Slhengy

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

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1. Went Home Dilaudid in Pocket

   Slhengy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   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. I work for the Sheriffs office and they will come...

2. Evening Shift Nurse Trying to Improve Health

   Slhengy replied to SaggieRN87's topic in Stress 101

   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 you also need to exercise (cardio and weight train)...

3. Universities with prearranged NP Practicums

   Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in NP Students

   babyNP.....That's not true here in Colorado. Our brick and mortar schools still make you get your own practicums. I am attending one.

4. Universities with prearranged NP Practicums

   Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in NP Students

   Did she live in Washington or another location? Just wondering if I need to move there.

5. Universities with prearranged NP Practicums

   Slhengy posted a topic in NP Students

   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 absurd! I am single (without children) and I am willin...

6. FNP vs. Adult/Gero

   Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in NP Students

   I won't lose any credits if I remain in the same school, which I intend to do.

7. FNP vs. Adult/Gero

   Slhengy posted a topic in NP Students

   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 like kids all that much. It's just the way I am wire...

8. FNP Nurse Practioner in Colorado Springs

   Slhengy replied to Fel1993's topic in NP Students

   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 just have to put yourself out there and visit a few p...

9. FNP Nurse Practioner in Colorado Springs

   Slhengy replied to Fel1993's topic in NP Students

   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 running into is that all of the job postings require...

10. Intimidated by Younger Nursing Students

    Slhengy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    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 repeatedly that you can handle this! You will have...

11. Correctional setting or clinical setting??

    Slhengy replied to domenicbartolome's topic in Correctional

    I am a BSN currently working in a jail and also pursuing my FNP. I plan to work here as an NP once I graduate.

12. Correctional setting or clinical setting??

    Slhengy replied to domenicbartolome's topic in Correctional

    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 industry completely. Also there is more stress to...

13. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    Slhengy replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    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 bit.

14. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado

    [email protected]

15. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado

    I am in the Colorado Springs program because it's 100% online except for practicums.