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  1. APRN in scrubs?

    WIBound replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work as a hospitalist and we have the option to wear business attire or scrubs. I prefer scrubs as I tend to find different ways of getting dirty. I usually spill food on myself twice a day....

  2. Value Based Care

    WIBound posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Recently I applied for a position closer to home and a week ago I received an email thanking me for applying. The email went on to question my salary request and asked if I would be flexible in what...

  3. Neuro Check on awake, alert patient

    WIBound replied to Szbeylik's topic in Critical Care

    If your patient is alert it will make your neuro assessment much quicker. I have worked a Neuro ICU and sometimes they would keep QH near assessments as the residents were reluctant to step them down...

  4. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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  5. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started as an ADN and never thought I would spend another day in school, but over time I had the desire to lead instead of follow and even teach. Twenty years later and many years in school I can...

  6. Frustrated...

    WIBound replied to ByNonie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually, facilities are moving toward nursing being a BSN only club. The NP programs are also moving towards a DNP without MS option. Still, you will see MS NPs for years to come but the eventual...

  7. Frustrated...

    WIBound replied to ByNonie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I disagree... even rung up the ladder you go demonstrates an investment you have made in both your career and education. An RN with BSN should be paid more than an ADN. An RN with MSN again should...

  8. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You teem 'em "slam that sh@t in!"

  9. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    On a resume list every dang certification and education you have or could think of. It is when you sign your name keep it simple. A. Nurse, RN or A. Nurse, APRN..... However to sign A. Nurse, RN,...

  10. I am a student NP. Should I put RN-BSN on my resume?

    WIBound replied to whomiskim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would always laugh when nurses put BSN in charting or when signing their name when RN will be just fine. I think it is expected that the nurse should have the BSN and the ANA made the statement...

  11. It's time to vent!!!

    WIBound replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We are taught not to prescribe abx for colds and viral infections, but in the clinical setting time and time again it is done. I had one provider tell me that if they do not provide the abx the...

  12. Family NP as a hospitalist

    WIBound replied to russianbear's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most places I have seen

  13. Are NPs staff or providers?

    WIBound replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with prior comments that if you work for the clinic (in whatever entity) you are staff. And as an NP you are a provider and often referred to as a mid-level provider. Sounds to me you have...

  14. NP working as an RN - advice needed

    WIBound replied to MassRN2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why does your employer need to know your plans? Sure tell them you are in school and maybe they can work around your hours. You graduate in May, but what happens if an emergency comes along and you...

  15. New Grad - First Job

    WIBound replied to LoloFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a preceptor who is mega fast and she can see the patients in 15 minutes - most patients but what slows her down are the billion calls from pharmacies, labs, patients and calls she has to make...

  16. New grad first job

    WIBound replied to Junondfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP programs just don't bother to educate students about contracts and what is realistic. I try to read postings here and speak to working NPs and preceptors. It is so different from practitioner to...

  17. Autonomy?

    WIBound posted a topic in Critical Care

    I recently moved to a new state and took a PRN position at a teaching hospital. I have noticed the nurses at this facility will not consider any interventions unless a resident is by their side....

  18. Autonomy?

    WIBound replied to WIBound's topic in Critical Care

    Current EBP is hob flat with legs elevated not trendelenberg. AACN had a CEU online with 7 myths of critical care - it was interesting. It covered residual amounts and not turning off TF for...

  19. Stay or Go?

    WIBound posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am close to completing my NP program - 7 months to go (Woo Hoo)! I currently work in a horrible unit - I dread going every single day. I applied for and have an offer for a new job in a different...

  20. NPs in the Emergency Department

    WIBound replied to dee789's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Worked as a nurse in an ED that typically staffed with 2 MDs, 3-4 mid-levels (PAs and NPs). Typically there was a midlevel in triage with the nurse to to a quick eval and put in initial orders. The...

  21. Is this true? Salary Question

    WIBound replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my area I have a few friends graduate in the last year and they have started as brand new NP with salaries from 85k to 125K. Not bad for their first job and yes a few did take a pay cut from what...

  22. Interview questions

    WIBound replied to wanderlea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is a good idea to go in with questions for them...I would want to know: 1) what sort of support is available, esp being a new NP 2) how much training to the position 3) curious to know the...

  23. New nurse in ICU...help!

    WIBound replied to JesiD's topic in Critical Care

    Sadly, there will always be those hateful B-nurses you are rude and nasty. The love trying to belittle the younger ones cause they allow them to get away with it - they still try that garbage with...

  24. seasoned ICU nurses

    WIBound replied to kmunns1's topic in Critical Care

    I still believe any new nurse benefits from 6months to a year in med/surg or even a step-down area prior to entering ICU or ED. However, I worked with many nurses who entered the ICU right after...

  25. NP attire

    WIBound replied to ronrandallgabiola's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My school outlines that we are to wear business attire, lab coat and the school name badge at all times. However, my preceptors basically said to wear whatever which for me has been scrubs sometimes...