barcode120x RN, NP

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    Should I drop down to PT work since I am able to during PMHNP program?

    barcode120x replied to antnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in a similar situation with you, single, living with my parents (paying rent of course) while working part time on the floor and going for my FNP full time (I'll be finished in April finally!)....
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    Maternity leave depression

    barcode120x replied to NurseandMama's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You definitely should be seeing your PCP first and see if he/she can provide some quality therapist and psychiatry referrals to you in which you should also look into attending. Your OBGYN might have...
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    Preceptor Gift Ideas

    barcode120x replied to NurseKateP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Being a guy, I'm fine with gift cards so I think those should be fine. The few students that I precepted asked a similar question. I refused initially, but I told them if they really want to, I'd be...
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    Burnout and what to do that really helps

    barcode120x replied to Kiwi82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My hospital has been offering free therapy sessions and consultations to any employee. I'm just curious who/how many of my colleagues go though. Other than that, I think I have a pretty relaxed and...
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    What's something you never expected as a male nurse?

    barcode120x replied to Darth Practicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    I personally don't mind helping out for heavy lifting, even if it's frequent. Everyone knows I'm a gym bro and I'm the only guy on my weekend so I expect to be asked. Even so, I have a pretty chill...
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    Quarter life crisis? Young, single, depressed, and bored

    barcode120x replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I feel you my dude. I'm single too and 31, living the part-time life. I have been single for a very long time, and if it wasn't for NP school, I'd probably feel more lonely not having a partner for so...
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    Days off

    barcode120x replied to nurseguy213's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If this is actually a policy, I would highly consider looking elsewhere. I know certain facilities can mandate workers to stay/work over time as it part of their organization's policies and whatnot...
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    Nursing in Southern CA

    barcode120x replied to speedynurse's topic in California Nursing

    For LA county and Orange county, most definitely. If you look into the eastern counties/areas (SB County, Riverside County, etc) it's way more affordable. Of course you're further away from OC and LA,...
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    finding time for clinical

    barcode120x replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You likely would need to find another job/position, quit, or go part time or PD unless your job is willing to accommodate morning hours for clinical and you can work later during the day or from home....
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    I'm a Student not an Employee

    barcode120x replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Tough to say because I haven't come across this issue at any of my family practice clinicals. All the MA's, secretaries, and managers have never bothered me with these sort of tasks. Don't get me...
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    Back surgery during nursing school

    barcode120x replied to Laura H's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First, I would clarify with the professors as well as the director of the program in terms of accommodation. If they can't accommodate you during clinicals, then of course you would have to wait until...
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    APEA Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care

    barcode120x replied to Godsgirl73's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can't say I have had "success" with using the APEA resources as I'm still in NP school and haven't taken any practice boards yet, but part of my curriculum is to attend their 2-day seminar every...
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    Suggestions for getting a preceptor?

    barcode120x replied to BSNish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had always known my PCP precepted students, particularly ones from my exact school so she was the first one I contacted right after I got accepted into the program. Definitely doesn't hurt asking...
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    Back pain... the abysmal side effect of nursing

    barcode120x replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You should put the height that is comfortable/appropriate to the shorter person. It is easier for a taller person to "lean" in for a pull-up than it is for a shorter to "stand taller" (by tippy toes)...
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    High Demand or Oversaturated?

    barcode120x replied to hcurry9's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't finish until Summer, but I recently spoke with a coworker of mine who graduated about a year ago and said that it has been very difficult to find a primary care/family practice position...
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    Back pain... the abysmal side effect of nursing

    barcode120x replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The things mentioned above are definitely important, but also pay attention to the little things at work. Quite often do I help others reposition and pull up patients yet the bed is raised high...
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    Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

    barcode120x replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't care much for fishing, but I've never been hunting. I don' t think there are any hunting spots at all here down in SoCal; however, I've been interested in picking up a gun license. My bro has a...
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    Precautions After High Risk Exposure at Work

    barcode120x replied to Galore's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Double post
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    Precautions After High Risk Exposure at Work

    barcode120x replied to Galore's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Honestly, "precautions" should have started months ago. The day I woke up with covid-like symptoms was the day I knew I was positive covid. I live with my parents (early-mid 60's very healthy) and...
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    Student nurses: Earn 40/hr on COVID units?

    barcode120x replied to xshado's topic in California Nursing

    I would definitely do it. Gets your foot in the door, experience and $40/hr is a lot. My guess most of your work will be CNA-like services. I would make sure you look into any fine print on that...
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    Failed clinical portion of nursing school during COVID

    barcode120x replied to candicenguyen's topic in General Students

    The student didn't correctly do the online clinical and/or courses to the expectation of the instructor/curriculum/program. Although online clinicals and courses may be new to many nursing programs...
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    Now that I've gotten it....

    barcode120x replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I too didn't really think I'd get COVID. Or rather, I never really thought about it. I ended up being symptomatic this past Tuesday (I more than likely got it at work the previous Friday as I never...
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    Clinical rotation sites / Preceptors

    barcode120x replied to Julieking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've mentioned this before, get in touch with the docs at your work. If you work in acute care or even sub-acute, chances are the docs do family practice outside. Even some specialty docs do family...
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    Nurse Practitioner clinical site

    barcode120x replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you already answered your own question. Get in touch with your physicians that you work with. There's a good chance that physicians in the hospital do primary care. Even some...
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    N95 mask

    barcode120x replied to misfitlife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The most obvious reason is that the n95 is way too tight. If possible, try going up one size (I duno if there is a "large" n95, we only have small and regular at my place. Another trick is to loosen...