IsabelK

IsabelK

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  1. Nurses forced to work as aides

    IsabelK replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Um....last I checked if a CNA can do it, so can an LPN. If a CNA or an LPN can do it, so can an RN. Get over it. It's part of nursing care. As an NP, I still help out when I have time and see that...

  2. The Blue Hair Nurse

    IsabelK replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I would never say that anyone with tats, piercings, odd hair colors etc. are not or do not have the potential to be great nurses. Just saying that in terms of professionalism, they should be hidden at...

  3. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    IsabelK replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or, as I said earlier in the thread: "If you need it up, put it up. If you need it down put it down." My husband leaves the seat up at home, I leave it down. Takes two seconds to move it to the...

  4. The Blue Hair Nurse

    IsabelK replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing as a profession wants to be seen as professional, nurses should look and act the part. No funky do's. No visible tats and piercings. Dress like you want to be part of a professional team of...

  5. Hospitals with the Strictest Visiting Hours

    IsabelK replied to JB574's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to remember, but I think 8 AM - 8 PM on the general units. ICU was 2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in the afternoon, 2 hours in the evening. All the places I worked at would let family stay...

  6. Ancc

    IsabelK replied to kayemi3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When I took ANCC's exam 4 years ago, I used their study materials. I admit to being one of those who did well without sitting in a classroom. I purchased their streaming review and downloaded the...

  7. AANP failed

    IsabelK replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Although you took AANP, check out ANCC's review material. I used that (all online streaming, slides provided for you to print). The instructor would get to a point and say, "This makes an excellent...

  8. Long Term Care Job?

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

    I'm in the middle of orientation for LTC. Been an NP for 4 years, spent two in geriatrics and two in acute care. I'm getting 6 weeks of orientation, then will be on my own. But on my own is kind of a...

  9. Frustrated

    IsabelK replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Been there, done that. Left. The kicker--loved the patients and families. Wasn't hard to leave the job, it was hard to leave the

  10. He/She Said What!?

    IsabelK replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    From a physician where I used to work: "Nurse practitioners should only be doing what the doctor wants them to--they're just nurses with prescription pads." Um....let's say that I

  11. Do you text your patients?

    IsabelK replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    Simple answer: NO! If they need to reach me, there are phone numbers to

  12. Notice of Termination Expectations

    IsabelK replied to psychNP2013's topic in Advanced Practice

    My previous NP employers generally asked for 2 - 4 weeks. I've always given 4 - 5 weeks. I find that it gives people a chance to adjust schedules, let patients know, and it means leaving on a much...

  13. First NP interview for long term care

    IsabelK replied to glorious1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ask about the specific responsibilities of the position, how long an orientation you will get, what are the day to day expectations, etc. You do want to know about the bonus, but you want to make sure...

  14. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    IsabelK replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok--here's my take: If the seat is up when you walk in and you need it down, put it down. If it's down when you walk in and you need it up, put it up. Really? Is this what we're worried about? How...

  15. HELP DNP vs FNP

    IsabelK replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you Let me know if you just need to

  16. HELP DNP vs FNP

    IsabelK replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You're

  17. HELP DNP vs FNP

    IsabelK replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Riburn3: I'm going to take the questions you asked by paragraph... 1) Yes, the cost is worth the end result. I got more bang for my buck in the DNP program than in the MSN program. I learned a lot...

  18. HELP DNP vs FNP

    IsabelK replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    But in many ways it's that simple: If you do not feel it adds value to your individual situation or you don't want to spend the money, don't. You're absolutely right in that for many people it's not a...

  19. PTO for CME?

    IsabelK replied to Packstudentfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would almost think it depends on the practice--do other practitioners get similar benefits packages? It does seem a little low to me, but then again, I just left a company that gave me no CME money...

  20. What kind of NP are you and what is your work setting?

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

    Through yesterday: outpatient geriatric consulting and primary care. Starting Monday: nursing home based NP. Goal is to keep residents out of hospitals. Love

  21. HELP DNP vs FNP

    IsabelK replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not only did I increase my clinical expertise, but also my ability to deal with caregivers of people with dementia and other chronic conditions. And in the end, yes, it made a difference: I just took...

  22. From an MD no less!!

    IsabelK replied to delawaremalenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think in this one, we have to agree to

  23. From an MD no less!!

    IsabelK replied to delawaremalenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not a mid-level provider. I have as much formal education as a physician and in my field, I do exactly what a physician does. I object to the term on the premise that referring to myself as a...

  24. Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    IsabelK replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've seen that. I flat out won't write for the meds. They are welcome to go somewhere

  25. Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    IsabelK replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Frankly, they