cardiacnurse12

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1. KU vs U of M Flint

   cardiacnurse12 posted a topic in SRNA

   Hey all, I have been accepted to both the University of Kansas and the University of Michigan-Flint's DNAP programs. Trying to decide between the two of them. I have a wife and a baby on the way. U of M is much closer to home. However, the students I...

2. RNs who guide nursing students during clinicals (and do a dang good job of it!)

   cardiacnurse12 replied to sarahdanielle14's topic in Rock

   Yes, thank you, preceptors!

3. First Exam...am I being too hard on myself

   cardiacnurse12 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

   That is common. I had straight A's going into the nursing program, and often got mid 80's on first exams in nursing classes. The first is always the hardest as you are getting used to the new prof, material, and testing style. Don't beat yourself up,...

4. Negative Feedback from GN Interview - HELP!!!

   cardiacnurse12 replied to jtnurse13's topic in Job Hunt

   What I have found that interviewers like is a confidence in your ability to succeed, but acknowledgement that you will work with your more experienced colleagues and use them as a resource for areas you are unskilled. You are a new grad, so they do n...

5. Job Help!

   cardiacnurse12 replied to ctam28's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm referring to the nurse recruiter. Sometimes it may be helpful to contact the nurse manager directly, if they allow that. I would go for wherever you want to work, if rehab is easier to get into it may be a good idea, especially if you need emplo...

6. When can you shadow a CRNA? And how did it go?

   cardiacnurse12 replied to diana10's topic in SRNA

   I shadowed a CRNA when I was just out of high school. No reason to wait, I would recommend you do it early so you have a better idea of what you want to do as you go through nursing school and find a specialty. The best way is to ask around, ask pe...

7. Job Help!

   cardiacnurse12 replied to ctam28's topic in Massachusetts

   I also passed in July and searched for jobs over the summer. I just got hired with no healthcare experience on an acute care floor at a large hospital, so your chances are not that slim. In my opinion, the key is to zero in on a couple/few more local...

8. Just took my NCLEX-RN, about that Pearson Vue Trick!!

   cardiacnurse12 replied to tori1's topic in NCLEX

   Just remember to think of each option as a true/false question; take each option one at a time. I used Hurst - I recommend it highly.

9. Pneumonia Question

   cardiacnurse12 replied to jamd11's topic in General Nursing

   3L/day = 125 ml/hr - a very common IVF rate. NCLEX rule is to do whatever you can to help the patient in a dangerous situation before you call the doc, and increasing fluids would help to loosen secretions as previously stated. My choice would have b...

10. Best start on road to CRNA

    cardiacnurse12 replied to cardiacnurse12's topic in SRNA

    Took the cardiology job. Hopefully I will have opportunities in critical care open up in time; right now I am looking forward to this job and the opportunities it will offer.

11. Just got called for an interview!!!!

    cardiacnurse12 replied to emily12345's topic in CNA/MA

    Also, bring several copies of your resume on a quality resume paper and hand them to all the members of the panel at the beginning of the interview.

12. Best start on road to CRNA

    cardiacnurse12 replied to cardiacnurse12's topic in SRNA

    The offer is not for the residency, but they allow new nurses who have worked there under two years to apply, so I would have an opportunity to enroll in the future. It is my impression that medical cardiology would be better than a mix of med-surg/...

13. Just got called for an interview!!!!

    cardiacnurse12 replied to emily12345's topic in CNA/MA

    Just had two this week as a new grad. Google some sample nursing interview questions. Know about the organization, any awards, what they are known for, etc. Prepare a good description of yourself, your best qualities, why you are a nurse. Some quest...

14. Best start on road to CRNA

    cardiacnurse12 posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey all, I am a new grad RN looking to becoming a CRNA. I first applied to ICU positions, but was unsuccessful and applied elsewhere and just today was presented with two job offers. One is close to me, a 200-bed Magnet hospital with a good reputati...