FNPStudentLife BSN, RN

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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 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.
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    Does this Family Nurse Practitioner program sounds shady?

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all! Before I begin, here's some information about myself: -I got my first RN job in 12/16, in Home Care Agency. -On 7/17 I got a full time job in a hospital. So I have almost 1 year of...
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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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    Finally passed NCLEX-RN on 4th attempt! Here's my journey and tips! :)

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1st Attempt at the NCLEXI graduated from nursing school with a BSN in December '15. My school has a very high passing rate on the first attempt, so I had no doubt I would pass, after all, I was B+/A...
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    New RN, and hate nursing already

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is nothing like what they taught us in school. After graduating and passing NCLEX, it was very difficult for me to find a job in a hospital right away, because everyone wanted golden 1 year...
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    New RN, and hate nursing already

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    I probably didn't word it correctly, I don't have many patients who yell for trying to give meds or draw blood. There are currently 2 patients like that on the floor. They've been with us for a while...
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    Want to become FNP, but how sure what steps to take afterwards, and how it all works :(

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank
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    Want to become FNP, but how sure what steps to take afterwards, and how it all works :(

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all! I currently have RN, BSN, and I want to further pursue my career in nursing, become FNP and one day open my own office start practicing on my own. However, the more research I do, the more...
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    Job terminated 6 weeks into orientation, need help with resume :( please help

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much for your words, and thank you for being so understanding. Your reply definitely took some of my anxiety away
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    Job terminated 6 weeks into orientation, need help with resume :( please help

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello all! I need some advice, I simply don't know who else to turn to, besides you, my dear nurses:( Please no judgements, I'm still new to nursing and the whole adulting thing. I'll try to make...
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    Nurse manager scheduled a meeting with me and Human Recourses?

    FNPStudentLife posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm a new grad nurse resident, I've been on orientation for almost 2 months now, still have about 1 month before I'm on my own. Today I received a phone call from my nurse manager, who told me instead...
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    Nurse manager scheduled a meeting with me and Human Recourses?

    FNPStudentLife replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Florida Nursing

    They terminated my