tracelane

tracelane DNP, NP

ER, Informatics, FNP

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  1. First year over-Lessons learned

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

    Yeah, not good! I had just started there and was suturing a little girl's leg when I noticed rust on the pick-ups and scissors. I wasn't sure what to do! I didn't want to say in front of the mom "hey,...

  2. Question re: NP and clinical experiences...

    tracelane replied to mskate's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to a BnM school and we had to arrange all of our own clinicals. Very difficult at times. I found it important to set up a meeting ahead of time and discuss both of your expectations. I mostly...

  3. Don't Hate Me, All....

    tracelane replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm getting an anti nurse vibe but I'll answer. A nursing model it is a collection of theories and concepts which incorporate evidenced based research to form a framework within which to work. This...

  4. Don't Hate Me, All....

    tracelane replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    On the topic of clinical hours, don't discount the hours of clinical training when in school to become an RN as well as the hours while in our NP programs. One should work as an RN before going into...

  5. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    tracelane replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello! 1. University of St. Francis 2. DNP (am an FNP) 3. Working full time 4. Attending full time 5. And ...I'm excited and hope to learn lots.

  6. Does anyone attend/know about USC (S.Carolina) NP programs? and other questions.

    tracelane replied to TangoLima's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I went to Clemson so I'm biased but haven't heard anything negative about USC. I know someone who's starting there soon and she mentioned going to some classes so I'd check that out. If you...

  7. Still no job for me...

    tracelane replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are having a bad time right now! So sorry. You can always move to SC. We need FNP's in our ER. It's nice, the docs are great to work with and the benefits are good, since you work for the...

  8. Emergency Room NPs?

    tracelane replied to CoolhandHutch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an FNP and work in a Level I ER. I like my position because I move from area to area. I start in the ER CHF (overflow) Observation unit, relieve the doc in fast trac until it closes at midnight,...

  9. Question for NPs: How long did you practice as an RN before persuing NP?

    tracelane replied to the sparrow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked as an RN for 12 years before I went back to school. I also worked in the ER most of the time and in informatics. I graduated from from Clemson and they require at least 600 hours of bedside...

  10. I scheduled my ACNP exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

    tracelane replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Finally! You'll do great and float around all weekend. I've been tossing my school papers too. Feels good.

  11. Ever have problems with RN's?

    tracelane replied to Lilith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, Not sure this is much help except to know you aren't alone. I graduated in May '08 and just started as an FNP in the ER where I used to work. I worked as an RN here for a couple of years and...

  12. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CONGRATULATIONS!! I know you feel great! I agree, some of there were really easy questions. Maybe it's because we've been nurses for awhile. Now, let the work begin!

  13. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well I took it today and passed! I feel so good right now. I took the ANCC FNP exam. It was not bad at all. I listened to the Fitzgerald Review CD's and bought her review book. It's all you need to...

  14. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Johnson, I did not know that either about the peri menopause. I feel the same way. Things I had straight last week are starting to confuse me! I ran across a PRACTICE QUESTION yesterday saying a woman...

  15. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi David, Yeah, we are just sort of studing together. I wish it was over but sadly no. We'd be truly crazy to just post the real questions willy nilly:) These are from practice tests in review

  16. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey, if you guys come across something you didn't know want to post it? Maybe it'll be something one of us has on the exam. I did a practice test today and answered 100 of the 150 correct. Could have...

  17. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, the FNP it is! I think we'll all be fine. We're studing anyway! I'll post how I do on the 8th. I keep finding things I don't

  18. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    tracelane replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I feel the same way. The ANCC received my app on May 15 and said it will take 6 weeks to process! They gave me an ID number to use when I call and ask about it. I followed the link on their site to...

  19. Grad Student Needs Help

    tracelane replied to tracelane's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for helping everyone! I ended up with 183 responses. Not to bad. Sorry about the problem JohnnysGirl, if you close the browser off, it'll let another person fill it out. I didn't think about...

  20. Grad Student Needs Help

    tracelane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm in the Clemson FNP program. My last semester! I can't wait until may. I wanted to ask everone to fill out my health history survey. I'm using the data for my clinical problem. It's totally...

  21. FNP Student needs a little help

    tracelane replied to tracelane's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I should have put that in the survey. You are in a unique situation. I'm not adoped but don't know much past my parents. The extended history is a good idea but might not be so practical for...

  22. FNP Student needs a little help

    tracelane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm in the Clemson FNP program. My last semester! I can't wait until may. I wanted to ask everone to fill out my health history survey. I'm using the data for my clinical problem. It's totally...

  23. Techs Triaging

    tracelane posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I wanted to see if you guys use techs for triaging patients. I was working in triage last weekend and came back from a bathroom break to find a tech triaging patients. She was marking the man...