andrew.youv

andrew.youv has 5 years experience and specializes in Crit Care, Vent, Step-Down, Tele, Float.

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1. Where are the jobs???

   andrew.youv replied to friendlyelse's topic in New York Nursing

   Some tips that set you apart: Be sure to list that you are enrolled in a BSN program on your resume. Put a future graduation date on there along with your GPA. Place it with your other education...

2. How many schools did you apply to?

   andrew.youv replied to NurseIndependa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I researched 4-5 programs, went to information sessions, and ultimately focused on 1 and made sure my references were aware. The application process can be an stressful and time consuming, so make...

3. FNP vs. ACNP

   andrew.youv replied to LacyMarie's topic in Post Graduate Students

   In many areas, FNPs work in several roles including acute care and ED. The consensus model is that there is to be a split with ACNPs working in acute care settings. When will this happen? Who...

4. PA vs NP school - Michigan

   andrew.youv replied to bsngirl2015's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Congratulations on wanting to continue your education! Being a nursing forum, many here would urge you to go the NP route, although I understand your sentiment about your state being more "PA...

5. Preceptor needed in Houston, TX

   andrew.youv replied to feelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   You could also try the NP forum as well as the Nurse Educator forum, however I suspect that you have already reached out. In your posts be sure not to simply ask for a preceptor, but sell yourself....

6. Best RN job for FNP student?

   andrew.youv replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   That sounds awesome! I'm also starting my FNP program in September, orientation is next week. I'm in my hospital's float pool, so I was able to schedule myself on weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) 3x12). It...

7. Hourly Rounding--pushing back

   andrew.youv replied to CharmantUn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I'm all for hourly rounding, but with that being said, it seems the definition of hourly rounding differs per organization. In some of the Magnet facilities I have toured, hourly rounding was a...

8. Traveling RN Wants to Get BSN While On the Road

   andrew.youv replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I was a travel nurse and was able to complete my BSN online. Always look into your "home state", or your tax home if you're a traveler. Many schools offer BSN programs online that you are able to...

9. Leave NYC or even NY if you can!!!

   andrew.youv replied to MinotRN's topic in New York Nursing

   NYC is a tough, tough, market. Keep applying and don't get your hopes down. Going out of state can be fulfilling, especially if you have your mind set on a specialty. If you're looking for areas...

10. Sexy male scrubs

    andrew.youv replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    I highly recommend finding a scrub that fits CLOSE to what you're looking for with good material, this portion is completely preferential and will likely force you to take a trip down to the scrub...

11. Any insight on Lenox Hill Hospital?

    andrew.youv replied to mystory's topic in New York Nursing

    Send me a PM. I'm a Tele/Step-Down/MS float so I can help with some questions if you haven't made your decision

12. Hofstra NP program

    andrew.youv replied to OzlemBSN(ANP2b)'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted into the North Shore LIJ-Hofstra Graduate School of Nursing for the inaugural FNP program this Fall (2015) -- see information here. Key points: Clinical Placements by School (no need to...

13. Best RN job for FNP student?

    andrew.youv replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats on the new job! Just a general thought: How will this coincide with your FNP clinical rotations? Good

14. Work Schedule and School

    andrew.youv posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm aware that most NP students work in some capacity, and I am sure that everyone's experience varied in some way or another. Maybe you have kids, maybe you have familial priorities, maybe you're a...

15. Boston?

    andrew.youv replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    Just spoke with a former colleague who traveled to Mass Gen, states very good patient ratios and superior technology. Not sure what the exact numbers are. I believe they use Epic, but I'm not 100%....