Noodle411 ADN, MSN, RN, NP

Noodle411 has 8 years experience as a ADN, MSN, RN, NP and specializes in Adult-Gero NP.

Noodle411's Latest Activity

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   NP exam

   Noodle411 replied to sharee1971's topic in NP Students

   I can only guess that you took the ANCC *acute* care NP exam since you also mentioned having taken the AACN exam. Since you mentioned having difficulty with "professional role and core competencies" portions, I might recommend taking Sarah Mich...
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   Business knowledge or idea

   Noodle411 replied to MexicanFNP's topic in NP

   Hello, I am considering self employment as well, which led me to Justin Allan's courses page. This is the link. https://elitenp.com/products/ Hope it helps you figure out what business might best suit both of your skill sets. ...
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   The "easiest way" to pass the AANC test?

   Noodle411 replied to Black4kiss's topic in NP Students

   I empathize with you. I also failed my first attempt. Sarah Michelle's course helped me pass the board exam. I was able to pass my exam far earlier than the allotted time. The questions seemed easier the 2nd time around, too. https://npreview...
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   Any nurses from the Philippines that are now working as NPs here in the US.

   Noodle411 replied to ajr329's topic in NP

   https://www.sage.edu/admission/apply/international/ https://grad-catalog.sage.edu/nursing/nursing-ms I don't know if this will be helpful to you, but I know my NP school accepted international students and I'm certain there are others in th...
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   NP Military Spouse Overseas

   Noodle411 replied to OncRN2015's topic in NP

   I am an NP who is also a mil. spouse. I did look into this a while back, but for different reasons. I don't want to bore you, so I'll get straight to the resources that you may find beneficial in the following links to ThriveAP and USA Jobs (you can ...
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   Gift Idea for Preceptor?

   Noodle411 replied to allycat77's topic in NP

   I gave one of my preceptors a 3-in-1 charging cable that has a USB-C, a Lightning plug for iPhones, and a micro USB so that she can charge both her Android phone and her iPhone at the same time (as she had borrowed mine a few times). For another pre...
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   How does telemedicine work? Esp as an NP

   Noodle411 replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in NP

   Yes, there are certainly limitations to not being able to do a physical exam on a patient and patients need to be made aware of this as well when making their appointment for telemedicine/telehealth/televisit. Since I do not work with pediatric ...
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   Training for new NP's

   Noodle411 replied to Nichole's topic in NP

   Hi Nichole, Since your original post was in January, I am wondering what your experience ended up being (now that it's been nearly 10 months later). I am curious because I find myself in a similarly specific position -- I graduated in May 2020 (AGNP)...
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   Best RN job experience for FNP

   Noodle411 replied to stephadler82's topic in NP Students

   Speaking as a newly graduated adult health NP, here's my experience and what I learned: As an NP student, I also thought that I would need special RN experience that would help prepare me for the NP role. However, I learned (and was told by f...
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    Personal malpractice insurance

    Noodle411 replied to wanttobanurse's topic in NP

    According to the American Nurse's Association (ANA), "Many nurses mistakenly believe they are covered by their employer's liability insurance — until a licensing board complaint or lawsuit is filed and they find that no one is advocating for their in...
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    Corrections Nurse for a New Grad

    Noodle411 replied to Jah Jah's topic in Correctional

    From 2014-2016, I worked in state correctional facility, in the Long-Term Care units run by Corizon, a contracted company. I worked strictly per diem and worked a variety of shifts. Since I'm not sure how they do things in other facilities, so I can ...
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    Will hospitals hire you with only corrections experience

    Noodle411 replied to Flor's topic in Correctional

    Hi Flor, I worked in corrections as my first job as a new grad RN; worked for there for 2.5 years in long-term care units of a max B facility. I applied for a hospice position in a hospital - emailed my cover letter and resume. In spite of my having ...
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    When to apply

    Noodle411 replied to al3x117's topic in Correctional

    I'm replying based on my own experience when I was a new grad. I would say 2-3 months prior to the time you expect that you are able to work... Graduate, pass NCLEX, and get professional liability insurance. Hope that's helpful. Wishing you all the b...
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    Loving the job, poor orientation

    Noodle411 replied to Trampledunderfoot's topic in Correctional

    Dear Trampledunderfoot, LPN, My first job out of school was also in corrections at a state correctional facility in a long-term care unit. I was told the same thing about orientation -- and there were times I felt that I was thrown into it without am...
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    Insulin Line

    Noodle411 replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    I'm responding based on my own experience as a former correctional nurse that worked in a New York State maximum B security facility in a long-term care unit (last worked at that facility in 2017). "... do you allow inmates to complete the FSBS with ...