chillnurse BSN, RN, NP

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    Adult-Gerontology NP versus Family NP

    chillnurse replied to ShannonE83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Why limit yourself. Most places in my area want fnp. I have never seen a position for a GNP or anp. Even in the hospital I see kids occasionally. With an anp I would not be able to do
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree. Online can be great. As long as the content is heavy science and has excellent in lab learning sessions. Not all this "nursing theory and leadership 101 bunk". My b n m school had some of...
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    When do you prefer to give bicarb

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

    Thanks a bunch I'll read over
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    When do you prefer to give bicarb

    chillnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen many different articles written on this subject, and our critical care and nephrology staff vary on when, where, and how they decide to give bicarb for the different acidoses, (lactic,...
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    NP's in Non-academic Medical Center ICU's

    chillnurse replied to earthsalt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Emergent rule ins that need
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    NP's in Non-academic Medical Center ICU's

    chillnurse replied to earthsalt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nobody said anything about replacing it. It was an example to describe the lack of technology and assistance with iv access. And it can save some people from getting CTs. Just not an overwhelming...
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    Acute Care Pediatric NP

    chillnurse replied to my3suns's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    not required gre is like medical school without requiring
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    NP's in Non-academic Medical Center ICU's

    chillnurse replied to earthsalt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. They should let us but mid levels can't place them where I am at. I haven't yet been trained for it either. Messy situation that administration hasn't addressed. Our Er is the biggest in...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Funny thing is the ones often complaining on here about not finding employment or preceptors are the ones most defensive about their program. A trend I assume
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did I say they did? No. But obviously it is making finding a job difficult for some. So the bar should be raised. If not just to prove our credibility. The for profit vs. not and non profit argument...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We aren't the same but we do the same. Minus surgical stuff. And bc the recent slew of online programs hasn't been around since
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We aren't the same but we do the same. And bc the recent slew of online programs hadn't been around since
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    chillnurse replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think NP should have to take three sets of board exams. So should PA. If we are training to do the same job and all. One over anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology, the next a live session of...
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    NP's in Non-academic Medical Center ICU's

    chillnurse replied to earthsalt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    we use those sometimes, sorry I was thinking of awake patients not on the vent. We've only had to put in two IOs in my 4 months of being here thank gosh. your totally right though, without OIs life...
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    NP's in Non-academic Medical Center ICU's

    chillnurse replied to earthsalt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    sounds like my situation. 300 bed medical center with like 20 or so icu, ccu, cvu beds total. besides the er doc and a family practice resident on call, I'm the only provider in the building at most...
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    Best Cell Phone for Practitioners

    chillnurse replied to lemur87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whatever opens medscape and epocrates
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    Level of comfort in practice?

    chillnurse replied to vegnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    youtube is the best college ever. I would avoid programs that focus on leadership and theory. Those don't help much when you have a patient with a ph of 7.1 on the ventilator or really any other...
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    Learning to read EKG strip??

    chillnurse replied to Cougar1113's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    its better to learn the physiology behind how they work, such as why they deflect certain ways, etc. I am by far not the best at them but it really does help over just looking for "tombstones" or...
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    Which specialty compensated the most financially?

    chillnurse replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    er in my area i think. in some areas hospitalist positions pay well, just not mine lol. pain clinic rakes it in where i live. 130k for 30 hours a
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    Really dissapointed in myself

    chillnurse replied to megank5183's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    A pass is a pass lol who
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    Offensive Op/Ed About NPs

    chillnurse replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At least the title is right. We aren't doctors. We just do the same thing with less education. Minus surgery and stuff of course. That actually does require mega
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    Which specialty compensated the most financially?

    chillnurse replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i like the start "i don't want to hear that doing your dream is worth more than the money" i like your way of thinking. I also get tired of the cushy "ohhhhh do what you loveeee and youllllllll be...
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    Yes, another question about CRNA pay?

    chillnurse replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i used to live in TN. totally flooded with crnas. just move to where it pays better. God forbid having to move for a job. I mean its 2014. Learn to be mobile. Ive moved all over the place out of...
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    Is there Any hope?!

    chillnurse replied to juststartinout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    np school is pretty easy to get into. actually, too easy. wayyyy too easy. as you can tell by some of the graduates floating
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    Too many online NP programs

    chillnurse replied to laudate's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually that was an example of an exact post but if you feel like it was a jab at single mothers you're entitled to your opinion. Congratulations on becoming an NP by the way that is a big...