bbcewalters

bbcewalters NP

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  1. Considerations for a true practice doctorate

    bbcewalters replied to twozer0's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    So I am in school right now for my FNP. I had an entire semester of Clinical Diagnosis (diagnostic and clinical reasoning) and the majority of my lectures were medical lectures.....I am also writing...

  2. Failed AANP what Next?

    bbcewalters replied to Jackzoloe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have not taken boards yet....however I think you need to find out what areas you were deficient in and ensure that you understand it completely. So much of the test is really process understanding...

  3. Question for NP's

    bbcewalters replied to BH303's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not in Derm nor am I an NP however I have worked for surgeons......Sounds like they want an NP on a nurses salary...... Just my thoughts.....Also if you do plan on starting school, once you begin...

  4. Prescribers vs Providers

    bbcewalters replied to Mavrick's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have been a nurse for a little over 12 years. This is my second "life" as I was in the military for 6 years doing something completely different. I chose nursing originally to learn about the human...

  5. Is this true? Salary Question

    bbcewalters replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh my.....May I ask what "state" this

  6. Hardest Class

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So I am a new FNP student (My first class was this summer). Just wondering which class so far has been the most challenging for

  7. 11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    bbcewalters replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    So I worked for 6 years in the ED and the swing shift can be VERY difficult. I worked 1p-1a, 3p-3a, and 11a-11p. Being new in the ED is hard enough. If you go through with this you need to be...

  8. Athens vs Augusta vs Gwinnett

    bbcewalters replied to rnrn10's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, I currently work at St. Mary's in Athens....the other hospital :) Both hospitals are great but hard to "get into" as a new grad, unless they know you. ie. preceptorship done here. I would start...

  9. O2 Sat is 100% but the hemoglobin is 5g/100ml.. what is wrong with the patient?

    bbcewalters replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    As most of you nurses know......This situation is quite common in our sickle cell population, only they also present in extreme pain. Also depending on how bad the crisis is you may not just give...

  10. Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

    bbcewalters replied to mandee2024's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Cresta, Just noticed this post from Jan.... Haven't seen you at work in a while. Hope all is well. Hang in there school is almost over. Have you decided to move for sure...

  11. Suzanne

    bbcewalters posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne or anyone, I have been a nurse for almost 3 years (I love it). I have a friend who is currently working to pass the NCLEX RN he graduated in Dec of 2007. He keeps explaining that the NCLEX RN...

  12. Anyone use Meditech computer charting?

    bbcewalters replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    I Have used meditech in two different hospitals now. In the first hospital it was on the floor and it was the PCS version...I really thought it was an ok system although lots of repetitive info.......

  13. Looking for work in metro Atlanta

    bbcewalters replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Chole, I have read several of your posts and you sound a little upset about your opportunities. What I would suggest is to go online line to ALL local hospitals and start applying to ALL positions...

  14. Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

    bbcewalters replied to mandee2024's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello, I just wanted to give you another impression of Emory. I graduated from Emory in 2005. I was a nontraditional student (married with kids and "older"). Emory provides a wonderful education and...

  15. Acls

    bbcewalters posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I am taking ACLS for the first time next week. I need to get my materials, but I don't know the ISBN # for the current book. If any one has it please respond. Thanks

  16. Acls

    bbcewalters replied to bbcewalters's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks soooooo much for your quick

  17. Am I the only one who finds this disrespectful?

    bbcewalters replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As someone who is a nurse, but not L&D, I am torn by all of this. I am prego and there have been several times that I have said to myself I am NOT going to go the the hospital early, just to be...

  18. suggestions please

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a cardiac nurse and very far removed from OB so I need some help.... I am 34 5/7 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing contractions for several days. They are frequent, like 5-10 min apart...

  19. My first few days, as a new RN

    bbcewalters replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to give my input as to not scare EVERYONE....... I went to school in Atlanta and graduated 1 year ago. While in school I NEVER spoke with a med/surg nurse that had the pt loads that are...

  20. Nursing Pay

    bbcewalters replied to haninks's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse s/p 1 year and ex-army s/p 6years. I thank you for your reply. I make just as much money now (less than 20 an hour) than I did after 6 years in the Army and leaving as an E-6. I think...

  21. would like opinions

    bbcewalters replied to mystical_angel8's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Welsh-Allen. It is just as great as a littman, maybe even better, but not many are aware of it so it does not walk off. I work with many Cardiologists who want to borrow my steth all the...

  22. did any of you double major?

    bbcewalters replied to olivedrab's topic in General Nursing

    Although I did not do a double major, I have two bachelor's degrees. I have a Music performance degree and my BSN. Some would wonder how these relate, but they do in ways most don't think of..... time...

  23. a little help please?

    bbcewalters replied to balutboi's topic in General Nursing

    OK so here is my story: When I was in your place I applied to college and recieved numerous scholarships for music. I went to school with the idea of doing both Music and Pre-med (I know not nursing,...

  24. Athens GA

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello I am looking for info about Athens. I already know about the two hospitals, but I need info about where to live..... I have a 7 year old and 1 year old. I am concerned about schools and...

  25. Lapband Expiriences -- Pros and Cons

    bbcewalters replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse who currently works on a Bariatrics floor we specialize in lap bands and gastric bypass. I have many stories I could tell you good and bad, however it is my experience that the people...