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Generic Versions of Plavix Approved
THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- The first generic versions of Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Plavix, made by Brisol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi, is FDA-approved to treat patients who have had a recent heart attack or a recent stroke, or have partial or total blockage of an artery, the agency said in a news release. The drug... Read
Dealing with tough interviewers
I'm going back into job hunt mode trying to get my acute care experience. However it's proving rather tough. I've been actually been dumbstruck by some of the responses. Out of the four interviews I've been to, only one interview actually put my current job in a positive light. Interview #1 for Telemetry responded by: "You are in long term care, and this position requires acute care... Read
The Fifteen
I didn't ask to be an oncology nurse. I had no real interest in oncology at all, but a friend of mine who is a leukemia survivor was assigned to go initially, and when he requested a reassignment, I was sent in his stead. My experiences on my ward would soon prove unparalleled. The first day I worked on Ward 71 was sunny and bright. We were on the top floor and looking out the windows at the... Read
TB PHN?
Any TB Clinic/home visit nurses want to tell me about their day? I start in my state's TB clinic in June and just wanted to get a general idea from some who does PHN. Thanks! Read
ANCC FNP practice tests
I'm scoring between 60-80% on these tests The practice tests I have taken are from the ANCC site, took ANP, FNP, GNP and PNP tests and am taking practice tests on the AANP-FNP.com Do these scores correlate to how I will do on the test? I take the test in 2 weeks Read
Any advice for a novice CCU nurse?
Hi everyone I am new graduate and I have a cardiac ICU residency starting in July, I just wanted to check in with all of you seasoned CCU nurses to see if you have any advice for me. like how not to be so overwhelmed, or any tips or challenges you faced when you started working in the cardiac icu, and how you overcome them. any info will be helpful. thanks alot. Read
Visit allnurses.com booth at AACN NTI National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exp
allnurses.com will be exhibiting at AACN NTI National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, Orlando, Florida, MAY 19-24 and we would love to meet you there. For all those visting AACN NTI make sure to stop by the allnurses.com booth #3614 Tell us your username and we'll have a special gift for you. We will have daily drawings giving away 2 iPod touch(s) and a new iPad,... Read
Chamberlain College Sept '12
Hi All, I will be starting the RN-BSN program this September, wondering if there are any other students out there that might be joining me? It would be nice to make some contacts. I am really excited about getting started at Chamberlain. I've heard nothing but good things about them from my research and from colleagues. Read
patient scenario
if you patient had trouble breathing and coughing up sputum ++++, what nursing actions could you implement? Read
UCSF NEW GRAD RN Training Program!! 2012
Hello ALL!! I am starting this thread to keep everyone informed as to the process at UCSF 2012 New Grad Training Program. Good luck to everyone applying! Hope we all hear some great news soon! :) Read
student nurse wanting to move to canada
hello, I am currently doing an adult nursing bachelors degree in United kingdom. I am currently applying for visas and was looking at the work permit visa. I will not be registered in the uk until late september and i understand I have to be registered here before i can start the registration process for canada. My boyfriend is applying for a visa as well he is a tree surgeon and has an offer of... Read
