Tharius

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1. UMSON DNP Fall 2017

   Tharius replied to nursenic07's topic in School Programs

   Officially got the "denied" message post this morning! Best of luck to all those who got in and those still waiting for an answer. Sounds like its time to wait for other applications or plan on CWO. Cheers!

2. What makes a great ICU nurse?

   Tharius replied to Scottishtape's topic in Neuro

   A great ICU nurse can't be defined easily. I work at a level 1 trauma center ICU at a University Hospital and the skills I need may not be reflective of those who work in a different ICU setting. In general, being effective in the ICU means to be str...

3. CCRN tips

   Tharius replied to puppyluvRN's topic in Critical

   Find a guide to the CCRN similar to what AACN sells. I used the Kaplan book and it provided lots of meaningful topic coverage. It would also be helpful to find a breakdown of what the test is now covering with respect to percentage breakdowns. You a...

4. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

   Tharius replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Having a patient request a foot massage from my nursing student. Apparently he was the creepy type that attempted to request the young new nurses as he knew they didn't have the experience to decline such a skeevy request.

5. Oral hygiene for bedridden pt

   Tharius replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in General Nursing

   The soft swabs you were referring to sound like the best option for her. Try taking a 10 CC syringe and attaching just the catheter (not the needle) from a 18-22 gauge IV to make your own "water pick" that you can help to clean her mouth. Double-Hel...

6. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

   Tharius replied to DatMurse's topic in Men

   Somehow being trusted more than other staff for saying the exact same response to an unruly, confused, or demented patient. A sad side effect of social norms in the US healthcare system.

7. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

   Tharius replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

   If anything, keep it brief and to the point. Try to avoid graphic issues with what you may have experienced as an EMT. Instead, focus on the points it taught you like: - Leadership of a team - Collaborating within a team setting - Experiencing comple...

8. UMSON DNP Fall 2017

   Tharius replied to nursenic07's topic in School Programs

   I appreciate the response. I've got 5 years ICU experience, completed my own process improvement project, and am active on 3 committees. My GPA is in the lower 3 range depending on whether they factor only prereqs, entire college GPA, or just the las...

9. UMSON DNP Fall 2017

   Tharius replied to nursenic07's topic in School Programs

   I've been checking these forums pretty diligently and seemed to have missed if most people have had interviews yet. I applied for Acute Care and have not received an interview. Anyone else still waiting for an interview? Seems a bit grim by now.