NurseCaitB BSN, RN

NurseCaitB has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in VV ECMO ICU, MSICU, Trauma ICU, MCICU, Neuro ICU.

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   CCRN study tools

   NurseCaitB replied to loouxoxo69's topic in Critical

   I also recommend Nicole Kupchik's Ace the CCRN! Review Course with the online modules, Study Guide book, and practice review questions. Passed the CCRN yesterday 3/16/2022 on the first try! Good luck! Focus on hemodynamics and cardiac (know IABP...
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   CRRT: Providing Optimal Patient Care

   NurseCaitB replied to BuckeyeICUNurse's topic in Critical

   I know a lot of people are wary of using citrate because of how carefully you have to watch their electrolyte status, especially with calcium because citrate chelates calcium. It's just a matter of being comfortable with it. I work specifically...
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   PVT false positive report here! Bueller?

   NurseCaitB replied to SlightlyHumerus's topic in NCLEX

   Sorry for letting 4 years go by without answering but yes, I did pass! And I actually just passed my CCRN as well! I hope you all passed, too!
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   PVT false positive report here! Bueller?

   NurseCaitB replied to SlightlyHumerus's topic in NCLEX

   This post is over 4 years old but I had to comment because I've never related to something so heavily in my life and it actually made me laugh. I sat for boards yesterday around 1:45 PM (it's about 4 AM right now, obviously a wreck and can't sleep) a...
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   Need advice: ADN or ABSN in Boston

   NurseCaitB replied to mother_of_zeus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Figure out what degree is needed in your desired field (maternal/child health). Do you know of ADN nurses who are doing the job you want or do most of these positions require BSNs? Look up job postings - do they say BSN preferred? You could try to go...
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   Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

   NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

   I used Wells Fargo one semester and Discover for the last 3 because the interest rates were decent. I also got FAFSA and the federal Nursing Student Loan through Northeastern.
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   I need help into Nursing.

   NurseCaitB replied to Bonaventure's topic in Registration

   Hi Bonaventure, I am currently in an Accelerated BSN (2nd degree) program and I have classmates from Angola and Zimbabwe. One of them got a degree in English Literature and the other in Mental Health/Social Work. As long as you take the required prer...
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   Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

   NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

   Hi, abk100! I'm a Semester 2 nursing student. I actually made it off of the Fall 2016 waitlist and started last fall instead of Spring 2017. You can email me if you want and I can tell you all about it. I also have a friend in the program who has a c...
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   Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

   NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

   Hi, Mimi! A passing grade is a 73 ©. C- (70-72.99) are not considered passing grades.
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    Northeastern ABSN Fall 2016

    NurseCaitB replied to kcullen1313's topic in School Programs

    I was notified on Friday that I made it off of the waitlist and into the Fall 2016 cohort! Can't wait to meet all of you this Wednesday at Prep Day!!!
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    Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

    NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

    As far as I know, they only offered the $15,000 scholarship to those entering the inaugural Charlotte class, which is Fall 2016. Do you know if they are doing that for the Spring, too? That would help.
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    Northeastern ABSN Fall 2016

    NurseCaitB replied to kcullen1313's topic in School Programs

    Hi! I can't seem to private message you but I would love this information as well. I don't know at what point they'll tell me if I made it off the waitlist and I don't want to be behind in case they inform me waaaay later.
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    Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

    NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

    I also paid my deposit! It holds my spot for the January cohort and I also confirmed to remain on the Fall 2016 waitlist.
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    Northeastern ABSN Fall 2016

    NurseCaitB replied to kcullen1313's topic in School Programs

    Hello! I'm a tad late to the party but my application materials were reviewed by the committee yesterday morning (7/19) and I received my acceptance letter later that afternoon via email! I was accepted for the Fall term but unfortunately, the Burli...
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    Spring 2017 Northeastern ABSN

    NurseCaitB replied to dtaylor723's topic in School Programs

    Hi! My application materials were forwarded to the review committee yesterday morning (7/19) and I got an admission decision later that afternoon via email! I have a guaranteed spot for Spring 2017. I am a military wife, though, so I mentioned that I...