NurseKnope BSN, MSN, RN

NurseKnope has 12 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Neuro, Education.

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1. CPAP vs BIPAP

   NurseKnope posted a topic in NP

   Sorry if this has been posted before, I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'm having some confusion over CPAP and BIPAP, specifically in regards to ordering and ventilation. On our ventilated patients, if they are on CPAP trial they ar...

2. A fib RVR vs SVT

   NurseKnope replied to NurseKnope's topic in CCU

   Thanks for the responses, you guys. It was really helpful!

3. A fib RVR vs SVT

   NurseKnope posted a topic in CCU

   Sorry if this has been asked a lot, I’ve tried searching but couldn’t find anything. I’m having a hard time differentiating between a fib with rvr and svt. Is a fib always considered rvr if the rate is greater than 100? Does it become svt if the rate...

4. MSN in nursing education or informatics

   NurseKnope replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Educators

   Advice in terms of what?

5. AGACNP Residency?

   NurseKnope replied to NurseKnope's topic in NP

   Ahh yes "fellowship" does sound a lot more NPish. Thanks for sharing that list! As I suspected, my state doesn't have any fellowship programs, but this definitely gives me something to go on!

6. AGACNP Residency?

   NurseKnope posted a topic in NP

   I'm learning about residencies for NPs after graduation. Has anyone been through one? Did you think it was worth it? I don't have any in my geographical area, so would it be worth it to travel to another state for one? Are they paid or more like unpa...

7. AGACNP Residency?

   NurseKnope posted a topic in NP Students

   I've seen a few posts about residencies post graduation, and I had no idea those existed but I am very interested now! Is anyone thinking of doing one or has gone through one? What was your experience like and would you recommend? There are none in m...

8. No employment without "real" school!?

   NurseKnope replied to MissKitty's topic in NP Students

   Are you trying to apply for a DNP degree or a post master's MSN? I am currently enrolled in an ACNP post master's MSN with my first MSN being in nurse ED. I received credit for the classes I'd already taken (I was required to take the 3 P's for both ...

9. Clinicals for FALL

   NurseKnope replied to NurseKnope's topic in Educators

   Is there any plan for if a second wave comes in October? Here we are concerned they may close hospitals to students again when there is another wave (though it seems we never left the first one ?). We are trying to decide between doubling up on clini...

10. Clinicals for FALL

    NurseKnope posted a topic in Educators

    Here we are again!! It's planning time for fall. With all the COVID stuff going on, what are nursing programs in your areas doing for hands-on clinical experiences? Are hospitals still allowing students in your areas? Are schools allowing students t...

11. Prescription "cookbooks?"

    NurseKnope replied to NurseKnope's topic in NP

    Thanks for all the comments!! I have downloaded the epocrates app and it's pretty awesome!

12. MSN in nursing education or informatics

    NurseKnope replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Educators

    Hi! I don't know much about informatics, but I have an MSN in nursing edu! I love this degree... I love teaching! I have several friends that are in NP programs and I've successfully converted one or two of them. And there's a really good job market ...

13. Prescription "cookbooks?"

    NurseKnope posted a topic in NP

    I've had a few NP instructors tell me in the past they have "cookbooks" they like to carry with them - pharmacology books they've found helpful when they are prescribing a medication they don't prescribe super often as a refresher to know the correct...

14. Switching Specialties as an NP Student?

    NurseKnope replied to Nurse_Lo's topic in NP Students

    I had this question about switching when I was in school. My school basically told me I'd have to apply to the program I wanted to switch to, and then I would be considered along with the rest of the candidates. I agree with the person above who said...

15. Just Accepted! AGACNP Post MSN Cert

    NurseKnope posted a topic in NP Students

    Hi guys! I just found out I was accepted into an adult geri/acute care NP program for my post MSN. My other MSN is in nurse ED, so I'm a little nervous about going into a more practice type setting. I've done critical care for around 3.5 years and me...