kguill975

kguill975 MSN, APRN, NP

APRN, ACNP-BC, CNOR, RNFA

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  1. Online NP Education and Skills retention:

    kguill975 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated with my ACNP in Aug '11, and I'm working as a Surgical NP. There is an ENP certificate offered for FNPs through UT Houston. Basically, you complete the requirements for the FNP program,...

  2. OR nurse in U.S.

    kguill975 replied to gcruzRN's topic in Operating Room

    I think it depends on the facility and the level of the case. Our hearts always had 2 circulators, but 1 scrub. Some traumas had 2 circulators, and 2 scrubs, but a random lap Chole, it's just you and...

  3. How to not pass out in the OR?

    kguill975 replied to Katiezieg's topic in Operating Room

    Don't lock your knees, move from the field to the back table from time to time, and like the others said, hydrate yourself and eat small snacks in between. That used to happen to me as a scrub tech,...

  4. Job postings in Houston for RNs with 2 years nursing experience

    kguill975 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There were two advertisements for nursing jobs that came in the mail. One was for MD Anderson and the other was for The Methodist

  5. advice for becoming a nurse practitioner

    kguill975 replied to Mkim680's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm neither a psych nurse nor a Psych NP, however, I'm thinking you wouldn't need much by way of nursing experience to become a psych NP. Before the psych nurses bite my head off, what I mean by that...

  6. have you dealt with this issue?

    kguill975 replied to morganvibes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I almost spit out my coffee when I read this one. It's like me saying I can take your gallbladder out, all I need is a few more classes. Some people have no

  7. Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification

    kguill975 replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UT Houston started a post master's program for Emergency/Trauma Care for FNPs only. I think the certification will be geared toward these types of

  8. Does it look bad?

    kguill975 replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

    No, apply to everything that interests you. I've even had recruiters help with finding a position that would be a good fit for me, and they weren't even the recruiters for the position. Getting to...

  9. Feel like giving up (rant)

    kguill975 replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Forgive me if this doesn't apply, but from the sound of your post, you live a single life (live at home with parents, unmarried, no kids)? If that is the case, then you have a better chance of...

  10. Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    kguill975 replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Or a hair stylist? Just an example of another profession that wears scrubs to work. Maybe we should be afraid of them contaminating the equipment with dandruff-flakes and scalp conditions from a...

  11. Since when is "left hip surgery" a "medical diagnosis."

    kguill975 replied to MedTrans68's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dx: Left Femoral Neck Fracture Proc: S/P Left Intramedullary (IM) Hip Nailing or Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) Left

  12. Which days should I pick?

    kguill975 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest Tues, Thurs, & Fri, only because I loved working that rotation. There are a lot of federal holidays that fall on Mondays, and the kids are out, and so was I, plus it was always...

  13. FNP Preceptor Needed in Houston, TX

    kguill975 replied to TrekRN_FNPstudent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For OB/GYN, try the Riverside? clinic in the medical center, it's a city clinic that does pap smears and STD screening and treatment. Also, try the OB departments at LBJ and Ben Taub. I know for a...

  14. Studying With Family & Work...Advice

    kguill975 replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recorded my lectures and listened to them in the car while driving and when winding down for bed at night, and I made flash cards to study at stop lights, standing in line at the grocery store, and...

  15. New graduate wanting to work in an OR

    kguill975 replied to JayB18's topic in Operating Room

    It's not necessary. Apply to as many OR internships as possible, and once you're accepted, they'll teach you to scrub and circulate cases. If you had completed a tech program before nursing, then it...

  16. First time on website :) question about tuition

    kguill975 replied to Minicyni's topic in Chamberlain College

    Call the HR departments of hospitals near you and ask them what their ideal candidate looks like, are BSNs preferred over ADNs? In some areas of the US, ADNs are welcomed with open arms, because there...

  17. LOAN HELP!

    kguill975 replied to MaryRN2008's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know of a solution, other than cutting back to part time status, so you can work to pay your bills. I attended grad school part time, while working full time because I didn't want to...

  18. Help! Adn or bsn?

    kguill975 replied to HoneyBug0112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently, the only hospital system in Houston still hiring large amounts of ADNs is the MHHS. Several of them have become Magnet, so they'll be looking at hiring BSNs only in the next few years. I...

  19. Moms who work 16 hour weekend shifts

    kguill975 replied to WldChrry's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work compressed weekends on the night shift as my 2nd job. It's not easy, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it for a new mom, unless your husband is 100% on board. Common problems are...

  20. Dallas TX area Surgical RN 2 years experience...?

    kguill975 replied to CaliLvr000's topic in Texas Nursing

    I made 89K for the year as an OR nurse, but that included night diff, call, and OT. I don't think any nurses are making $60/hr out here. Also, "cost of living" is relative. You can buy a 3,000 sq....

  21. What is a first assistant in the O.R?

    kguill975 replied to roxy2013's topic in General Students

    Since you're already in nursing school, you would go the RNFA route. Your first step after school is to apply to OR internships so you can learn to scrub and circulate in surgery. After you get 2...

  22. advice for firing

    kguill975 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I would start with your director. They know you, and would be more likely to compromise on it, rather than some random HR person. I know a nurse who was fired, and said she left due to pregnancy...

  23. Pregnancy and work hours

    kguill975 replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    I would much rather do a total to get a pregnant nurse out, rather than hear the excuses of the "too cute princesses" who complain about heavy equipment and hard cases, AND THEY'RE NOT PREGNANT. It's...

  24. advice for firing

    kguill975 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Since it's all PHI, you don't have to tell them anything, other than you had an extended illness, which you've recovered. Any chance, your previous employer would change your status from "fired" to...

  25. Two questions...

    kguill975 replied to LauraLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Accepted an internship position in April, graduated in May, started my internship in June, took NCLEX in July. Don't