seanpdent ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

I'm curious. Why does/should it matter if the test is changing?

1. DO IT 2. DO IT 3. I would highly recommend doing a thorough job market research in the area where you plan on working (will you move to a new location for a new job?). Bottom line, will there be a job there for you once you get your license/cert...

Heh heh... been blogging for 10 years.. with no repercussions. Treat your blogging the same way you would treat conversations in the hospital elevator. It's that simple.

Correct... as an ACNP I perform the same (if not more) procedures as a PA. Keep in mind we are referring to an ACNP, not an FNP. An FNP does not get the same training. That would be one of the defining differences between a PA and an NP... NP's are (...

PA's need to recertify every 6 years (it will be changing to every 10yrs)...

The better question to ask first is, "What the heck is a podcast?" The garden variety dictionary definition: It's an on-the-go recording that you can listen to at your leisure, on your own time, when you have the time. The recording itself can be vi...

Sigh.... We actually have Nurses who question and undervalue other members of our medical team? Especially a Respiratory Therapist, a trained specialist in pulmonary medicine and respiratory therapeutics? A professional who augments the very care we ...

I've been blogging for a decade. Just finished a shift, saw your post... and wanted to give you 10 great reasons why every Nurse should blog: 1. Creative outlet 2. Improve your communication skills (writing) 3. Break barriers: conquer stage fright, a...

GREAT question with accurate answers. I encourage to hone in on what patient population you see yourself caring for, and be as specific as possible. If you are unsure, then try and decide on where you know you DON'T want to work. The consensus model ...

So one of two things may have happened. I agree with previous comments, you may have accidentally flushed the balloon instead of irrigating the catheter. Or quite possibly, the catheter was improperly placed. It could have not been in the bladder,...

There are two sides to the coin. Years of experience as an RN who is a newly minted NP matter in the greater scheme of things due to the nature of the degree, but how much experience does that new NP have working as an NP? Speaking from personal exp...

The greatest piece of advice I got when I started my journey into graduate school and deciding on my end goal of Acute vs. Family NP is this: "Who do you see yourself taking care of 10 years from now?" That answer will determine what path you take. D...

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO! Congrats! Hopefully I'll be able to follow in your foot steps in the coming months. How was it? Give me some gory details!!

Have you contacted your local colleges? Where are you located? Most ACNP programs have contracts with many hospital systems throughout their region, not just locally. And if you have a specific interest in an area, or a facility, the ACNP staff can a...

First of all congrats on finding your dream job. Knowing what you want and then finding it takes courage. I would highly suggest telling this exact story to your preceptor as well as your unit director/manager. You are definitely NOT alone in how you...

Hmm.. going on just shy of a decade of working as a nurse. I'll let you know when the anxiety goes away.

By the sounds of it you already have made your decision, while it's always a good thing to advance your career and degree, there is nothing wrong with the step-wise approach. Especially if you are wanting to get your feet wet first, and even make/ear...

A comically good rebuttal is to ask them how they have been a (male/female) patient. Usually gets a good smile. Take it in stride fellas, take it in stride.

I would agree with ElleNY, barring from other responsibilities and extra hours working 3 12's should allow for SOME time to exercise. Of course we all have responsibilities outside of work, I guess it's a matter of making time.

Fit nurse - I think it's more than possible! It's all a matter of priorities and time management. I don't think you'll ever get to or be in the shape you 'were' - but it is absolutely feasible to become and stay 'fit'. As for the depression and the '...

while in nursing school it can be tough. weight loss is total effort between calories in and calories burned. I would just be fair to yourself while under so much stress. If you have the time to exercise.. then great! Go for it. Changing your eating...

Don't worry... they'll get there's in the end. Student's like that find out quickly how much they really don't know. Hang in there. :)

Time like this one can be tough on a person and there spirit. My thoughts are with you and your family.

UUHhmm. Yeah. Last I checked we are 'measuring' the same value although we love to refer to it as RA or CVP. I'd love to see where the difference is, if there is any, and what are the clinical applications for the minute difference. We seem to be sp...

Echoing all the above. The risks of Arterial sticks are too numerous, when there is a more tangible option with central line access. Irregardless of BSI, it's still much safer.