ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Why not have done PA???

    ICRN2008 replied to studentIVlife's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my program, there are only two courses that have "science" sounding names (physiology and pharm), but all courses have some science content. Most NP programs require at least a year of nursing...
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    online programs or traditional programs???

    ICRN2008 replied to buster4's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in a so-called traditional program, but half of the core courses are offered online. The advantage to doing an on-campus program is that you are guaranteed clinicals. I do not have to spend...
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    MSN vs. MAN

    ICRN2008 replied to AstonishiaInlimbo's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was told that as long as you earn a master's from a reputable school, the actual letters behind your name do not matter much. My school technically awards a MS (Master's in Science with a major in...
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    GRE Scoring - Average Grades in School

    ICRN2008 replied to stepaukob's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would say that a score of 900 is pretty attainable for most people who earn good grades in nursing school. I went in cold and scored a 1280, but struggled a little bit on the writing section. The...
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    Advice on grad school wardrobe??

    ICRN2008 replied to boomer28's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I attended my first class yesterday, and most of the students were wearing jeans and t-shirts. One of my TAs in undergrad was a FNP student, and she wore dress slacks and a nice blouse to clinic (she...
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    Dnp

    ICRN2008 replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Most universities do not recognize the clinical doctorate when hiring tenure-track faculty. My brother-in-law (a PharmD) was able to find a tenure track position, but his options were hampered by the...
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    First day and STRUCK DUMB AN AMAZED!!!!!!

    ICRN2008 replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also felt overwhelmed when I started nursing school, and I sometimes doubted whether I would be able to become a good nurse. I was terrified to speak to patients, and the first time I did discharge...
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    Overall Body Numbness and Irritability

    ICRN2008 replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    The transition from school to a career, coupled with the stress of being a new nurse, is a lot for anyone to handle. If you feel like you are having a hard time coping and this has been going on for...
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    Parent Pet Peeves

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Pediatric

    That's too funny- do you by chance work with
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    Non smoking hospital: What is this?!!!

    ICRN2008 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is the last one in the area to go smoke-free. I am against the government interference in the affairs of private citizens. At the same time, the hospitals are all privately owned, and as...
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    New Job Blues, Any Input?

    ICRN2008 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you are in this situation. Being a new nurse and starting school are hard enough without having to deal with these types of issues. It is one thing for your manager to verbally commit...
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    What is the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    ICRN2008 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    A young man, who had relapsed for a third time with leukemia and had been hospitalized many times, told me that I was the sweetest nurse he had ever had. He is one of then nicest, most polite young...
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    New Nurse

    ICRN2008 replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I think I've heard it all, a new one comes along. When are managers going to get it through their head that new nurses (or experienced nurses who are new to a population or organization)...
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    Perscriptive Authortities...CRNA

    ICRN2008 replied to nurscestudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The correct term is "prescriptive authority". If you do a search, you will find many articles pertaining to this subject. Here is the link to the AANA's legal brief:...
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    How unprofessional is this NP??

    ICRN2008 replied to LibertyBellPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, that's pretty out of
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    Hesi Scandal at my School!

    ICRN2008 replied to yotoc's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably feel a sense of injustice just as you do. However, you are right to try not to let it affect you too much. The other students who were passed despite their poor HESI scores will...
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    straight shot to ped or general nursing?

    ICRN2008 replied to AllbreeJo's topic in Pediatric

    I also went into peds straight out of nursing school. I did a peds rotation in my last semester at the same hospital where I am now
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    Your earliest memories...

    ICRN2008 replied to nyapa's topic in Pediatric

    I remember getting lab draws for theophyline levels at age 4 and 5. (I had asthma as a child). It used to take 3 "nurses" (probably lab techs) to hold me down while I screamed and fought. Nobody...
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    Why do you love being a pediatric nurse?

    ICRN2008 replied to lolale's topic in Pediatric

    I enjoy most of my kiddos, even when they are giving me a hard time. Most kids are not jaded in the way that adults are, and I find their innocence refreshing. You can't sit and talk to most adults...
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    Nausea & Vomiting questions..

    ICRN2008 replied to linzz's topic in Pediatric

    I would be very straighforward with the physician about what you would like done. Do you want some tests run or some blood work drawn? Most peds docs are happy to honor parents' requests as long as...
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    Patients on Medicaid

    ICRN2008 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as I'm concerned, it is irrelevant whether or not my patients are on Medicaid or not. The only time I even need to know how they are paying for their visit is if they need to be connected with...
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    What next?

    ICRN2008 replied to Valanda's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an occupational health nurse who could come into the home and look a the environment? She may be able to give you some pointers. I agree with the above posters that ergonomics may play a...
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    Any NPs involved in clinical/basic research?

    ICRN2008 replied to Choko321's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most of the research nurse positions in my organization require a BSN but state that they prefer a MSN. I would check out the employment listings at your local teaching hospital or
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    EMAIL thank you letter after job interview?

    ICRN2008 replied to newmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sent my thank you letters by e-mail. I figure that they will arrive promptly, and most people check their e-mail more often than their snail mail. I do not think that there is a right or wrong...
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    I am stressed to the maxxxxx..

    ICRN2008 replied to rnbubbles04's topic in General Nursing

    There is a high probability of passing when you get 75 questions. Let us know how it