Kristiern1

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  1. How do you take tests in online NP programs?

    Kristiern1 replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to Vanderbilt and did a distance option. We had some tests that were timed online tests. For patho and pharm we had to have a proctor administer our exams. Finally some tests we took when we...

  2. Too Old?

    Kristiern1 replied to rhapsodyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let's see, Diploma in Nursing when I was 24. BSN completed when I was 31. MSN/ACNP completed when I was

  3. Vasovagal after sheath pull complete?

    Kristiern1 replied to cjblu's topic in Cardiac

    Oh, how I hate those moments. I feel that alot of our cath patients get set up for a vasovagal response by being dry. If that situation happens again, I would consider instead of nausea meds try a...

  4. RN to NP in the same unit

    Kristiern1 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't really have a work experience to share with you, but I did do my last clinicals for my ACNP program with a cardiologist who rounds at the hospital where I was employed as an RN. It was a...

  5. Grey's Anatomy thoughts

    Kristiern1 replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    I for one love Grey's Anatomy. I love my profession also, but I take the TV shows at face value as what they are for....entertainment. I feel that in my practice it is my responsibilty to show...

  6. i need help on Nursing theories!

    Kristiern1 replied to rain05's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would encourage you to search the net. It doesnt matter where you get your information, as the basis to the theory will be the same, just be original in your presentation. Do a google search for...

  7. Nit picky, demanding, control freak families

    Kristiern1 replied to mattsmom81's topic in Home Health

    I have certainly experienced my share of controlling families in my nursing career, and agree they can be very frustrating. Not to really play devil's advocate, but I can't even imagine being in the...

  8. OT: dental help needed

    Kristiern1 replied to maximus76's topic in General Nursing

    If you live anywhere near a metropolitan area that has a dental school I would encourage you to check that out. You can often receive care there at very reduced rates. Good

  9. performance appraisals by peers

    Kristiern1 replied to bford's topic in General Nursing

    A hospital where I used to work utilized this as well and I did not like it. I personally believe if I have negative qualities to an extent that it needs to be addressed in my annual review then it...

  10. Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    Kristiern1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I was hoping to get some input about an interview I have scheduled tomorrow. It is in a Level III emergency department. There is a physician there 24/7 with double coverage by a NP during...

  11. The wait is on......

    Kristiern1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well it is officially over!! I took my boards today. I left with my brain feeling so fried. Some questions were totally easy....others were so off that I didnt think any answer was right. Oh well...

  12. Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    Kristiern1 replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jack Mac, Thanks for your reply to this post...Initially I did accept this job, but after one day I realized that I had been misled. I was informed that the ER doc cosigned all the charts which was...

  13. I am losing faith in the ANCC--VENT

    Kristiern1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well as I told you all I took my boards on September 30th. I had heard many different things from others on how long results took. The consensus and what I heard from ANCC was to expect a score...

  14. I am losing faith in the ANCC--VENT

    Kristiern1 replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, I am starting to take back a few of the evil thoughts I was having about the customer service reps at the ANCC.... I passed by ACNP certification exam!!! Woohoo... Start my new job on Sunday!!...

  15. The wait is on......

    Kristiern1 replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I feel for you!! It took right at a month for me as well. I think after I received my letter saying they received my application it took another week to week and a half for me to receive an...

  16. Just need to vent (long)

    Kristiern1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks to anyone taking the time to read this. I am very frustrated right now and my non nursing friends do not seem to understand. I have been a RN for the last 10 years. In August I completed my...

  17. Pet Peeves

    Kristiern1 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    My pet peeve in nursing is "chaos". I hate tangled telemetry or monitor wires. Tangled unlabeled IV tubing and messy cluttered tray

  18. Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    Kristiern1 replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for all the great advice. I had my interview and was offered the job. Everyone seemed really great (all six people who were in my interview). Here are a couple of questions again I hope you...

  19. Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    Kristiern1 replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, redundancy seems to be the order of the day.....I got a letter today from ANCC saying my application for exam was not complete??? Seeing as how I spent about 3 hours filling it out and double...

  20. Who was your 1st patient

    Kristiern1 replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

  21. Are there any ACNPs working in Indiana?

    Kristiern1 replied to christianRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I am a new grad ACNP that lives in Southern Indiana (near Louisville). Not working yet but hope to be very soon in Indiana!! My desire is to work with a cardiology practice. My background was...

  22. ACNP or FNP and future repurcussions

    Kristiern1 replied to rfis95's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Siri, I have no doubts with your extensive experience you are a great asset in the ED as a FNP. I do think though that from an education standpoint, the ACNP tract prepares someone more for caring...

  23. Doubting Certification Choice?

    Kristiern1 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am probably partial since I am 6 days shy of graduating from Vandy, but the advice I have for you is to follow your heart and not second guess yourself. What you say in your post is that you don't...

  24. Kentucky NP'S?

    Kristiern1 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been a nurse for ten years. But keep in mind that at least half of your class will be made up of students that have no nursing experience. One of Vanderbilts programs is for students who have...

  25. Kentucky NP'S?

    Kristiern1 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have found the program very doable. One thing to consider with the distance program is to consider the cost of hotels when you stay on campus. From personal experience the closer to campus the...