CocoaLoverFNP

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  1. Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been practicing as a bedside nurse for 8 years and doing it for another 2 weeks. I honestly prefer to be alone during my lunch break. The floor is really busy, phone is off the hook, patients...

  2. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am "friends" with my coworkers on FB but i filter what i share to

  3. INTERVIEW TROUBLE

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to Audri3456's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You really don't have to accept any offer right away. I also think it is best to think about all of your options before making your decision. You have to make sure that you will be happy with whatever...

  4. Anyone works at an Internal Medicine clinic?

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

    I really love these suggestions too! Thanks, Psychguy! The little things, like shaking hands, making eye contact, etc., really matter. You are right, the patients would feel more satisfied with the...

  5. Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to the smack's topic in California Nursing

    I took my NCLEX in Washington because of the same reason that it will take forever to get the authorization to test in CA. However, remember that endorsement could also take 2 to 4 months. I would...

  6. license by endorsement

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to DanaCheryseRN's topic in California Nursing

    About 60 to 90 days is for BRN endorsement. The website though will tell you that BRN processing takes about 6-8 weeks, but this varies! Type "timeline for endorsing CA license" in the search box....

  7. Anyone works at an Internal Medicine clinic?

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

    Thank you for the reassurance, Jules! Yes, i was pertaining to two students who had their clinic rotation there for several months and two NPs that had been working there for 1 year. They are not the...

  8. Anyone works at an Internal Medicine clinic?

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

    Thank you for this great info, Riburn! I will only have 1 month of clinic orientation but I am hoping this would be sufficient. I did my last rotation at an IM practice but that doesn't mean I know...

  9. Bsn to nurse practitioner

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to DREAM2RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If u want something easy, then you might not even like nursing at all. Being a nurse in itself is hard work! Adding more responsibilities or pursuing a different field of nursing requires additional...

  10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I would personally call the BRN, if I were you, to clarify this status message on Breeze. Clarifying this would help you know what is missing in your application and allow you to work on it while...

  11. Best Advice for earliest preparation for going to US

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to LTambot's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think it is best to finish school there only because it is cheaper there and you only have 2 more years or so to finish your BSN. Then you should know that there are only 2 states that would let you...

  12. Job Searching

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to dragn2623's topic in Advanced Practice

    Small clinics will sometimes post on craigslist and so far they have been legit. LinkedIn would also allow recruiters to contact you for available positions. I also added NP Jobs on facebook and they...

  13. Looking for a Preceptor

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to bbcewalters's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck,

  14. Commuting in Cali

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to Ajurlano's topic in California Nursing

    PB, La Jolla, North Park, Gaslamp, or Downtown are the best for single, 26 male, night life loving nurses. However, if you are day shift, the commute may be difficult especially during rush hour...

  15. Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you like psych, then go for psych NP. You could pursue that without going through the whole FNP program. However, i do not see the relation of "anesthesiology" with being an FNP. I'm sorry but i'm...

  16. Got surprised at work yesterday.

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    So inspiring! Congratulations :) Sorry for the RRT, you know that RRTs happen when everything/everyone seems nice/quiet/easy/happy on the floor lol By the way, i seriously thought that you were...

  17. Depressed LVN

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to nursesmith86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This post is true! This may only work with NP positions but after about 20 applications, I finally got a full time NP job through networking with my other NP friends. Other posters are right, someone...

  18. Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a LOT of other public schools, especially in California, that provide quality education. Although we now live in the modern times, these private/religious schools reserve the right to uphold...

  19. Full time or Casual

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad RN, I was thankful to have a full time job. I was able to learn a lot more and was able to practice on a lot of nursing skills. Consistency really helped me as a new RN on the floor. I...

  20. I feel so stupid...

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to missmaddie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all, design a study plan that will work for you. Practice questions are great. However, i believe that you must study the basic concepts and know then by heart. Create a study schedule and...

  21. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was a funny joke

  22. Nurse Practitioner Interview

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been to 4 interviews. I am a new grad FNP and they all had common questions: 1) when could you start? 2) tell me something about you. 3) are you looking for full or part time? 4) where did you...

  23. Parents wanting MD

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I had one preceptor before that introduces herself as the "healthcare provider" instead of the "nurse practitioner" because of this same reason. It would be proper to educate the patient about what...

  24. Low iron level with normal CBC

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to NurseNeLz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would most likely order a serum ferritin and TIBC first before prescribing iron. Knowing that these values support my ddx of IDA would help me sleep better at night. For this elderly patient, i...

  25. Nursing license in California

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CalebD05's topic in California Nursing

    You should type "timeline for endorsement of california RN license" in the search box. When you read that specific thread, you will find out that many nurses are waiting for their applications to be...