barcode120x RN, NP

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    Anyone not working during NP school?

    barcode120x replied to Anw2020's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had the impression that most, if not all FNP programs required RN experience. I would definitely find a job right away.... You will need the experience as an RN to help you through the program when...
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    FNP preceptor tips / around Los Angeles

    barcode120x replied to Simon RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Get in touch with some of the general hospitalists at your facility. Chances are that many of them have their own office and see patients in primary care/family practice setting. I'm currently...
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    Anyone not working during NP school?

    barcode120x replied to Anw2020's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most of the 1-year post master's FNP students in my class ended up not working because most of their weekdays were spent in clinicals. The coursework was very manageable and not necessarily hard (our...
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    Post-Masters Acute Care NP Programs

    barcode120x replied to HeartRN90's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't think I've heard of an acute care NP Program. I had the impression anyone going for NP essentially goes through an FNP program first and then transfers to another school that has a specific...
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    What are your favorite scrub brands? Why?

    barcode120x replied to Karen Stockdale's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dude here. Figs will forever be my favorite. I've always struggled finding a scrub brand that fit my build (am on the shorter end but bulky-buff) and Figs was actually the 2nd brand fit me perfectly....
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    need nightshift sleep/health tips

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

    That's terrible...I would look elsewhere for sure
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    need nightshift sleep/health tips

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

    Very cool room temperature (I have the a/c on when I sleep during the day) then pile on some heavy blankets/comforters. As mentioned blackout curtains work well for me. Don't think I could ever sleep...
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    getting bodily fluids on scrubs

    barcode120x replied to sami rognlie's topic in General Nursing

    Probably best to keep a spare uniform in your locker or bag since your issue is unlikely to go away. Other than that, I've gotten urine on my pant legs and blood all over my shoes. Simply cleaned it...
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    Help with a preceptor

    barcode120x replied to redsnapper19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best way to impress is in person. What I did for my first preceptor, I called the office and quickly introduced myself to the receptionist and asked her what the best time would be to come in person...
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    Difficulty finding preceptor during COVID-19

    barcode120x replied to allstarnurse1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just started my semester this past week and just recently lost my preceptor due to covid and my previous is not taking students because said issue. I'll be making my rounds via phone and in person...
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    What is your minimum base pay on Covid-19 unit???

    barcode120x replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Found out our surgical ICU unit (which houses critical covid patients) and ER got a few $$/hr increase for covid hazard pay meanwhile my unit, which is the primary covid telemetry/med-surge unit was...
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    Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    barcode120x replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ^ You do realize you quoted a 2012 comment ?. I don't think "Karen's" existed in that year. Anyways, I definitely would not want to scratch or stretch my $100 Figs at the gym. I've actually gone to...
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    Massive Shortage of ICU Trained Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Need for Cross Training

    barcode120x replied to simba and mufasa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My coworker and I were the first telemetry nurses in the hospital to take covid/critical care patients. One on two drips, the other on one. Both fairly stable for the most part overall. We had a...
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    What is your minimum base pay on Covid-19 unit???

    barcode120x replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sounds like you work at a skill nursing facility or LTAC? I know SNFs in Socal have a nurse-patient ratio if not more to that. If you're in a hospital...that's an eeeek. We're lucky in California to...
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    What is your minimum base pay on Covid-19 unit???

    barcode120x replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No bonus pay in the Inland Empire in SoCal. The bonus we get right now are 3:1 ratio (which is amazing, sometimes nurses are down to 2:1 if the day is low census) and I almost forgot to mention the...
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    Any experiences on West Coast University for a BSN? I'm in California btw.

    barcode120x replied to cookie123d's topic in California Nursing

    Eek, that's a lot. My buddy that I highly advised not go to WCU a few years ago (he graduated with flying colors and is working at a psych facility) ended up with around a 130k or so bill. He was the...
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    Any experiences on West Coast University for a BSN? I'm in California btw.

    barcode120x replied to cookie123d's topic in California Nursing

    Sounds about right. But as I mentioned, if you have the passion for nursing, go for it!
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    Any experiences on West Coast University for a BSN? I'm in California btw.

    barcode120x replied to cookie123d's topic in California Nursing

    Never went to WCU, but have coworkers that graduated from there (years ago) and are amazing nurses. Just be aware, you will most likely be starting at the bottom and take whatever courses WCU asks of...
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    Azusa Pacific University MSN-NP Spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Grape_seed's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Last time I talked to my coworker a month or so ago I remember she had mentioned they DO find clinical placement for you. Very fortunate. Wish my school next door (I'm at Western Uni) doesn't
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    As an NP student, how many clinical rotation hours do you do weekly?

    barcode120x replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was trying to be sarcastic, but you know how online sarcasm goes ? nor was I trying to argue...just simply a reply to your reply. I'm sure there's a thread out there to debate NP education versus MD...
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    As an NP student, how many clinical rotation hours do you do weekly?

    barcode120x replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good thing I didn't go the MD
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    Should I pay for clinical hours for an NP preceptor, and if so, how much is too much to pay?

    barcode120x replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would never pay for a preceptor. Well, I could understand paying maybe a couple hundred for a semester, but to charge over a grand is ridiculous. Talk about taking advantage of students, especially...
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    My Experience as an Non-political White Male in Nursing / NP School

    barcode120x replied to guest1149052's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Am I the only one that isn't really understanding what the OP is actually trying to say or the point he's trying to get across? Other than that, it just seems like he went to nursing school to assess...
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    As an NP student, how many clinical rotation hours do you do weekly?

    barcode120x replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My program gave us the opportunity to do a certain number of virtual hours that equate to clinical hours to help ease the stress of not being able to get clinical hours due to COVID. I forget how many...
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    MNA and Nurses Respond to the Killing of George Floyd by Police

    barcode120x replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the OP, I my feelings/thoughts were neutral. What I mean is that there have been many others (of all backgrounds) that have died to "police brutality" throughout the years, but why is...