KCMedicRN

KCMedicRN specializes in CVICU, education.

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1. Advice for a new grad starting on cv unit

   KCMedicRN replied to estrickland's topic in Cardiac

   Oh wow, my orientation is 11 months! I will do 2 weeks in Tele, CVOR, Cath lab, Cardiac rehab while completing the Versant program and then 16-24 weeks of CVR. My facility is also providing in house classes on topics such as balloon pumps, pacemaker...

2. Advice for a new grad starting on cv unit

   KCMedicRN replied to estrickland's topic in Cardiac

   I am a new grad in CV recovery/CVICU, about 8 weeks into my orientation. When I asked what materials would be good to study, the following was suggested by my preceptor and I am currently reading the Manual of Perioperative Care. -Cardiac Surgery E...

3. nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

   KCMedicRN replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, started pre-req's with a 3 year old and working fulltime, had a baby - bad timing, and just finished my BSN. My children are ages 7 and 3 now. My husband was very supportative, even to the point of bringing our infant to the campus so I could ...

4. CSU Bakersfield 2011 Applicants

   KCMedicRN replied to KCMedicRN's topic in California

   Judy, Congratulations and Welcome! My class is the last class on the 21 month program cycle, we attend 7 quarters straight (including summers). This is finals week of quarter 6! In our cohort we have lost 4 student but they have all been re-accept...

5. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

   KCMedicRN replied to staceym's topic in California

   Just want to say Congrats to all the CSUB nursing students starting this fall! I am a senior nursing student at CSUB and remember well what it was like the weeks prior to starting the program. In the previous posts someone mentioned books...try th...

6. Going back to school for RN after many, many years

   KCMedicRN replied to KA Stritt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was 34 when I started back to school part-time at night, had a baby during my pre-reqs and am now in a BSN program with a 2 yr old! I would not start with taking the TEAS for a few reasons. First you probably need the knowledge from the pre-req...

7. bsn at CSUB or adn at saddleback

   KCMedicRN replied to CAkid1's topic in California

   Not always true, the last MSN program that graduated was change in the middle of their program...due to budget cuts, and now the MSN program is on moratorium. I just have my fingers crossed awaiting something "official". Honestly for me it won't m...

8. California Training Benefits Program / Unemployment

   KCMedicRN replied to MaleNurse4Hire's topic in California

   Household income does not affect elifibility and you do have to be laid off first. You may have some problems with the whole junior college thing. I'm doing a 20 month BSN and they denied it stating the following regarding my "training"..... "the t...

9. bsn at CSUB or adn at saddleback

   KCMedicRN replied to CAkid1's topic in California

   I'm at CSUB in the 21 month program & haven't heard anything! I'm goning to be UPSET:uhoh3: if they cancel our summers!! Heck, summer quarter starts in a 3 weeks!!!! To the OP, I would strongly consider the BSN to be a competitive new grad. I'm n...

10. At my age, should I forget about upper level degrees?

    KCMedicRN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    For me it is more about the journey then the destination. If I find myself on a wonderful journey that leads to APN or other graduate degree then so be it.

11. Do experienced students (cna, emt) do better in nursing programs than non-exp???

    KCMedicRN replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    To answer both your questions, IMHO.. My experience as a paramedic is helpful, but my life experience and interest in healthcare has been equally as important. That said, my EMS experience was very broad. Am I doing better then a lot of other stud...

12. Ca. Paramedic to RN?

    KCMedicRN replied to skimedik's topic in California

    there are a few paramedic to rn adn programs in different areas of the state. from what i found, those programs were not much different then the standard adn program. adn programs usually choose their students by lottery or using a list (and the wai...

13. CSU Bakersfield 2011 Applicants

    KCMedicRN replied to KCMedicRN's topic in California

    Best of luck to you!

14. CSU Bakersfield 2011 Applicants

    KCMedicRN replied to KCMedicRN's topic in California

    I did! We are just completing week 6.:)

15. Keeping skills/certifications current

    KCMedicRN replied to nicrn7's topic in General Nursing

    Although what classicdame states may be true, there are some parts of the country where new grads are having difficulty getting a job. I would think certifications that reflect the area you desire to work in may give a competitive edge. For example...