OllieW

OllieW DNP, PhD, NP

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  1. Nearly impossible to find NP jobs

    My facility use to have 15-20 NP openings listed regularly, but since COVID all has changed. We currently have one job listed and its PRN in one of the rural
  2. The military is an option. Enter as an RN and either attending NP school while active duty or use the post 911 GI bill after separation. AD nursing is an experience you cannot get anywhere
  3. You can always just endorse your RN for the state you want then take your NP boards in the state you want to
  4. What Is Wrong with These Students?

    I was that student who never looked up and took minimal notes (I was always on time though). I actually had a professor tell me it didn't seem as though I wanted to be in her class - Well DUH!. Many...
  5. Will you get your DNP

    i did the DNP and the PhD bridge...I enjoyed both....i am mental i
  6. Does name of school matter?

    Bottom line....NO. the degree
  7. APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    I am dual in Family and acute
  8. DNP vs MSN

    I did not ADN then BSn then MSN then DNP then post masters for another specialty and now working on PhD. It is not the path for everyone and some question my sanity, but I just am a glutton for...
  9. I remember hearing how NPs were going to NM where they enjoy full practice autonomy and enjoy higher wages. texas will be one of the last stares to grant full practice to
  10. Prescribing Far Off Label

    I remember a lecture from that lady who does reviews (cannot remember her name). Anyway, she addressed off label applications of medications that had research to support the use. She suggested...
  11. NP role in a code

    I worked in an LTACH in Florida as an RN (in a past life) and on the off shifts the RN ran the code and pronounced. We did always confirm with the attending via phone that he/she would sign the death...
  12. lunch break handoffs

    When I worked ICU there were many times I just said, "hey watch out for my patients while I go _______". If there was anything significant I would let the covering nurse know. To be honest any...
  13. My practice will not even interview an applicant from a for profit online program. The reputation of the school you attend does
  14. FNP program passing grade

    Most of the ones I know of have 80% or a B as
  15. Worthless degree

    There are loads of for profit online schools who take anyone who can write a