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    Confused-Which MSN program?

    zmansc replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some BSN-DNP programs confer a MSN at some point during the program. I know of at least one that allows you to "opt-out" at that point as well. Yes it is confusing as there are just far too many...
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    NP pay at NHSC sites

    zmansc replied to vanurse07's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my neck of the woods there is a significant disparity between the NHSC site and private practice
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    New Grad in the ER

    zmansc replied to Kalnizz's topic in Emergency

    BrnEyedGirl, I had the same question. It seems like they are living on the edge there. And then to be a new grad with a 10 shift orientation, I think I would be very scared. Hopefully, there are other...
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    Dear practitoners, quick question on your school

    zmansc replied to tarotale's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP, I don't want to attack you personally, but your past posts make me question your thoughts about wanting to become an NP at this point in time. From the past posts I've seen, you mentioned that you...
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    Time off after NP school?

    zmansc replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have fun! I'm old, have a family, and doing this as a second career, I'd love to talk my wife into taking a few months off, let the kids burn the house down, etc. Maybe I should have the dogs stay...
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    Ideas for improving flow...

    zmansc replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I agree some data will probably be necessary and help. I don't have any research to help you, haven't looked really. I can tell you we operate a 10 bed ER with a 3 bed "quazi-fast track". I say quazi...
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    Ideas for improving flow...

    zmansc replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    How do you triage now? What is the frequency of pts in the waiting room? Wait times? I would suggest starting by looking at triage, and seeing if any improvements can be made there. Are you most...
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    Could a FNP hired as an independent contractor in private physician clinic?

    zmansc replied to member95054's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Could? Yes, certainly could. However, there are legal and tax ramifications to it that you and he should know in more detail. I would strongly suggest you consult at minimum a tax accountant and...
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    Advanced Assessment - Any tips?

    zmansc replied to Teleflurry's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Humm, hard question to answer because your looking for general information. There are a lot of youtube videos these days on how to do specific parts of an exam. I haven't had to look at them in a few...
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    frontier nursing university prereq

    zmansc replied to tiria's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will need to contact admissions to get help with those questions. They are the only ones who would know if the class your old university is calling 'health assessment' is the same as 'physical...
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    New Job

    zmansc replied to punchin51799's topic in Emergency

    I think the more you jump in, work hard, help others when you are able, keep humble, and are trainable it doesn't really matter where in the facility you are the senior nurses will respect you and...
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    RN Experience helpful to aspiring APRN

    zmansc replied to BlueSue's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm assuming that your program, like mine will require you to have a substantial number of hours working with adult patients in your clinical practicum. I would anticipate that you will get sufficient...
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    Finding a job in NE area as an AA

    zmansc replied to xtclass08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!
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    NNP Program advice needed

    zmansc replied to c3bakers's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm FNP, not NNP... Sorry, I should have made that
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    NNP Program advice needed

    zmansc replied to c3bakers's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would say the format is more a personal choice. I'm fairly motivated, and I like to be able to move at my own pace, not be hindered by the least common denominator pace of a classroom. Nothing...
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    Love, love, love the ER but hate it too

    zmansc replied to tomjones200824's topic in Emergency

    I'd look for a better facility. ER nursing does not have to mean you are risking your license, that is a direct result of a bad facility. Granted I have never worked in a big ER, but I've worked in...
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    How to help a med/surg nurse transition to the ED

    zmansc replied to JamieDNP's topic in Emergency

    Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, 7e (Newberry, Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care): 9780323078276: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com Or any text that organizes the material for the CEN...
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    Giving med with known adverse effects

    zmansc replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    And every single "natural" medication does too. Manufactured medications actually are more tightly regulated, monitored, and
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    ER nurse to FNP

    zmansc replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    The most important thing your RN position can give you is background information for which to apply the information you are learning in your NP program. Career path, RN II vs RN III (which is a local...
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    Contract negotiation

    zmansc replied to Texas_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Regarding #1, bonus calculation: Your example is that the current bonus for the current provider is calculated as follows (I believe): 300k(gross) - 140k(salary) = 160k net. 160k(net) * .25 = 40k...
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    Pls advise! Windows vs Android/iPhone for student NPs

    zmansc replied to RNinNYstate's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Personally, I would not go with a windows phone because you will find it difficult to find apps of any kind. Developers are just not supporting those phones, it's enough to have to support iphone and...
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    DNP 2015 movement?

    zmansc replied to ahreeol's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The previous poster covered the DNP recommendation fairly well, so I'm not going to rehash that. You mentioned two years to become an RN, is this in a BSN program? If not, expect to need to get your...
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    passed ANCC AGPCNP today!!

    zmansc replied to PCURN-BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    congrats
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    How different is ER nursing from floor nursing?

    zmansc replied to bear14's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry to hear that for the patient, but I'm glad to hear that our facility is not the only one that has that
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    ED Tech while License Pending???

    zmansc replied to NurseEric81's topic in Emergency

    Curious, why can't you work as a tech anymore? Are you saying a RN can't take a tech shift? I won't say we do it often, but it is done, since it's usually overtime for the RN, they are a fairly...