smitty10

smitty10

Trauma, Cardiac Cath/Special procedures

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About smitty10

smitty10 specializes in Trauma, Cardiac Cath/Special procedures.


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  1. CVICU interview tips

    Good luck on the interview!
  2. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

    thank you so much musician's wife!
  3. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

    :)Thank you so much. I'm going through ACLS now, and I started looking at the CCRN exam. Thank you again for your reply!
  4. Becoming a CVICU RN

    As a new grad with over 8 months experience nursing in a LTAC facility, how does one get on a clinical pathway in becoming a CCU or CVICU RN? What other types of experiece should I seek? I've worked as a medical assistant in a Cardiologist office w...
  5. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

    I'm a new grad with 8 months experience in a LTAC. I've cared for pts with new trachs, vents, critical drips, IV ABT, and wound care. It's all very nice but my passion is cardiology!! I sooooooo want to get into a CVICU or even to the cath lab! Be...
  6. I'm not trying to be funny, but try to keep your eye out for another job! 9 days orientation for a new grad and a 1st time nursing job is not enough time, AND REMEMBER,YOU HAVE A LICENSE TO PROTECT. I was in the very same boat as you except I was ...
  7. Managing Time

    i work midnights, so when i start my shift, i introduce myself, quick scan the room, if there are visitors there, i will come back to do my assessment just as long as the pt. is not in any distress. that might be a little difficult to do if your on ...
  8. LTACH or Med/Surg

    well i just passed my nclex and alot of med-surg positions require at least 1-2 years experience. i was told to look at the ltach so i could build up my experience. good luck on your interview :) smitty, RN
  9. Michigan Grads, where are the best book deals?

    i utilized chegg.com. its a book rental service hope this helps smitty rn
  10. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    thanks
  11. I think I passed...

    i think i did 2. CONGRATS
  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    i took my Nclex RN today. i recieved 181-182 questions. i did the PVT 3 hours after i got home and got the good pop up i'm going to try it at least 3 more times to make sure:D
  13. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    I graduated from EC in Sept 2010 and now preparing for my Nclex Dec 2010:rckn:
  14. Advise and help on electrolyte imbalances.

    in other words are you asking,for example, if your pt has low calcium(or any of the other electrolytes) what s/s you would see?
  15. ACID-BASE BALANCE

    I will go with metabolic acidosis