Heart2015FNP

Heart2015FNP

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  1. Anyone attending or applying for the Fall semester? What are the pros and cons of the program? To those enrolled....was it difficut getting accepted? Do you mind giving me your background? How soon...
  2. Angelo State University

    I just received an acceptance email today for the Spring 2013 FNP program. I am so relieved and happy. How is the program so far and any advice is greatly
  3. Hey everyone, Just wanted to vent about nurses' attitude when one of their own becomes a NP student. I get it....there are situations when you are truly happy for your fellow colleagues or bestie. As...
  4. Advice, the patient's abdominal cavity is exposed and a portion of the "small" colon is removed during surgery. After the cavity is sutured, think about the complications of the surgical wound and...
  5. Look over Clinical Guidelines for Practice and pick the one that is most needed for all lifespans. Perhaps a topic on stress management. For children, there is stress with school or friends. For...
  6. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    Nursing bro, Congratulations on becoming a nurse! It is very overwhelming when you go through your first year as a novice. Ignore the self-righteous comments from your peers. Unfortunately, the...
  7. Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    Wow! I say go after the bigger fish and report the physician to the State Boards. He is allowing the nurse to practice beyond her scope of practice. She has no business doing that unless she is an...
  8. Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    She is a threat to patient safety in all levels. She needs to be reported and you need to fail a complaint with Wal-mart. She picked up a prescription in your name. Whose to say that she is diverting...
  9. Personally, I wouldn't because our professional identity to our society is struggling as it is. How can we be taken seriously as healthcare professionals when we add to the stereotype every Halloween....
  10. Diet Meds - FNPs

    If you fall for something, then you'll fall for anything. The beauty of your position is your autonomy to practice. Continue being a patient advocate and stand up for your beliefs. It shouldn't be an...
  11. Neptune Suction

    There is a Class I medical device recall for the Neptune suction from the FDA. I'm surprise that your unit is still using
  12. If you are exhibiting signs of depression, low self-esteem, and panic attacks within three months of employment. You will not get better "fighting back." without removing yourself from the hostile...
  13. It wouldn't surprise me that you are actually doing quite well and you are considered a threat to the unit. The culture of season nurses eating their young is still an issue. I suggest going to your...
  14. To become an OR Nurse...

    My advice is to give her the realities of what is best for her to become a perioperative nurse. To suggest that getting an ADN is 'good enough' is injustice. Apparently, it wasn't good enough for you!...
  15. To become an OR Nurse...

    Here we go....Throughout the history of perioperative nursing, we have obtain our license to practice in the OR through dipolma (hospital), associates and undergraduate programs. Yes, I get it.....you...
  16. To become an OR Nurse...

    To be an OR nurse, you need your
  17. Don't be Tachy about 2012....Be Shocked that 2013 is
  18. Has co worker stolen my work?

    The coworker is "claiming" that the work was from a staff member from two years ago. He is stealing your spotlight and your goal is to get it back and make it clear that it is not professional to...
  19. Texas A&M Corpus Christi FNP Fall 2012

    Recently, I received two rejections from UTMB and Texas Tech. Just received an email from Texas A&M CC. Not accepted BUT on waiting list. July 16th is the deadline for the candidates to accept or...
  20. Has co worker stolen my work?

    What's important is to establish that the work is yours. Don't worry about the coworker because he doesn't think that you will do anything about it since you are new. Ask the manager if he received...
  21. Has co worker stolen my work?

    Claim what is yours. Approach the manager and ask for feedback on your work you left behind. The manager can put it together and realize that you are the original author. Continue to use it for your...
  22. I'm here for Santa to find out why Nurses put Nurses on their wish
  23. Rude coworker

    Keep me
  24. Rude coworker

    There is nothing more dangerous than having a workplace bully in your unit. My best advice for you is to document the incidents objectively, document the meetings with your manager. Most importantly,...
  25. Angelo State University

    Anyone? I need advice from FNP students going to school and working. What would be an ideal work schedule? I want to discuss it with my manager