Alikatz08

Alikatz08

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  1. Initiating Evidence Based Practices

    Alikatz08 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, we also have implemented delayed bathing too, which makes me happy. So many benefits of this! Parents often ask if the baby will be bathed immediately and then we explain why we aren't doing that...

  2. Initiating Evidence Based Practices

    Alikatz08 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It works great with moms who have epidurals or are in bed for a period of time. Lay them on their side with the ball in between their legs and it gives them a good wide open pelvis. With the moms I've...

  3. Induction

    Alikatz08 replied to danikrautrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work it's very similar to how RunBaby explained her unit to be like. I have never had 3 inductions at the same time, ugh. I only had 3 patients at the same time once, very briefly until...

  4. Online vs. Brick&Mortar NP Programs

    Alikatz08 replied to kvisintine's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think many employers care whether it was a degree obtained online or on campus, as long as the school is accredited and you passed your boards. There are many well known brick and mortar...

  5. Question for current or studying NP's

    Alikatz08 replied to HansenRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's because she took them through her Leadership MSN already, but both programs have the same core

  6. Olivet Nazarene FNP

    Alikatz08 replied to Mel73's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have no experience with the program (and if others had a fine experience, then ok), but I do have experience with speaking with their advisors who had told me they had students who were from my...

  7. bored to tears

    Alikatz08 replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    There has got to be a Chalk Thrower Victims Anonymous group out

  8. I hate nursing school (and it is not because it is hard)

    Alikatz08 replied to baleen's topic in General Students

    Shadow a few specialties, you will gain some useful perspectives on nursing. Once you're out in the work force you learn a heck of a lot! However, if you really feel that nursing isn't for you, then...

  9. Funding or loan repayment for nrsg grad school?

    Alikatz08 replied to jenbrown1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement programs. My employer offers up to a certain amount depending on if you're full or part time. They also offer a certain percentage off if an employee attends...

  10. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it's individual (rolling basis now), so people even in FNP aren't hearing all at once if they're accepted or not. I would assume it's similar in other specialties, but of course don't quote me...

  11. Do you stalk anyone here?

    Alikatz08 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

  12. Which is more import: lower section rate or supportive management ?

    Alikatz08 replied to ArreisBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And also implementing evidence based practices. As the poster noted above, do your research and present it to the unit, etc. For example in my experience the Peanut Balls have been successful so far...

  13. Initiating Evidence Based Practices

    Alikatz08 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Last year my unit implemented skin to skin in the OR as evidence-based and last month we started using Peanut Balls! So far I have used them several times on my patients with epidurals (mix between...

  14. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats to you both!!! When you say you received your letter, was it a letter in the mail or email (I thought I heard them mention it'll be emailed during the

  15. G1PO INDUCTIONS

    Alikatz08 replied to Surfandnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a policy in place where elective inductions have to be at least 39 weeks and need a favorable bishop score filled out, as well as filling out extra paper work so it can get approved. Any...

  16. Which APN degree?

    Alikatz08 replied to bnlgoodrichRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sadie beat me to it. What she said! Yes, difference is CNM's have larger scope of practice by being able to deliver babies. If you aren't interested in delivering, WHNP is a great alternative. Several...

  17. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yup, just a waiting game now. We just have to hang in there....easier said than

  18. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't have an exact answer for this and may be wrong (and can't speak for previous years), however as far as I know and heard they choose who is admitted into the programs through the interviews....

  19. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I felt good leaving as well. Good vibes to everyone here! Crossing my fingers! Yes, definitely have to think

  20. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Even with a car I am nervous about transportation lol. I figured the way I took for my interview (drove the entire way straight down and for the way back took the ferry to Bridgeport, which made the...

  21. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My group was also mixed. A few suits and some other nice outfits as well. When you say you got the feeling that you were all already going to be accepted, was that after the interview was over or when...

  22. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Went well, had a good time! Was told we should hear by March (I am hoping for late Feb, this waiting game is never easy). Admissions doesn't meet until

  23. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck Kim! I will be heading to bed shortly too, have a long trip

  24. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am interviewing at 3 pm and coming from

  25. Stony Brook FNP Interview

    Alikatz08 replied to Pepsiyoung's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am also interviewing for FNP