anchorRN

anchorRN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Preparing for the First Semester of NP School

    anchorRN replied to Kayla18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I started my program in Aug 2017. The entire first year was mostly writing papers and was extremely manageable with full-time work. Now that I'm in the last year of my program I will be mostly...

  2. Walden online University

    anchorRN replied to AMShultz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I personally work with several walden graduates and coworkers who currently attend. The practicing NP's I've worked with do seem well prepared, however I saw a bill of a coworker of mine who had left...

  3. Considering living off student loans my final semester (or two) - Advice??

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey all! I used to be a pretty active member of the forum but I'm now in my final year of FNP school and seeking some advice. I currently work full time (I'm single, so the only income I have)....

  4. Considering living off student loans my final semester (or two) - Advice??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for all the awesome advice! Unfortunately EKU doesnt offer student insurance unless youre an international student for some reason. I did my undergrad there 15 years ago and they offered it...

  5. Considering living off student loans my final semester (or two) - Advice??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is a great question. I am healthy so I'd only need something for emergencies and enough to meet the obamacare requirement. I'll definitely look into

  6. WGU MSN degrees appropriate for a Post-MSN FNP program???

    anchorRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm a Navy Nurse and am trying to figure out options for obtaining my FNP while on active duty. I plan on separating from service in 2017 and with my current work/deployment schedule I feel it would...

  7. Male NP Students?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey all I'm starting FNP school in Fall 2017, any of you guys starting an NP program next year or currently enrolled? I'll be attending EKU (Eastern Kentucky University) and their demographics say...

  8. Military critical care nursing

    anchorRN replied to Jleb886's topic in Government, Military

    Captain's vs. Admiral's Mast are completely different. You may end up with an NJP ("Article 15" or whatever in Army lingo) when in front of a Captain, however an Admiral's Mast is likely going to...

  9. Military critical care nursing

    anchorRN replied to Jleb886's topic in Government, Military

    I left because I joined later in life (at 34), had my fun, but was ready to settle back down and not move around every few years. I'll admit I kind of miss it now. Regarding your BSN - is it from an...

  10. Medical Waiver Wait time

    anchorRN replied to Mbabs84's topic in Government, Military

    Just call and ask about it lol. Don't assume the

  11. Eastern Kentucky University FNP (Fall 2017)

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just received my acceptance for EKU's FNP program starting Fall 2017! Any others applying for this term? I am an alumni of their brick-and-mortar BSN Program and had an absolutely awesome experience...

  12. Medical Waiver Wait time

    anchorRN replied to Mbabs84's topic in Government, Military

    Definitely f/u with recruiter. I just got out of the Navy's Nurse Corps after 6 years. I wouldn't be surprised at all if a) it never got routed to the correct person, or b) if it did, it was lost or...

  13. Military critical care nursing

    anchorRN replied to Jleb886's topic in Government, Military

    I just did 6 years in the Navy' s Nurse Corps and separated from active duty last month. I was (and still am) a CCRN when I joined and it helped put me ahead of the other nurse corps candidates. I...

  14. North Carolina Approved NP programs (Online)...

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    North Carolina seems to have a pretty strict list of approved online NP programs authorized in that state. I originally thought it was due to their "stringent" standards for higher education until I...

  15. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    anchorRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked with an RN who posted a GFM to help pay for her 3 y.o. daughter's acting lessons because it was her dream. Um. No. Give me a break. Pay for that s**t yourself. However, there is...

  16. Eastern Kentucky University FNP (Fall 2017)

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey! Once everything is received at EKU (letters of rec, transcripts, personal statement, etc) it took about 2 weeks. You will be given an EKU Direct login when you apply. You can log on and it will...

  17. IM injection gone subcutaneous?

    anchorRN replied to Psychrn6685's topic in Patient Medications

    Hey - you should try and chill out. Even if it somehow did end up being given subq (with a 1.5" needle idk how that'd be possible), the medication will still get absorbed, albeit at a different rate....

  18. Blue Urine

    anchorRN replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

    Propofol can turn uring a bluish-green color, after the patient has been on it for a while. Seen it many times in the ICU, however I highly doubt your patient is on propofol as a hospice patient....

  19. Any military spouses out there enrolled at Frontier Nursing for either FNP/CNM?

    anchorRN replied to CO-MountainGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You might also want to verify that the FNP/CNM school you ultimately choose is authorized in the state you will end up in for his next duty station. Many states have restrictions for online schools...

  20. Pretty sure I have failed

    anchorRN replied to EmmHere's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes it sounds like you passed. I'm basing this off the fact you only got 75 questions, because its highly unlikely (although still possible) that you failed with only 75 questions. In order for the...

  21. Should I reschedule my test? Please I need your advice

    anchorRN replied to AbenaaJ's topic in General Students

    How did you do on your HESI (or other exit exam)? I felt that the practice tests I took when I was preparing to take my NCLEX (granted 13 years ago) were much harder than the real thing. I did well...

  22. What is a Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit Like?

    anchorRN replied to rcnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be a great learning experience! I was hired as a new grad into an ICU and never looked back. I had a great preceptor and caught on quick. Its a big learning curve but you can do...

  23. What is a Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit Like?

    anchorRN replied to rcnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I'm a CTICU nurse by trade (although currently in the military), and have sent many post-cardiac surgery patients to stepdown. The biggest difference between a tele floor and stepdown is the...

  24. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    anchorRN replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    Fun fact: If you work for a Federal medical facility (VA or Military Medical Center, etc) you can. The feds will accept an RN license from any US state, no matter where you are located. Why the...

  25. Dude I'm scared

    anchorRN replied to Rslopez.health's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You'll be fine. Even experienced nurses get nervous during codes (I've been a nurse for 13 years and codes are still nerve wracking to me). Once you pass boards and start work as an RN your LPN...