littlepeopleRNICU

littlepeopleRNICU

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  1. 9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It doesn't specify either way, in the title or description of the book. Here's the link to it on Amazon. Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review: Fast Facts and Practice...

  2. 9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the

  3. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It won't let me edit my post for some reason, but I wanted to add to it that I also got my ADN first. I had no issue getting hired with one...in two departments. I finished my BSN online, and am now...

  4. 9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am part of a Facebook group, and they highly recommended Leik's review books. There's one that specifically says FNP, and another that says adult/gero on it. Has anyone here who is in/completed an...

  5. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a waste at all. If this is what you want to do, control YOUR life and do

  6. College advice for a future NP?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to MaryMeg's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would not go to the "dream college" if you are absolutely sure you want to go into nursing. It's hard to decide between family tradition and what you want to do, but if your goal truly is to be an...

  7. I handled this poorly. What would you do?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had things like that happen to me before, and I've just told the person they can't say or show things like what they have and went on. If it's been something that's recurring, I reported. We...

  8. Alaris pumps?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Tantorium's topic in Critical Care

    I have very rarely had issues with channels. Occasionally have issues with air in line, but other than that, I love the programming of the pumps! They're easy to work and make me feel like I have a...

  9. Acute Care DNP?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You're welcome, but I hope I didn't discourage you if it's what you truly want to do and/or think would be best for your career! Where are you now, and what cert do you have? (If you mind sharing, of...

  10. How do you do well in nursing school and keep your spouse happy?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Godizmydad21's topic in General Students

    You have to make school a priority in order to do well. In order to get out, make yourself happy, and provide for your family. And he has to understand that. If those guidelines are truly understood...

  11. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I like to spend time with my friends, family, and boyfriend. I also LOVE the beach and have gone several times this summer. In the Fall, I'm a huge football fan, so spend a lot of time watching it or...

  12. Acute Care DNP?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I feel like I should also add, and I think this is the most important thing I can say to you...if you feel you choose neonatal, please spend a year or two at least working as a NICU RN prior to...

  13. Acute Care DNP?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree to get your feet wet in the actual nursing world first, but since I am a NICU nurse who chose to enter an ACNP program, I figure I might give you my story, for what it's worth to you. I love...

  14. Patient Death Experience.

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    Every patient death I have had has been memorable. I used to work adults, and two of my patient deaths were from code situations. The other two were women who were both end stage renal disease, lost...

  15. Anyone Else Torn on Specialty??

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Laceyrochelle26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had a hard time deciding between FNP and acute care. I ultimately chose acute care because I want to stay inpatient. I know FNPs can, and do, work inpatient, however, what is most important to me is...

  16. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    I am class of '17, but for an NP program. I got accepted in April, had orientation last month, and start classes next

  17. New Grad: ACLS but not PALS

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to RNrhythm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't pay for it. Usually many hospitals will pay if it's a cert you need for the unit you'll be working in. Wait and see if you end up somewhere where you would potentially need PALS and see if...

  18. Acute Care NP Preceptors

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Double check, but our welcome letter for that assessment class says it has to be outpatient for that course

  19. RN looking to go to NP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to lisamk428's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What about the actual job, other than potentially making more and maybe having no weekend work, compels you to go back to

  20. Acute Care NP Preceptors

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I haven't started my program yet, but it can be an NP or MD. It can also be an FNP, *IF* the setting is appropriate. They would like us to use internal medicine for our health assessment class, and...

  21. Closure of the RN-BSN Program?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Students

    I would take that as the school is no longer doing the RN-BSN program. There are plenty of others though, so if you still want to go to that school for associates, you're good to transfer somewhere...

  22. ACNP jobs

    littlepeopleRNICU posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are an ACNP, what type of settings do you work in? Have you held other jobs? I know where research has told me many ACNPs find jobs, but just curious what the general consensus is of posters...

  23. ACNP jobs

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

    Unfortunately, as Juan said, there aren't many ACNPs who post more often I wish there were! But I have noticed there are quite a few of us who are students or will be this Fall...so I'm excited for...

  24. Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think what she is confused with, is that, as an FNP, you would not be working with anesthesia. If you're wanting to do that, your best bet would be CRNA, in which case is a whole separate

  25. Letter of recommendation

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This probably sounds really unprofessional, but I sent the two of mine messages on Facebook. I don't touch base with them on a regular basis, but every now and then. One of them actually offered me a...