Obiwarz replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate
Preceptor is required to have an MSN. That was actually part of the difficult part for me, plus, they have the ability to reject the application. I will know in a few days if they reject mine and thus, wouldn't be able to start my practicum in two ...
Obiwarz replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate
Before the end of 2009, it was the M.S. in Nursing, but Walden was recently given the designation to award the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Everyone graduating after the beginning of 2009 will get an MSN now. I just have my two practi...
Obiwarz replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate
Congratulations on your choice! I have now gone through five classes and have one more before I start my Leadership & Management specialty. I've noticed that some professors are much better than others. I've also noticed that my colleagues an...
I am almost at that year point at my progressive care job (interventional cardiology). I am currently a quarter of my way through graduate school as well. I've realized that bedside nursing is not for me. The stress of patient loads, horrible day/nig...
It'll be a stressful time in the beginning, but very rewarding. Although, I probably won't be staying at the bedside much longer, don't let my thoughts deter you from staying :). Ask questions in the forums if you need to. Good luck!
I work 12hr day/night rotations. I use this brain sheet I created in addition to the one our floor uses which outlines all the body systems. You will notice small boxes so I can make checks when I complete the items. For example, on the right side wh...
congrats on the job! i'm going on one year on my tele floor and i do 12 hour day/night rotations. both shifts have their positives/negatives. as you are just starting out, i recommend you take advantage of the day shifts. you will find you will l...
So I have this grand idea. As Heart Failure is the #1 hospital admission diagnosis (even more than pregnancies!), the need for HF management is there. The direction of our healthcare system is going toward preventative medicine as well. In Sweden a...
Thanks, that sounds great! Any recommendations on study materials? I am thinking about this book, AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing (Paperback) http://www.amazon.com/AACN-Essentials-Progressive-Nursing-Chulay/dp/0071480129/ref=pd_bbs_sr...
Does anyone know if there is a specific requirement that you need to practice for so many years (rather than for hours) to take the PCCN exam? Pasted below is the actual eligibility from the AACN site, which is unclear to me in terms of length (year...
I have to completely agree with you that working one or the other would be much better. I am having a tough time adjusting my sleep schedule every two weeks. Do you have the same troubles? Maybe it's a new nurse thing and we'll get used to it. O...
I have been a cardic nurse for four months now since I graduated this past May. I love my job! Just recently though, I had an interesting patient who was high school aged and on my floor for an overdose (attempted suicide). She had a prolonged QT int...