BiotoBSNtoFNP

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  1. Nonrebreathers

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to greenerpastures's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pts who require a NRB cannot be on the med surg floor for more than an hour. If they need an NRB we ate usually calling a rapid or having the doc assess them asap. Sometimes, they might say just watch...

  2. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been in codes (not a trach, ng, g tube, seizure etc pt) where suction was needed to asst w intubation. there was none readily available on the wall, but there was portable suction on the code...

  3. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On my med/surg floor we do have wall suction, however we dont have enough regulators for all of the patients. So, suction is not set up unless they have a need (trach, tube feed, excessive secretions...

  4. Should I go for nursing or physician assistant

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to andreead's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a BS in biology and also decided to go the NP instead of PA. The logistics worked better for me for NP school than PA school and NPs are utilized in my geographical location. I did a one year,...

  5. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs- how to keep in good condition?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to rnbsn694's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tbird, they absolutely fit me better than anything else i have tried

  6. offered med oncology, no experience

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to blue26's topic in Travel

    There is a difference between caring for oncology patients who are hospitalized and giving inpatient chemo. If you are going to a med/onc floor and you have med surg tele experience, you will be fine....

  7. Tramadol Prescription & Nursing School Entrance Drug Testing

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to ADNcandidate's topic in General Students

    I work in urgent care and we have occupational health contracts with many many companies in the area. I perform pre employment and post accident drug testing frequently for the companies. Usually I...

  8. Called to interview for dream job on first day at non-dream job

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The very part time hours of your non dream job is a reason in itself to give them for resigning-you were offered a job with more hours (assuming you want more hours). If you are still on orientation...

  9. working in a physicians office

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Cisl4him's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I took a huge pay cut (about 18 percent) when I left the hospital setting for the outpatient setting (urgent care). The quality of life, though, was much better. Less stress (and boring too) and no...

  10. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs- how to keep in good condition?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to rnbsn694's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love how soft and comfy they are. I'm definitely glad I finally splurged and upgraded to them

  11. Worth it to get ACLS before graduation?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to dee789's topic in Emergency

    Going off of what music said, yes you definitely want to be prepared and succeed in the class to really understand the rhythms and algorithms. You don't just want to take it just to pass the class and...

  12. Worth it to get ACLS before graduation?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to dee789's topic in Emergency

    I got my ACLS and PALS right before graduating with my BSN. I think it definitely helped me with my job search because I was able to demonstrate to future employers that I was highly motivated and...

  13. What's the furthest you had to travel for a clinical?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to amandapanda2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am commuting 2 hours and 15 minutes for an np clinical right now. My previously assigned preceptor had to have emergency surgery and was out if commission so my school had to send me somewhere last...

  14. You know you're tired when...

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    Haa i definitely have tried to open my front door with my badge...multiple times!!! And I also answer my personal phone saying "6th floor this is biotobsn how can i help you" without realizing it all...

  15. I'm an Out-of-State Resident: Can I Fingerprint in MD?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PacoUSA's topic in Maryland Nursing

    For those who need this thread later, I am an out of state endorsement applicant and requested the fingerprint card to be sent to me...well 3 weeks later i still havent seen it and I need that temp...

  16. MD State Board of Nursing

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to dsomtgirl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    For those who need this thread later, I am an out of state endorsement applicant and was able to show up in person to get fingerprinted at the cjis place in Baltimore and then go to the BON office and...

  17. MD State Board of Nursing

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to dsomtgirl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Did you have any success going in

  18. I'm an Out-of-State Resident: Can I Fingerprint in MD?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PacoUSA's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Paco, i am an out of state resident and getting my MD license via endorsement. I submitted my request for fingerprint cards 2 weeks ago and they still havent come yet. I have called and called...

  19. Question; orientation went great except...

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Bjarte's topic in General Students

    I agree that they probably dont understand how poorly fitting it is for you. Wear it to show them! They surely dont want one of their students to show up for clinical looking absolutely ridiculous in...

  20. Need advice about first RN job, TN, PA

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to lilliebelle316's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is the move to the philadelphia area definite? I am not sure what the new grad scene is like in TN but in philly it is brutal so be prepared to take about 6 months to find a job. Not sure if you are...

  21. New Grad in Urgent Care Working Alone?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to justhink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just started working in urgent care as an experienced RN and am also in an FNP program, so I cannot comment on timing of when you will be ready. However, the PAs/NPs that I now work with are newer...

  22. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the philly/south jersey area and it takes a lot of perseverance to find a job here! Even for an experienced nurse! When I graduated last march, it took me over 150 applications about 3 months...

  23. What is so difficult about this question?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to 86toronado's topic in Emergency

    I often find that people (young and old!) get confused by the "what medical conditions do you have?" Question. I've also learned to start out asking if they take any medication and then go from there....

  24. Any OR RNs get their FNP?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to MLB4's topic in Operating Room

    I'm in an FNP program and there are a handful of RNs currently working in the OR. I havent heard anything about if they are having more trouble but Some have expressed that they wonder if they should...

  25. working as an RN after NP?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to kahra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know a few NPs who are also working as RNs. One is hired as an RN as a school nurse but also works as an NP in the ED. Two others I work with have NP degrees but are working as RNs on the floor. Not...