anchorRN

anchorRN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Male RN's question

    anchorRN replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    The only con i can possibly think of is being the go-to guy for turning patients, pulling patients up in bed, helping get out of bed to chair, fending off the occasional combative patient (or being...

  2. Lpn to bsn bridge with low gpa

    anchorRN replied to Lpn2bsn29's topic in LPN to RN

    Good luck! I just applied to an FNP program and have the same worries. My gpa is a 3.07 and their minimum is 3.0. I'm an alumni there from their BSN program, and I'm hoping my 12 years as a nurse...

  3. NP vs. PA, how is the military role different, and which is the better option?

    anchorRN replied to Star_Couch's topic in Government, Military

    I really dont want to burst your bubble but that is not at all the norm. As an NP or PA you'll be doing administrative work or seeing the Dependapotamus' and their screaming children in the family...

  4. NP vs. PA, how is the military role different, and which is the better option?

    anchorRN replied to Star_Couch's topic in Government, Military

    Don't do NP in the Navy LOL you'll be a paper-pusher and will NEVER see trauma. PA's are definitely more clinical. Keep in mind that there are very few "Trauma" centers in the military. In the...

  5. In desperate need for a NPPreceptor. Please help. For Western Washington- Puget Sound area

    anchorRN replied to RNmeee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am shocked Gonzaga isn't willing to help find placement!!!!!!!! That is one of the most prestigious private institutions in America! Have you asked for help from the school? I cant imagine they'd...

  6. Online FNP program from abroad

    anchorRN replied to linloo89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check with local MTF's (like Landsthul Regional Medical Center if stationed nearby). They will definitely have MD's, NP's, for

  7. Ran out of time NCLEX, "good pop up"... PASSED!! 2016

    anchorRN replied to MRN16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I'm not 100% sure how the NCLEX is ran now, but when I took it back in 2004 the test randomly selected people who had to take all 265 questions (no matter how good you do) so the computer...

  8. Labor deliv RN moving to the triangle

    anchorRN replied to geniebea's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    One thing to keep in mind - Southeast Raleigh (which is coincidentally where WakeMed Main campus is located) is not the best area to think about buying a home. High crime there. avoid that area....

  9. Labor deliv RN moving to the triangle

    anchorRN replied to geniebea's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked at WakeMed for 6 years and loved it there. They treat their employees well. I worked in the CTICU so cant speak for NICU there but they do have a separate Children's ER and the NICU stays...

  10. Statement of Professional Objectives

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I need motivation to complete my Statement of Professional Objectives for FNP school. I have literally been writing this thing for over a month and have the bulk of it completed (the school...

  11. Single male NP students and work schedule

    anchorRN posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Have any of you attended NP school as a single guy? I am separating from the Navy's Nurse Corps within the year and beginning the application process for NP school in the fall of 2017. I'm single,...

  12. Regret leaving the bedside?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do any of you NPs ever regret your decision to leave the bedside and go NP? I am planning on going the primary care route (FNP or AGNP), not at all interested in acute care. I am finishing up my...

  13. FNP student interested in joining the military

    anchorRN replied to Rosess19's topic in Government, Military

    That sounds about right. The Navy sends a certain number of nursing officers to school each year for their masters (CNS/DNP, etc). Its called "DUINS", Duty Under Instruction. There was only 1 DNP...

  14. FNP student interested in joining the military

    anchorRN replied to Rosess19's topic in Government, Military

    The Navy just revised its policy on tattoos and tattoos on the neck are now authorized. I will echo Pixie.RN that most Navy FNPs I work with are not utilized in that capacity, rather in...

  15. Regret leaving the bedside?

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

    Well I've been a nurse for 12 years lol I think I have a little more insight than a 6 month nurse haha. I work closely with a PA everyday and, being in WA state, he even recommended NP due to the...

  16. Regret leaving the bedside?

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

    I really dont feel like i'll miss the bedside, I'm currently in a more admin position in the Navy while we are in port, but when the ship gets underway I run the ward/ICU as the only RN on board. I...

  17. Single male NP students and work schedule

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL wow. I'm not sure I'm that ambitious but good to know its doable. Do you mind me asking where you attend school for AGNP? I am looking for a program that is flexible and supportive. PM me if...

  18. Single male NP students and work schedule

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Awesome. What exactly do you mean by work 1 full time and part time? I'm more worried about working 12 hr days and squeezing in homework time and deadlines if working fulltime. And then the...

  19. Regret leaving the bedside?

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

    Thank you for your thorough reply. I'm definitely not a fan of working 50+ hrs/wk, i'm doing that now with the Navy. I"m just wondering what kind of job would require those type of hours? clinic...

  20. Regret leaving the bedside?

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

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. I know I'll probably miss the fast pace of the ICU but I think this is the right direction for

  21. New ICU Travel Nurse

    anchorRN replied to PICUBeachRN's topic in Travel

    As a former ICU (Adult) Travel Nurse I'll agree with most of the gouge here. I only had 2 years of ICU experience when I decided to do travel and I dont regret it. However with that being said, I...

  22. University of AZ Navy Medical Enlisting Commissioning Program

    anchorRN replied to jlopez13's topic in General Students

    I'm a Navy Nurse and help with the MECP program on my ship. I cant answer specific questions about UofA (I'd call their nursing dept or Registrar's Office), but if you can get accepted into MECP,...

  23. Lapsed license - advice?

    anchorRN replied to Jeanne Ramick's topic in General Nursing

    I am SHOCKED that your hospital's credentialing department didnt give you a heads up! When I was supervisor of an ICU before I joined the military we had to verify each of the nurses licenses on the...

  24. Nclex florida 265 questions

    anchorRN replied to jccaguiat10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you! When i took the NCLEX back in 2004 it would randomly select individuals to take the entire 265 whether they did good or not. So who knows you probably did good enough to pass at 75...

  25. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    anchorRN replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll be honest and say i didn't read all 4 pages of the comments so i'm sure all this has been said by others. You cannot please everyone, and nurses like the one you described is what makes me never...