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1. Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

   MeechiesRNBSN replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in NP

   That's sounds wonderful! What state are you in?

2. Standardized Procedures

   MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in NP

   For all California NPs, did you all have to write your own SPs? When you got a job, did you have to sign your employment contract before you saw your SP? Is it a red flag if you don't have them before you sign the employment contract?

3. Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

   MeechiesRNBSN replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in NP

   Hi Dumplins. How have you adjusted with hospital rounding since its not part of our FNP training? How long have you been doing this? Do you do non invasive procedures?

4. Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

   MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in NP

   Hi. Are their any cardiac NPs out there? If so, do think new grad FNPs are okay to specialize in cardiology? What are the pros and cons about being a cardiac NP?

5. RN, BSN with wish to pursue MSN-FNP

   MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in NP

   Hi Everyone, I would really like some advice on my current situation. I have a bedside RN for 2 years now. I would like to pursue my MSN to become an FNP. I am currently working on a cardiac telemetry unit. I have several issues that are at the fore...

6. Considering NP program with almost 2 years bedside exp

   MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in NP

   Hi everyone. So I am considering getting my MSN in the FNP or ACNP program. I currently have my BSN and having been working in telemetry with adults for almost 2 years now. I have several concerns. 1) I am not sure if this is too soon and if I...

7. Hysterectomy and anesthesia

   MeechiesRNBSN replied to summerdaze's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Summerdaze, My mom had a total abdominal hysterectomy in Oct 2005 and is doing great. I agree with sphinx, www.hystersisters.com is amazing! Good Luck and hope everything turns out wonderful! ~mee

8. Calling all new grads, what are your thoughts?

   MeechiesRNBSN replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in New Nurse

   How do you feel about the drips on your floor? Did you get appropriate training on how to administer them? I don't remember ever having to administer them in nursing school! Is that part of the learning in the real nursing world? Should I be concerne...

9. Advice for a New Grad

   MeechiesRNBSN replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much for your response, Loriilrn. I was told that a surgical step-down has higher acuity patients when compared to a normal telemetry. The pt to nurse ratio is 1:4 when compared to med tele which is 1:5. I would be with one less patient...

10. Advice for a New Grad

    MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in Career Support

    Hey everyone, :) I am a new grad who is considering two positions in Surgical Step-Down or Medical Telemetry. What are the differences between both nursing areas? What do you think are the pros and cons? Would you recommend either unit for a new gra...

11. What do you think?

    MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, :) I am a new grad who is considering two positions in Surgical Step-Down or Medical Telemetry. What are the differences between both nursing areas? What do you think are the pros and cons? Would you recommend either unit for a new gra...

12. Calling all new grads, what are your thoughts?

    MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello Everyone, :) I graduated May 2005 and took some time off after graduation- now ready to start nursing career in acute care. I would like to know what are your thoughts about job offers in Surgical Step-Down and Medical Telemetry floors? I don'...

13. Advice for a Newbie: Telemetry vs. Med-Surg

    MeechiesRNBSN replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in New Nurse

    So guess I am asking what are you think are the pros and cons of telemetry nursing versus med-surg?

14. Advice for a Newbie: Telemetry vs. Med-Surg

    MeechiesRNBSN posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi Everyone. I am new to this amazing website! I graduated in May 2005. Now ready to start my nursing career. Need some advice, please. I have two offers at two different community hospitals. First offer is days at hospital closer to home Surgical S...