zmansc ASN, RN

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    Congratulations, NPs of NY!

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

    I'm glad to see that each legislative season more and more states seem to be debating this and another one seems to adopt this common sense measure. The time is now for every state that doesn't have...
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    No Raises for ER Nurses/Staff

    zmansc replied to bagface's topic in Emergency

    Yea, we haven't had raises in over 3 years either. Of course our hospital has no competition in the area, so there is an abundance of new nurses willing to work for the bottom 10 percentile of nursing...
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    Advanced Nursing Lacking "Medical Science"

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

    I would propose a different theory (maybe it has been proposed already). This theory is that we need to teach all NP (and MD/DO/PA) students that they have to be life long learners, that they will not...
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    FNP or Adult-Gerontology?

    zmansc replied to juststartinout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP I would suggest networking with NPs in your area who are in specialties you are interested in. They would be able to help you determine if Adult NPs are in demand in your area. In mine town the...
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    *help-which np program do i pick?!!

    zmansc replied to Amber_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP - So one of the first things I think you need to decide is what population you wish to practice with? Adult? Family? Pediatric? A good way to do this would be to shadow several NPs in the area and...
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    Nurse!!! Nuuuurrrrsssse!!!!

    zmansc replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Ditto
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    student nurse precepting in ED...advice?

    zmansc replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Emergency

    I did a prn gig at a place where everyone got lunch breaks. There was absolutely no other teamwork or help and the care sucked so I quit. My main ER there are no organized lunch breaks, just eat when...
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    Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    zmansc replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    Now that you have experienced a couple of jobs, I would start by making a list of the types of things in each that you like and desire in a career and the types of things that you strongly dislike in...
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    Transferring to the ED

    zmansc replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats! Enjoy the ride. Remember where you came from, give yourself time to acclimate, always learn, and most of all always celebrate your accomplishments more than you get down on yourself for your...
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    Allergy/Anaphylaxis treatment and Shivering

    zmansc replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    I would concur with the resposnes that it was the epinephrine that most likely caused the shaking. As for the pathophysiology of this, I understand it better than I can explain it, so don't be...
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    Is there Any hope?!

    zmansc replied to juststartinout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Juststartinout - Don't get down on yourself just because one program did not see fit to accept you. Some of the "greatest" leaders have been rejected in the past. The original business plan for FedEx...
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    Weight loss clinic

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

    Congratulations on your progress. It's always great to hear stories where people overcame not only the physical, but the mental and emotional issues that kept them from achieving their health
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    Medsurg nurse transition to ED

    zmansc replied to OCRN3's topic in Emergency

    Many of my ER coworkers started on the floor, got a year or two under their belt and for various reasons decide to try the ER. Now they are
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    UTEP program and preceptors

    zmansc replied to TexasNP14's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats
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    Transferring to the ED

    zmansc replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Emergency

    The ER is the opposite of a planned routine. It's planned ciaos when it's done right. It's exhausting, hard work that will drain you on many days. However, it's also so rewarding it's impossible to...
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    BSN or CEN?

    zmansc replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    Does your hospital pay you for either? Does your hospital have a tuition reimbursement program of any kind? I concur with PsychGuy, I would think you could study/review for the CEN and take it by the...
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    In FNP program, delay or push through?

    zmansc replied to EverGraceRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Often times making a decision is the toughest part of the path. The only thing that concerns me is when you said you feel like you are snapping at your kids and that's not you. Make sure you fit some...
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    ED staffing and transportation of critical patients

    zmansc replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Someone goes with the patient and someone covers the other patients for that nurse. We don't have a set protocol, or if we do it's in a binder that hasn't been opened since the George Washington...
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    So, I would like to get my DNP but...

    zmansc replied to ePerfect's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The best way to get started on this process is to................................. Get started! By that I mean, if this is really what you want, then go for it, what are they going to do, turn you...
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    NY Late Aadmission deadline NP program

    zmansc replied to Shrizeal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will find plenty of arguments over B&M vs online here, most of which is strictly opinion argued at the loudest volume possible! lol You have experienced both, so you should be able to make a...
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    In FNP program, delay or push through?

    zmansc replied to EverGraceRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The short answer is no one can answer this for you, but you. It is a decision that you have to make. However, we can try to offer advise. As a disclaimer, I personally lean heavily towards the push...
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    NP- worth the time and $$?

    zmansc replied to edg0902's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP, why have you "always wanted to be a NP"? If that is a true statement, than it really should be about the money. As zenman said, loving your job is worth far more than any amount of additional...
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    How much debt would you go into for NP school?

    zmansc replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    $50M, and then I'd default! Ok, so maybe that plan isn't what your looking for :)
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    UTEP program and preceptors

    zmansc replied to TexasNP14's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow... Ok, I just figured all programs would publish that sort of information. I have no affiliation with the program. A former (RN school) professor of mine was in it, but dropped out after a year...
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    Accepted! Need selection help! Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

    zmansc replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Pure BS. As others have mentioned being able to identify preceptors that you already have a working relationship with and know will provide a good learning environment can be a huge benefit. Yes, in...