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  1. Things have changed..

    Dranger replied to WIBound's topic in Critical Care

    Lol you are worried about baby nurses in the ICU/ED? What about baby nurses going straight to NP school?! All of our younger nurse on my unit are in NP school currently and it increases throughout the...

  2. BSN to PA?

    Dranger replied to allisonkhall's topic in General Nursing

    /sigh FNPs are "generalist" trained within the notion that their training spans throughout the lifespan. However, within that spectrum of a lifespan how much training can you get in each area when...

  3. BSN to PA?

    Dranger replied to allisonkhall's topic in General Nursing

    Flexibility and the fact I couldn't work while retaking pre reqs. I did pre-med but my classes were too old for many schools. If I had a magic wand I would choose med

  4. BSN to PA?

    Dranger replied to allisonkhall's topic in General Nursing

    PAs have a more generalist education and learn from the medical model like a physician. NPs are specialized (even though FNPs think they can do everything...) and can not seamlessly move from one area...

  5. Male and Gay?!

    Dranger replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Which is awkward considering the amount of Seahawks fans in Seattle prior to the last few years was next to

  6. BSN to PA?

    Dranger replied to allisonkhall's topic in General Nursing

    As a NP student currently there are actually several reasons to favor PA over NP. People get so worked up about independence, but what does independence truly mean when you working a collaborative...

  7. Chooses fluid for MIV/Bolus

    Dranger replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in Critical Care

    Eh I get what you are saying but the dangers of a hyperchloremic state aren't as volatile as lactic acidosis for a patient. This is why in septic shock and metabolic acidosis the gold standard is a...

  8. Need help understanding these

    Dranger replied to nurs1ng's topic in MICU, SICU

    Levo at 30 is pretty high, if I get around 20 I better have Vaso on board with neo ready. You can only vasoconstrict so much (there are side effects) and these drugs do have diminishing returns....

  9. Accidently took home a patients' insulin!

    Dranger replied to iliket0fuu's topic in Patient Medications

    Wait, you had patients refuse Dilaudid and Morphine? What golden city do you live

  10. A coworker made me so mad!

    Dranger replied to typoagain's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ultrasound would serve a use but for an acute abdomen you really want a CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast (PO and IV is best) if you can get it. CT w/o contrast would only be useful for renal stones...

  11. A coworker made me so mad!

    Dranger replied to typoagain's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really don't get the gender spin, do you want me to start spouting generalities about female nurses I work with? Didn't think so. Also.... Who cares? For cookie cutter abdominal pain the doc is...

  12. Help...Trying to choose an online FNP program

    Dranger replied to acpmoreno's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Statistics and campus travel are all very

  13. Odd interactions

    Dranger replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a rarity that I have normal interactions to be honest. The worst is when they try to drag me into family drama. But its always fun for me to stop them right in their tracks when they do. Maybe...

  14. NP and masters in business administration

    Dranger replied to xcayy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think an MBA or MHA is necessary, they are a dime a dozen really. Focus on NP although that field will be glutted soon enough. Half the people on these boards want to be NPs and many current...

  15. GA Teen Contracted HIV from a hair weave? Really?!?!

    Dranger replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit I know nothing about weaves but I have seen them fly off during club fights in my college days. HIV is very unlikely in this scenario, as another poster said I could MAYBE see hepatitis...

  16. Negotiating salary for new grad

    Dranger replied to Qka's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    65K in any area is pretty bad. I made that as a newer RN and the cost of living around here is slightly above

  17. Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    Dranger replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    ICU to CRNA (Yeah that 180k+ money maker that everyone wants) Amidst that year of experience you will be cleaning up so much poop you will wish every patient had a rectal tube. Seriously, the ICU is...

  18. Drug seekers

    Dranger replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    If it's ordered and there are no contraindications I just give it. At times I will annoyed by obvious drug seeking but oh well that's life. Nothing I say or do is going to change the fact that they...

  19. Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    Dranger replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit I have not been the nicest when precepting, I am harsh on things like time management. I don't think he should put you down on your first day but I do get my charting done fast and I am...

  20. My I'm going to medical school

    Dranger replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Guys, attacking grammar or post delivering is very ad hominem like and just detracts from posting credibility. NP school is just too laissez faire in nature and anyone who just stops and thinks knows...

  21. Question about antibiotics

    Dranger replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Many antibiotics have interactions with a variety of meds but these two are pretty benign with each other. However, antibiotics usually cause GI issues so administering them separately is probably for...

  22. NP school reputation

    Dranger replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a med school anatomy, pathology, physiology and histology book. The usual names like Robbins and Goljan. They are all very informative and

  23. Return to bedside while in FNP school?

    Dranger replied to Mel, BSN, RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I get what you are saying but I think it really depends on the specialty. For acute care I feel that my ICU experience has really helped so far (in namely patho class with fluid imbalance, acid/base...

  24. NP school reputation

    Dranger replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know there are PA schools with MD and Pharm D lecturers. I am unsure if NP schools practice this but it would most certainly be beneficial for core

  25. NP school reputation

    Dranger replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Online/hybrid programs are readily available. I am in the Army Reserves (would need to transfer units which is a pain), housing and have a stable job. For me to move would be a big headache that is...