lhflanurseNP

lhflanurseNP APRN

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  1. Who should I contact??

    lhflanurseNP replied to nursecait's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is there a particular area that you have applied to? Do you know the unit manager/director? You may be able to contact them and let them know you have put your application in and that you so enjoyed...

  2. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    lhflanurseNP replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Bummer! It is amazing that schools don't have this information if the instructors are requiring them, they should be included as "additional fees" such as your

  3. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    lhflanurseNP replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    What are the extra fees for? Are they something that you can get used or borrow? Are they "required" or

  4. Anyone listen to classical misic while studying?

    lhflanurseNP replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did self help music...mostly concentration, memory, and taking tests. Invaluable!!!! I now find I utilize classical and new-age music when I study. I still listen to the test taking (LOL). The...

  5. Nursing Informatics...once there, no going back?

    lhflanurseNP replied to OldITgeek's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Most definitely! I think most IT nurses wind up wanting that patient/nurse interaction. While an IT nurse for 5 years in a 15-hospital wide Meditech program...all but 1 of us went back to patient...

  6. Coccyx injury while in school

    lhflanurseNP replied to jenniferkampy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember breaking the tip off during a fall in my early 20's...hurt like the dickens. Lying down was about the only real comfortable spot I could find. Using hemorrhoid pillows actually made it...

  7. Which areas/cities/hospitals are hiring ADNs?

    lhflanurseNP replied to hijadecalifas's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with not.done.yet. The markets are extremely competitive all over. Do your research before you move...if you have no choice (family moving), that is different. Learn about the state, find...

  8. Resident False Accusations??? help

    lhflanurseNP replied to DavidSquire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    2 incidents is nothing to really be concerned about. The most important thing is being professional in the delivery of care to your patient. It is important to inform them of your intentions..."I'm...

  9. "Doing too much"

    lhflanurseNP replied to futurenurseOB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep going! You are a GREAT role model for your children as well as others. There are many people out there who resent those who achieve. Surround yourself with positive people and you will attract...

  10. Difficult Coworker

    lhflanurseNP replied to Tobygo2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This coworker may feel insecure when working with you and this is her/his way of deflecting this. It may be, this is the way she/he is with other co-workers, observe the interaction she/he has with...

  11. My Parents raised me to be honest, now I am unemployed.

    lhflanurseNP replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    What a rotten deal! Had you gotten some kind of warnings before this that they were able to terminate you on one infraction? Normally, facilities have to give just cause that you are not meeting the...

  12. ADN Question

    lhflanurseNP replied to PoodleLover86's topic in Florida Nursing

    You will probably not find a problem of BSN over ADN credentials for work, but with the downturn of Florida's economy, jobs are getting harder to find. You can always do an online search of the...

  13. Learning to navigate the insurance companies

    lhflanurseNP replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Various insurance companies have different reimbursement fees. They are all based on a percentage of the medicare fee schedule for your

  14. ADN Question

    lhflanurseNP replied to PoodleLover86's topic in Florida Nursing

    It depends on your area. Some larger cities are looking for BSN over ADN in hospital settings. In smaller communities, the ADN can still find

  15. Clep at UTA RN-BSN

    lhflanurseNP replied to TamTamRN-RRT's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    The most difficult were principles of management and statistics. My suggestion is to take the practice tests you can pay for (I think around $5.00). They really mimic the actual

  16. Advantages of E-books?

    lhflanurseNP replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Depends on the program. My first experience with ebooks was BAD!!!! Half the time none of the commands worked and it never kept track of where I was when I logged back in to continue. I am using...

  17. Which NP program did you/are you going to choose?

    lhflanurseNP replied to RNcarlo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have had no problem with the financial department of SU. Neither has anyone else that have gone there that I know

  18. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    lhflanurseNP replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I know you wanted decaf,

  19. Nursing school = weight gain?

    lhflanurseNP replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Let's not forget stress!!!! Elevated cortisol will add weight quickly. I too am going through this with school. I do find that I was munching more than I thought because I was stressed. I have...

  20. Clep at UTA RN-BSN

    lhflanurseNP replied to TamTamRN-RRT's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Not through UTA, but I clepped out of quite a few prereq's for my RN-BSN bridge. You study the course material, take the pre-tests, schedule and take the actual exam, and the results are forwarded to...

  21. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    lhflanurseNP replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Trust me"...you're going to need

  22. experiences with ebooks?

    lhflanurseNP replied to douxmusique's topic in General Students

    I had a tough time with ebooks when I first started back to school. During my bridge program, I utilized only two ebooks. The schools program was not easy to use and I frequently had trouble. I...

  23. The Insanity That Is APA in Nursing School

    lhflanurseNP replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Students

    I too utilize a APA software program that integrates into Microsoft Word. When I had to use another computer for a couple of weeks, I utilized the Word APA Reference tab and WOW...what a...

  24. Would it be best to get your BSN before PA school or does it really matter?

    lhflanurseNP replied to britnguyen12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are going to be a PA, I wouldn't go into nursing. They are two distinct professions. PAs lean more medical while the NP leans more holistic. NPs will consider the patient's physiological,...

  25. Vacation and school...what would you do?

    lhflanurseNP replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I will be completing my FNP degree during that time...I don't want to loose any time in that. Besides, the vacation is only 2