ogerpus

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1. Chamberlain FNP March 2018

   ogerpus replied to friendlylark's topic in Chamberlain College

   I graduate this week. You guys have nothing to worry about. Expect changes, but nothing you can't handle. Chamberlain is expensive and a pain, but so are all NP schools. Just jump through the hoops. It goes fast!

2. Cfrn

   ogerpus replied to linds28's topic in Flight

   I used Back to the Basics, Wingfield's book and FAST (Flightbridge) for the CFRN. Good luck.Roger

3. Cfrn

   ogerpus replied to linds28's topic in Flight

   I used Back to the Basics, Wingfield's book and FAST (Flightbridge) for the CFRN. Good luck. Roger

4. Cyclic vomiters (drive me up the wall)

   ogerpus replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

   It is caused by hypodilaudidemia...

5. CEN exam

   ogerpus replied to ERRNinPA's topic in Emergency

   Laura Gasparis DVD's!

6. Help.. Need advice, planning to take CEN on June

   ogerpus replied to msunday16's topic in Emergency

   I just passed the CEN test. I used the Laura Gasparis DVD's and a brief browse of Pearl's Review. Found the test pretty easy overall. Best of luck!

7. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

   ogerpus replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

   Insert the needle, and get a "full" flash. Slowly advance the needle about the length of the bevel. Then advance the catheter approximately the distance of the bevel. Then advance the entire unit once the bevel has been "hooded" by the catheter. You ...

8. As I look ahead...

   ogerpus replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

   Took the words right out of my mouth/keyboard!

9. applied to kaplan Rn to Msn Fnp program

   ogerpus replied to veterannurse's topic in School Programs

   I start the RN-MSN program this month. I'll let you know how it goes. It is pricey, but so far the customer service has been stellar. I began processing with the local brick and mortar university, and were horrific (acted like they were doing me a fa...

10. Career Guidance

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in Career Support

    Thanks msjchuck! Good points to consider!

11. Career Guidance

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in Career Support

    I am definitely leaning towards ER, as it seems like a custom fit for my background. I don't really want to work with sick/injured kids, but I guess it comes with the territory! Thanks!

12. Career Guidance

    ogerpus posted a topic in Career Support

    I am in need of a little guidance in my nursing career. I have been an RN for a few years, and have worked in a variety of settings (Med-Surg, Ortho, Rehab, Hospice). I was an LPN first, so I was able to spend some time working in various area as I c...

13. Paleo/Primal Diet?

    ogerpus replied to 7student7's topic in Education

    I watched my father eat the diet as prescribed by the AHA, and he died at forty-five of a heart attack. I was on the same path. I was eating as the AHA recommends, and my labs were always horrible. Despite exercising vigorously at least an hour per d...

14. Hospice Nursing

    ogerpus replied to LvANrse80's topic in Hospice

    I really enjoyed LTC, but have recently switched to hopsice. So far I love it! I get to go to all the LTC facilities still, but get to leave when the fecal matter strikes the oscillating device!

15. morphine sulfate given even though has an "allergy" listed in chart

    ogerpus replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm allergic to the 9th beer...it always makes me vomit...