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  1. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting my primary care section of my FNP program in the fall and I am starting to look for some preceptors willing to work with me. Does anyone have any advice on trying to locate preceptors?...

  2. Break Relief RN

    shell1983 replied to nwnikki's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That sounds like a great idea! We have been working so short, so breaks are impossible (Sadly a common issue that many nursing units

  3. April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    shell1983 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    oh, my! How am I going to explain this one to

  4. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had been thinking about joining an organization to network a little more. Thank you for your help, much

  5. RN salary expectations

    shell1983 replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

    That is about average in my

  6. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with you, this issue needs to go public. The classes alone are pretty stressful, but adding the stress of attempting to find our own preceptor is frustrating. As you said, it takes away time...

  7. Failed NCLEX twice need advice

    shell1983 replied to M2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried taking a review class? I had attended a one day Kaplan NCLEX review, which I thought was really helpful. They gave tips on how to break a part the questions. The day before the test I...

  8. New nurse. What do I need?

    shell1983 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on passing the NCLEX

  9. New nurse. What do I need?

    shell1983 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Stethoscope, extra pens ( I keep some in my locker, they always get lost/someone picks it up), hand lotion, OTC meds like Tylenol in locker. We have workstations on wheels in which all of our supplies...

  10. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought it was going to be a little different. I was under the impression that the school was really helpful in obtaining preceptors. It sounds like they will be helpful if we do not have success...

  11. Nursing Boards control of Nurses

    shell1983 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think that social media is the appropriate location to express your frustrations/anger about nursing care. It would be beneficial for the nurse to talk with the facility that he or she is...

  12. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is a great idea! I will check them out tonight. Thank

  13. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank

  14. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    At our orientation, the reason they gave us is that they do not want us all calling and overwhelming staff. I can see this to a certain point, because we do have a lot of nursing programs in this...

  15. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The program will help us, but they want us to try and get our own first. Thanks for the advice! I will check w/ my primary care

  16. December 2016 Top 8 Captions Contest - Select $100 Winner

    shell1983 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Male- So, you are a nurse. I got this awful pain in my stomach. It really hurts when I eat. What is wrong with me?! Female- No, just no! Haven't had my coffee

  17. Preparation for FNP program

    shell1983 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be starting my FNP program at Carlow at the end of August. Does anyone have any suggestions on supplies/electronics that helped them with studying? Also what is your opinion on flash drives...

  18. Preparation for FNP program

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had started a new job a few months ago, so that I will only be working three 12 hour shifts per week. So I think that will help me with studying and getting in my clinical hours. I think my books...

  19. What Is It Like Being A LPN Student?

    shell1983 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I had started out as an LPN and then continued on for my RN. I had done a full time LPN program in which it was one year. We started out doing one clinical per week at the various hospitals,...

  20. Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    shell1983 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    No, You do not have a fever of 102.5! Your temperature is 98.0. Your doctor will be rounding

  21. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    shell1983 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1. Be respectful and work with your CNA's/PCT's on your unit- they can either make or break your day. 2. Realize you do not know everything and it is important to ask questions. 3. This took me some...

  22. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    shell1983 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I am leaving on time

  23. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    shell1983 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    ...their roommate on the

  24. Carlow FNP program

    shell1983 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I was just notified that I have been accepted to the FNP program at Carlow. I am so excited to get started in this journey starting in August. I was curious to hear if anyone has had any...

  25. Anxiety has taken over

    shell1983 replied to IndyRN12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so sorry that you are going through this tough time in your career. I would suggest talking to the hospital EAP. Also what about transferring to another unit in the same hospital? I am hoping...