neuronightnurse

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1. Advice sought for Neuro ICU

   neuronightnurse replied to sunnydaydream's topic in Neuro

   Even if you don't get into a neuro icu right away, try a hospital with a neurosurgery floor. I promise you will not be bored and it is a good place to get comfortable with the subtleties you will see in patients with neuro deficits, whether it be fr...

2. 7/70 Scheduling-Anyone have experience?

   neuronightnurse replied to Bellatrix's topic in General Nursing

   I started working 7/70 nights as my first nursing job. If you are reasonably fit and healthy, you should be able to handle it without too much fatigue. (And there's always ibuprofen!) Don't plan on doing ANYTHING else except work during your "on" w...

3. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   neuronightnurse replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   "i agree with mvanzz999 - i would like to see the stats and here some success stories from the nps that become nps with little to no rn experience. in my area, we don't have these programs, so i have not come across any grads. however, i would love t...

4. Bryant and Stratton and Cardinal Stritch

   neuronightnurse replied to mydee's topic in Wisconsin

   I graduated from Stritch with my ADN (had a prior BS from years back) in May 2005. I work at Froedtert part-time. As for myself, I had a very good experience there. I was lucky to have very good educators and clinical instructors. I found that th...

5. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   neuronightnurse replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   My first post ever to any internet message board, so please forgive any unintentional breach of etiquette! Wonderful discussion! Many important points brought out for anyone considering pursuing an advanced nursing degree. (Also, despite the deviat...