lhflanurseNP

lhflanurseNP APRN

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  1. Tips for Holistic Nursing in a pill-pushing culture

    lhflanurseNP replied to Underoo's topic in Holistic

    I completely understand your frustration. After a LOT more years than 2, I am going to my FNP and will be operating a holistic practice. Not that drugs are bad...they are useful. The problem is...

  2. Chosing between two schools for FNP program

    lhflanurseNP replied to luv4health's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I arranged my own clinicals, and was very lucky because there are not a lot of NP students in my community. Each of the practice sites include physicians and NPs. They are all well respected in the...

  3. Chosing between two schools for FNP program

    lhflanurseNP replied to luv4health's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am doing South University and the fee is about 248/hour for the MSN-FNP

  4. Newly Weds and Nursing School

    lhflanurseNP replied to TWebster24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have been married for over 30 years. 15 years ago my husband returned to school for his MD...he and I were apart for almost a year before I was able to move and join him. Now it is my turn...going...

  5. Ack! I'm being published!

    lhflanurseNP replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! It's always nice to be recognized for a job well

  6. PLEASE help me w/ letters asking for references / recommendations

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

    I think that sounds really good. Good

  7. PLEASE help me w/ letters asking for references / recommendations

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

    If you haven't maintained a relationship with your preceptor, and you didn't "hit it off", I would not recommend asking for a letter of recommendation. Instructors whom you had a good relationship...

  8. Texas or florida? Ready to leave california

    lhflanurseNP replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Travel

    I currently live in Florida, but have resided in Texas and still have many friends there. The economic and job markets in Texas are MUCH better than Florida. Florida is still in a slump...my county...

  9. Non Funded Patients

    lhflanurseNP replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The hospice where I live does take care of anyone regardless of the ability to pay. That being said, they do MANY fundraisers throughout the year and receive substantial donations too. I am guessing...

  10. Fastest Way to NP

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

    Dr. Mark...have you checked out the DC-NP program listed in your chiro magazines? My husband is a chiro and thought about it until he saw what I am going through doing my RN-BSN bridge and now my FNP...

  11. How should a petite girl prepare for lifting pts?

    lhflanurseNP replied to CaitlinWilliams's topic in General Students

    Depending on the patient's need for lifting, you can really hurt yourself. I wound up losing 2 discs from a patient lifting experience! I would suggest working with PT about good body mechanics and...

  12. RN as patient in own hospital

    lhflanurseNP replied to shazzrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As much as we would like to believe everyone will follow the privacy guidelines, it doesn't happen. Obtaining information about yourself or someone else without authorization is a violation of HIPAA....

  13. Learning Spanish a plus for nursing?

    lhflanurseNP replied to fitzfam2009's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Positively! The Hispanic population is growing and many have poor English skills. Also, when working with patients and families, it is nice to be sure they understand what they are being told in...

  14. Role of Hospice RN at a death.

    lhflanurseNP replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I took a class on death and dying and here are some really good tools that might help: Book: Final Gifts by Callanan and Kelly (1997) Maggie Callanan | Biography |The Official Site Video: Death:...

  15. advantage and disadvantage of out of state online NP programs

    lhflanurseNP replied to GoodKick01's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Around here they don't. Many of the NPs have online degrees or come from schools all over the country (Florida gets a lot of transplants). What they do look for is how you present yourself and your...

  16. cheating on NS

    lhflanurseNP replied to AloeBlox's topic in General Students

    You can report them to the instructor if your school has an honor code, or you can just let them be. When they go to take the board exam, they will most likely fail. When my husband went back to...

  17. Letters of recommendation...?

    lhflanurseNP replied to Umberlee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I had to obtain my letters, I was fortunate that I have known two of the three nurse practitioners I contacted for more than five years. The third one I developed a nice rapport with during one...

  18. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    lhflanurseNP replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    Many of the supplements found in retail are "substandard". By this I mean something in the mix did not meet the professional side's standards. When a product does not meet with the professional...

  19. OMG Say it correctly!

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

    How about "cut on the

  20. OMG Say it correctly!

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

    My mother-in-law is from Oklahoma...say tile

  21. online school vs traditional

    lhflanurseNP replied to hanshinn81's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The comfort and flexibility of online classes is great, but requires strong motivation and discipline. There is a LOT of writing with online classes...especially in regards to the forums (like...

  22. advantage and disadvantage of out of state online NP programs

    lhflanurseNP replied to GoodKick01's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I live in Florida and am starting my FNP program online through South University out of Savannah, Ga. Your degree only needs to be from a recognized/approved school. Florida has a couple of online...

  23. OMG Say it correctly!

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

    Ooh, I get riled up with axed too! Another of mine is the

  24. Trying to make a decision

    lhflanurseNP replied to MusicToMedicine's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I can truly understand your dilemma. A 90 minute commute is very hard, especially with school, studying and your home responsibilities. I just completed an RN-BSN bridge online and am now starting...

  25. Online RN-BSN/MSN community health

    lhflanurseNP replied to Razuki's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed mine through the local public health department. They split me between two offices so I could get exposed to all the varied aspects of our system. Total hours was 45. During the...