ChristinaFNP ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, APRN

ChristinaFNP has 21 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, APRN.

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1. Disability Exams

   ChristinaFNP replied to Tanusha7's topic in Advanced Practice

   that completely depends on your state's nurse practice act. Many require collaboration/supervision only related to prescribing and others require it for

2. I'm 60 yrs old. Is it too late for me to become a RN?

   ChristinaFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Why not? Age is just a number and there is a nursing shortage in case you have not noticed. Most nursing students are what we call "non traditional" meaning they are older, with families, and this is...

3. LPN wants to challenge NCLEX

   ChristinaFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   there is additional education and responsibilities a RN has that a LPN does not have such as assessment, IV push, etc. Just because you have 20 years "experience" as a LPN does not mean the missing...

4. Threatened with being fired for calling off for bowel prep

   ChristinaFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   this is a double edged sword. While you need the screening colonoscopy, it is not emergent. If your work cannot excuse you from a scheduled work day to allow for prep, then you should reschedule your...

5. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) or University of West Florida (UWF) NP Program

   ChristinaFNP replied to LoveYourLifeToday's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   what I posted is what I got from their website. Best of luck to

6. Job Quandary

   ChristinaFNP replied to RATMLPN's topic in Nursing Career

   Congratulations on advancing your career! There is a HUGE difference between being a LPN on a stepdown unit and being a RN in ICU. There is actually a huge difference in the roles and...

7. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) or University of West Florida (UWF) NP Program

   ChristinaFNP replied to LoveYourLifeToday's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   It seems like both school prepare you for licensure in Florida. If you are living elsewhere, I would check with your state BON to make sure their programs is accepted. here are the accredidation...

8. Best route for NP specializing in Oncology

   ChristinaFNP replied to shan13's topic in Advanced Practice

   I would recommend adult/geriatric NP or adult/geriatric acute care NP with a focus on oncology unless you are more interested in pediatrics. Many universities offer these

9. First NP job did not work out..now what?

   ChristinaFNP replied to tea.ns's topic in Advanced Practice

   Just because that specific job was not a good fit does not mean you will not be a good NP in another position. Them telling you a gap in your history means no more jobs is untrue and for that reason...

10. Help me to decide between this two job offers

    ChristinaFNP replied to Rhonda Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would approach this decision with the following: 1) Do you have the necessary skills to safely do the job in the IMC unit with minimal training and orientation? Unless it is a residency...

11. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    ChristinaFNP replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    All states require the NCLEX which is a NATIONAL certification exam so the questions and content are the same regardless of the state you are applying for

12. Is Mayo Clinic worth it?

    ChristinaFNP replied to 247nurse365's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your job offer! There are certainly some things to consider: What is the cost of living where you are moving? How much will it cost you to relocate, and how long will it take you to...

13. Transgender/Non-Binary Students

    ChristinaFNP replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    While I would agree with you there is something else going on for this large of a group of a generation to identify as LGBTQIA+, there still needs to be respect provided to every human being. My legal...

14. How can I balance nursing school and working full-time?

    ChristinaFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I worked full time my second year of my ADN program, full time during my bridge program (RN to BSN) and full time for my MSN and DNP. You can do anything you set your mind to. LVN school is not that...

15. New grad LPN disillusioned with job options-SNF, LTC or Home Care

    ChristinaFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I took my LPN NCLEX after the first year of nursing school and worked full time in a SNF every F, Sa, Su my second year of nursing school. It provided a supplemental income for my family and gave me...