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  1. Patient education frustration

    scottaprn replied to amberusky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Despite a crackdown in 2010 Antibiotics are still readily available in Mexico without a prescription. This study says 65 percent of the time no prescription was needed. Mexican Pharmacies and...

  2. Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

    scottaprn replied to Secel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Experts: Officials missed signs of prescription drug crackdown’s effect on heroin use - The Washington Post Be part of the solution with helping the patient have a comprehensive pain...

  3. New Grad feeling like a loser - Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads

    scottaprn replied to Paleogirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I like your plan. It may take some persistence to get a volunteer hands-on spot but it will be worth it. The other suggestion I have is couple your resume with a great cover letter that explains your...

  4. Should and do fnp's room their pt's

    scottaprn replied to ozarkstumpjump's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never found it below me to room my own patients. I work in a speciality practice for one surgeon. If I am working independently for a whole day in clinic I will see 30-40 patients. I always have...

  5. NP's: do you give some patients your cell number?

    scottaprn replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do but set ground rules. I tell them that the calls will almost always go to voicemail and they should leave a detailed message. I tell them it may take 24 hours to get a response (though it is...

  6. Can I lose my license???

    scottaprn replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I personally know someone who was suspended by the BON for starting IV fluids on someone else who worked in the department. That was the least of their problems after it was referred to the board of...

  7. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    scottaprn replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had no trouble reading her post. Since it seems you might be having some difficulty I will summarize it for you. She wants the doctors to stay around and see the chaos caused by discharging...

  8. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    scottaprn replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sistrmoon- here is a participation medal for you for contributing absolutely nothing- including

  9. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    scottaprn replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Obviously you have the ability to bust tail harder since you managed to get this

  10. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    scottaprn replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow 4 whole hours of buating tail at the end of your shift and 5 whole hours of busting tail at the beginning of a new shift. These truly are the times that try men's

  11. Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    scottaprn replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You were correct to report this because there is a problem in the system that must be corrected. A lab value that low needs to trigger a process that leads to the problem being taken care

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

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

    I have never worked 60 hours unless I was working 2 jobs. The key is to find a collaborative physician and negotiate expectations and pay in advance and have it written into the contract. Even if you...

  13. Becoming dual credential as a FNP

    scottaprn replied to Lonlai20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Starting my acute care to fnp post master's certificate in January. Best of luck on your

  14. Missed a fracture.

    scottaprn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Don't beat yourself up on this one. I am an orthopedic nurse practitioner and I get surprised ever few weeks by an X-ray that I would have sworn was going to come back negative. In someone in her...

  15. Does BON really take 48 hours or am I going crazy?

    scottaprn replied to jlenriquez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The board of nursing takes as long as they want to take. if your state participates in quick results you can get the answer from Pearson vue at 48

  16. Big bad bullies

    scottaprn replied to ljrn135's topic in Emergency

    There is a large contingent of nurses on this board that ignore all of the evidence that states that nurses are bullied at a much higher rate than other professions. Your time will be better spent in...

  17. SCARED-stopping meds that make me a good RN

    scottaprn replied to cassidyshea's topic in General Nursing

    you need to discuss this with your OB. There are many studies that should be talked about with adderrall and

  18. Judge issues order enforcing nurse quarantine in Maine

    scottaprn replied to musingmom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Typical liberal judge who knows better than anyone else. Maine wanted judges that create laws out of thin air. Have a nice time up there without your right to assemble

  19. Help me bring this into the public!

    scottaprn replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually I agree with her 100%. Everything I stand on as a nurse is respect and dignity and not overreacting to news and common media reports. If you find yourself in Ohio let me know Kacie and I...

  20. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    scottaprn replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have found an environment that you fit into already so you know they exist. Ignore everyone who says it has to be different. It cleary doesn't since you have seen the opposite. You will spend a...

  21. Dr threatening

    scottaprn replied to mfarmer88's topic in Nurse Management

    When I need to explain something to someone but don't want to have a huge fight in the middle of my explanation I use a service called slydial. It connects you automatically to the persons...

  22. Does being an NP hospitalist ruin your career as an ACNP

    scottaprn replied to katicurn84's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It all comes down to your negotiation. If you negotiate a job that includes being trained in and credentialed for procedures and responsibilities with a wide range it can be a great position for a...

  23. What is that stench??

    scottaprn replied to JessyHsn's topic in General Students

    Use it instead of soap for the smells that stick to your skin. There are some old threads on AN about it as well as using it on patients who need a little extra help in the smell department as

  24. What is that stench??

    scottaprn replied to JessyHsn's topic in General Students

    Best thing to kill smells on your person isn't a shower or perfume- it is shaving cream. One of the most useful pieces of info I learned in the

  25. Lantus BID

    scottaprn replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    In theory a dose of lantus last for 24 hours. In actuality the range is from 10.8 hours to 24 hours. Some patients (estimate 15-30 percent) need bid dosing....