amandaxyo BSN, MSN, RN

amandaxyo has 7 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, Outpatient Procedures, ER.

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1. New specialty bullying?

   amandaxyo replied to amandaxyo's topic in General Specialties

   You are totally right. I would hear, “I started off in the ED and I’ve been here for 20 years. I haven’t done anything else”. Okay…. So you were a new nurse in the ED? I have been a nurse and worked the floor first. I don’t get why they feel the need...

2. Wilkes University Fall 2021 MSN FNP

   amandaxyo replied to pittnurse24's topic in School Programs

   It appears as though we would take some of the same classes! I think the only difference is I would take a few less courses because of transferring coursework from my MSN.

3. Wilkes University Fall 2021 MSN FNP

   amandaxyo replied to pittnurse24's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations! I was accepted for the Post-MSN FNP program Fall 2021 at Wilkes

4. Wilkes University Post-MSN FNP

   amandaxyo posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hi, Has anyone attended or currently attend Wilkes University's Post-MSN FNP program? If so, how do you like it and do you feel as though it prepared you well?

5. Wilkes University Post-MSN FNP Fall 2021

   amandaxyo posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi, Does anyone else plan on attending Wilkes University's Post-MSN FNP program starting Fall 2021? I received my acceptance letter for this cohort and was hoping to come across some other fellow nurses who will also be attending!

6. New specialty bullying?

   amandaxyo posted a topic in General Specialties

   Hi! I’m wondering if anyone has changed specialties and encountered passive aggressiveness / bullying from other nurses? I’ve been a medsurg/Tele nurse for 3 years. I also have some experience in outpatient same day procedures. I recently made ...

7. Post procedure vitals

   amandaxyo replied to roseynurse345's topic in Gastroenterology

   I do outpatient GI (endos and colonoscopies) post-procedure in an office. We do VS every 5 mins for 4 times is the minimum. So a minimum of 20 mins after the procedure before they be discharged. By that 4th VS, pts are normally awake and we give them...

8. FNP vs AGPCNP vs AGACNP?

   amandaxyo replied to amandaxyo's topic in NP Students

   Thank you so much for this explanation and insight! ?

9. FNP vs AGPCNP vs AGACNP?

   amandaxyo posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi everyone! I'm interested in pursuing a post-MSN certification for nurse practitioner. However, I'm trying to learn the difference between these types of NPs (Family NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP), where...

10. Brookline College - AZ accelerated

    amandaxyo replied to Caden_t's topic in School Programs

    I didn’t have to take anymore classes to test in PA. The NCLEX is a national test so all accredited nursing programs in the US, in theory, should meet the standards. But if Nevada is different, I would just check with Nevada’s Board of Nursing on wha...

11. Brookline College - AZ accelerated

    amandaxyo replied to Caden_t's topic in School Programs

    After I graduated, I applied to take the NCLEX in Pennsylvania instead of Arizona. Arizona is a compact state, correct. But just because I completed the schooling in AZ, doesn’t mean I have to test in AZ.

12. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Hunt

    I applied to a regular RN job posting. At the time, I was unaware that Temple even had a nurse residency program. I was contacted shortly after applying and was asked if I was interested in their nurse residency program. HR provided me with some info...

13. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Hunt

    I think it’s a GPA of 3.0 or 3.2 as a requirement. When I did it, I had to complete and exam and then based on scores, they call for interviews. They select a certain amount of people. They ask alll types of questions. The nurse residency program was...

14. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Hunt

    As a new grad, I was hired at Temple and completed their nurse residency program. I highly recommend it

15. Philly/NJ area MSN educator preceptors?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Educators

    Hi, I’m in search of a preceptor for my last class for my online MSN in nursing education. I’ve been searching for over 4 months now and it has been quite difficult. Trying not to lose hope in completing my degree. Looking for a preceptor in Philly/...