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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. forget to cap pens and all my pockets get ink stains an...

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 I was asking for. I responded that yes there is r...

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 without the attending approval. At the minimum I...

per the ANA

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 say I will be a lifelong learner and hopefully ther...

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 plan is to have DNP only nurse practitioners. You ...

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 make more than a BSN. A DNP holds a higher level o...

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

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, BSN is silly as as and RN you should be expected to ...

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 ages ago that the entry level for professional nursin...

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 patient will just go next door where someone will and t...

Most places I have seen FNP

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 an office manager problem and those can be sticky -...

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 need to withdraw - or god forbid you fail. Until ...

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 to insurance companies. there is way more than jus...

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 practitioner. I do get the consensus of the follo...

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. Nothing! Some examples: 1) nurse enters the room and ...

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 position changes. I admit I get stuck into practices tha...

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 hospital with decent hours and better pay. My ques...

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 nurse determined the ESI and the midlevel could pul...

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 they made as an RN. I cannot imagine any of them ...

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 turnover for the particular position Good Luck!!!!

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 experienced nurses but we either ignore it or just t...

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 graduation and became excellent nurses. The ones who ...

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 with or without the lab coat. I am always introduc...