Our new to CCU RN's have orientation on days then on nights. I think about 3-4 weeks each shift. Then every new nurse to CCU starts on night shift. The charge RN will ease the new rn's into situations with a little more challenge as he/she can. Y...
I took my CCRN exam 3 years ago. I studied for a year, listened to every tape I could get my hands on, read the AACN material and studied " Pass CCRN" text. I was fairly new to nursing and took the test too early I think but I continue to read and ...
Go for the gold. I have been in our Open Heart unit for almost 2 years . I came to the unit after working with CHF pts in the home with a wonderful program. I was so nervous but I really like cardiac nursing so when I was given the opportunity I j...