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    South Alabama student in NC....clinicals a problem?!

    zmansc replied to charlottegirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think it's specific to that school, many schools from outside NC seem to be having this issue. I believe NC changed their rules some time back and have made it very difficult for NC residents...
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    NP here itching to get her DNP!!!

    zmansc replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hope all goes
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    Equal pay for equal work?

    zmansc replied to MILOBRI's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    For me it was a life choice. I have a family and not all paths could be done in my location. After careful review of my choices, what I found was: MD - Nearest program 4+ hr away, 7 years away from...
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    excited but overwhelmed at my first day in ED

    zmansc replied to marsy82's topic in Emergency

    First congrats. Seond, my suggestion is don't be intimidated. Ok, everyone is intimidated to some degree when they are first in the ED. What I mean is resist the urge to step back and watch, try to...
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    *HELP* with personal statement!

    zmansc replied to The Dude's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I tried to make my come from the heart and tell my story so they could understand why I would be passionate and committed to completing my program. They also had a set of guidelines or questions they...
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    Anyone go back to paper charts after EMR?

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

    BD, Yea, I have several friends who are looking at taking their practices that way as well. I'm afraid that may be an unexpected effect of the current fragmented/onerous payment system that exists in...
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    Process of becoming an NP

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

    There truly are many paths from where you are to becoming an NP. Most want you to have a BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) degree prior to getting either a Masters in Science in Nursing (MSN)/NP...
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    Anyone go back to paper charts after EMR?

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

    Just curious, do they have plans to go to an EMR? I haven't been keeping up with the details, but aren't they already giving up some reimbursement funds just by not doing eRx? I thought the EMR...
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    Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

    zmansc replied to mrnurse504's topic in Emergency

    Assessment and learning how to stay calm and focus. It has very little to do with the skills most people think of, IV starts, NG tubes, etc., and everything to do with being able to assess the patient...
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    Work days or nights during NP program

    zmansc replied to Future FNP 14's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think everyone is different, I struggle trying to learn and flip my clock from nights to days, so I would definitely not try to work a night shift job and go to school. However, your mileage may...
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    What does this mean? PA BON question

    zmansc replied to liberated847's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just as a point of clarification, not all states do this. I certainly am not an expert on 'all states', but I do know a bit about one state (NM) because, well, it's where I'm at! From the NM BON...
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    New ED position.

    zmansc replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on the new job! Yes, if you have made friends and bonded with your co-workers it is perfectly normal to feel like you don't want to abandon them or the place you have put "blood,...
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    ED Orientation (a bit of a vent)

    zmansc replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    I agree with ADeks comments 100%. The first year is tough. I noticed that many of the more experienced nurses come in early for their shifts just to make sure their rooms will be stocked and get a...
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    Why cant New York residents get online NP program?

    zmansc replied to roseonye's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks Juan, It makes sense why they allow new grads to start working while studying for the boards. NM does it slightly differently, we have a GNP designation for new grads that have not taken their...
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    Triage and Assessment Abbreviation

    zmansc replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

    With our EMR we have a place for vitals which is where the specific numbers go. If I'm writing a note and explaining why I performed a treatment or dc'ed the O2 or something else I will use VSS or...
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    Why cant New York residents get online NP program?

    zmansc replied to roseonye's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Juan - This is most likely out of your area of expertise, but I'll ask you anyways :) If someone in CA/NY goes to one of these approved programs, and get's their license to practice without taking one...
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    Are textbooks this expensive????

    zmansc replied to 2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Short answer, $400 is not out of line for some semesters. Long answer, there are alot of ways to find books, some cheaper than others. I analyze the new vs used vs rent option and almost never buy...
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    stroke neurology

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

    Were you given any specifics on what you need to improve on? Was a plan discussed on how to improve? It sounds like there is a dearth of leadership and direction and they are setting you up in a no...
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    Any Apps available for mixing IV drugs?

    zmansc replied to Nurseadam's topic in Emergency

    I use three drug guides: Davis, Medscape, and Epocrates. Davis drug guide app has a section "implementation" which has the dilutent information your asking for. It also has y site compatibility info....
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    Can someone describe online courses, this will be my first go at it

    zmansc replied to rnmindy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Flexibility is up to the professor/program, so your mileage may vary. At my program most assignments can be completed anytime up to a certain date (due date), so you can work around your schedule....
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    Please help decide between Internal Med Clinic Vs Minute Clinic

    zmansc replied to APN Under Construction's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First, I'm not an NP, so take my advice with that grain of salt.... lol Second, 1099 vs W-2. It appears (calling you employee, then saying independent contractor) that the IM doc is mixing the two...
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    central florida pediatric and gyn preceptors

    zmansc replied to lo75's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP, have you checked the database for sites/preceptors that have already helped FNU students in the past? This may be a good place for you to start, as they would already be credentialed. You might...
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    NG Tube

    zmansc replied to EDNurse13's topic in Emergency

    I have to say, I love the ER. And NG tubes, like all other procedures allow us to do great things.... I was a young nurse, probably less than a year out of school. I had just gotten to work and heard...
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    New to ER qsts about orienting

    zmansc replied to %63theend's topic in Emergency

    I would suggest you discuss the situation with your preceptor and the Director/Clinical Coordinator/Whatever you call the person in charge of the department. This way they both know how much...
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    Hindrance to professional growth

    zmansc replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    Back when I was in my OB rotation in school, I was suppose to watch a live birth for one of my experiences, so I like all of my classmates showed up on the appointed day at L&D and told the RNs...