zinaptl

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1. Georgetown FNP 2020

   zinaptl replied to jks_asu's topic in NP Students

   Any insight on the interview?

2. How much RN experience?

   zinaptl replied to amzyRN's topic in NP Students

   @kadphilly hi! I’d love to hear more about your experience. I’m a fresh new grad RN. I will be starting NP school in the fall when I officially have one full year of RN experience under my belt. I am extremely nervous to be the one to order tests and...

3. Feeling incompetent after rapid response

   zinaptl replied to zinaptl's topic in Cardiac

   @awaiting new name can we pace on a med surg floor without orders ?

4. Meet the GPA Requirement before apply for BSN-MSN/DNP?

   zinaptl replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Doctoral

   @Palliative Care, DNP hi! I am applying to this program and cannot find anyone to share their experience. I’ve already had a call with them and it sounds like a good program. Can you offer any insight on how it went for you?

5. BSN to DNP

   zinaptl replied to serenity's topic in NP Students

   Did you end up applying? I'm also new, I've been a nurse for six months now. By the time I actually start classes I'll have a full year of bedside and before I begin clinicals, I'll have 2 years at the bedside.

6. Feeling incompetent after rapid response

   zinaptl replied to zinaptl's topic in Cardiac

   I was able to put dfib pads on and grab the dfib. I also placed the pacing leads on and ekg leads but never pushed buttons. But I’m very thankful my charge was in there ASAP cuz I wouldn’t have known how to use the dfib at all! Thanks for the feedbac...

7. Feeling incompetent after rapid response

   zinaptl posted a topic in Cardiac

   My patient was admitted for third degree heart block on tele. HR 20’s-30’s never sustaining in the 20’s and completely asx. They began to have longer and longer pauses with O2 at 75% hr sustaining 20. We called a rapid and the MD gave orders to push ...

8. FNP vs AGACNP help

   zinaptl posted a topic in NP

   IDK what to do FNP track allows me to : Work in aesthetic/derm nursing if I choose to do that down the road. Work in a clinic setting. Makes me a good candidate for whatever job because I can work with all ages. What sort of rotations? nursing h...

9. Is there a CLINICAL DNP?

   zinaptl replied to PG2018's topic in Doctoral

   @HOPEforRNs Ideally I'd still like to focus on the medical side of it all once I become an FNP. I am brand new BSN grad and I work on tele right now. I absolutely love the medical side of it and knowing how to respond, giving medications etc. I just ...

10. MSN vs DNP

    zinaptl posted a topic in NP Students

    I am looking into becoming an FNP and applying to programs that start Fall 2021. I just don't know which route to take. For those that have their DNP, do you feel like there were enough courses in your program that taught you how to diagnose and trea...

11. Is there a CLINICAL DNP?

    zinaptl replied to PG2018's topic in Doctoral

    @sadiemae1123 Do you feel like there were enough classes in your DNP program to help you diagnose and treat patients? I heard the MSN route sets you up to diagnose and treat more so than a DNP route which is focused on evidenced based research and le...

12. FNP ACNP Dual Programs

    zinaptl replied to zinaptl's topic in NP Students

    @SopranoKris Thank you! Super helpful. That's the program I'm actually looking into applying! I just wasn't sure if it was online because I don't live anywhere near that state. Do they help you find your clinical instructors/placements? I saw a lot ...

13. FNP ACNP Dual Programs

    zinaptl posted a topic in NP Students

    I am so confused on what to choose. I am not sure if I want to pursue a DNP or MSN. I have heard that DNP is more focused on leadership/management and does not really enhance your clinical practice skills (correct me if I heard wrong). Seco...

14. RN residency

    zinaptl posted a topic in New Nurse

    Has anyone heard of Virginia Mason RN residency? or does anyone have experience working at this hospital? I am doing more research before I commit. What can I expect with a residency program? Anything helps thanks

15. Virginia Mason Residencies 2019

    zinaptl replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Washington

    When are the start dates for the residency? I applied but I am in Oregon for school and I don’t graduate till May