Salter444

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  1. Which Level? Extending What?

    Salter444 replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never hear physician extender ever. Midlevel is used in my setting only to describe a group but not an individual. The medical Director may say we expect to hire 4 mid-levels. However, I have...

  2. Non-competes

    Salter444 replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was told by other NPs NEVER sign a non-compete. Perhaps if the money was sick I may consider it, but there are too many places to work to be worried about a non-compete. Plus, half of the PAs and...

  3. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    Salter444 replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    The problem with finding your own preceptor is that the student does not care if the preceptor is good, knowledgeable or knows what the hell they are doing. The only important issue to the student is...

  4. Typical ICU shift

    Salter444 replied to RN416's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends on the unit and which facility. But typical day. 1. Arrive and find assignment 2. Find night nurse to get bedside report and review gtts, lines and GCS 3. Assess patient 4. Review labs 5....

  5. Online vs Traditional NP school

    Salter444 replied to Retired APRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The students with less RN experience probably benefit from a traditional brick and mortar setting where those with extensive nursing background do not need as much hand

  6. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    Salter444 replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion. His opinion is based on his view and not on research or facts - so take it with a grain of

  7. Can an accredited NP work as an RN (in scope) in Ohio?

    Salter444 replied to Iconic's topic in Advanced Practice

    The real question is WHY would anyone choose to work in

  8. America, party of 2

    Salter444 replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    If we start pulling at strings here (LOL) and deciding what we should be paying for and it impacts us. I have to share the cost for people having children and sending those rugrats to school. I do...

  9. FNP in hospitalist or internist role?

    Salter444 replied to ashurtle's topic in Advanced Practice

    I checked with by BON and have been told this state has no such restriction in practice. Ethical? I am not following how you claim it is an ethical

  10. America, party of 2

    Salter444 replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    we may all be speaking Russian by

  11. The difference between APN and FNP in NEW Jersey

    Salter444 replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The consensus model sort of died and has not taken hold as was

  12. Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Schedule Options

    Salter444 replied to Amy3901's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This reminded me of the nursing students who use to follow me as a ICU & ED nurse. Me: "where would you like to work when you graduate?" Student: "I want to work in CVICU or SICU" Me: "sounds...

  13. Foley Cath Insertion

    Salter444 replied to sammiesmom's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, it should. The delivery of healthcare is guided by science and not convenience. Again, these are guidelines and in a critical care setting we look at each patient individually. I worked as a...

  14. The difference between APN and FNP in NEW Jersey

    Salter444 replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From cradle to grave per the brochure ....however, your individual results may

  15. CABG recovery ratios?

    Salter444 replied to brook0224's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I worked in a few HCA facilities and we were always short and it was not uncommon to be doubled up. The goal was to be 1:1 for the first 6 hours as there were serial labs and lots to monitor. We had...

  16. Nurse practitioner vs Medicine turf war?

    Salter444 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Honestly some postings on here serve no purpose other than to stir stuff up and offer nothing of

  17. New grad struggles

    Salter444 replied to Pook_girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    A good preceptor has the job of teaching, evaluating and preparing you to work more independently. We would always use the ShXt Sandwich. You start with what the orientee does well, then what they...

  18. Foley Cath Insertion

    Salter444 replied to sammiesmom's topic in Critical Care

    The patient has the right to refuse care and tom insert against his consent is assault. No, the catheter insertion is not a nursing judgement it should require an order from a provider. back in the...

  19. IV in artery

    Salter444 replied to ICURN9414's topic in Critical Care

    Some difficult sticks we would use sonosite and you can see those darn arteries can be mighty close to where you want to

  20. Scope of Practice information.

    Salter444 replied to finally03gt's topic in Advanced Practice

    I lived in Texas and tried to find specific rules as far as FNP and like was mentioned above they do not exist. It depends on the facility and your comfort level. I worked in a facility where FNPs...

  21. New grad preparing for ICU

    Salter444 replied to DoulaJessie's topic in Critical Care

    I would not go crazy attempting to prepare - that is why you have an orientation to cover the basics and then you fill in the gaps as needed. I would have a basic grasp of hemodynamics and try to...

  22. How much training to ask for

    Salter444 replied to Nursebarebari's topic in Critical Care

    Orientation depends on experience, comfort level and basically the individual. The goal should be about 3 months for a newbie, but taking into account on how they do. In the ICUs where I worked we...

  23. FNP Student, need opinion on experience

    Salter444 replied to Cnrsego's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are going the FNP route you really do not need the ICU experience and at times it can confuse you when attempting to think outpatient while working critical care. I remember studying for exams...

  24. Maintaining nursing certifications as an NP

    Salter444 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have kept mine and every time i renew i wonder why the heck am I keeping them. I let my PALS expire but nothing

  25. FNP pay

    Salter444 replied to Littlenurse08's topic in Advanced Practice

    I made $45/hr plus shift diff as an RN in Texas. I have heard Tenn and Alabama are not the best places to work. Texas pays very well compared to many states and has no state income tax. A New FNP...