calljs15 ADN

calljs15 has 6 years experience as a ADN and specializes in CVICU.

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1. CVICU/Cardiac ICU NPs. Tell me everything!

   calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in NP Students

   ElizNP, Thank you so much for your reply. CVICU is so specialized it's hard to find answers. I have a few questions. What school did you go to? I agree that I'm uncomfortable with the idea of a completely online programs. I would at least like a h...

2. What schools DO offer placement for AGACNP? Online/Hybrid

   calljs15 posted a topic in NP Students

   I see that many people say to choose an ACNP school that offers placement with preceptors for clinical. So what schools DO offer this? Also, if I am interested in an ICU focus, can all of my clinicals be in ICU or do I need to rotate to different a...

3. CVICU/Cardiac ICU NPs. Tell me everything!

   calljs15 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hey all, I'm currently a CVICU RN. I love my job, I absolutely love what I do, and want to pursue my ACNP and continue working in CV. I'm looking for advice and tips on the best way to get me there, all the way from what types of things to look for ...

4. What am I doing wrong when studying??

   calljs15 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Student Assist

   I tutor nursing students at my school and I can tell you what I tell them.. Nursing material is not something you simply read, and then take a test on... Yes you need to "know" that information, but how? Active vs Passive studying techniques.. Simply...

5. Had the interview 2 weeks ago, follow up with NM?

   calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in Job Hunt

   I was offered the position today!!! Turns out, they were waiting until they got ahold of my last reference and that's why it was taking so long. Thanks for the support!

6. Lab Values HELP!!!!!!!!

   calljs15 replied to Lechelebelle's topic in Student Assist

   Flashcards are a great way to remember lab values. You can take them with you anywhere, and pull them out when you have a spare minute and review.

7. Hyperkalemia in Burn Patients

   calljs15 replied to kennybania's topic in Student Assist

   The reason hyperkalemia occurs can be explained when we look at the normal physiology of the cell. Potassium is the most abundant ion inside the cell. During a burn, those cells are damaged, and the potassium leaves the cell, and goes into the bloo...

8. Had the interview 2 weeks ago, follow up with NM?

   calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks gals.. I did send a typed thank you letter via snail mail, yes. I hope you are right tothepointelvn!! I'll keep you updated.. I just hope that I'm not in a pool of possible hires, and get beat out. We'll see..

9. Had the interview 2 weeks ago, follow up with NM?

   calljs15 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hey everyone, I wanted your opinions on this. I graduated last year December and have been searching for a job for 6 months now. 2 weeks ago, I interviewed at my DREAM job and I blew that interview out of the water - it went better than I could eve...

10. Fork in the road - which way to go!

    calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in Job Hunt

    The cardiac interview is a few hours away - they do a phone interview first, and then an on-site interview. I have thought hard about it, and I think I will take the cardiac/tele job if they offer it to me, regardless of my situation. I'll have to l...

11. Fork in the road - which way to go!

    calljs15 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hey everyone, thanks for checking out my post. I need some advice. I graduated in December, 2011. In my local area, I've had my first interview at my preferred hospital, and the other hospital will likely call me for an interview because I have a c...

12. fluids & electrolytes...please help

    calljs15 replied to TKnTK's topic in Student Assist

    When I did fluid and electrolytes, what really helped me was folding a blank piece of paper into thirds - so I had a tri fold. In the middle I would put, say, Na+ in the middle and write down what's normal range, what it effects - dietary sources of ...

13. CNS, educator, public health. the difference?

    calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in Post Graduate

    I hear ya; I'm just starting to research these careers so I'm not sure if it's typical to get years of experience first, or have people done it without experience? What about public health? Like I say, any info would be great :)

14. CNS, educator, public health. the difference?

    calljs15 posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Hey everyone, I've got several questions regarding different masters programs What's the difference between a Clinical Nurse Specialist, or someone who has a masters in education? Is the education emphasis the same as public health or are those two ...

15. Traveling in military?

    calljs15 replied to calljs15's topic in Government

    So nurses in the military can't really travel every few months as military nurses?