RNtoNNP BSN, DNP, APRN

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   MSN vs. DNP in NNP

   RNtoNNP replied to NICURNSF's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I personally chose to get my DNP for a couple reasons, but that isn't to say that the DNP is the right path for everybody. I went back for my DNP after only 3 years of NICU experience, so adding...
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   RNC-NIC results

   RNtoNNP replied to nursebaileyy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I think Coronavirus has changed how NCC is doing things. They used to give out results right away, but aren't anymore (at least for right now). I took my NNP certification exam through NCC on a...
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   Looking for Jobs

   RNtoNNP replied to Neonatalnurse012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am graduating in May and got an NNP job in January. Both of the offers I got are from hospitals that have a pretty significant NNP shortage right now, so they are hiring on a continuous basis until...
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   how to keep research articles organized

   RNtoNNP replied to NPSpear's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I save my articles to specific folders on my computer rather than printing them off because I find that easier to navigate. I have a large folder for my DNP project and then put articles in individual...
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   Working Holidays? 5 Ways to Make It Work for You

   RNtoNNP replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that having a positive attitude makes a huge difference in how we handle working the holidays. Yes, it stinks to work the holidays, but it stinks for our patients and their families to have to...
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   On Call System

   RNtoNNP replied to BabyRN1023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   35 bed level III unit. Everyone except for the charge nurses has to sign up for one night call shift in every six-week schedule. If the on-call person is not called in for their shift, they are...
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   Creighton DNP

   RNtoNNP replied to educatemeplease's topic in Post Graduate Students

   So far it's mostly been listening to recorded lectures and taking weekly quizzes along with posting on discussion boards. Typically there have been powerpoint notes to go along with the recorded...
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   Creighton DNP

   RNtoNNP replied to educatemeplease's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I think Creighton has a really good program and I've been impressed so far. I know someone from undergrad who is in the FNP program and we took the exact same classes the first two semesters. I think...
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   Creighton DNP

   RNtoNNP replied to educatemeplease's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I am working full-time while doing Creighton's DNP-NNP program part time. I'm currently in my 3rd semester and while it's been a bit tricky to balance school and work, it's still manageable. My...
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    Well baby transports

    RNtoNNP replied to vintage_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I find it interesting that this is so different in other areas! We had another set of twins once who were brought to our hospital because mom delivered while on vacation nearby and our hospital was...
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    Let's vent about the good

    RNtoNNP replied to Emm_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I LOVE that you posted this because, you're right, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and forget why we do this. I had a moment just yesterday that reminded me why I love my job. I was taking...
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    Well baby transports

    RNtoNNP replied to vintage_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my area transports are done only if there is a medical need. If babies are transported to our level III NICU, they stay there until discharge, and if we transfer a baby to a level IV NICU, that...
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    Level 3...not good enough?

    RNtoNNP replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level III NICU that sounds pretty similar to yours, and I'm also in my first year of a 4-year NNP program. I've had about 3.5 years of NICU experience and I know I was worried about not...
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    Handheld blood analyzers

    RNtoNNP replied to kataraang's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My unit uses a different bedside lab analysis system called epoc (epoc® Blood Analysis System - Alere). It works similarly to the iStat and also requires just 0.1mL of blood. Bedside RNs are taught...
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    MSN vs DNP for NNP

    RNtoNNP replied to Nicunurse13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do like it. It is a good program. It's almost entirely online, so I am able to do it while working full-time in a different