heather in ohio

heather in ohio has 11 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Nomination for America's Best Nurse- American Healthcare Council

   heather in ohio replied to scanda123's topic in General Nursing

   Thank goodness indeed for this site! So, I am currently being called every day for the last week for this award. I did respond some time ago to something for this "nomination". I've not yet returned the call but was just about to, then decided to loo...

2. Use of cellphones while at work

   heather in ohio replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

   I do think that in time, the cell phone policy will eventually change. There are so many great applications related to clinical practice and the mobility and ease of use cannot be denied. There are unlimited benefits to using a smartphone in the work...

3. Medications in the Modern ED

   heather in ohio replied to jep395's topic in Emergency

   Glucagon could also be listed as an antidote.

4. Dual degree FNP/ AG-ACNP

   heather in ohio replied to heather in ohio's topic in NP Students

   I am actually starting a dual certification program with University of South Alabama this semester. After thinking long and hard I just could not make a decision for choosing one focus or the other. I think that having a dual certification will be qu...

5. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

   heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

   I will be most certainly working my full-time job while going to school. Where I work we have to do 40 hours a week so it is 3 12 hour shifts and an 8 every two weeks. I plan on maintaining that throughout the program :)

6. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

   heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks! Tuition seems fair :) and yes there are Ohio affiliations in my area - I did check out the list, the VA is listed too :)

7. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

   heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

   Writing posts on my cell phone in a hurry- excuse all the typos :)

8. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

   heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

   I have a MAC as well and plan to use it! That's all we have in the house- I'm gonna rely on it working - I absolutely do not care for PC. I could borrow one I suppose if need be but heaven help me use that lol. Also - we do not have clinicals the fir...

9. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

   heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

   I never got confirmation that my acceptance package was complete. I did get a jag number and email access. From what I can see in the orientation video is that our schedules are so called personalized... So I don't think any of us know what classes t...

10. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

    Me either- just looking at the videos online. Pretty general info.

11. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Learning

    I am also starting the Emergency NP Dual program. I procrastinated on starting my certifiedpro so hopefully I can beat the clock. I found the fb page as well- good idea! The biggest concern I have is finding preceptors, I have only done adult ICU and...

12. University of South Alabama, MSN Emergency NP Dual Role, Spring 2012 start

    heather in ohio replied to LIZZYICU's topic in NP Students

    I hope we can do clinical with PA/NP/RN and MD/DO!

13. Has anyone ever worked for VA hospital?

    heather in ohio replied to feelsgoodtobeRN's topic in Career Support

    I absolutely love the VA- its what you make of it. Do your best for the vets- you don't have to be mediocre just bc other people do! I take care of my patients the same as I would my family or anyone on the outside. Being a professional is being resp...

14. Dual degree FNP/ AG-ACNP

    heather in ohio posted a topic in NP Students

    Thoughts on dual-certification? Would the hours for both be satisfied if someone worked acute care FT and a clinic maybe once per week? I like the idea however wonder if it is realistic to maintain both certifications.

15. University of South Alabama, MSN Emergency NP Dual Role, Spring 2012 start

    heather in ohio replied to LIZZYICU's topic in NP Students

    I think the dual degree Emergency FNP/ACNP is great bc you have a very broad application for one. You may find the perfect job in one or the other, so I feel that options are better. Also - I have no experience obviously but couldn't one work full ti...