IsabelK

IsabelK

Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

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  1. "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    IsabelK replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What the heck is a Noctor-really? I'm a Nurse Practitioner. I'm not some fake physician. I am, however, a doctor. You can call me Dr. K if you want, but I usually go with Isabel. I think murse is...

  2. Schedule II prescribing query

    IsabelK replied to chrisdo92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. Each state has regulations about what you can prescribe and when, especially the scheduled drugs. Do what your BON has said-you'll be able to prescribe those meds soon enough. Don't...

  3. Dr. denigrates NPs, cites low IQ etc

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

    ~Looks down at self: nope, not short (okay, I am short), not capsule shaped, and not (thank god or I'd be having my LFTs checked) yellow.~ On a more serious note: I know NPs I wouldn't go to, just...

  4. Recommendation for pharm ceu’s? Preparing to recertify

    IsabelK replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you want some online stuff, here's 3 of my favorites: Netce.com Westernschools.com RN.com There's about 20 websites I use regularly depending on what I'm looking for. Also check out Fitzgerald,...

  5. Do APNPs continue learning?

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

    I have to do a certain amount of education to maintain my certification. My employer also requires continuing education. All of the NPs and other APRNs I know actually like learning. Did I really...

  6. What do you sign?

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

    On my lab coat Isabel K, DNP Nurse Practitioner On my signature: Isabel K, DNP,

  7. Any NPs miss being an RN?

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

    I'm still an RN. If you're asking if I miss bedside nursing or being a unit manager, nope....Love what I'm doing

  8. BSN-DNP interview, Loyola, 2015

    IsabelK replied to harley09's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I graduated from Loyola University New Orleans' MSN - DNP program in 2015. I did the NP, not the executive leadership, track. The first question I remember them asking was why I wanted a DNP. Then it...

  9. What Is the Problem???

    IsabelK replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just to comment on the paystubs--my company has a VPN (we're all technically telecommuter) and we all log in to see our pay stubs. We can download them and save them as

  10. Orders from hell...

    IsabelK replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is a legitimate order in some of the LTCs I work in where smoking is still allowed for some of the residents. Do I agree? Nope, but I also feel like if you're talking about someone in his...

  11. Orders from hell...

    IsabelK replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure...but it's endemic in some of the nursing homes. I would hazard a guess and say "none of the schools I attended" because all my instructors would have killed anyone who didn't get vitals and...

  12. Orders from hell...

    IsabelK replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    No, thank god....but we also made sure to print the tele strip for the same timeframe...lol. By the way, he never did that

  13. DNP & FNP concurrent-too much?

    IsabelK replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many schools set it up for you to do the two at the same time. If you can do it that way, why not? I didn't do it that way, but some of the folks who graduated with their DNP with me graduated having...

  14. Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

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

    1. I worked full time while completing my program. I did have a hard time getting my clinical in, but I also found that working per diem during my last semester helped. Per diem made it easier to...

  15. Orders from hell...

    IsabelK replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorites when I was a hospitalist NP: I'm sitting on a tele unit at end of the night shift finishing some documentation. Nurse doesn't realize I'm sitting there. Calls on-call hospitalist...

  16. Orders from hell...

    IsabelK replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Actually, I can relate to this one. Many of the LTCs I've been based at I've actually had to write: Vital signs (whatever timeframe): Oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temp, pulse, respirations....

  17. Nurse Practitioner Restrictions

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

    Tori22NP-C: Check the Florida Board of Nursing. It'll tell you your scope of practice allowable under Florida

  18. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

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

    I carry two phones all the time: my personal phone which I put on silent. I use it for references like Omnio and the Merck Manual. My company provides work cell phones which we are required to carry....

  19. LTC NP

    IsabelK replied to NPwoman's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an ANP working in long term care, but I'm not a facility hired NP. I work for a company that contracts to the facility to provide NPs for residents who have a specific insurance plan. On an...

  20. LPN LTC Horror Story

    IsabelK replied to elfin1871's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I'm based at doesn't use standing orders for PRN bowel meds or meds for fever. I don't have a problem with PRN bowel meds (the policy is not to use MOM, thank god). I do want a call for...

  21. Advice for BSN-DNP schools (with FNP speciality)

    IsabelK replied to localgirl85's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I did my DNP though Loyola University New Orleans. Loved the program. Loved the majority of the professors. Did go down 4 times in 2 years. Twice for intensives, once to defend, and once to graduate....

  22. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    IsabelK replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In NYS there are uncertified nursing assistants who can be called any number of things such as PCT (patient care tech), PCA (patient care assistant), NA (nursing assistant), etc. Home health aids are...

  23. Which Level? Extending What?

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

    I dislike the terms mid-level provider and physician extender for advance practice nurses. My practice is my own. I am independently licensed as an RN and as an NP. I am also Dr. K. In NYS, I do not...

  24. Autonomy + Skills + Satisfaction

    IsabelK replied to IBSavn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Adult Nurse Practitioner--Board Certified. Got the DNP after getting the NP. Work in skilled nursing facilities. Worked in acute care for 19 months when I got out of school and then a geriatrics...

  25. Are there any NPs who could answer a few questions for me?

    IsabelK replied to emm13's topic in Advanced Practice

    What is your job title? Adult Nurse Practitioner. What are your responsibilities at your job? I work with a company that places nurse practitioners in nursing homes to manage medical issues/day to day...