kguill975

kguill975 MSN, APRN, NP

APRN, ACNP-BC, CNOR, RNFA

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  1. Call pay?

    kguill975 replied to lovey0830's topic in Operating Room

    $3/hr to be "on call", time and a half if called in, 4 hour

  2. What is the classification of NP?

    kguill975 replied to alex1989421's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a Surgical NP for a general and minimally invasive surgeon. I round on patients in the hospital, place lines, and assist in surgery. I completed an ACNP program, because AORN recommended the acute...

  3. On-call in the OR

    kguill975 replied to lozstar's topic in Operating Room

    If you guys have shared governance at your hospital, then you have a lot to talk about. First, if you're getting called in that much, then you must make a killing in OT. I think your director should...

  4. I am being black balled possibly?

    kguill975 replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yep, it happens all the time. Your story almost makes me think you're talking about my

  5. How much do you make?

    kguill975 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not a CRNA, but here's a hint, it's rude to ask about salaries. Having said that, it's not like it's a secret. Google the salaries of the nearest university affiliated hospital near you, and it...

  6. Nurse with Disdain

    kguill975 replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once again, you need to look into correctional NP roles. Prison is the one place on earth where being "warm and fuzzy" isn't allowed. Those inmates test the limits on a daily basis. You can have your...

  7. Nurse with Disdain

    kguill975 replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you don't mind working around inmates, I think you may be a good fit for a correctional NP. Those positions usually pay very well, and the inmates are transferred out if they're REALLY ill. Most of...

  8. Funding the CRNA expenses

    kguill975 replied to mandof5's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Gee, service requirement or $90,000+ in student loans when you're done, some of which will be private loans at ridiculous interest rates. The service requirement definitely deserves a closer look....

  9. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    kguill975 replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    I've seen 24 hour waits or longer, but it's a level 1 trauma center for uninsured and underinsured

  10. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    kguill975 replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very well written, and sound

  11. I may start a new job that has a level 1 trauma center

    kguill975 replied to zedekias's topic in Operating Room

    In level one centers, trauma teams rotate with scheduled surgeries and trauma assignments. Generally, there are a few rooms left open and staffed in the event a trauma comes in. These teams work as...

  12. Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    kguill975 replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I competed my ACNP program while working full-time. I dropped my hours down to 32 hours a week, which was considered full-time at my job, and took 8 hours PTO every week, so I only had to work 24...

  13. Medication & treatments on midnight shift

    kguill975 replied to Micki72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If any of you guys are ever interested in a change of scenery, come on over to OR nursing, where it's one patient at a time. I imagine you would probably die of

  14. Houston

    kguill975 replied to RNICUTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Cypress, and it's a good location. North Cypress Medical Center, Cy-Fair, Methodist Willowbrook, and St. Luke's Vintage are all really close to each other. Closer to Katy are Memorial...

  15. standard new graduation orientation/training (caution, venting)

    kguill975 replied to lilarox's topic in Operating Room

    Most OR internships run 6 months. On average, you get 6 weeks in all major services, in both the scrub and circulator role. I've never heard of a 90 day OR internship. Does your facility use AORN's...

  16. Sterile Supplies in OR?

    kguill975 replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    They should be kept in an enclosed compartment (i.e. closed cabinet, closed case cart, Pyxis)

  17. You might be a night shifter if...

    kguill975 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You turn your car on to "warm it up" before driving off, only to be woken up by someone getting off at 3pm, because you slept in your car, during the entire day shift. I now have the "smokers" knock...

  18. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

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

    Thanks everybody for the support and encouragement. I welcome any

  19. Night Shift and My Muffin Top

    kguill975 replied to CuteNurseUnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I eat my biggest meal before my shift. For the shift, I bring stuff like yogurt, edamame, boiled eggs, and string cheese so I can keep my energy up without all the carbs. When I get off, I go workout...

  20. Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    kguill975 replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, I have never heard of a LPN/LVN being referred to as not being a nurse. I do know that for years after becoming a nurse, every time I would introduce myself to my patient and family, they would...

  21. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

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

    Thanks for the responses everyone. I was looking for someone with less than 2 years experience who may have recently negotiated a salary. I've been told so many different ranges, I'm not sure what is...

  22. Help me decide LPN or Surgical Technician

    kguill975 replied to sharonp30's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was a CST, and worked my way through nursing school. I agree that there is no other job like working in a surgery setting, and we passed our LVN colleagues in pay a lot faster. I have a good friend...

  23. Tattoos in healthcare

    kguill975 replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have 5 tattoos, and briefly considered a small dermal piercing, but felt it was pushing the envelope. I am a Surgical NP, and my professionalism speaks for itself in that my patients love me. I have...

  24. Need a simple answer!

    kguill975 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It depends where you practice. Some CRNAs that I've known worked set hours M-F, no call, and were off weekends. It was just one of the perks of working with that

  25. Cost of BSN

    kguill975 replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To be honest, it would be cheaper to move to another city and complete a state program. Take your pre-reqs and all the non-nursing classes locally at a community college, then apply to a state school....