TheMurseChronicles BSN, RN, EMT-P

TheMurseChronicles has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in Transport Nursing/EMS.

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1. Info, tips, etc. on ER New Grad Programs

   TheMurseChronicles replied to murseymee's topic in Emergency

   I think so. Specialty certification shows your dedication to the profession and by studying for the exam, you will learn a thing or two (or 200 LOL) that could really elevate the level of care you provide your patients. It’s highly recommended to hav...

2. Info, tips, etc. on ER New Grad Programs

   TheMurseChronicles replied to murseymee's topic in Emergency

   As far as resources, I mostly just watched the hospitals’ career postings and indeed.com. In my area new grads tend to apply 2-4 months before graduation when residency apps open and start in June or July (Spring graduates). ED, L&D, and ICU spot...

3. Info, tips, etc. on ER New Grad Programs

   TheMurseChronicles replied to murseymee's topic in Emergency

   Thank you! All of those cert classes would be great. I will be working in northern North Carolina, so competition is not as fierce like it is on the west coast. I have known all of the trauma centers in Southern VA and Northern NC to hire ADNs into...

4. Info, tips, etc. on ER New Grad Programs

   TheMurseChronicles replied to murseymee's topic in Emergency

   Hello! So I just graduated in May, and I start as a new grad ED RN at a level II tomorrow. Getting into the ED as a new grad isn’t as hard as it used to be due to residencies being commonplace. I did have 7 years of prehospital EMS experience though....

5. CEN Prep Rigor

   TheMurseChronicles replied to TheMurseChronicles's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for this advice, I took it and ran with it. I keyed in on Pam’s study guide, and passed today!

6. CEN Prep Rigor

   TheMurseChronicles posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello, I am currently prepping for the CEN exam and wanted input from those who’ve taken the exam. I am using both Jeff Solheim’s and Pam Bartley’s/PDB Nurse Education’s reviews. I have found with Pam’s review questions I am doing well on the practi...

7. Anxious About Clinicals

   TheMurseChronicles replied to Sunflower117's topic in General Students

   Hello, congratulations on your acceptance! I am a senior nursing student, so I’ve been in your shoes. Clinicals are the best part of the program because it allows you to apply the theory, patho, skills, and pharmacology that you are learning in class...

8. Any NPs in EMS or the Fire Dept?

   TheMurseChronicles replied to eg1014's topic in NP

   Hi! I'm not a NP, but I have thoroughly researched this topic. The use of mid-level providers is still a relatively new thing in EMS. LAFD has an awesome nurse practitioner unit staffed with a paramedic and NP. Most NPs in EMS are FNPs (trending towa...

9. Need advice..CNA or straight to RN

   TheMurseChronicles replied to shabish's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I am a nursing student. From my experiences, having your CNA will not really make a noticeable difference in prospective acceptance or performance in nursing school, unless the school explicitly requires you to have it (most don't anymore). Wh...

10. ATI TEAS Advice

    TheMurseChronicles replied to KSisk's topic in TEAS

    Hello, I personally thought the TEAS was a breeze! It's basically an SAT with biology, basic chemistry, and anatomy. If you have utilized review sources or websites, you will rock it! If you are still in doubt, I suggest looking up mometrix TEAS rev...

11. Which job would look better on nursing application?

    TheMurseChronicles replied to kadegraw93's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think it depends on what you are looking for career-wise. Most nursing schools are not really going to give you an advantage for picking between job 1 or 2. It's more about just obtaining patient contact hours. I personally think Job 1 will prepare...

12. School Selection Advice

    TheMurseChronicles replied to TheMurseChronicles's topic in Virginia

    Thank you for your advice!

13. School Selection Advice

    TheMurseChronicles posted a topic in Virginia

    Hello, I am a high school senior with ambitions of becoming an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. I have been accepted to Lynchburg College and Averett University. I am also applying to JMU. Has anyone attended these schools for their BSN programs? What w...