lela186

lela186

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  1. AANC ACNP exam

    lela186 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am taking the AANC ACNP exam this Monday. I am really nervous about it. I have been studying the Barkley review course like crazy but I know that it has changed so much. I have heard of some...

  2. AANC ACNP exam

    lela186 replied to lela186's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BTW, it should be ANCC exam. I was really tired and worn out when I typed this last night!

  3. AANC ACNP exam

    lela186 replied to lela186's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, I have been studying like crazy and keep waking up at night repeating silly facts like CD4 counts, ect. I'll be glad when this is over with

  4. Masters in Nursing??

    lela186 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in school for NP and that does not seem to be the case here in KY. A lot of the physicans here utilize NP's and we actually have a shortage; they want more! I know some physicans don't think that...

  5. new to triage

    lela186 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello! I have been working at an ER an hour from where I live that generally sees about 300 pts a day. I recently took a job 5 minutes from my house in a local ER that sees about 45-50 pts a day. Here...

  6. ON-line NP programs

    lela186 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm attending University of Southern Indiana's online ACNP program. It's a good program and accredited. The webiste is www.usi.edu for more

  7. Army Medic 68w

    lela186 replied to doctorita's topic in General Nursing

    Im in the Reserves, my husband in a Guard recruiter! I can say that I think the Guard does tend to get more money then at least what I got as a Reservist. I guess it just depends on what each branch...

  8. Thinking about going into the Army Reserves

    lela186 replied to jtaylo14's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the Army Reserves and I am deployed now. The strap program pays 2500 a year only whether you go full time or part time. You are still deployable while you are in school. For example,...

  9. Troops being sustained by antidepressants

    lela186 replied to martinb216's topic in General Nursing

    As a military nurse who is currently deployed, I see how the effects of the war are affecting soldiers of all ages and socioeconomics everyday. If someone needs help, whether it be therapy or...

  10. Assult and battery of staff

    lela186 replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    File charges now! No one should put up with abuse from anyone, patient or not. Everyone has the right to work in a safe and protected enviroment. Obviously, your hospital is not supplying that! What...

  11. Pt with mi

    lela186 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, a pt that is having an MI is transferred to ICU for close and careful monitoring. With an MI, a part of the heart is dying and therefore it is alot easier for a pt to code,ect. Most of...

  12. RN vs. PA

    lela186 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    The PAs hat work with us in my ER are great to work with. They will help out when we need it. The NP's will as well. I guess it depends on the

  13. Patient phone call - advising them

    lela186 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are not allowed to give medical advice on the phone. We are told that it is their decision to come in, to come on in if they feel like they need to be seen. We also usually connect them to the...

  14. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    lela186 replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    I am now working with injured soldiers, it is very rewarding and I feel like I can really see the benefits of nursing again. It is nice to be appreciated and to help people who have given so

  15. Paying for Nursing School

    lela186 replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your decision to go to nursing school. I also did not work much during nursing school and took out loans to pay for them. It left me with quite the debt. I joined the Army Reserves...

  16. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    lela186 replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    I can completely understand your frustration. I work at a 40bed ER that sees 75,000 pt a year. We have 1 MD on on nights for all of the patients and we may have a CN(who doesn't take pt) and 2-3 other...

  17. Anyone here at Ft Bliss?

    lela186 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello! I will soon be traveling to Ft Bliss for a 6 mo. mobilization with the Reserves. Anyone have any good information they would like to share?

  18. Anyone here at Ft Bliss?

    lela186 replied to lela186's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the reply! I leave on Saturday so I appreciate the info! Thanks

  19. All Ye Shall Benefit...

    lela186 replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    1. Most of our patients get 12 lead EKG's. These include people with syncopal episodes, CP or other cardiac problems, OD's, trauma's, codes, drunks/druggies, SOA, Abd pain/NV (esp if over 40 y.o.), hx...

  20. Army Nurse Forums

    lela186 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone! I am soon to be joing the Army as a nurse and was wondering if anyone knows of any good forums that are pretty active where I can find some good information about military life in...

  21. army nurse training

    lela186 replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    Hi! I am currently also attempting to join active duty. I am coming from the Reserves and have had 1 1/2 years experience in a high acuity, large ER. I asked this same question of my recruiter and you...

  22. Help me! Freaking out bad over Nclex

    lela186 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay someone has to have an answer to this out there, it is driving me crazy! I posted this on the Nclex forum, but I need some help ASAP! I took the Nclex yesterday (Friday) morning. All of my...

  23. Help!! Took the Nclex and freaking out!

    lela186 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay someone has to have an answer to this out there, it is driving me crazy! I took the Nclex yesterday (Friday) morning. All of my friends have been checking the kentucky BON the next day and...

  24. Help me! Freaking out bad over Nclex

    lela186 replied to lela186's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, I thought that you had to pay it when you went to check it online. Do you think I will be able to check pearson vue tomorrow? It says two bussiness days, but lord I hope I don't b/c that would be...

  25. thinking about NP, need advise

    lela186 replied to raiderfan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi! I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. Does anyone know of any schools where you can go ADN to MSN or NP without having your BSN? My mom has an ADN and has had it for 16 years,...