FNPStudentLife BSN, RN

FNPStudentLife has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ER nurse, FNP student.

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   What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient contact

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

   Thank you for your response. I’m thinking about giving a try to urgent care. I know that I won’t be able to work as urgent care NP right after graduation because I’ll be a new grad, but it will...
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   What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient contact

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

   Thank you guys for your responses. I do like the idea of working in urgent care. I currently work in ER and I like it because you “treat them and street them”, so maybe urgent care will my goal....
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   What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient contact

   FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I know what you might think, why did I start FNP if I don't like contact with patients. The thing is, I didn't feel this way before I started the program. I've been an RN for 3 years, I started FNP...
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   My first medication error, I'm freaking out

   FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

   The scheduled medication was Diltiazem 10mg. I administered Diazepam halfway (so
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   My first medication error, I'm freaking out

   FNPStudentLife posted a topic in General Nursing

   During my 3 years as an RN, this is the first time that I've made a medication error. I was supposed to give medication for the heart rhythm, but instead, I gave an anxiolytic/sedative. What happened...
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   I was slapped by a patient

   FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

   When I filed the police report, I didn't disclose any information related to patients diagnosis, medical history, or anything related to medical care. It was strictly about the incident that happened....
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   I was slapped by a patient

   FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

   This happened yesterday. I did file a police report today. We'll see what
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   I was slapped by a patient

   FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

   I walked out of the room, called security immediately. Then informed my charge nurse of what happened. I had to step out for few minutes to put myself together. When I came back 10 minutes later, he...
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   I was slapped by a patient

   FNPStudentLife posted a topic in General Nursing

   It wasn’t about the fact that he was a patient and I was his nurse. It was about the fact that he was a man who slapped me out of rage, when I had no control over his plan of care at that point ( he...
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    Is it normal to be so tired on days off after working 3 12s?

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work day shift in ER, 3 days a week 12 hr shifts. I don't work more than 2 days in a row. While the job itself is tough, I physically feel alright while at work. I wear compression stockings to ease...
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    Why do you love being a nurse?

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked on Med Surg for few years, and started in ER half a year ago. I just don't get how anyone can love this profession. I just don't see it. No matter what you do, no matter how hard you try,...
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    What was the cost of your Family Nurse Practitioner Program?

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am actually considering Chamberlain, but it says $33,600 for the total tuition on...
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    Does this Family Nurse Practitioner program sounds shady?

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My thoughts too. I wrote email to them that I want to withdraw my application. I bet they will explode my phone tomorrow trying to change my mind
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    Does this Family Nurse Practitioner program sounds shady?

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are right. I calculated everything, and I would be in $70k debt after I'm done. And I researched other schools, they are way less expensive. The only thing that was so attractive to me about...
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    What was the cost of your Family Nurse Practitioner Program?

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I want to apply to different schools, so I'm just trying to see what is the average price for FNP online programs.