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    New Graduates who don't welcome feedback

    zmansc replied to Majain2013's topic in Emergency

    I agree that at one point in history new grads generally were not taken directly into ER or ICU for that matter positions. However, now they are. I believe most units that take new grads into them...
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    Buying my first book:) APA book question

    zmansc replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Never tried it so, I don't know much about it first hand. However, I've been told that PERRLA saves the file differently, or something so they can see it's PERRLA generated. I don't think APA for the...
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    Clinical hour requirements

    zmansc replied to just keep swimming's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mine allows a small percentage (I think it's 20%) with MD/DO, no PA. The rest have to be with an NP. I also have to keep with certain percentages for peds, geri, etc. I would agree with the suggestion...
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    How to become a Nurse Practioner?

    zmansc replied to NurseMaricel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are a lot of questions you need to answer. How much experience do you want prior to going to school? What do you want to do as a NP (peds? Geriatrics? Family? etc)? This will help you to decide...
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    New Grad needs advice for an ER RN interview this week please!

    zmansc replied to KGMM's topic in Emergency

    I agree with forgop. Showing that you want to grow and continue your education is a good thing and I would suggest you emphasize that. My manager talks about the tuition reimbursment in the interview...
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    Kindle Fire HD or HDX vs Ipad for NP school? w/4g service

    zmansc replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, some schools will recommend particular hardware, so I would suggest you go with what they are most comfortable having their students use, it will make their support much better! :) Second, I'm...
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    How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    zmansc replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Ok, so I had to laugh, 5 for 13, I don't know about anyone else but I needed a whole lot more attempts than 13 to feel mildly proficient at starting IVs. NG tubes, foleys, yea proficient in a handful...
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    Band 6 emergency department nursing interview

    zmansc replied to Charlieandlola's topic in Emergency

    If the pt's blood type is known, and they are Rh+, then yes they can have Rh+ blood irregardless of the sex of the pt. The question has more to do with if you have a trauma pt and we don't know the...
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    Honestly, what does documentation get you?

    zmansc replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    No, it's not purely to CYA, it also gives a record to the next doc and nurse (if you read it) as to this pt's history. I have docs that watch the documentation to see if their orders have been...
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    I think I'm just DONE.

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

    Three words. Hostile Work Place. Your posts alone should be sufficient documentation to make the MD or whomever owns this office run scared. I would do as have been suggested above, but also contact...
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    Anyone Drop out of Online Program d/t lack of Preceptor?

    zmansc replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My online program offers alot of help to it's students including a timeline of what step in the process you should be at in lining up preceptors each semester. For example, you should be networking,...
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    Share your positive experience with a distance program!

    zmansc replied to CookiePB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the midst of my program, so my opinion may change from semester to semester :) lol My program had all of us who started together come on campus for a week of orientation prior to our first...
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    Buying my first book:) APA book question

    zmansc replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school will not allow you to turn in a paper that was generated in PERRLA, double check if yours will have a problem with that. I have been dinged several times for very minor formatting issues in...
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    Online NP schools that accept MA residents

    zmansc replied to nightnurse279's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If that is the case, then why is it that my school has numerous students who are able to study and do their clinicals in both of the states mentioned (MA & NY) without problems or incidents? I'm...
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    FNP online? and questions about becoming NP

    zmansc replied to lovenursingRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, there is a saturation of recent grad RNs, however there are still plenty of facilities that are begging for experienced RNs to come work for them. My wife and I get contacted at least once a week...
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    How long to stay in first job?

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

    Even though there was no pretense, I doubt it would hurt to have a meeting/discussion with your manager about your performance, the progress towards fulltime, and what if anything you can do to move...
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    Online NP schools that accept MA residents

    zmansc replied to nightnurse279's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    SchoolRN1, I would double check that, as I know of many who have graduated from "online" NP programs and are currently practicing in MA. I think talking to the admissions folks at some of these...
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    How do you know you are ready?

    zmansc replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    There is no set time limit, schedule, or path from nursing school to ER RN. The bigger question should be what skills should I gain either in nursing school, or elsewhere that will help me when I...
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    How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    zmansc replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    I'm with hhern on this one, take all the easy ones to build up your proficiency and skill level. But if they are a hard stick and someone else is available, let them do it for now. It will help your...
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    Reactions to being a NP

    zmansc replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Associates PA programs still exist, although they are few and far between. When I was researching PA vs NP, all of the associates PA programs I looked into wanted ALOT of experience, typically...
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    Question about experience before entering a Pediatric NP Program

    zmansc replied to soniafern's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you asked an adviser/counselor at the program you are considering applying to? I would think they would be able to give you better advice than we will. Individually, I would think it could not...
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    How hard is it to get accepted into an MSN program with no nursing experience?

    zmansc replied to jcr777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm assuming since you posted this here you are thinking of a MSN in NP of some type. There are several programs that you can apply to that will take people without nursing experience, but there are a...
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    Coworker rant!

    zmansc replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I can't speak for all "shifts", but I can say anytime you get a group of people together you will find a different dynamic from group to group. BTW, until recently I worked a 10A-10P shift, so I get...
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    What type of papers in NP school?

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

    I have to agree with carachel2, of course your mileage may vary as each program is going to be a bit different. For my program, I was able to guess by the course title what load of papers I was going...
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    Help with Pharmacy issues paper

    zmansc replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live in a very small town, one small hospital, three pharmacies, everyone gets to know the problem pts real quick. It doesn't stop it, but it does make it obvious to all who is doing what. We have...