jamiejo05

I did the Mary Kellerman review. It was awesome. I did the review as soon as I graduated then studied for 1 week and sat for boards. I had no difficulties at all.

Do PAs really make more that NPs? I currently work in an ER with other PAs and NPs and we all make the same salary. However, I honestly though NPs would make more and be more desirable overall.

I always do IV Toradol and IV Reglan.

I worked in an ICU and CVICV for 6 yr while getting my BSN and MSN as an FNP. Three months before graduation I applied to ERs in the area and was hired. After practicing for two years as an ER NP (ENP-BC) I can apply. Per the ANCC; Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full time as a nurse practitioner in the past 3 years Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of advanced practice in the specialty area of emergency care in the past 3 years Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in advanced emergency care in the past 3 years Fulfill two additional professional development categories, to be selected from the following list: Academic Credits Presentations Publication or Research Preceptor Professional Service Good luck!!

I'm from ohio.... I don't feel we have restrictive laws and there seems to be tons of jobs. I was hired 2 months prior to graduation!

I personally work in an ER... My MIL who is a FNP works in Psych... My two best friends are FNPs and one work as a hospitalist and the other in nephrology. I know many FNPs who work in specialities...

I agree 100%, it was listed as a 3.

Thank you all for your comments. I greatly appreciate it. As for orientation... I study daily, I did take a suturing class and did suturing in school. What type of orientation should I have been provided?

Thanks for the tip. I should have said... I would just call her. I have never needed anything. But again thanks.

I personally know NPs in ohio that self prescribe antibiotics... I have never and highly doubt I would. My MIL is a NP so I just call her!

Prior to being an NP I was an ICU/CVICU nurse for 6 years and felt I was good at it. I went into ER and have worked 5 shifts so far.... I love it so much but I made a mistake and got yelled at already... I feel so so stupid and don't know what to do now!! I need some advice please... Condensed story....I had a patient that needed admitted for IV clindamycin for a periodontal abcess that was crazy....So I went to the dr and told him all her symptoms and my plan.... He said "is there trismus" and I said "excuse me" and he said it again.... And stupid me said "no... She has" blah blah and said all her symptoms again. Then he said "do you know what trismus means" and I said "no but I'm going to look it up" and he said wasn't happy. He said "never ever answer a question without being 100% sure of the answer, this makes me not want to trust you". I mean I was wrong, I don't know why I even said no, I panicked and was nervous. Now I'm so worried to work with him again. Advice?

Hey everyone.... I just passed my FNP boards thru the ANCC and now getting ready to start my new career. I was just hired into an ER and I'm getting nervous. I've been an ICU RN for 6 years but this is going to be a big change. Any suggestions?

Hey everyone... I graduate in 12 days and I just got a job offer in the CCU/ICU, do you think I need the year med-surg everyone is talking about?