Julia77

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1. FNP in acute inpatient specialty role

   Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thanks for sharing your thoughts. djmatte, I completely understand and respect the RN role, and yes, I have experience in ICU, although not in this specific type of unit. I have noticed that some...

2. NP being used as an RN

   Julia77 replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   While you are still at the job is there any way to get training? Can you get training from the other NP? Is he or she an ally? Can he or she provide insight or advice? ((()))

3. FNP in acute inpatient specialty role

   Julia77 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am starting as a new NP in a specialized ICU role. I am concerned that many of the nursing staff, having been on this unit for 15-20 years, are more knowledgeable in this specialized area of...

4. US NP to practice in Ontario, Canada

   Julia77 replied to ladygodiva112's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes, absolutely, contact the CNO. They will send you a package that will explain everything, and when they are satisfied with your preparation and have the needed paperwork, you will take an open...

5. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

   Julia77 replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   How do you know what your state requires if you are new to the state?

6. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

   Julia77 replied to ndnursepract's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Jules, can you please be more explicit for those of us terrified and unexperienced with negotiating as to how your conversations go when the subject of payment comes up? Thanks,

7. Handling multiple ICU patients in the ER

   Julia77 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

   I think this may be a case of different locales using different language. Critical patients are quickly determined to be ICU patients in my ED. They are then identified as admit-no-bed ICU's. I have...

8. Any recommendation for an easy RN to BSN program?

   Julia77 replied to didiko's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Oh, if you are applying to a competitive post baccalaureate program, do not do

9. Any recommendation for an easy RN to BSN program?

   Julia77 replied to didiko's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I believe Western Governors was relatively painless and easy (yes, required work and APA style) but I had an awesome mentor who helped me focus on key aspects of successful course completion. Would do...

10. Handling multiple ICU patients in the ER

    Julia77 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    If you come in to this mess, you need to let CN know right away. You need to say that it is not a safe assignment before beginning, and I would let my manager know, also. When you are maxed you need...

11. Work ethic of team members

    Julia77 replied to CaNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you frame your concerns based on patient care, and patient needs? What compromises in patient care or in team function happen because of these concerns?

12. New Rule: No work bags allowed in ER

    Julia77 replied to DarknTwistyERRN's topic in Emergency

    My ED went through a time when bags were discouraged. However, our nurse manager understood that newer nurses often felt more secure with their educational and other supplies available to them, and...

13. Scope of practice in the emergency department

    Julia77 replied to NSC Nursing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our local EDs have hired only NPs. I believe there are regional differences, though.

14. Emergency/Urgent Care NP Question

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are all NP and PA charts reviewed, stamped and double billed by

15. Emergency/Urgent Care NP Question

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, that we are all professionally responsible to obtain the appropriate continuing education to maintain our licensure, however, the other educational requirements or opportunities our...