dkv

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1. NP w/no desire for RN?

   dkv replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in NP

   I am in NP school right now. I worked as an RN first and loved it, but grew tired of not having any autonomy. It is my understanding that most schools require at least 2 years of ER or critical care experience before you apply. I may be wrong though....

2. ER and defibrillators, what the deal?

   dkv replied to jakemj8402's topic in General Nursing

   I started in ER as a new grad on night shift. I loved it, but you can get burned out very easily. As far as defibs go, I probably used them maybe 10 times in 3 years. It depends on the cardiac rhythm. I suggested reading the ACLS manual if you are in...

3. Migraines...what helps you?

   dkv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

   I have suffered from migraines for years. A dark, quiet room helps. I have also found a wonder drug, Maxalt MLT (non-narcotic). This drug is taken sublingual and works as soon as 5 min after taking it. Hope this helps:) dkv

4. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

   dkv replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN-RN

   I am talking about the University of South Alabama. You can take online courses or attend at the university. dkv

5. Accelerated BSN/MSN at USA

   dkv replied to work4good's topic in Alabama

   Hi There! I am currently in the MSN nurse practioner online program at USA and I love it! The instructors are soooo helpful. iwas afraid that i would not like the online program at first, but I am soooo happy that I didi it! dkv

6. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

   dkv replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN-RN

   Hi there! I suggest going throught the RN to MSN program and bypassing the LPN program. I went through the traditional BSN program and I am now cmpleting my MSN online via USA. Just a suggesion :) dkv