amandaxyo

amandaxyo BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Wilkes University Fall 2021 MSN FNP

    amandaxyo replied to pittnurse24's topic in School, College 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

  4. Wilkes University Fall 2021 MSN FNP

    amandaxyo replied to pittnurse24's topic in School, College Programs

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

  5. Wilkes University Post-MSN FNP

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    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

  6. Wilkes University Post-MSN FNP Fall 2021

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  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...

  8. FNP vs AGPCNP vs AGACNP?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  9. FNP vs AGPCNP vs AGACNP?

    amandaxyo replied to amandaxyo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for this explanation and insight!

  10. Brookline College - AZ accelerated

    amandaxyo replied to Caden_t's topic in School, College 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...

  11. Brookline College - AZ accelerated

    amandaxyo replied to Caden_t's topic in School, College 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...

  12. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  13. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  14. Nurse Residency Programs around Philadelphia

    amandaxyo replied to Ciara Casey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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

  15. Philly/NJ area MSN educator preceptors?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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...

  16. Brookline College - AZ accelerated

    amandaxyo replied to Caden_t's topic in School, College Programs

    I attended the ABSN program from 2016 - 2017. I moved back home to Philly, passed the NCLEX in 75 questions and definitely felt more prepared than my peers. I was offered a job right after passing the...

  17. Online or hybrid, affordable NP programs? Philly area

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I've been researching NP programs and it's tough to find programs that are affordable, offer some online classes, and have great reviews. Some programs that I have been researching are La Salle,...

  18. Brookline College - Graduates not hired ?

    amandaxyo replied to potatoz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I attended Brookline and graduated from their accelerated BSN program. I had a great experience! I'm honestly glad I chose to go there. After graduating, I moved to the east coast where I had no...

  19. Started in Med/Surg but went to another specialty?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, Has as anyone started in med/surg and decided they didn't like it so they went to another specialty? If so, what speciality did you go to and how do you like it ? ive been a nurse for...

  20. Started in Med/Surg but went to another specialty?

    amandaxyo replied to amandaxyo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ruby Vee, You are absolutely correct. I was more just asking to see where everyone ended up after med/surg and if they decided what was best for them. Thanks for the

  21. Started in Med/Surg but went to another specialty?

    amandaxyo replied to amandaxyo's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought I could see myself in the ED or ICU. But I'm not sure which of these would be a better

  22. New Grad in Philly area

    amandaxyo posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello everyone, I'm a new grad nurse in the Philly area. I already have my PA RN license. I went to school for my BSN out of state and just moved back. I've been applying, applying, and applying to RN...

  23. Penn Medicine Critical Care Gateway

    amandaxyo replied to Coffeefirst's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi CoffeeFirst, I am also a new grad looking into nurse residency at Penn Medicine. Have you tried contacting HUP regarding the program? I'm under the impression you need to apply for a job and you're...

  24. Help with NCLEX RN style questions ?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in my last semester of nursing school and seem to be having more trouble with NCLEX style questions than before. Does anyone know of any good programs/books/etc that can help with better test...

  25. How long does it take you to complete a care plan?

    amandaxyo posted a topic in General Students

    Hi fellow nursing students! I'm wondering, how long does it take you to complete a care plan after clinical? It's been taking me like 3 - 5 hours. Is that normal?