ACNP2017

ACNP2017

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  1. The future of NP education

    ACNP2017 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good afternoon, There seems to be so many "types" of NP schools and certifications. I don't necessarily think that does a service to NPs. Im disappointed that my program did not have the opportunity...

  2. The future of NP education

    ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The problem is that fact that there is no standard acute care NP program and certifying body that encompasses the entire lifespan. lol I wish there was. Yes it would make the program longer but it...

  3. Acute Care Clinical Sites

    ACNP2017 replied to kaylarn15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went in this order ...hospitalist, medical ICU, pulm ICU, CV ICU, then a combo of heart/lung transplant ICU. I had 7 years experience in the ER as an RN, so I didn't feel the need for

  4. The future of NP education

    ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a little pet peeve of mine. Having FNPs evaluating ESI 2s and 3s in the ER (not fast track/thru care/urgent care) is not ideal. Im getting my post-masters FNP so my marketability is larger for...

  5. New Grad NP - which job would you take?

    ACNP2017 replied to serenitylove14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UC without a doubt. Better experience and knowledge growth. Easier to transition into other NP roles. Those minute clinic Nps have a hard time finding work elsewhere

  6. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

    ACNP2017 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of the great things about NP's have been the RN experience they generally possess. I personally feel the bedside nursing experience is invaluable and sets us aside from PA's. Most NPs had to work...

  7. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    ACNP2017 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What type NP are you? AGACNP Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? Fort Worth, Texas - suburban Are you independent or in a group? GROUP How many years experience? New Grad What is your...

  8. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    ACNP2017 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any ER

  9. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

    ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sweet. Thanks Is it EM docs or EM

  10. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

    ACNP2017 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello! I passed the ANCC AG/ACNP boards yesterday! Wohoo. Anyways, Im moving to DFW Texas at the end of the month. My husband is already employed down there. Being a new NP grad, I feel like none of...

  11. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

    ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry for the delay. I have actually. I had an interview last week for a hospitalist position at one branch and another interview Tuesday for another hospitalist position at a second location. Im...

  12. PaO2 vs SaO2

    ACNP2017 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We draw ABG's all the time. We send them down to lab who processes it and posts the results just like any other blood work. I work at a stand alone ER - we also manage the vents until we get bed...

  13. Leave off grad school?

    ACNP2017 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello. I currently work full time however I would like to change hospitals. My question is whether or not I should leave my grad school on my resume. I don't want the managers to assume I will...

  14. What is your ER policy for lunch breaks?

    ACNP2017 replied to emergency_love's topic in Emergency

    We don't have anyone to cover for our lunches. We have a payroll variance book we have to fill out - otherwise they automatically withdrawal those 30 min from our

  15. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ACNP2017 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In our ER, we can use any PICC line that has confirmed placement and we have no difficulty getting blood return and easy flush. Then after we finish whatever we are doing - we flush with the...

  16. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ACNP2017 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I watched the video. Sorry, you're probably not going to get many accolades here. You lost me shortly after you stated the nurse "spewed BS"

  17. success at kent state nursing

    ACNP2017 replied to vania019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received my BSN thru Kent and now I'm in their MSN program. The professors are definitely hard - they like to weed out those who they dont feel fit. However, they make sure YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF. I...

  18. How important is appearance?

    ACNP2017 replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I have a coworker Im surprised got hired. She's loud, obnoxious, wears wrinkled scrubs that are too small for her, and has a constant odor of stale cigarettes. The amount and color of her make up...

  19. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    ACNP2017 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Well, kinda related. When I was in orientation for the ER - a wise nurse told me ..."its their emergency, not yours - slow down and

  20. New CNA and completely overwhelmed and upset;debating nursing

    ACNP2017 replied to Thatgirlaura's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you're new. You only shadowed for 6 days - you are not going to know everything and you are not going to have great time management skills right away. Take incidences like the foley cath brusing...

  21. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ACNP2017 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I kinda feel lucky. I can't say I have too many complaints from our ancillary departments. In the ER, the two main departments we work with the most is radiology and housekeeping. Radiology...

  22. Some Days I Can't Stop Crying

    ACNP2017 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes the world around us just 'sucks'. Just know you did everything within your power to help those who need you. You are not going to fix the world. Comfort those who are in pain, hold the hands...

  23. ER wait times

    ACNP2017 replied to kp1987's topic in Emergency

    Depends - If I see the midlevel or Dr carrying around the patients chart - I just go ahead and say that. "Dr XYZ is walking around with you chart. She will see you when she can". If we are...