silverbelle

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1. CAUTIs in Critical Care

   silverbelle replied to silverbelle's topic in MICU

   Great information....thanks everyone!...

2. CAUTIs in Critical Care

   silverbelle posted a topic in MICU

   My hospital is trying to reduce Critical Care Cather Associated UTIs. We are doing better but still have more than our goal. We are told that hospitals across the country have 0 in a year. I simply don't see how this is possible. If a patient is ...

3. New to CRITICAL CARE

   silverbelle replied to MegsRN7880's topic in CCU

   There is so much to learn..you will not know it all in 12-16 weeks..those that think they do are dangerous...You may feel pretty unsure of your self for a while and that is good always think..is this working...why...or why not...what could I do bett...

4. how to make it clear when call doctor

   silverbelle replied to neurontin's topic in CCU

   Being new is hard...getting poor advice sucks and dealing with a snarky MD gets old. I am a CVICU nurse and would have called the MD if the afib lasted for any time at or or came and went even if the pt was unsymptomatic. The reason is that there i...

5. Electrophysiology RN??

   silverbelle posted a topic in CCU

   Hi All...I am a CVICU RN for many years but I am gaining interest in EP. I was wondering if there are any certifications, classes, ect... to take so I could learn more about the field. I have my CCRN but was looking for something specific to EP. T...

6. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

   silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

   Good luck to you on your chosen career path.. U never know where it might lead!

7. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

   silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

   Is everyone finding the new student info ok..? I happened to stumble across it but maybe I had not looking in the right place to begin with on the VUSN website......

8. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

   silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

   I'm in!! ACNP direct entry...letter came today...good luck to those waiting to hear!

9. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

   silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

   Yeah mellzie22!!!

10. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Well..one year ago I had just attended Vandy's open house and began planning to apply. Now..a year later I am anxiously awaiting word r/t admission. It's kind of exciting...very agonizing but still exciting. If anyone has any info from the O.H tod...

11. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Congrats to all who have been accepted! Any word on ACNPs..direct or prespec...????

12. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Christymel.... I would give them a call. I received a financial aid pack that had a cover letter that explained everyone who applied got one. It also stated that if you were accepted after the deadline you could still fill out the info. That being...

13. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Did everyone get an email at some point telling them their file was ready for review?

14. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Mellzie22... Oh wow! That sounds awful! But I am glad you posted what you found out... It might help keep me off the ledge?

15. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    silverbelle replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced

    Rjkelly1... I think only a few specialities have an interview..ACNP for example does not....