ChristinaFNP

ChristinaFNP ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, APRN

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  1. TN Nurse: First DUI

    ChristinaFNP replied to Britt12345's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In the state of Tennessee, you have to report a conviction to the BON. Likely, you will have to undergo some type of monitoring at the least and at the worst, you could have your license revoked. I...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Nurse from Kenya failed NCLEX times 2 in Texas, wants to test in Arizona

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

    The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, Canada, and Australia since 1982, 2015, and 2020, respectively. If you...

  18. Transgender/Non-Binary Students

    ChristinaFNP replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    This is certainly a sticky situation. A study done in 2023 showed 22% of Gen Z individuals identify as LQBTQ which is quite a statistical change from previous generations, even from a survey done in...

  19. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    ChristinaFNP replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, above are all the reasons why the public has a perception of nurses making a lot of money. When it is on the news that nurses in Chicago, New York City, California are on strike for more wages and...

  20. Is it legal to have a hidden video cam in a patient rooms without the nurses knowledge?

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

    you do not specify who you think placed the hidden camera-your employer or the patient/family. If you believe it is the family, this needs to be reported to your supervisor immediately. If it is your...

  21. Should NPs learn from Korean MD strikes?

    ChristinaFNP replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is sad this is your attitude as you may be passing up some wonderful NPs solely because of where they went to school. I have never seen a NP that solely went to a "for profit" school for all their...

  22. Should NPs learn from Korean MD strikes?

    ChristinaFNP replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a little confused by your concern about "diploma mills" given you list your education as a NP but with a BSN. This tells me your have been grandfathered into a license that now requires a MSN to...

  23. University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB) MSN 2014 Applicants ROLLCALL

    ChristinaFNP replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in School, College Programs

    If I remember correctly, I applied for spring 2010 and found out in late November that I got in....found out because my status changed on BlazerNet from "undergrad" to "grad" and it said FNP. Took...

  24. Any UAB FNP students/grads?!

    ChristinaFNP replied to LSweets's topic in Advanced Practice

    My GPA was 3.99, attended as a RN-BSN with a MSN option. Got in immediately after BSN diploma (3.68) graduated 6 semesters later. Now going back for my DNP (GPA 3.88).....(I have LOST my

  25. Any UAB FNP students/grads?!

    ChristinaFNP replied to LSweets's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a FNP alum of UAB. I got my BSN in 2009 and then my MSN in 2011. The program is great (I start my DNP in May 2014) but you definitely have to be a self starter as the program is mostly online...