thefmgirl

thefmgirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Purdue University Global DNP

    thefmgirl posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I am looking at the DNP with Purdue University Global and talked to them. The people I have talked to are not 100% sure of their information. Do the classes where you work on your DNP project count...

  2. New NP pay

    thefmgirl replied to Guest1059175's topic in Advanced Practice

    Currently per diem in Texas, not a large city at all. FNP working in an after hours clinic (not specialty). Offered $45/hour, but negotiated to $50/hour. No benefits, being per diem, but they have...

  3. New Nurse, New Job, Feeling Dumb

    thefmgirl replied to aimee32907's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As everyone mentioned, it's completely normal to feel this way. I had many preceptors tell me it would take a year to begin to feel like I knew what I was doing. I worked for a while and one day...

  4. Want to quit

    thefmgirl replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry to hear you feel this way, though I'm glad you've come to a decision. I realize you have a family, which impacts your ability to move. However, when I graduated nursing school, no one would...

  5. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't see a thread on this already. I'm working on my application right now for the May cohort. I'm thinking I might start in the Fall, but was told that start time received the highest number of...

  6. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi icurn3366 Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great. The program is really well done. It's difficult, but everyone ahead of me says Simmons does a fantastic job of preparing us for clinicals and boards....

  7. Rn then nurse practitioning ? Or straight to nurse practitioning ?

    thefmgirl replied to mmusa7111's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Like everyone else, I think waiting to apply is the best idea. Not only does the experience you gain give you valuable insight into understanding all the conditions/meds about which you learn...but...

  8. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations, jlb1985. That's fantastic that you've been accepted. And yes, I would suggest starting a facebook page. The ones I'm a member of offer valuable advice (both for finding out about...

  9. Pearsonvue took my $200! means I failed

    thefmgirl replied to dimples81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, and I signed up just through Kaplans's site: click

  10. Pearsonvue took my $200! means I failed

    thefmgirl replied to dimples81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Kaplan class in person. You can do it one of three ways--in person, live on the internet, or recorded sessions. I know myself, and knew I wouldn't study much on my own, so I did the 1-week...

  11. Precepting in the ICU!

    thefmgirl replied to aleedoobie's topic in General Nursing

    A good hospital will offer you a good mentoring. They want you to succeed and care deeply about patient outcomes. Therefore, you should be paired with someone who will work with you and make sure you...

  12. Is it normal to be ostracized as a student?

    thefmgirl replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    There are nurses like that everywhere...and people like that in every profession. At my first job, I deviated from a policy because I felt it wasn't in the best interest of my patient. The oncoming...

  13. Pearsonvue took my $200! means I failed

    thefmgirl replied to dimples81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders and the Kaplan review. While expensive, I felt Kaplan offered me a wonderful process for eliminating wrong answers when I had no clue what the question was about. I tend to over think...

  14. Paying For Nursing School - 2nd Degree

    thefmgirl replied to DreamBig1027's topic in General Students

    I, too, had a previous bachelor's. I started later, and graduate around 36. It wasn't the end of the world, but I understand wanting to get started earlier. I realize you're hoping to pay out of...

  15. New Nurse, New Job in Postpartum...Worse Than I Could Have Imagined

    thefmgirl replied to Holdsteady11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It can be really hard to transition to a new job as a recent grad. Especially night shift, where you frequently have less support. I have found that patients do tend to remember things differently....

  16. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Updating kinda late, but I did get accepted! I'm so excited. I'll be starting the FNP in May, going PT. They recommended that so I could work, but I can't work over here very easily in Korea, so I'm...

  17. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ugh! Yes, I talked to the admissions counselor about an advanced practice nurse who knew me (in school), but since she didn't work with me, it was suggested I use a doc who knew my skills. So...

  18. Simmons FNP May 2015 Cohort

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Phyllis' Mom: How much experience do you have? I have 1.5 years and it seems like so little. I'm working on my final submission stuff. I have the online thing to attend tonight to get my application...

  19. L&D Textbook

    thefmgirl posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wondered if anyone had some good suggestions for brushing up on women's health. I've begun a job in L&D and wanted to review all the stuff I've forgotten since my OB class. I could always...

  20. L&D Textbook

    thefmgirl replied to thefmgirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Klone, thanks so much. Those two books both look great. NurseNora, thank you, as well. I'm already a member of AWHONN, because I agree with you wholeheartedly. Their fetal monitoring books are great,...

  21. Sharp NICU New Grad

    thefmgirl replied to stephiem's topic in California Nursing

    I'm NRP certified. While I have not received the email questionnaire yet, I am PALS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring certified. I also have my RN license BUT it's CO, not CA, and I'm thinking if they hire...

  22. Sharp NICU New Grad

    thefmgirl replied to stephiem's topic in California Nursing

    I applied on the 5th and haven't received anything yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Why do you think it was posted so late, if it's for an August start

  23. Children's Hospital Colorado Nurse Residency Program August 2013

    thefmgirl replied to i<3veggiesRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Roborn, I emailed the recruiter for the numbers. I just happened to know that at least 2 of us were being interviewed for the same two

  24. UCH Residency Program July 2013

    thefmgirl replied to Celeste2013's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks,

  25. Children's Hospital Colorado Nurse Residency Program August 2013

    thefmgirl replied to i<3veggiesRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Sassy, you are correct. If I would read before I type, I might figure it out for myself For those interviewing for either CCBD or NICU, I have been informed they are hiring 4 in each unit and...