FloatFNP-C

FloatFNP-C BSN, MSN, NP

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  1. RVU understanding

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am desperate for help in understanding the wRVU + salary model that my current job holds. Lets say one is paid salary, at 120,000 a year and gets wRVUs. You must have more than 66.1 RVUs per day, or...

  2. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm PRN and have been on call because of low census. I know we have COVID and r/o COVID patients; I'm actually "assigned" to the COVID floor, but because of my status + elective surgeries canceled +...

  3. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    still in the denver metro area, still hardly any covids and the rate is decreasing

  4. COVID-19 Are the droplets somewhat airborne? Conflicting reports

    FloatFNP-C replied to Pete W.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    At our hospital they are considered aerosolizing and require an

  5. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What is also aerosolizing and related to med-surg nurses is

  6. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is so crazy. My hospital has the exact same "advanced droplet" precautions and I'm using my OWN n95 mask. Currently shopping on amazon for shoe and hair covers to supply myself too.

  7. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    FloatFNP-C replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What good are you as a nurse if you knowingly contract covid19 and possibly

  8. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    FloatFNP-C replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree, I'm bringing my own n95 to work with covid patients because I just don't trust it. coughing in my face is aerosolizing IMO! Absolutely not, NOPE NOPE

  9. Exposed to patient positive with coronavirus

    FloatFNP-C replied to IRN2011's topic in Disaster Preparation

    holy.

  10. Proper PPE

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m assigned to the COVID floor and our PPE is a mask, gown, goggles, and eye pro. Reuse the mask for ONE WEEK. only an n95 is needed if getting a bronch or on a vent. I know the WHO says it’s...

  11. Nurse Practitioner- Job Outlook

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, Assuming I get accepted, I will start FNP School in a few months. We all know how expensive it can be and I have a family...and well, a lot of questions that I'm having a hard time finding the...

  12. Nurse Practitioner- Job Outlook

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you very much. It’s like I want to go to grad school and be an FNP just because that’s what’s expected at this point and the next step in my career. But you are totally right, I keep...

  13. Nurse Practitioner- Job Outlook

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you so much for your response. I will have to start networking for sure at the hospital I work out. I do agree it can be about the people you know. My “problem” is I am a float pool nurse,...

  14. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    FloatFNP-C replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If I don't eat in the morning before bed I will wake up around noon, too! I try to eat something hearty and not just cereal... so oatmeal, eggs and toast, etc. I also gained a few lbs when starting...

  15. Pain Management/Seeking

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for about a year and half... so still pretty fresh! I am looking for some advice from more experienced nurses regarding pain management in patients you suspect are seeking. I know...

  16. Pain Management/Seeking

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input... I want to clarify that I've never withheld medications from a patient. Like I said, if it's on the MAR, I give it, and if they need me to call the doctor, I always do. I...

  17. DSN competitive?

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, Does anyone know if Denver School of Nursing is competitive, like the other schools in the area (CU, Regis..)? I am starting my second round of applications (denied and alternate the first round)...

  18. Pregnant with a cold

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and dealing with a cold and sinus infection. I have NEVER called in sick to work in my whole career... but this time I debating calling in sick. What do ya'll...

  19. Switching to day shift blues

    FloatFNP-C replied to Scoops's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am in your boat 100%! I love nights but I really want to feel "normal" again. And we get a 25% differential on nights... So this is going to HURT! I know everyone is saying stay on nights, but as...

  20. A less stressfull career choice

    FloatFNP-C replied to jherd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's something you can compare it to: We can have drinks with a lid at the nurses station but obviously no food. We can work overtime if the hospital is short, and when census is low we can take...

  21. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    FloatFNP-C replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. I didn't learn... But saw for the first time... The bad side of ambien. Naked patient in the hallway and severe restlessness. But I did learn to always ask HOW ambien affected you in the past...

  22. I hate night shift

    FloatFNP-C replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a new grad, not as new as you are, and I am newly married. Basically started night shift a few months before our honeymoon! It's normal to have anxiety about not being 100%... Just...

  23. BP Med/Transfusion Question

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, absolutely, I rechecked the h/h and it was maybe 8.1/28 ish so, stable, after the 1 unit of

  24. BP Med/Transfusion Question

    FloatFNP-C posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Quick question- Patient had a low H/H of 8/25 and BP 95/38, HR 120s. Per MD orders, I infused 1 unit PRBCs and took vitals like q2h. BP came up nicely 140s/80s- 150s/85and HR 90s. She may or may...

  25. BP Med/Transfusion Question

    FloatFNP-C replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    That low BP was about 8 hours before the BP meds.... And stabilized almost immediately. Just to