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  1. Creighton DNP 2015

    rnkaytee replied to jkenser's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi there - I'm graduating in May. I'm not sure how the FNP program is but overall it's been okay. I don't know if it's as intense as other programs. I think it is a doable program working 0.5 - I...

  2. NNP Outlook

    rnkaytee replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NNPs primarily work in the hospital but there are lots of opportunities for PNPs in outpatient

  3. BSN to NP School?

    rnkaytee replied to auson16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are lots of opinions and threads on this topic, so I'm sure you'll be able to find some more advice. Personally (emphasis on personally!) I don't think I would be a good NNP without a strong...

  4. APA question

    rnkaytee replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would also check with your university - we had access to both of those (or similar) programs for free. I never used the APA formatting one just because I like doing it myself (yes, weird, I know)...

  5. RN transition to advance practice nursing

    rnkaytee replied to Spunkycgill32's topic in Advanced Practice

    I've been a NICU nurse for 16 years and am finishing my NNP. There's also a huge ego shock - like, I'm great at what I do as a nurse but I feel stupid as an NNP! You basically have to start all over...

  6. Another reason unions suck!

    rnkaytee replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Have people not read the situations on this board and thought "where is your union?" I can't believe some of the stuff nurses are putting up with and I am so grateful I have a union. No, they're not...

  7. Anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

    rnkaytee posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just started my NNP program (on-line). I work 2 nights/week and have 2 small kids. My first semester is Statistics, Pharm and Pathophys. Does that seem about right? Thankfully the kids go to...

  8. Anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

    rnkaytee replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I'm done in May - very nervous but excited too! Good luck in your

  9. Anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

    rnkaytee replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know how you do it working 5 days a week! I barely could get through doing 2

  10. Ethical dilemma, what would you do?

    rnkaytee replied to Riburn3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The PP basically said everything I was going to - you have an ethical and maybe even legal obligation to expose what is happening. Obviously, make sure you get your ducks in a row and have...

  11. Question for current or studying NP's

    rnkaytee replied to HansenRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm seeing quite a few programs that offer "post master's certificates" after you have an MSN, most of which are 2 semesters, not 2 years like my program. I have a fellow student in my cohort that...

  12. Question for current or studying NP's

    rnkaytee replied to HansenRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was seriously thinking about doing this - get the Master's online in a year for 10K at WGU, then just get the certificate for the Nurse Practitioner part. I don't know how it would all shake out...

  13. Emancipation

    rnkaytee replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would agree with you - in our state, unmarried teen moms can make decision for themselves for pregnancy care only and concerns regarding their infant. If they show up with an appy in the ER, their...

  14. Slobber �

    rnkaytee replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We only use an 8Fr if they're on CPAP but same here - lots of slobber! We do put down a duoderm first and that seems to help a bit. Other than that, you can tape it like an

  15. Utter failure with my first baby that should have been coded

    rnkaytee replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My initial impressions of your post leave me to wonder what kind of training or support you've gotten during your residency. If you've seen a kid being bagged 100 times, has no one let you/made you...

  16. CNS vs NP

    rnkaytee replied to Roziepig2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will reply on what I know/heard through the grapevine. I have "heard" that the CNS is being phased out but that probably depends on your specialty. On the 2nd point, the DNP is not currently...

  17. Home births gone wrong

    rnkaytee replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, the MANA study was based on planned place of birth. At a home birth, you're relying on one person's opinion who sees things through one set of eyes. At a hospital, you can rely on many different...

  18. Home births gone wrong

    rnkaytee replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    MANA's own stats back up the X 4 rate of death - and that's coming from the midwives own information! I think home birth can be safe if mom's are chosen from strict guidelines, however in the US...

  19. How to handle an overbearing coworker?

    rnkaytee replied to kewi90's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can't you just tell her to shut it? From what I'm reading (obviously they may be way more annoying in real life) these wouldn't be on the top of my radar. When I get annoyed with people, I ask...

  20. after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    rnkaytee replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    I took it to mean she asked for the leave in September (2 months ago) and it is now being denied, not that the leave is starting in September (9 months

  21. Residual Checks/Abd Girth

    rnkaytee replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We check residuals unless they're on trophic feeds - however, we are currently looking into changing as well and not checking at all, unless emesis/distention/etc. We've never checked girths...

  22. Does Anyone Use NICU View?

    rnkaytee posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit recently purchased NICU View (I think?) - cameras that are in the isolette so parents can watch their babies remotely. Has anyone used this and what did you

  23. NICU Documentaries

    rnkaytee replied to maeli's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was going to say Little Man

  24. To Go for DNP or Not?

    rnkaytee replied to 2016BSNGraduate's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm in the MSN program right now and spoke directly to the AACN before starting. MSN NPs will be grandfathered in even if the DNP is required. Now, if that NP lets their license lapse or moves to a...

  25. Why is medicare going to be nonexistent?

    rnkaytee replied to Vtachy1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think OP is saying that medicare is paying for the unnecessary bills - OP, why did your grandmother get the lab work in the first place? We don't have to get something done just because a doctor...