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  1. PRN throughout FNP program

    Julia77 replied to 8babynurse8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    IMO, if you can afford to, go PRN while in school. Or could you job share? Sometimes the last minute call ins shifts can be stressful, too.

  2. In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    Julia77 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that shadowing an RN is an excellent idea, to learn more about the RN role, I find that many RN's are unable to clearly articulate what they are doing and why they are doing it to a new...

  3. Starting to doubt myself, does my plan sound reasonable?

    Julia77 replied to DBtobeBSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with advice above, definitely see who is being hired locally. In addition: Check out your schools. I recommend ASN and then do the Western Governors University RN-BSN (I highly recommend this...

  4. New ER Nurse - Feel Like Quitting Job

    Julia77 replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Emergency

    Is there another RN who is experienced who could mentor you unofficially? I had a guardian angel nurse totally help me with this situation in ED where I was absolutely drowning, and I will forever be...

  5. NP Education Sites

    Julia77 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any recommendations for good education sites for improving DI assessment/diagnosis skills, 12 lead EKG's, etc? Thanks,

  6. NP Education Sites

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

    Thanks! I am working my way through University of Nebraska Home which has been great, but I will definitely add this recommendation to my list!

  7. NP Education Sites

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

    By DI I was especially meaning diagnostic

  8. Improving NP Education

    Julia77 replied to matthewandrew's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would really appreciate recommendations for websites to learn basic chest X-ray, other X-ray and 12 lead ECG interpretation. Thanks!

  9. Psychiatric NP insight, please

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks. I am definitely using PHQ9. I share your feelings about my assignment. Sigh.

  10. Psychiatric NP insight, please

    Julia77 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi fellow nurses, I am an RN, half way through my M:NP program -- previously an emerg/icu RN. I am completing a paper on social determinants of health and meaningful depression prevention and...

  11. Psychiatric NP insight, please

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry about the auto-correct. To clarify, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

  12. Psychiatric NP insight, please

    Julia77 posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi fellow nurses, I am an RN, half way through my M:NP program -- previously an emerg/icu RN. I am completing a paper on social determinants of health and meaningful depression prevention and...

  13. Psychiatric NP insight, please

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am sorry to be repeatedly cross posting. My intent was to share this on the other NP forum.

  14. NP Student, need to interview psychiatric NP for paper

    Julia77 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi fellow nurses, I am an RN, half way through my M:NP program -- previously an emerg/icu RN. I am completing a paper on social determinants of health and meaningful depression prevention and...

  15. Is there anyone who will be sitting the NCLEX RN exam in October 2015?

    Julia77 replied to missgood2go's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I am US prepared as an RN and teaching in a Canadian institution with a poor NCLEX pass rate. What resources can I advise my studetnts to use to improve their NCLEX knowledge base and test taking...

  16. FNP > RNFA (DNP question)

    Julia77 posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am working on my FNP.... I am wanting to really improve my suture skills, but have all ED experience, no OR. Any suggestions for DNP programs that incorporate RNFA skills, additional suturing and...

  17. FNP > RNFA (DNP question)

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I will! Thanks!

  18. FNP > RNFA (DNP question)

    Julia77 replied to Julia77's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks, Rose Queen. Not sure I'm seeing what I need here (suture skills workshop, please!) and I don't think the RNFA is the designation I'm going for. But do want to improve my hands on skill set...

  19. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Julia77 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sorry, I hadn't realized this reply would pop up here. This query was following reading Barbara's post in which she discussed student contracts... Barbara, would this be possible, please?

  20. What is your ER policy for lunch breaks?

    Julia77 replied to emergency_love's topic in Emergency

    Our charge assigns us times to go to break and we are expected to go (barring codes and other unforeseen difficulties). Firsts go, then seconds, and then thirds, so CN tries to be sure we go on time,...

  21. IVP vs Drip

    Julia77 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    There is best practice, policy and nursing judgement to consider. These are not always the same. At my current hospital, I work in a contained ED, where we MIX our antibiotics. We use straight tubing...

  22. Northern Ontario Outpost Nursing

    Julia77 posted a topic in Canada

    Any nurses in Ontario who are doing Northern Outpost Nursing who could answer some questions? I am interested in shorter assignments (weeks, not months) Pay? Cost to take spouse/child along? Agency...

  23. NP boot camp in PA, reviews?

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

    I see this thread is a bit older, and am looking for this kind of course myself, an np skills bootcamp for dermatology procedures, ECG interpretation, casting, splinting, orthopedic injections, slit...

  24. Thinking of leaving being an NP: job market vs. quality of life questions

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

    Well, I just learned recently that American Traveler (and possibly others?) will not hire RN's as RN's with NP education due to legal, liability issues. What about locum tenens? Alaska short term...

  25. NPs working with chiropractors

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

    Oh, and btw, my medical doctor recommends chiropractic care, also.