MasterNursinator

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1. Acute Care NP without ICU experience?

   MasterNursinator posted a topic in NP Students

   I am in an acute care NP program (pediatric) and I have never worked in an ICU. I applied in the past but timing didn't work out and I stayed on my med-surg unit. Now I am busy with school and about to start clinical. My job has moved me to PT days w...

2. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

   MasterNursinator replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in New Nurse

   I never got this at my first job. I think they all saw me as being incompetent simply because I was new. I changed jobs 6 months later and had no trouble from then on. I do not recommend changing after 6 months, though. Wherever you go, stay at least...

3. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

   MasterNursinator replied to Alexxoxox's topic in NP

   I am working on my NP right now. I absolutely would have LOVED to go to medical school. It's not that I just HAD to be a doctor. I just love learning. I am absolutely obsessed with medical knowledge. If someone gave me a free ride today I would drop ...

4. Don't like my first NP job

   MasterNursinator replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in NP

   I love the idea of speaking to the MD about your concerns. He/she needs to be aware you are unhappy. It benefits them to keep you around! Make a strong case for what needs improved, why, and how. It stinks that burden falls on you but it does. I also...

5. Being an RN vs being an NP?

   MasterNursinator replied to renae0404's topic in NP Students

   I am working on my NP degree right now so here is what I can speak to: Education- To become an RN I got a Bachelor's degree. To become a NP I am getting my Master's degree. Skills- As an RN I assess for changes in patient condition but I do not diagn...

6. Needing encouragement: I think I regret being an FNP

   MasterNursinator replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Advanced

   Try places you wouldn't normally consider, like a health department. Take a lower paying job for a year or two until you have that coveted experience. If you absolutely can't find one, get a post masters ACNP certificate and you'll be all set.

7. Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

   MasterNursinator replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced

   I know of 2 and they are both fantastic NPs.