Rhfish2

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1. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

   Rhfish2 replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I really feel if your ultimate goal is to get a BS in health science then you should just go that route. By limiting yourself to an LPN and not going to the RN level it almost decreases the importance of the BS degree since you limited the nursing en...

2. Any NPs in Cardiology out there??

   Rhfish2 replied to tutored's topic in NP

   Kristie is correct. I learned the devices by attending the training programs by the big 3 and then doing hands on with the reps in the room. I currently work with 7 cardiologists and am the only NP, I do all of the device checks, the AV-opts with the...

3. If you could do it over again, would you choose nursing?

   Rhfish2 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   Most definitely. There is usually always work for an RN

4. Asthma Attacks

   Rhfish2 replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

   Besides being an FNP i'm also a respiratory therapist and I have found over the many, many, many years that having the patient purse lip breathe helps open and relax the airways.

5. those daggone tricky questions!!

   Rhfish2 replied to DAMomma's topic in General Students

   I've taught clinicals for many years as an adjunct at both the ADN and BSN levels and we always explain the rationale to the student. Check the meds, dose route of admin etc prior to even going in to the patient room, or you will have to take the car...

6. Which is more marketable: FNP or ACNP?

   Rhfish2 replied to Snickett's topic in NP

   I am an FNP in a cardiology practice. My background as an RN was emergency department. I have with my practice 13 months now and have faired very well. I did my elective rotation in cardiology and used that to help me get the position. I have a frien...

7. Need guidance RN-MSN/FNP

   Rhfish2 replied to jewa's topic in NP

   I live in NY and there are multiple programs that offer wither FNP or PNP degrees but the majority of NP's in pediatric practice are FNP's. A friend of mine (recent grad 5/20/07) was offered a position in a pediatric office.

8. Male Nurses Gay!

   Rhfish2 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Students

   I am a male nurse, not gay and happily married for the past 28 years. I have worked with MANY straight male nurses over the years. Matter of fact I have worked with more lesbian female doctors and a few lesbian female nurses than I have gay male nurs...

9. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

   Rhfish2 replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing

   To be honest with you most of the courses for nursing school are NOT the same as for med school. I know quite a few nurses who have gone to med school and have had to take many additional core courses

10. Working as an Aide after you take your Boards?

    Rhfish2 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in Massachusetts

    That's correct, you are helf to your highest license and can be considered in a lawsuit eventhough you cannot legally do "nursing"

11. Nursing Shortage? Yeah right...

    Rhfish2 replied to Luvelyone's topic in New Nurse

    Very few acute care facilities in the NY area are using LPN's they are strictly RN for many good reasons. LTC facilities usually use LPN's and that me be a good starting point for you.

12. Frustrated in Philly - CCP past Grads advice welcome

    Rhfish2 replied to David's Harp's topic in Pennsylvania

    My son's girlfriend just graduated from Temple with her BSN and has a job at CHOP, I asked her about others in her class and the majority have gotten positions locally. You may be correct about the BSN protion because of all the BSN programs availabl...

13. Help - taking ACLS for the first time

    Rhfish2 replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of ACLS programs help walk you through the process. It seems intimidating initially but it all starts to come together. As razorback mentioned know your drugs and basic rhythms.

14. I have started the College Network....and...

    Rhfish2 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Learning

    College network is purely a middleman for Excelsior College. EC gives you all the necessary information you need. They made it very easy for me to gather the needed books and by following their study guide I passed every exam the first time. It was c...

15. Distance Learning Systems

    Rhfish2 replied to CLH87's topic in Online Learning

    Excelsior gives you plenty of study guide information to follow. When I took the program I followed their program and had no problem passing