nursetim

nursetim NP

ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice

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  1. the role of FNP in hyperbarics

    Nope sorry, you still have not met a hyperbaric NP, I'm an FNP student (second semester of six). Sorry, I didn't mean to miss lead. I'm just trying to figure out what the NP's posible role would
  2. ER that accept new grads

    New Hanover Health systems take new grads. Wakemed
  3. accepted to Duke's FNP program

    I just got grades from my first semester; A,B, and
  4. :balloons: :biggringi :yeah: :smiley_aa :smiley_aa :smiley_aa I just found out!!!:roll Anybody else going to Duke? I am so psyched. I can't
  5. NP's please read

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  6. My father has a juris doctorate, I asked him why he didn't call himself Doctor? He said that he was not allowed to by statute in NC. That said I heard the story of my father getting the state bar exam...
  7. Dnp Why?

    My school is considering starting a DNP program. What exactly would this do for my future? With it I can be a nursing professor, only clinical instructor which I can do with my MSN anyway. It won't...
  8. how many guys hear this?

    I was the only male in my school of 100 students my first semester. I was single then, when I tell people that they thought that I was in paradise. It was HELL!!!! They were all catty as hell with few...
  9. Nursing doing ABG's

    I worked in a ICU where we did our own ABG's. It was not a big deal really two things I would remember is check for colateral circulation (read allens test). And keep pressure on the site for at least...
  10. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    I have to agree in large part with Motrocycle mama. But also add to that males aren't typically drawn to office nursing, to slow, no trauma, not glamourous enough, whathave you. Is there still racism?...
  11. Older guys like me, how did you get started?

    Do you have a degree already? Rio pretty much nailed it. If you have a degree already, is there an accelerated BSN or ABSN program in you area? Do you live in Tarrent county? Just out of curiosity,...
  12. commisioning for FNP

    I am considering life after FNP school. For those on active duty, with a masters, what would be the highest rank I could go in as? With a doctorate? Thank you for your help, your service, and your...
  13. commisioning for FNP

    Something ANC MAJ got me to thinking, generally speaking, at what rank do you stop having hands on care? Than you for your service and sacrifices TraumaRUS.
  14. commisioning for FNP

    Thank you for your reply Maj. What is the highest rank that someone has been commisioned as to your knowledge? I think I understand your meaning, however the school I'm attending might be offering DNP...
  15. Watts, UNC or Durham Tech???

    I'm a Watts grad and a duke fnp student with a degree in CJ. Watts is a good school and hard. When I went there it was a bargin. Right now, if I had it to do all over again. I'd do the absn at duke. A...
  16. Need Serious Advice!

    Hey there Brother, I've been exactly where you are at. You re young yet. Nursing provides a vast array (SP?) of choice. and freedom. I was in law enforcement around your age, it was cool, offered...
  17. accepted to Duke's FNP program

    Hey there, Good luck with the program. I'm really looking forward to starting on Monday. Then program as written is only 2 years or 6 semesters full time. I took the MAT and got a 409, not...
  18. I'm an RN with one year ED and one perdiem experience. I was just about to give up nursing altogether and applied to the cticu. I got the job and loved it, I think i found my niche. The NM is first...
  19. is Watts School a male-friendly place?

    I graduated from Watts awhile back. My first semester I was the only male student of 100 students. The education you get is top notch. It is intense, we played the game of "what's your dose?" for...
  20. I am interested in hospice nursing however I have a problem. My wife and her friend are both Thai and very spiritual. They think that hospice nurse are in some way actively participating in the...
  21. cultural aspect(sp?) of hospice nursing

    Amiee Thank you very much for the site. I had another talk with her about interfering with other peoples karma. The gist of witch is that in the buddist way, to ease one's journey into the next world...
  22. back injured RN with limited experience

    Had an ESI ( epidural steroid injection) on 8/9, today pretty much pain free from herniated disk. employer has dednied workers comp. called some sharks and baracudas today some said they may take my...
  23. back injured RN with limited experience

    MRI results. L5-S1 herniation. Had ESI on monday feel more better so far. I'm taking it easy for a couple of days. I think i'm going the FNP route. I worked home health and your back is just as at...
  24. back injured RN with limited experience

    I applied for that at the same time as the cticu. They declined the interview. I have a theory but it sounds to paranoid to be
  25. Do CRNA's have to get their documetation countersigned by an MD ? Are CRNA's covered by the interstate