anchorRN

anchorRN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Overview of NIFA RNFA program for APRNs?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am looking for some advice from someone who is currently enrolled or has recently completed NIFA's RNFA program for APRNs who can give me an idea of the pace of the program and how clinicals work...

  2. Graduate courses prior to enrolling in NP Program

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Looking at enrolling into an NP program after I leave active duty military service. Doing some research into programs now and this site has been exceptionally helpful, but still have 2 years left...

  3. Travel / Locum need advice

    anchorRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey all I'm nearing my 1 year mark as a practicing FNP and am feeling the need to stretch my legs again. Are any of you currently doing Travel/Locum work? I've looked into a few agencies but...

  4. Good Otoscope Brand

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

    100% WelchAllyn. I bought an offbrand from Amazon during school and it lasted literally about a week. The WelchAllyn brand is a bit expensive but can find deals on eBay. I think I paid like $200 or...

  5. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    LOL Not true at all, I actually really like your tactic for finding seasoned recruiters. However I don't think that asking another forum member's opinion is in any way a bad idea. I get that there...

  6. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN posted a topic in Travel

    I keep getting emails and ads popping up on social media that are offering crazy weekly pay rates for Travel RNs. I am a former travel nurse (2006-2008), have 17 years of ICU experience and recently...

  7. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @NedRN Yeah I was expecting crappy insurance, I remember that from before. Luckily I am in good health and rarely go to the doctor. I mainly just need a policy to protect me from catastrophe, which...

  8. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @allstarnurse1 The stress really isn't comparable. It's hard to explain, but I'll be 100% honest here - keeping up with labs, diagnostics, etc while seeing 30+ patients a day is a bit overwhelming....

  9. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @allstarnurse1 Yeah 60hrs/week would be a no-go for me LOL. I'm really just looking to get out and see the country some more. I've traveled before, am familiar with the typical "thrown to the...

  10. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @allstarnurse1 Wow thats amazing! It does sound like you earned it though. I'm absolutely NOT looking to work OT, I'm over that these days LOL. So I would say my hopes of a crisis contract will go...

  11. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @NedRN Thanks again for the awesome detailed reply ? The process you described for finding more seasoned recruiters hits the nail on the head and that is exactly what I am going to do. Makes complete...

  12. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @NedRN There needs to be more Travel RNs like you online giving advice haha. I have searched online for some Travel RN forums and none are really active right now which I found odd. Maybe folks have...

  13. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @NedRN What process do you recommend in selecting a good recruiter? Don't most agencies just assign you one randomly? I don't recall being able to choose one, but it has been a while and I don't...

  14. Is this COVID-era travel money for real?? Sustainable??

    anchorRN replied to anchorRN's topic in Travel

    @NedRN Thank you for the awesome detailed reply! Honestly at this point in my career I'm only looking for 36 hr/wk. Those younger motivated nurses can have that OT LOL And I definitely remember...

  15. Best review book for 2019 ANCC exam

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduate FNP school in May 2020. I'm looking for some advice on which certification review book to purchase for the 2019 ANCC exam (since the exam was updated in May 2019). I'd prefer mostly...

  16. NP Binder

    anchorRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new NP. I began working at a nursing home and wow was that a mistake. There are a lot of problems at that facility and I didn't think it was safe for my license/liability to stay there. Im...

  17. NP Binder

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

    @babyNP. @djmatte thanks guys for the recommendations! I definitely already use both of those references like every single day. I have UTD on my phone and I have the hardcover version of 5min...

  18. New grad FNP - Health Risk Assessments?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated in May 2020 and passed my ANCC boards the same month (FNP-BC). The job market is slow here in eastern KY, and I really need to get my foot in the door but most jobs require at least a...

  19. New grad FNP - Health Risk Assessments?

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

    Awesome info man! I'm also a guy and although the sketchiness of going into a person's home is still a concern, I'm a little less worried about my safety than others may be. My main concern is to...

  20. NP school, did you pull a loan or paid in cash?

    anchorRN replied to Sam. W's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is the route I took. Did 6 years active duty Navy as an RN in their Nurse Corps. Was one of the best experiences of my life. Don't count on the military paying for your NP, they just dont use...

  21. Best AANP/ANCC Audio Review?

    anchorRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey all I'm about 10 months away from completing my FNP program and would love to find an audio review for boards that I can listen to in my vehicle on my way back and forth from work/clinicals....

  22. All these nurses writing articles

    anchorRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in the Navy and stationed at the Naval Hospital in San Diego we were not required to be accredited by an accrediting agency since we only accepted TriCare. But they opted to get that TJC...

  23. All these nurses writing articles

    anchorRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Let's not forget that a hospital must pay The Joint Commission to come in and do a survey. It's not a freebie. I think that speaks volumes about TJC to be honest. Don't want to play by their rules?...

  24. Graduating April 2020.. Navy Next?

    anchorRN replied to KMGS17's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there! @Pixie.RN is correct you need to speak with an officer recruiter, specifically a healthcare recruiter. I spent 6 years active duty in the Navy's Nurse Corps and loved it. I look back...

  25. Honest review of EKU PMHNP??

    anchorRN replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I’m in EKUs FNP program now and have 2 semesters left. Yes the clinical hours are tough, but I am working full time still and it’s doable. I have nothing but good things to say about the FNP...