Matt799

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  1. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello everyone!I am graduating from Thomas Jefferson with a BSN in 2 months. This is my 2nd degree (first was a BA in English), so I did the accelerated 1-year program and as a part of my admission I...

  2. Milking chest tubes

    Matt799 replied to CleioRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm studying for boards and my review course says, "Gently milk in the direction of drainage, if needed." This was in regards to a pleural tube. Is anyone else familiar with the practice of milking a...

  3. Difference between Sterile and Aseptic technique?

    Matt799 replied to katelg03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This seems more a matter of semantics than anything else. I just want to add that washing your hands is a PART of being sterile but just because you wash your hands doesn't make your procedure...

  4. Difference between Sterile and Aseptic technique?

    Matt799 replied to katelg03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone have a source that says aseptic means clean? My Lewis text says they are the same and my Taber's dictionary says, "[in aseptic technique] all instruments used are sterilized, physicians...

  5. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    Matt799 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    You can't get an RN in one year.I have a BA in English, it took me 5 years because I took my time so I could earn the top 5% gpa that earned me admission in to an accelerated program. Since I had no...

  6. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    Matt799 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Online programs have recorded lectures and (obviously) hospital-unit based clinicals. Please explain how this is any different. I'll take a stab at it...With online learning, you absorb things in...

  7. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anyway, I appreciate the strong opinions, I know they come from a place of concern for patients and making your work experience more tolerable, so I get it. Being 30 years old, there's a desire to...

  8. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of the responders to the OP on the other thread complain that schools are letting unlicensed people in to NP programs. I know NOTHING about that...our admission is contingent upon passing the...

  9. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but this post cautioned against being a pompous, all-knowing dilettante NP, didn't it? Anyone who would act that way (and cant I.d. Pacer spikes lol) is someone I would never...

  10. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "i did the accelerated 1-year program and as a part of my admission i have the opportunity to go directly in to a 15-month fnp program."i thought it was implied. thomas jefferson university offers...

  11. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you Millie, I appreciate your advice and I completely relate with the idea of cementing the knowledge. I get excellent grades but I can't help but feel repetition will make it stick and make...

  12. Straight to FNP or work full-time first?

    Matt799 replied to Matt799's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    GrnTea, I go to one of the best schools in the country so if you have an issue with the policy please contact them. Im interested in career advice