barcode120x RN, NP

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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    barcode120x replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I found it on indeed actually. I got really lucky in applying when I saw the initial posting because the owner only hired I think 3 of us and there were hundreds of applicants (after checking the...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    barcode120x replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @SkinD8P I do recall seeing an admin post somewhere that you need a certain total number of posts (I think it's like 5 or 10) before you have access to Private Message someone. New NP here that...
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    Required Certifications

    barcode120x replied to Angelatacey's topic in General Nursing

    @ OP I don't think you should be paid. You should have discussed this upon hiring. You should have also looked into your specialty before applying to see what "training" or "certifications" are...
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    I messed up, terribly. I failed out of my CA CC nursing program and I'm devastated.

    barcode120x replied to Throwaway3472's topic in General Students

    Although I've never been a for profit school (such as WCU), I too wouldn't recommend simply because of the sheer cost and the reputation. I've had some former colleagues that went to WCU and are...
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    NPs, Please share the reasons you left your old job/specialty?

    barcode120x replied to treeye's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After taking some time off from bedside nursing, I obtained a Hospice/Palliative NP position as my first NP job. After nearly finishing training and shadowing over a course of a month, I was asked to...
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    Night shift nurse

    barcode120x replied to Guest26407's topic in General Nursing

    I used to never take naps during my lunch break, but my last few years before I left bedside nursing, my 30min power nap was a MUST. I always took my lunch right around 3am. Caffeine is always great,...
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    New grad to NP. Is it a mistake?

    barcode120x replied to Nursenick123's topic in General Nursing

    I see. Regardless of the NP Program specialty, I still stand by my recommendation on getting more RN experience first before pursuing your NP. The information to learn, to retain, and to critically...
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    New grad to NP. Is it a mistake?

    barcode120x replied to Nursenick123's topic in General Nursing

    The NP can diagnose and prescribe on the spot, whereas an RN cannot. As we know, information takes time to communicate. I do agree with your second comment though haha. We still make good money...
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    PeriCare question

    barcode120x replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in Men in Nursing

    Maybe he mixed some mint mouthwash for the smell? Or maybe the RN was just telling him the supplies he grabs in total for a full cleaning of the patient. I've come across some really nasty pericare...
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    AANP - passed! And some advice

    barcode120x replied to barcode120x's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Straightforward. Similar to Leik's style in my opinion which is why I highly recommend it as a resource. I'd say there was a good amount of clinical questions, probably more-so than knowledge-based...
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    registered veterinary technician thinking about going into human nursing

    barcode120x replied to RVTtoRNmaybe's topic in General Nursing

    Chiming in here about the bad back. Despite being 32 and a broski, having done bedside for 7.5 years has taken it's toll. Even with powerlifting as my hobby, I would still feel it some nights at work...
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    Why lift foot of bed up to lift pts in bed?

    barcode120x replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to be taught in school for something be considered common sense. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences and my experiences prior to doing nursing as well as during...
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    Why lift foot of bed up to lift pts in bed?

    barcode120x replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was a lift tech (aka mobility tech) for 2 years prior to doing nursing. Aside from proper body mechanics and bringing extra people for help, lifting the foot of the bed was a key thing taught to aid...
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    Failed My AANP Today, I'm Very Upset

    barcode120x replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually do not know much about how the bundles and pricing work because my APEA's lectures and exams were included in my program's curriculum. Maybe take some of your previous experience,...
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    Failed My AANP Today, I'm Very Upset

    barcode120x replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    https://www.apea.com/ They have everything from the in person and online lectures/seminars as well as study guides and plenty of practice questions. They have predictor exams, but keep in mind,...
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    How much are you willing to pay for scrubs?

    barcode120x replied to Ms.Frank's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Figs has always been my go-to brand and I actually started wearing them when they were just tiny scrub company years ago. They cater to short and tall people so you can easily pick a pants as close to...
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    How can it be done?

    barcode120x replied to Chris RN BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Main advice I can give is focus on time management and look ahead on your calendar. You should calculate how your clinical hours will fit into your week (work+family+personal life+didactic+exams) in...
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    Failed My AANP Today, I'm Very Upset

    barcode120x replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I only recommend Fitzgerald if you need a textbook for content and it is more detailed compared to Leik's. I don't know if there are online supplement questions included since I borrowed Fitzgerald...
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    Failed My AANP Today, I'm Very Upset

    barcode120x replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You mentioned that you had questions that you knew or didn't know. Considering the test is a 150 questions, that tells me there were quite a lot of questions you did not know. Did you not know the...
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    What Does it Mean When Your Patient is Palliative?

    barcode120x replied to Alice Blackmore's topic in General Specialties

    I'm currently going through orientation/training as a new palliative and hospice NP and this is a great summary. To add onto palliation, typically these are patients with "terminal" conditions where...
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    Why do so many nurses work multiple jobs?

    barcode120x replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses that I knew that worked a 2nd job and/or always picked up extra shifts was simply because they needed the extra money. I'm a firm believer of, the more you make the more you spend. As...
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    Any Cal State BSN students here?

    barcode120x replied to JustLooking's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure if my small story will help. I had a friend that declared BSN as his major when he was at Cal-State Fullerton but was unable to get accepted into the program due to obvious reasons of the...
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    Interview Tips in the Age of Video Communication Platforms

    barcode120x replied to KaleenaIrene's topic in General Nursing

    ^ I feel you. I had only done two nursing interviews after nursing school and hadn't had an interview since (been 7.5 years) until last month where I went through 2 video interviews. I went through...
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    What is this “high flow oxygen at home”?

    barcode120x replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Promoting quality of time is part of hospice, but it's also just as important to ease the suffering of the patient (whether it's pain, GI symptoms, etc). Treating a condition requires an...
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    Haunted Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Asylums

    barcode120x replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been intrigued by the paranormal and I like hearing about events that had happened to others in the hospital. I've watched almost every single episode of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures...