wiltfongm

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1. How does your unit orient new nurses?

   wiltfongm replied to Schuur451's topic in CCU

   Much of what I'm reading here sounds very familiar. In my CVICU, we routinely hire a large group of new grads at once, usually at least 8 at a time. So, the experienced preceptors get burned out quick because they are continually precepting. There...

2. Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification

   wiltfongm replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

   Elitha, I commend you for considering all the intangible benefits of certification. I have done the CCRN and am studying for my CMC and CSC exams. I feel completing the work for certification enriches my practice and will in the end allow me to bec...

3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   wiltfongm replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   I think some of the attitudes we encounter has a lot more to do with them than us; some kind of guilt or fear on their part which they in turn strike out at other people who are trying to better themselves. Don't give anyone else permission to talk ...

4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   wiltfongm replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   I need to buy those, hopefully after tax time I can invest in a set!

5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   wiltfongm replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   I am studying for the CCRN I am hoping to take it this summer. I would be interested in joining a thread to collaborate on study topics and materials if anyone else is interested. I work in CICU/CSU but think I am weakest in Neuro, Endocrine. I tr...