As a critical care nurse with years of clinical experience attending a reputable in-person brick and mort...

I have a question I'm hoping someone can assist me with. I am currently looking for a PT job, but only see FT jobs posted. Would it be okay to apply to a FT position and then speak to the HR recruiter/nurse manager more about the position once we s...

I just saw your reply about not being able to relocate out of Florida due to elderly obligations. Would it be possible for them to move with you? I know that's not a always feasible, but worth a try? You can always reevaluate if your current situa...

BabyBoss19- Congratulations first of all on finishing your PNP! Whatever you decide, your years of wonderful experience will serve your patients well in either role! I have one year left in my NP program. I understand some of the thoughts and feel...