Slhengy

Slhengy

Cardiac, Ortho, Med/Surg, ICU, Quality

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About Slhengy

Slhengy has 10 years experience and specializes in Cardiac, Ortho, Med/Surg, ICU, Quality.


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  1. Anyone here attending a DNP program that does not require attendance to the university in any way? I am looking for 100% online with no immersion or labs at the university. Preferably a program that...
  2. Went Home Dilaudid in Pocket

    This is exactly why we shouldn't get into the habit of carrying medications in our pockets. I don't even carry my narcotic lock box keys in my pocket because I know people have taken them home before....
  3. I work corrections and work 5p to 5a. I maintain my weight by eating Keto. Carbs are what kills us at night so just avoid them. Eat lots of jerky, eggs, meat and vegetables. I know you are tired but...
  4. babyNP.....That's not true here in Colorado. Our brick and mortar schools still make you get your own practicums. I am attending
  5. Did she live in Washington or another location? Just wondering if I need to move
  6. Does anyone here have a list of Universities that pre-arrange practicums for NP students? I am so sick and tired of trying to find my own while trying to go to school and work. This is absolutely...
  7. FNP vs. Adult/Gero

    I won't lose any credits if I remain in the same school, which I intend to
  8. Hi NP's! I have completed my first year of my FNP and have about two classes left before I start practicum. Because I selected FNP, I have to do a pediatric practicum. Problem is.....I don't really...
  9. I am just now looking for my practicum sites. So far I have a verbal commitment for a county jail, an Urgent Care and a SNF. I still have to look for a women's health clinic and a PEDS clinic. You...
  10. Sadly, Colorado loses it's new NP's to other states after passing the boards, due to the 1000 hours that we have to be "supervised" by a physician to gain prescriptive authority. The problem we are...
  11. Intimidated by Younger Nursing Students

    I was 37 when I completed my RN, 43 when I completed my BSN and I am now 49 working on my FNP. You can do this! Do not let ANYONE intimidate you! Go in to your class with confidence and tell yourself...
  12. Correctional setting or clinical setting??

    I am a BSN currently working in a jail and also pursuing my FNP. I plan to work here as an NP once I
  13. Correctional setting or clinical setting??

    I would work PRN for both the hospital and jail and see which one you like better. I bet you like the jail better. Hospitals are notorious for overworking their nurses to the point of them leaving the...
  14. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    I haven't done any of those things that you listed and I don't think it is fair to assume that any nurse has or compare us to inmates. That is stretching it a