jjrodriguez BSN, RN

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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    jjrodriguez replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    M.D. or
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    Working as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time?

    jjrodriguez posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am wondering if any NP's here are currently or have worked as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time? I am applying for an ENP (dual FNP/ACNP) program next semester than can prepare you for work in...
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    Working as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time?

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

    I figured one would be very busy this way, lol. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe here in Texas, you can't be just a FNP to work in the
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    Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    jjrodriguez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Yeah, if you want to advance to grad school, grades definitely matter. I plan to apply for NP school next semester and I ask what is considered a competitive GPA and the average is 3.4-3.5. Now, in...
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    Nursing Classes: Are they really that bad?

    jjrodriguez replied to JD87's topic in General Students

    It depends on your program. Our program was great in that we had a Student Success program where students who are struggling can meet with a couple of faculty and peer mentors for questions. We have...
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    Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    jjrodriguez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Although that seems to be the common mentality that "C = commencement", I know of many of my classmates and myself who are able to maintain a majority of A's throughout our BSN upper level courses. It...
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    Do doctors treat male nurses different than female nurses?

    jjrodriguez replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    Throughout my clinicals, I got along fantastically with nearly all the physicians I came into contact with. I thought, and still think, it was in their best interests to provide a good solid...
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    When people say nursing school is a different way of thinking...

    jjrodriguez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    You have to utilize critical thinking skills in that you know the information, now what are you going to DO with it? Analysis and application are the main higher level thinking skills you will need in...
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    Scholorship thank you letter...misspelled word!

    jjrodriguez replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    I received a scholarship where I had to send a thank you letter, and it was definitely the real deal. It turned out, my donor was the CNO from of the local pediatric hospitals! It was very nice. I...
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    Need help with nursing diagnosis...

    jjrodriguez replied to meeks123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Low oxygenation doesn't really have to do with risk for falls directly, so take out the last 2. I can't see anything that directly relates to risk for falls, other than low activity level. I wouldn't...
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    Am I too old to become an NP?

    jjrodriguez replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go for it!! As long as you are fully motivated and healthy, I see no limit as to how old you have to be to succeed. On the other end of the spectrum, is there such a thing as being too YOUNG to start...
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    Blogging through pre reqs/nursing school?

    jjrodriguez replied to SaraMC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently blog through Wordpress.com I mainly use it as a mentoring type of resource, where I cover material throughout all the courses throughout my BSN. I would share my study tips for succeeding...
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    Autonomic dysreflexia question

    jjrodriguez replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's strange. I knew we always check for the bladder if we suspect autonomic dys, but I remember doing a practice question that had both "elevate HOB" and "check bladder/cath" as answer choices and...
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    Charting Bloopers

    jjrodriguez replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    My first semester of nursing school, my clinical-mate's patient's diagnosis was
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    Rent or buy text???

    jjrodriguez replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would keep the pharm & patho books, but I love those subjects so it could just be me. I actually still have my pharm & patho notes from my pre-BSN, and I hope they'll be great use when I...
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    Phone interviews

    jjrodriguez replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! To prepare for your phone interview, I would prepare the same way as you would an in-person interview. Make sure you are in a quiet area with no distractions (especially not the...
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    Should I Become a Nurse Practitioner?

    jjrodriguez replied to RevolverOcelot's topic in General Students

    I'm not familiar with NPs working in the military, but I just want to say that there is nothing "abnormal" about a male pursuing the NP route. I'm a male and plan to go for FNP. Yes, we may be the...
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    Need Help Please...

    jjrodriguez replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To work in the ED, you will need to go for Acute Care NP. For NICU, you will need to do a post-Master's Neonatal NP. Typically the MSN takes 2-3 years depending on the program, then the post-Master's...
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    Things that gross you out..

    jjrodriguez replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    C. diff. &
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    Is nursing school really as stressful as everyone says

    jjrodriguez replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I found that to be absolutely untrue. I'll be graduating this December with my BSN and I definitely felt that my life was well balanced throughout. Contrary to popular belief, I was still able to...
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    Questions about Mental Health.

    jjrodriguez replied to Nursingstudentt's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used Review & Rationales Mental Health Nursing review book and Psych/Mental Health Success. They're pretty good and the latter book is mainly practice
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    Why did/or do you want to be an NP?

    jjrodriguez replied to NUR864531's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I want to pursue becoming an NP because I would love the role of being a primary care provider for the patient. The ability to have autonomy, diagnose, treat, prescribe appeals to me and I do favor...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    jjrodriguez replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It couldn't hurt. Joining a professional organization that shares the same interest as you may help in networking and finding connections. I plan to join our organization when I begin FNP school, so I...
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    Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    jjrodriguez replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm sorry you're feeling discouraged. Have you looked at your local NP organizations? I know here in North TX, we have the North TX NP organization that has a list of preceptors available. Of course,...
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    difficulty

    jjrodriguez replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Compared to pre-reqs, maybe a 7? It's hard to compare, because it's dependent on the individual. I would rate it about as equal to the pre reqs, whereas others may find it easier or