babyisa MSN, NP

babyisa has 9 years experience as a MSN, NP and specializes in ICU, Neuroscience, Telemetry, Med/Surg.

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1. Working during NP school?

   babyisa replied to IslanderEllie's topic in NP Students

   Hi, I have recently graduated from my AGACNP program at UTA last month. I worked throughout my entire program, although I was primarily part-time benefitted (I worked 3 8-hour shifts/ week) and had to be strategic about saving up and using my PTO for...

2. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I also saw that someone was asking about CCRN and CMC resources. I have the books and I'm actually trying to sell them. Please let me know if interested! Thank you.

3. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I apologize for the late response; I hope this reaches you quickly. I have my PCCN, CCRN, and CMC. I have tele and step-down experience and have only been in a medical ICU for two years. However, I felt that the CMC was hemodynamic- heavy if that mak...

4. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was helpful, but I felt her CCRN review (cardiac and hemodynamics) was better. There's also a CMC review on YouTube about valvular disorders that I listened to. You got this!

5. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I purchased the AACN CMC test questions; I think there were 150. It was $30 or 35, but I only did about 75. I did the questions on Nicole's CMC review course/ book. I did not find the CCRN to be challenging. However, I'd have to say the CMC was a lit...

6. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, everyone. I passed the cardiac medicine certification (CMC) on 2/1/2023. I used Nicole Kupchik's CCRN and CMC review courses exclusively to prepare. I wanted to come back here and share my experience as I found very little information and reso...

7. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical

   I didn't use any other resources. I used her review course exclusively. You got this!

8. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical

   Hi! I felt the actual CCRN exam questions were easier, and more straightforward than Nicole's practice questions. I also felt that Nicole's review course prepared me well for the CCRN. I recommend it to everyone! Please let me know if I can answer an...

9. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical

   Hello, I scored a 20/21 on the cardiac portion of the CCRN. I didn't do well on Professional caring and Ethical Practice. I used Nicole Kupchik's online course + study guide + study question book. I thought it helped tremendously. I recommend her to ...

10. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

    babyisa posted a topic in Critical

    Hello, everyone! I wanted to start this thread as I found it challenging to find tips when preparing for my CCRN. I took my CCRN yesterday, 8/26/2022, and passed with 103 questions/ 125 (scored) questions. I am happy to share the resource I used for ...

11. United States University (USU) FNP program January 2021

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in NP Students

    Hello, I completed two classes at USU for the MSN FNP program. I had no complaints, the instructors were very responsive and accommodating. The staff was incredibly helpful, the classes were manageable, and the resources were readily available. If I ...

12. United States University (USU) FNP program January 2021

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in NP Students

    Hi Li Lei! I am happy to provide input. My email is [email protected]. It may perhaps be easier to email as I am not on here frequently.

13. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Congratulations on the A! That's such an accomplishment. Would you mind providing some tips on the case studies in the class? Thank you so much! I really don't have anyone in the class that I know, unfortunately. Thanks again!

14. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Hi! I work full-time as well. I started Patho yesterday, so we'll see how that goes. It looks pretty rigorous. I came in with two classes I transferred in from an MSN FNP program. I am pretty nervous as well, but there is no better time than the pres...

15. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Hello. May I ask about your experience at UTA? I'm set to start this May for the AG-ACNP program as well. Thank you!